Otoplasty, or cosmetic ear surgery, is a surgical treatment that alters the shape, appearance, and size of your ears. It’s a relatively straightforward operation that can significantly restore your self-confidence by improving your ears’ position and proportion. Otoplasty is a solution for overly prominent or misshapen ears, or for earlobes that have stretched or… Read More »
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How Restful Sleep Can Help Your Skin
We’ve all needed to get some beauty sleep at one point or another. You might be surprised to learn that “beauty sleep” is more than just a turn of phrase – getting proper, restful sleep works miracles for your skin health and aesthetic appearance. Here, industry-leading facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jose Barrera discusses what happens… Read More »
How Long Does Maxillofacial Surgery Take to Heal?
Recovering from maxillofacial surgery varies from patient to patient, and there are several factors that determine recovery time. Here, industry-leading plastic surgeon Dr. Jose Barrera discusses maxillofacial surgery in-depth and analyzes how long it takes for maxillofacial surgery to heal. What is Maxillofacial Surgery? Maxillofacial surgery is any corrective operation performed on the face, jaw,… Read More »
How Long Do Vascular Laser Treatment Results Last?
Spider veins, varicose veins, among other vascular lesions, are relatively common aesthetic issues patients have. Fortunately, vascular laser treatments effectively solve these often undesirable and unsightly aesthetic afflictions. Here, industry-leading plastic surgeon Dr. Jose Barrera discusses vascular laser treatment and, in particular, discusses how long vascular laser treatment results last. What is Vascular Laser Treatment?… Read More »
Can Cheek Implants Help Jowls?
Cheek augmentation with implants offers patients a permanent strategy to add volume and contour to their cheekbones and mid-face. Because of the extra volume these implants give to the area, they can also help lift the lower face and reduce jowls. Industry-leading plastic surgeon Dr. Jose Barrera offers cheek enhancements in San Antonio to help… Read More »
Will a Lip Lift Change My Nose?
The mouth is a focal point of the human face. People look at the mouth when speaking, laughing, smiling, and also as a sign of sexual attraction. For this reason, the lips signal a lot about a person. This is why the lip lift is an increasingly popular cosmetic surgery in the U.S. In this… Read More »
Heads Up! Try to Avoid These Procedures During the Summer Months
We all know how important it is to take extra care of our skin during the summer months. Longer days, hotter temperatures, and stronger UV rays can lead to dry, burnt skin and sun spots, but did you know that plastic surgeons all agree on several procedures that are best avoided during summer? In this… Read More »
How to Take Care of Your Skin After a Non-Surgical Procedure
The desire for smooth, evenly toned, soft, blemish-free skin is one of the most common wishes patients have. It’s no surprise then that non-surgical skin procedures are amongst the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures doctors perform in the U.S. In fact, three of the top 5 cosmetic minimally-invasive procedures are skin treatments: laser skin resurfacing,… Read More »
Can an Eyelid Lift Improve Eyesight?
In 2020, eyelid surgery, professionally referred to as blepharoplasty, was the second most popular cosmetic surgery in the U.S., with over 325,000 surgeries performed. While many people consider eyelid surgery a purely cosmetic procedure, it is in fact, also a medical procedure that can improve vision obscured by drooping eyelids. In this article, industry-leading facial… Read More »
The Best Procedure for a Contoured Jawline
A well-defined jawline is a remarkable physical asset. It asserts confidence, dominance, and assertiveness. Unfortunately, many of us aren’t genetically blessed with the jawline we might desire. This is why jawline contouring procedures, particularly genioplasty and dermal fillers, are great options for those seeking to improve the appearance of their jawline. In this article, expert… Read More »
