Your nose is a key central feature of your face and major determinant of your attractiveness. Don’t be discouraged if you feel your nose is not as attractive as you like, as so many people have various nasal deformities—whether they be due to family genes (“I got my father’s nose.”) or from trauma. The multitudeRead More
With the popularity of minimally invasive procedures in cosmetic surgery, more people are seeking ways to look younger and better without depending on major surgeries. Perhaps the most common complaint we see is displeasure with seeing yourself looking older. Options will be based on what parts of your face is contributing to the aged look.Read More
There’s a reason why a rhinoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments today. Your nose is a central defining feature of your face, and if you are bothered by the way your nose looks, a rhinoplasty can improve your appearance. But many people aren’t aware of how their chin looks and often overlook theRead More
A very popular treatment patients seek at our office is CO2 laser resurfacing, particularly during the winter months. Many people aren’t happy with their skin texture or pigment issues as we age. Older patients may have been part of the “sun worship” mentality in the 80-90’s. Now many of us have learned the drawbacks (andRead More
By far, the most popular cosmetic treatment in the U.S. is Botox injections. Botox is the botulinum toxin manufactured by Allergan that acts as a neuromodulator to weaken target muscles that create the unwanted facial wrinkles. In our industry, Botox is not a poison, but more accurately is a protein. One reason why Botox isRead More
In a prior blog, I discussed some important things to know regarding the browlift procedure. Many people, especially as we get older, will see their brows start to droop. A common reaction from your friends and family, “why do you look angry or tired?” This can be very annoying since you are not tired orRead More
In past decades, it has been assumed only old people get plastic surgery. The main reason is to look younger, and probably most were well to do patients with the income needed to pay for these procedures. But we’ve seen the popularity and acceptance of all things cosmetic rise dramatically in the past few years.Read More
A commonly overlooked feature of the face is a weak chin. Most often, a patient will notice a large nose that bothers him or her. If you have a large nose, make sure you pay attention to your chin. Is it small, or set back? If so, then you have what we call microgenia, orRead More
Have you ever been asked why you are angry or tired, even when you’re not? A common reason may be your brows have descended with time—making you look angry and tired. This can be very annoying, especially if people continuously bring this up. But it highlights how important our facial features are, because people makeRead More
One of the great things about San Antonio is the various different ethnic backgrounds of our citizens. Many Asians, Hispanics and African Americans also are interested in rhinoplasties. However, a lot of information or public perception of rhinoplasties is still focused on the Caucasian nose. In the past, non white patients electing a rhinoplasty wouldRead More
