Perhaps the most prominent and expressive area of the face includes the eyes, brows and forehead. Unfortunately, this area is also extremely susceptible to the aging process. With advancing age, the eyelids can become puffy or droopy, the brows can sag and the forehead can develop prominent wrinkles. Dr. Jose Barrera, an experienced San Antonio… Read More »
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Dr. Jose Barrera speaks at International Facial Plastic Surgery Meeting
Dr. Barrera gave courses at the 2018 International Facial Plastic Surgery Meeting at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. His topics were Measure Twice, Cut Once: Virtual Surgical Planning for Craniofacial Surgery and how to build and credential an ambulatory surgical facility. He also presented a poster on functional rhinoplasty outcomes evaluating functional breathing scores between… Read More »
Best Procedures to Complement Facelift
When performed by a qualified facial plastic surgeon, facelift provides many benefits — in particular, it softens deep creases and wrinkles, restores muscle tone and tightens loose skin. The result is a refreshed, well-rested looking expression. But facelift is not a catch-all solution for every type of imperfection. Although facelift alone can deliver excellent results,… Read More »
Make Minor Adjustments to the Nose with Non-surgical Rhinoplasty
Are you bothered by the appearance of your nose but hesitant to undergo surgery? San Antonio facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jose Barrera is pleased to offer non-surgical rhinoplasty with dermal fillers for patients who wish to make minor adjustments to the appearance of their nose without the commitment of surgery.
Dr. Jose Barrera Featured in August issue of San Antonio Medicine
Treating a Root Cause of Nasal Airway Obstruction: The evolution of treatment modalities for nasal valve collapse Dr. Jose Barerra was recently featured in the August 2018 edition, Volume 71 No. 8, of the San Antonio Medicine Magazine with his article on Treating a Root Cause of Nasal Airway Obstruction. It is estimated that more than… Read More »
Reshape Your Jawline with Dermal Fillers
A well-defined jawline has always been an indication of youthful beauty. If the passage of time has left you with a sagging jawline, San Antonio facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jose Barrera encourages you to consider treatment with dermal fillers. Dermal fillers are a quick and effective way to improve a receding or weak jawline without… Read More »
Common Myths about Facelift
While more people undergo facelift to turn back the clock, myths and misconceptions about the procedure still circulate the Internet. San Antonio facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jose Barrera believes it’s important to educate patients on what is fact and what is fiction with regard to facelift. In this blog post, the trusted surgeon reveals the… Read More »
Facelift Results San Antonio
Facelift Results San Antonio | Dr. Jose Barrera While more people undergo facelift to turn back the clock, myths and misconceptions about the procedure still circulate the Internet. San Antonio facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jose Barrera believes it’s important to educate patients on what is fact and what is fiction with regard to facelift. In… Read More »
Understanding the Aging Process
The first step in choosing a skin or facial rejuvenation procedure is identifying your needs. Understanding the aging process can help you pinpoint your needs, as well as make all the difference in selecting the right treatment. In this blog post, San Antonio facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jose Barrera sheds light on the aging process,… Read More »
The Top Minimally Invasive Procedures According to ASPS
Approximately 17.5 million cosmetic procedures were performed in 2017, according to the latest report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Even more interesting: minimally invasive procedures accounted for 15.7 million of the total procedures. San Antonio facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jose Barrera reveals the top five procedures in this blog post.
