Synergy Plastic Surgery Blog

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

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