Rwanda Plastic Surgery Mission What is the most exciting experience of your year? San Antonio Plastic Surgeon Dr. José Barrera returned to Rwanda Plastic Surgery Mission with Face the Future Foundation to perform reconstructive plastic surgery on children and adults with facial deformity. Dr. Barrera reflected on his experience in Rwanda at the media training… Read More »
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Humanitarian Mission Rwanda | Face the Future Missions
From childhood, I have been drawn to children who have experienced disfiguring injury and deformity. I remember attending a “Children of War” symposium at my local church when I was 12 years old. I have been so blessed to receive extensive training in head and neck reconstruction and plastic surgery from the top universities in… Read More »
Obstructive Sleep Apnea San Antonio | Sleep Apnea Surgery
Welcome to Texas Center for Facial Plastic and Laser Surgery in San Antonio and the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Blog. A common question that I’m asked in San Antonio is how can airway obstruction be directly measured during natural sleep in patients with possible sleep apnea. First let’s discuss what defines airway obstruction during sleep. Palate and… Read More »
Deep Plane Facelift | Facial Fat Grafting | Hairline Browlift
Our patient received a deep plane facelift with a browlift. Initially, she presented with a parotid tumor which was removed through a left-sided parotidectomy. The patient recovered well but continued to have facial fat loss, gustatory sweating, and depression to her left cheek area. She visited San Antonio Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Jose Barrera, MD… Read More »
Facial Fat Transfer San Antonio | Natural Results | Facial Rejuvenation
Facial Fat Transfer San Antonio | Natural Results Facial Fat Transfer San Antonio is a facial rejuvenation procedure which restores facial form and shape, elevates descended midface tissues, and helps to correct deformities. Our featured patient had undergone a parotidectomy for removal of a parotid tumor. Her left side of her face had a concavity causing… Read More »
Genioplasty for Sleep Apnea Correction
Genioplasty for Sleep Apnea Correction How can obstructive sleep apnea be corrected? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition, which is linked to an increased incidence of cardiovascular diseases, endocrine disorders, and overall increased healthcare utilization. Multi-level surgery has been established as the mainstay of treatment for the surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea…. Read More »
Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy | Sleep Surgery
Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate CPAP intolerant patients seeking further treatment for their obstructive sleep apnea with Sleep Surgery. Drug induced sleep endoscopy helps to determine the site of obstruction in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. A targeted surgical approach can treat OSA patients. Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy… Read More »
Chronic Sinusitis San Antonio | Allergy
Chronic Sinusitis San Antonio |Allergy Allergy and recurrent sinus infection may be a cause of chronic sinusitis San Antonio. If chronic sinusitis San Antonio is suspected, your doctor most likely will refer you to an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) physician (an otolaryngology specialist). The ENT physician uses several methods to help screen for chronic… Read More »
Restoring your Youth | Combining Laser Facelift Surgery
Combining Laser Facelift Surgery can be safely combined to improve midface and lower face jowling, malar bagging, and skin texture. Facial rejuvenation can be achieved with a combination of facelift, browlift and laser resurfacing. View our patients facial plastic surgery before and after results with laser facelift surgery at Total Face Makeover with Dr. Jose Barrera,… Read More »
Best Results Facial Plastic Surgery | Combining Facelift and Fat Transfer
Best Results Facial Plastic Surgery techniques combine facelift surgery with facial fat transfer. A brow lift, facelift, and facial fat grafting can be combined to address brow descent, facial jowls, and deflation of the face due to aging. San Antonio Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jose Barrera, MD performs facelift, browlift, and facial fat grafting in… Read More »
