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, clinically called rhytidectomy, is a popular cosmetic surgery procedure designed to reduce lines, wrinkles, and other telltale signs of aging from the face. The procedure can help to restore a more youthful appearance of the face and jaw. The facelift surgeon will remove excess fat and skin from the face, and lift and tighten…
Breast enhancement is the second most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the US at present, just behind liposuction. Very high success rates with both saline and silicone gel breast implants have led to a growing number of women seeking this procedure every year. During the initial consultation, the surgeon will discuss all aspects of the…
The dollar amount of breast enhancement cosmetic surgery can vary from one practice to another due to several factors. While the cost should not be a prime consideration in any major surgical procedure, but for many women, dollar figure is a natural starting point. At the time of initial consultation, the plastic surgeon will…
Breast enhancement cosmetic surgery procedure involves surgical insertion of saline or silicone breast implants to increase the size and volume of a woman’s breasts. In a few cases nowadays, fat transfer may be used instead of implants. Breast enhancement has remained one of the most popular surgeries in recent years, with the ASAPS reporting nearly…
Tummy Tuck Surgery (Abdominoplasty) Before and After Pictures Tummy tuck cosmetic surgery is designed to restore a firmer, flatter abdomen by removing excess skin and fat, and in some cases, tightening the underlying abdominal muscles. During the initial consultation, the first priority of the surgeon will be to help the patient make an informed…