Breast augmentation cosmetic surgery ranks as the number two procedure in terms of popularity in the US after liposuction. One of the reasons is that procedure has become fairly cost competitive over the years. However, it continues to be a major surgery, and patients should ideally choose the procedure according to their needs and without…
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to enhance the size of a woman’s breast through surgical placement of implants. According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, more than 4.5 million breast augmentation surgeries have been performed between 1997 and 2012 in the US. At present, breast augmentation is the second most…
Mommy makeover is a comprehensive cosmetic surgery procedure combining two or more surgeries to restore the pre-pregnancy figure for a mother. During the pre-op consultation process, the surgeon will discuss various possibilities in this surgery as per the patient’s needs. An experienced plastic surgeon will also usually present mommy makeover before and after photographs at…
Tummy Tuck Surgery (Abdominoplasty) vs. Laser Liposuction One of the common aesthetic concerns among both women and men in the US is uneven body contour around the waist area. This can occur when excess fat tissue deposits accumulate around the abdomen. If the fats do not respond to diet or exercise, the individual has the…
By Sherri Roberts [email protected] What began as a quest to create more attractive tummy tuck results has culminated in a year of multiple honors for Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Patronella. Dissatisfied with the “flat-as-a-board” abdominal appearance that standard tummy tuck methods produced, Patronella set out to reproduce, via a combination of surgical techniques, the…
Tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) Recovery When seeking to undergo tummy tuck cosmetic surgery, the patient should gain a clear understanding of the entire process from pre-op planning to stage to full recovery. This knowledge will not only help a patient make the right decisions, but also ensure that they are confident and realistic throughout the…
Plastic Surgeons vs. Cosmetic Surgeons The acceptance and popularity of plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures has grown significantly over the years, resulting in a mushrooming of surgical service providers. While most of these service providers may claim to be qualified plastic surgeons, it may not be an accurate description because not every surgeon is a…
Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons meeting The innovative plastic surgeons at The Aesthetic Center for Plastic (ACPS) surgery took some of the top awards at the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (TSPS) 2015 meeting in San Antonio. Dr. Christopher Patronella, received the Fox Award, given to the best paper as voted by TSPS members, for…
Man’s obsession to look youthful is not new to the society. Both men and women desire a youthful appearance. Over the years, demand for cosmetic products that make us appear younger overnight has increased. We have over the counter creams and lotions that promise to address all our beauty concerns and make us appear younger.…
Facelift Surgery and Your Checking Account Facelift is among the more complex cosmetic surgery procedures because of the unique facial anatomy and a variety of facial features that must be maintained in harmony to each other. At the time of initial consultation, the surgeon will discuss all aspects of facelift, including its estimated costs. The…