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Posted December 29, 2014 in Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery Advice, Plastic Surgery News

Houston Plastic Surgeons Elect Dr. Chris Patronella As New President of Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons

Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Chris Patronella is shown here with plastic surgeon Dr. Alan Widgerow and Dr. Rahul Mehta, Director of Research and Development at SkinMedica Inc. At the HSPS October meeting, Dr. Widgerow, a professor of plastic surgery at the University of California, shared his extensive expertise regarding postsurgical scar treatment. Dr. Mehta expanded […]

Posted December 29, 2014 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Revision

Dr Patronella’s True Form Approach to Breast Surgery: The Art & Science of Creating Beautiful Breasts

By Dr. Chris Patronella Ultimately, the goals I strive to achieve through breast surgery procedures such as breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, and breast revision surgery include the following: I want the breasts to appear as close to perfect as I can make them while recognizing that perfection is elusive. I want the breast fold […]

Posted December 29, 2014 in Plastic Surgery Advice

New Year’s Resolutions

“The things we do are fabulous, but they need to be coordinated with positive lifestyle habits that help patients to maintain and enjoy the benefits of their results.” Dr. Chris Patronella By Sherri Roberts The beginning of a New Year inspires fresh resolve in most of us to commit to healthier eating and exercise habits. […]

Posted December 29, 2014 in Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery Advice, Plastic Surgery News

Advice to a Young Plastic Surgeon

By Dr. Chris Patronella While working as a young resident in plastic surgery, I received a piece of advice from a man who was and remains one of the most renowned plastic surgeons in the world, Dr. Thomas Biggs. Dr. Biggs achieved prominence as a member of the team that developed the first silicone breast implant, […]

Posted December 29, 2014 in Breast Augmentation

Silicone vs. Saline Implants: Why Silicone Rules for Breast Augmentation

By Dr. Chris Patronella and Sherri Roberts This patient, a 36-year-old mother of three, opted for breast augmentation with silicone implants to give her breasts a shapelier appearance. Like many women, she experienced breast volume loss after pregnancy, going down to a B cup. Using a 295 cc silicone implant for the right breast and […]

Posted December 29, 2014 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Liposuction, Mommy Makeover, Tummy Tuck

Why More Women Are Saying “YES” to Mommy Makeover Surgery

By Sherri Roberts In the past 16 years, Mommy Makeover plastic surgery procedures have skyrocketed in popularity. These procedures, which often are combined in a single surgery to restore a pre-pregnancy appearance to a woman’s body after pregnancy, typically include tummy tuck surgery, breast augmentation, breast lift surgery, and liposuction. According to statistics from the […]

Posted December 29, 2014 in Fat Grafting, Liposuction

Fat Grafting & Liposuction: The Perfect Body Sculpting Combo

By Sherri Roberts “Fat grafting is a combination of removing fat where it is unattractive and hides the natural contours and placing it where it is very attractive to highlight and accentuate contours.” Dr. Christopher Patronella You might be surprised to learn that one of the hottest body contouring and facial rejuvenation tools in cosmetic plastic surgery is the […]

Posted December 29, 2014 in Tummy Tuck

How to Get Rid of Pregnancy Stretch Marks With TRUE FORM ABDOMINOPLASTY®

By Sherri Roberts sherri@mybeautifulbody.com “I want to get rid of pregnancy stretch marks,” is one of the top aesthetic concerns our female patients voice. Up to 80 percent of women have them—the pink, purple, brown, and/or white lines that result when the skin undergoes extreme stretching during events such as pregnancy and/or large weight gain. […]

Posted December 29, 2014 in Tummy Tuck

Exercise After Tummy Tuck Surgery

One of the most frequently asked questions about tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) is regarding when it is safe to begin exercising again after the procedure. In the first week after tummy tuck surgery, Dr. Patronella recommends patients take short walks of 10 minutes, gradually increasing this to one mile, twice daily by days 10 to […]

Posted December 29, 2014 in Body Lift, Tummy Tuck

A Nurse’s Review: “The Best Decision of My Life”

By Sherri Roberts sherri@mybeautifulbody.com Despite losing 25 pounds, Theresa, a nurse, was disappointed that her body did not reflect the shape she worked hard to sculpt through exercise and healthy eating habits. After having a tummy tuck and body lift with Dr. Patronella, Theresa reports, “This surgery has made me feel like a sexy young […]

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