OK, so you took that whole barefoot and pregnant thing a little too literally. And, while having a boatload of kids running to and fro is an ongoing adventure, your body isn’t exactly thrilled with the changes these small creatures have made to it. You now have loose sagging skin on your abdomen and your […]
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Some people call these days we are living in the Information Age. Unfortunately, many out there are more into disinformation. From Twitter lies to spreading crazy conspiracy theories on Facebook, there isn’t a shortage of people bending or completely disregarding the truth. The aesthetic world isn’t immune. Here it comes down to the term “board
Don’t Be Confused by Bogus “Certification” Read More »
Although it was one of the original cosmetic surgeries, the facelift has really been transformed since the turn of the new century. The focus has changed from pulling and stretching skin to addressing the underlying support tissues. By elevating these tissues, experienced board-certified plastic surgeons such as Dr. Barrera can deliver truly natural looking rejuvenation
Maybe You Only Need a Mini Facelift Read More »
Two for ones is always a good thing. That’s kind of how you can think of $1 hot dogs at Monkey’s Tail at the Astros games on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. OK, that’s not technically two for one, it’s actually an even better deal. But just play along, OK? Dr. Barrera agrees. That’s why at his
Making Microneedling Even Better Read More »
You’ve had nose surgery with Dr. Barrera. Whether it was to change the shape or to improve the function, the goal is to now have a straightforward recovery without complications. Rhinoplasty recovery isn’t the easiest recovery, and you’ll need to have some patience about seeing your final results, due to enduring swelling. But the end
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Gravity is the ultimate superhero. It has no match when it comes to unrelenting power and duration. Just ask your skin, which gets owned by the forces of gravity every day, pulling it downward, making it hang and sag. The underside of your upper arms is particularly susceptible to the pull of gravity and it
Only One Person Should Have Bat Wings Read More »
If you follow the aesthetic world, you know the ever-increasing world of non-invasive or minimally invasive treatments to remove fat and tighten skin. But no matter how advanced they get, these procedures still can’t touch liposuction for effective removal of unwanted pockets of stubborn fat and body contouring. This explains why, every year in aesthetic
Liposuction Still Rules Read More »
Breast augmentation isn’t a perfect science, and there are times when a patient desires implant revision surgery. Whether she decided she would simply like larger implants or whether there has been some other issue, revision surgery is generally easier than the original surgery. This is because in most cases the incisions can be made on
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In April of last year, although no one really noticed thanks to the pandemic that was sweeping the nation, the FDA approved a new product to expand the Restylane line of dermal fillers, Restylane Kysse. Kysse is the newest filler specifically created to add volume and smooth lines on the lips. Dr. Barrera has long
A New Option for Your Lips Read More »
In this month’s first blog we got into some of the specifics behind what makes platelet-rich plasma (PRP) such a potent force for healing. In this second blog, let’s get into more of the specifics of how Dr. Barrera puts PRP to work helping our patients stop areas of thinning hair, returning more hair follicles
Putting Platelets to Work for Thinning Hair Read More »
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