Before and After Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery The featured image is of a patient with obstructive sleep apnea and class 2 malocclusion. The patient presented for treatment of her snoring, sleep apnea, and excessive daytime sleepiness. She also presented for correction of her abnormal bite and crooked teeth. After 12 months of orthodontic management, the patient… Read More »
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Maxillofacial Surgery San Antonio | Jaw Surgery | Abnormal Bite Surgery
San Antonio Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jose Barrera performs jaw surgery or maxillofacial surgery in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and malocclusion. Patients undergo orthodontic evaluation, bite analysis, and facial analysis prior to consideration for jaw surgery. Patients with obstructive sleep apnea as documented by sleep study (polysomnogram) are evaluted for sleep surgery after failing positive… Read More »
Sleep Apnea Surgery San Antonio | CPAP Alternative Treatments
What is Sleep Surgery? Sleep Surgery combines soft tissue and maxillofacial surgery to improve the airway in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Maxillofacial Sleep Surgery may involve a uvulopalatopharygoplasty (UPPP) with a single jaw advancement like a genioglossal advancement, sliding genioplasty, or bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO). It may also involve include functional rhinoplasty, septoplasty,… Read More »
Liquid Facelift San Antonio | Nonsurgical Facelift
What is a Liquid Facelift San Antonio? A liquid facelift is a minimally invasive and nonsurgical procedure or combination of procedures to improve facial wrinkles, add volume to the face, and rejuvenate skin texture. What causes facial aging? As we age, wrinkles or dermarcation lines accentuate our face. In addition, facial fat volume loss and… Read More »
Chin Nose Surgery
There are many options to consider when combining chin nose surgery. Chin surgery can include a chin implant or sliding genioplasty. Nose surgery may include a rhinoplasty or nose job to elevate the profile or reduce a boney hump. Rhinoplasty and Genioplasty Rhinoplasty and genioplasty surgery can be performed at the same time. The advantages… Read More »
Asian Rhinoplasty San Antonio | Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Asian Rhinoplasty is a form of ethnic rhinoplasty performed to improve symmetry and augment the nose. Considering that the Asian face has a different aesthetic form and appeal in contemporary society, asian nose jobs are performed to improve the frontal and profile views of the nose. Asian noses often lack projection due to a lack… Read More »
Genioplasty Surgery | Rhinoplasty Profile Alignment
There are many options to consider when combining chin nose surgery. Chin surgery can include a chin implant or sliding genioplasty. Nose surgery may include a rhinoplasty or nose job to elevate the profile or reduce a boney hump. Rhinoplasty and Genioplasty Rhinoplasty and genioplasty surgery can be performed at the same time. The advantages… Read More »
Asian Nose Job | Ethnic Rhinoplasty San Antonio
Before & After Photos Before After Before After Before After Before After Before After Before After Previous Next View More Photos Asian Rhinoplasty is a frequently sought after procedure by many Asian nose job patients wanting augmentation to the dorsum of the nose, tip refinement, and improvement in the projection of the nose. Asian Rhinoplasty… Read More »
Plastic Surgery | Gallery | Dr. Jose Barrera, MD
Considering Plastic Surgery? Are you searching for a Facial Plastic Surgeon?Need answers to questions about procedures such as laser skin resurfacing, facelift, eyelid lift, rhinoplasty, and facial rejuvenation. Plastic Surgery patients engage in a personal journey to better themselves and seek wellness. Do you have questions about plastic surgery? When searching for a facial plastic surgeon… Read More »
