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Posted March 17, 2021 in Body Contouring, Liposuction, True Form Tummy Tuck®

TRUE FORM ABDOMINOPLASTY® and Liposuction: Are They Weight-Loss Procedures?

5 Minute Read: Tummy tuck surgery and liposuction are commonly perceived as weight-loss procedures. Unfortunately for people seeking weight loss, this is not true. If you are not at or relatively near your desired weight, you will not achieve your desired results. While patients are often disappointed when they learn that these procedures will not […]

Posted March 09, 2021 in True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

Can I Get Natural-Looking Tummy Tuck Results With a True Form Tummy Tuck®?

6 Minute Read: According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, tummy tuck surgery is the fourth most popular surgery in the United States. Tummy tuck surgery is designed to tighten abdominal muscles and remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen. However, not all tummy tucks are the same. Many traditional approaches to […]

Posted February 15, 2021 in True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

How Can TRUE FORM ABDOMINOPLASTY® Change Your Abdomen After Pregnancy?

3 Minute Read: While the emergence of a baby bump is the subject of many selfies and social media posts, the stubborn tummy pooch that often remains long after the baby’s debut gets a lot less love. To regain the sexy, toned abdomen of their pre-pregnancy days, many women try an assortment of strategies, including […]

Posted February 02, 2021 in True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

What Are the Benefits of a Drainless Tummy Tuck With TRUE FORM ABDOMINOPLASTY®?

3 Minute Read: One of the fears patients have with tummy tuck surgery is the need for drains. This fear is understandable since drains are uncomfortable and often need to be in for days or even weeks. Traditional body contouring methods use drains to remove excess fluid that builds up between the layer of repaired […]

Posted September 01, 2020 in Ab Sculpting, Body Contouring, Body Lift, Brazilian Butt Lift, Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Breast Revision, Brow Lift, Combined Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift, Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty), Facelift, Facial Rejuvenation, Fat Grafting, Gynecomastia, Liposuction, Male Plastic Surgery, Mommy Makeover, Non-Surgical Procedures, Plastic Surgeon, Scar, True Form Body Contouring®, True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck, Uncategorized

The Tummy Tuck Scar and Dr. Patronella’s TRUE FORM ABDOMINOPLASTY® Scar Treatment

By Sherri Roberts sherri@acps.com Top Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Chris Patronella implements a multitiered strategy to achieving the best scar appearance possible from his TRUE FORM ABDOMINOPLASTY® surgery and other cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. It starts in the operating room with the incision and wound healing techniques he uses followed by postoperative products and possibly […]

Posted August 24, 2020 in Body Contouring, Brazilian Butt Lift, True Form Body Contouring®, True Form Tummy Tuck®

Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery: Dr. Patronella’s Approach

By Sherri Roberts The demand for shapely buttocks via fat grafting and implants skyrocketed by 90% from 2014 to 2019, according to statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). While the procedure, better known as a “Brazilian Butt Lift,” may evoke images of a high-volume backside, top Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Chris […]

Posted August 14, 2020 in Cosmetic Injectables, Facial Rejuvenation, Laser, Non-Surgical Procedures

Face Contouring for Younger Patients: Improving the Jawline and Neck for a More Attractive Look

By Sherri Roberts Chiseled, elegant facial features have long been admired and sought after by women and men alike for the youthful, attractive character they give the face. While some have been genetically gifted with high cheekbones and a proportionate, defined chin and jawline, makeup techniques and aesthetic surgical and nonsurgical treatments have made such […]

Posted August 02, 2020 in Body Contouring, Body Lift, Liposuction, Mommy Makeover, True Form Body Contouring®, True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

Tummy Tuck Surgery in Overweight and Large Weight Loss Patients

The best results with the True Form Tummy Tuck® (abdominoplasty surgery) are achieved with individuals who are at a good weight for their height. However, Dr. Patronella occasionally performs the procedure for patients who, though not at their ideal weight, have decided the benefits of having the procedure surpass any potential downsides. One of the […]

Posted July 23, 2020 in Body Contouring, Diastasis Recti, Mommy Makeover, True Form Body Contouring®, True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

From Modeling to Motherhood – Kelly Shares Her TRUE FORM ABDOMINOPLASTY® Experience With Dr. Patronella: “I think my tummy looks better now than it did before kids!”

By Sherri Roberts “Just wanted to drop a quick “thank you” to Dr. P for making this twin Mom fit right in on South Beach. Thank you, Dr. P!!! Your passion, artistry, and expertise make all the difference! -Kelly We love receiving photos and notes from our patients which radiate their confidence and joy. Many […]

Posted July 17, 2020 in Facelift, Facial Rejuvenation, Fillers, Laser, Non-Surgical Procedures, Plastic Surgeon, Skin Care

Natural Looking Facelift Surgery Results: Tracy’s Testimonial

As a permanent makeup artist who has worked with Dr. Patronella for 17 years, I chose Dr. Patronella to perform my facelift and necklift because I see his patients both before and after surgery with him—their beautiful results. I’ve always been amazed at how natural they look and how well their scars are concealed. They […]

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