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Dr. Mentz launches a new site to educate patients on his customized approach to facial rejuvenation Dr. Mentz's cosmetic surgery practice has largely been defined by his customized approach to facelifts and his amazing results in facial rejuvenation. His unique training in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery laid the foundation for his career in facial cosmetic surgery, and his 22 years of professional practice have proven his ...

Post-natal (adult) stem cells posse a unique ability that makes them one of the most important healing factors in humans and animals. The multilineage potential of mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow has been studied abundantly, but the full understanding of adipose-derived stem cells is still unfolding.

Post-natal (adult) stem cells possess a unique ability that makes them one of the most important healing factors in humans and animals. The multilineage potential of mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow has been studied abundantly, but the full understanding of adipose-derived stem cells is still unfolding.

You’ve heard it before; there’s no magic wand when it comes to cosmetic treatments. Well, this dynamic duo may be the next best thing.

From the FX sitcom Nip/Tuck to the not-so-realistic reality show Extreme Makeover, television fuels misconceptions about plastic surgery and cosmetic injectables. You've heard of products like BOTOX® Cosmetic, Juvederm™ or Restylane®, but how much do you really know? At ACPS, we want our patients to be confident that their safety is our first priority. So, with the help of our Nurse Practitioner, Renee Arriaga, we hope to dispel some common myths about cosmetic ...

A True Form Tummy Tuck™ patient of Dr. Chris Patronella Plastic surgeon Dr. Chris Patronella developed his signature approach to tummy tuck surgery, the True Form Tummy Tuck,™ to create abdominoplasty results that more authentically captured the the natural beauty of the abdomen. While traditional tummy tuck methods often leave the abdomen overly flat and with noticeable looking skin tone unevenness, his method incorporates techniques that restore the ...

For the fifth year in a row, Dr. Henry Mentz was selected to appear on the distinguished "Best Doctor" roster which lists the top five percent of physicans in the nation across 400 medical specialties and subspecialties. Read the full story...

Houston plastic surgeon Dr. German Newall is advising women who received PIP implants to have the now-banned implants removed. Used commonly throughout Latin America and Europe, PIP implants were discovered to contain industrial grade silicone rather than medical-grade silicone. Read more...

While liposuction has long reigned as the gold standard for fat reduction to reshape the body's contours, a new non-surgical method−CoolSculpting®−provides individuals with another option to reduce love handles, saddle bags, and other unwanted fatty bulges. Plastic surgeon Dr. German Newall explains how to determine which one may be the best fit for you. Read more... If you are interested in body contouring to improve your body's shape and ...

The Inside Edition television show spotlighted plastic surgeon Dr. Henry Mentz's Abdominal Etching® procedure in a segment which featured a 26-year-old MBA college student who sought the procedure to obtain the "six-pack abs" he was unable to achieve despite his consistent exercise and diet regimen. If you are interested in enhancing the look of your abdomen with a more athletic look through Abdominal Etching®, contact our office at 713.799.9999 to schedule your ...

For many years, facial rejuvenation procedures focused primarily on restoring firmness to the skin and its sagging underlying tissues. However, what has come to light more recently is the importance that a deterioration in both facial bone and fat volume plays in creating an aged appearance. In this article, Dr. Patronella describes the details that make the difference between natural-looking facial rejuvenation vs. an overly-pulled appearance that can sometimes be seen ...

A new saline breast implant that combines the best features of saline and silicone implants earned high performance and patient satisfaction scores, according to study findings for the Ideal Implant. Plastic surgeon Dr. Henry Mentz, whose group at the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery, participated in clinical trials for the implant, presented the promising study resuls at the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons' annual meeting. Read more...

While liposuction can produce a dramatic aesthetic transformation in the hands of a skilled plastic surgeon, a new study shows the procedure also may provide positive health benefits for some. Read more...

When English beauty Kate Middleton walked the aisle to marry Britain's Prince William, her younger sister Pippa's shapely backside almost stole the spotlight. Though Pippa's derriere doesn't have quite the voluptuous proportions of Kim Kardashian's famous backside, plastic surgeons across the country are receiving more requests from women who desire a more moderately curvaceous derriere like Pippa's through a Brazilian Butt Lift. For many ...

As they prepare for a new chapter in their lives, many brides-to-be are choosing to enhance their look through cosmetic plastic surgery. While liposuction and breast augmentation are two of the most popular options they choose, a vast array of nonsurgical treatments to improve the skin and reduce fatty bulges are now available for those who want to improve their look without any downtime. Read more...

Its ability to smooth out crows feet, forehead furrows, and the vertical creases between the brows have made BOTOX a wildly popular elixir for the weary looking lines that become etched in the face as we grow older. And now, a new study reveals a method to increase its rejuvenating benefits even more. According to the data, patients who received BOTOX treatments in conjunction with using skin care products tretinoin (Retin-A) and 4 percent hydroquinone experienced significantly greater ...

While motherhood is one of life's greatest experiences for most women, the physical changes that pregnancy leaves behind cause many to feel less satisfied with their bodies. Mommy makeover surgery is a combination of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures-typically breast augmentation and/or a breast lift in conjunction with a tummy tuck and liposuction that restore a woman's body back to it's pre-baby shapeliness and firmness. Read more...  ...

Facial fat grating can greatly rejuvenate the appearance of the face by restoring the youthful volume and soft contours of the face. Dr. Newall typically combines this procedure with liposuction to resculpt the body's contours so that patients can emerge from a single surgery with the dual benefit of a shapely body and a more refreshed facial appearance. Read more...

Tummy tucks, breast augmentation, and breast lifts - the most common procedures performed as part of a mommy makeover - have shown a significant growth in populartiy in the last 10 years, according to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Read more...

Many a woman has looked in the mirror to see that that her once firm and shapely breasts have lost fullness and their youthful perkiness due to the effects of experiences such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, and aging. Read more...