A hallmark of a robust, balanced facial profile is a well-defined chin. For most cultures worldwide, men with a powerful chin and women with a slightly V-shaped or heart-shaped chin are considered highly attractive. Just think about Scarlett Johansson’s beautiful face or Vin Diesel’s powerful presence. Many people believe that a strong chin can only… Read More »
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What is the Best Facial Procedure for Your Goals?
Each patient who visits Dr. Jose Barrera brings a unique story and a unique set of ambitions and reasons for exploring reconstructive or cosmetic facial surgery. While each individual is unique, the natural aging process and life create certain parallels between people. This means that there are some ideal facial procedures that can achieve a variety of different goals. Whether you… Read More »
4 Issues a Neck Lift Can Address
With over 50,000 procedures performed annually, the neck lift is an increasingly popular cosmetic procedure in the U.S. Because the skin on your neck is thinner than on other parts of your body, the area loses volume and elasticity earlier, causing sagging and prominent wrinkles. If you’re tired of hiding behind scarves and turtlenecks, Dr…. Read More »
How to Prep for a Bikini-Ready Body This Summer
Summer allows us to relax, have fun, and show some skin. You may love the freedom of flaunting your sexy physique with a bikini – ideal for tanning, expressing your inner goddess, and displaying your power and confidence. To enjoy turning heads in your bikini all summer, proper preparation is essential. In many cases, nutrition… Read More »
Is Facial Fat Grafting Better Than Dermal Fillers?
The face is one of the first parts of the body to show signs of aging. As time marches forward, the skin, fat tissue, and musculature of our faces gradually begin to lose their youthful contours and elasticity. This leads to fine lines, wrinkles, sunken features, and a lack of definition in our facial characteristics…. Read More »
Can You Combine Rhinoplasty and Sinus Surgery?
The nose sits at the center of our face. As such, it is an essential aesthetic focal point, but it is also a vital organ that facilitates our breathing. For many people in the U.S., their nose can be a source of discomfort, either for aesthetic or functional reasons. A question that patients frequently ask… Read More »
5 Tips for Sinus Surgery Recovery
For patients experiencing sinusitis, sinus surgery is a life-changing operation that can significantly improve one’s quality of life. However, sinus surgery patients must remember that the recovery process is just as important as the operation itself in achieving the desired results. While your surgeon can prescribe medication and offer advice on how to best recover… Read More »
African American Rhinoplasty
African American Rhinoplasty in San Antonio, TX | Dr. Jose Barrera Rhinoplasty surgery is one of the top cosmetic procedures in the U.S., with over 220,000 patients reshaping their noses each year. For some patients, maintaining their African American aesthetic features while changing the size and shape of the nose is important when considering rhinoplasty…. Read More »
How a Rhinoplasty Procedure Can Improve Your Breathing Ability
Rhinoplasty surgery is one of the five most popular cosmetic procedures in the U.S. With more than 220,000 rhinoplasties performed each year, it’s clear there are many benefits to gain from the procedure. For many people, a rhinoplasty may be an aesthetic decision to surgically alter their nose’s appearance and to improve harmony among all… Read More »
Can Buccal Fat Removal Refine Your Look?
Our facial appearance is a result of many different features. The nose, chin, lips, cheeks, and eyelids all contribute to your overall facial structure. There are many options for people wanting to improve a facial aesthetic concern, including rhinoplasty, chin augmentation, lip filling, brow lift, and also cheek augmentation, either via cheek implants or buccal… Read More »
