Posted December 31, 2014 in Fat Grafting
The idea of transplanting unwanted fat from the thighs, buttocks, or abdomen into the breasts to make them larger has captured the interest and hope of women everywhere. As the use of fat transfers to add volume to the lips, cheeks, and buttocks has grown increasingly popular, interest is growing in its use to augment […]
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Posted December 31, 2014 in Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery Advice, Plastic Surgery News
Dr. Christopher Patronella, winner of H Magazine’s “Top Doc” award for seven years in a row, has received notable recognition for his contributions to plastic surgery safety throughout his 20-year career. His safety research related to preventing deep vein thrombosis in patients led the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons to honor him with the group’s […]
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Posted December 31, 2014 in Laser
Laser hair reduction has been around for over 30 years. Laser hair removal works by causing localized damage to dark target matter. Basically the dark matter (or melanin in the hair follicle) absorbs the light energy better then the lighter matter. Early lasers worked best when there was a large differentiation between the skin tone […]
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Posted December 31, 2014 in Body Lift
Loss of skin tone or flabbiness in the abdomen, hips, thighs and buttocks is a common complaint among both men and women. In some instances where there is only a minor amount of excess skin and the skin has maintained its elastic characteristic, liposuction alone may be an effective option to re-contour the body. Sadly, […]
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Posted December 31, 2014 in Facelift
(This article originally appeared in H Texas magazine in May 2005 under the title, “Interpretation of a Facelift” by author Kathy Burt) If you have a saggy neck and a huge sense of humor, you could be an excellent candidate for a face lift. The sense of humor is necessary to get you through the […]
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