Understanding the Fraxel Laser

1) what is sun damaged and aged skin?
As we age and have increasing amounts of sun exposure, the skin becomes weathered in appearance with fine lines, wrinkles, furrows, and irregular texture. Sun spots and age spots appear as pigmented lesions of varying colors and sun-induced redness can be many of the reasons to consult [...]

Proposed Senate bill includes a 5% cosmetic tax

I would ask all plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, and most importantly….past, present, and future cosmetic patients to call their respective senators and demand the repeal of the 5% cosmetic tax. This tax frivolously and unfairly taxes all cosmetic patients and their procedures, some of which are in the middle class. If you [...]

October breast cancer awareness month

Hopefully everyone realizes that the month of October is breast cancer awareness month. I believe that this month is finally getting the attention that it deserves with national press and the NFL sporting the color of pink as an accessory. But let us not forget what the true message is….breast cancer will affect [...]

facial rejuvenation video

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abdominoplasty video

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1913226/abdominoplasty_houston/abdominoplasty video

Body contouring and liposuction in Houston, Texas by board certified plastic surgeon

body contouringhttp://www.metacafe.com/watch/1913326/houston_body_contouring/

My practice philosophy

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Houston Cosmetic Breast Surgeon Video

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon discusses breast augmentation in his Houston, Texas office located within the Texas Medical Center

question for the Obama administration?

I know this is a non-cosmetic post but I feel it necessary for discussion. There are approximately 45 million uninsured in the United States. Only about 15 million of these individuals truly can’t afford health insurance and thus should be covered under medicaid. Thus 30 million should be covered under the government run public health [...]

Houston Liposuction Questions Answered

LIPOSUCTION
What is the history?
The orginial description occurred in 1921 when Dujarrier used a curette to remove fat from the backside of the knee on a ballerina.  Unfortunately this procedure was not successful and the technique was abandoned.  The 1960’s brought a rekindle to the procedure and newer cannulas and techniques to reduce blood loss where [...]