Synergy Plastic Surgery Blog

Understanding Fat: The Many Uses of Fat Grafting

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

Using a patient’s own fat in cosmetic surgery is a technique that plastic surgeons have used for years, but advanced technology has made fat grafting more popular than ever. At our Austin plastic surgery practice, our team of board-certified plastic surgeons uses fat grafting (also called fat transfer) in procedures such as facelifts, breast augmentation, and Brazilian butt lifts. The … Read more

Saline vs. Silicone Implants: Here are some facts

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Dr. Ross Blagg

Patients often ask about the benefits of saline or silicone breast implants. Let’s discover a few differences about each: Saline: Saline breast implants are filled with saline, which is sterile salt water. If a saline implant gets a hole or a “rupture” it will deflate (sometimes slowly over several weeks) because your body will simply absorb the leaking salt water. … Read more

Turn Back the Clock—No Surgery Necessary

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

Facial treatments available at the med spa.

According to a report by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, some 15.7 million minimally invasive procedures were performed in the United States in 2017 alone. While these nonsurgical treatments have become increasingly popular for women, they also have gained popularity with men as well. Our med spa here in Round Rock is fully equipped with the latest and most … Read more

Liposuction—The Incision Process

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

One of the many reasons liposuction at our Austin plastic surgery center is in such high demand is that it leaves little to no trace of surgery. Unlike other procedures that require long incisions, liposuction only needs tiny incisions to get the job done. What parts of the body can liposuction treat? Liposuction can help patients achieve a firm and … Read more

Getting the Most Out of Your Tummy Tuck

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

When you decide to get a tummy tuck after pregnancy or because of significant weight loss, you want your new, sculpted look to last a long time. And while a tummy tuck at our Austin plastic surgery center can provide dramatic results, you’ll want to consider what you can do before and after surgery to help maintain your new contour … Read more