Synergy Plastic Surgery Blog

Facelift or Fillers: Which One Are You Ready For?

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

Planning your facial rejuvenation can be a bit like trying to hit a moving target. With a good bit of overlap between what popular treatments can accomplish, as well as the natural variations in the human face, nailing down your perfect anti-aging solution is difficult. To be more specific, I routinely hear from prospective patients who aren’t sure if they’re … Read more

Questions You’re Embarrassed to Ask Before a Mommy Makeover

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

A Mommy Makeover at our Austin practice is a truly transformative procedure. However, achieving your desired results is more than just showing up on your surgery date—a lot of preparation and precise planning is necessary. Sometimes questions come up during this prep time that you may be embarrassed to ask, but that’s what we are here for. Do not hesitate … Read more

Understanding Fat: Methods of Removal

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

Few people who want flatter stomachs or toned thighs probably think much about the type of fat that’s causing unwanted bulges. But it can help to understand the different types of fat that accumulate in the body, especially if you’re considering cosmetic procedures to remove the fat. Surgical fat reduction is one of the most popular procedures at our Austin … Read more

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