Nose Job Videos: Be Skeptical Posted on December 27, 2018 By Dr. Mahlon Kerr Patients considering any type of plastic surgery have access to more information online than ever before, including YouTube videos. Rhinoplasty patients I see in Austin, for example, have often watched at least one video about the procedure by the time they come in for their consultations. Researching a procedure you're considering can be helpful, but … Read More➝
Owning It: You Choose How Open To Be About Your Facelift Experience Posted on December 15, 2018 By Dr. Mahlon Kerr A recent survey conducted by RealSelf, a leading online resource for people considering aesthetic procedures, showed that more than 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. are considering getting a cosmetic treatment in the next 12 months. In other words, if you're planning on anything from BOTOX® Cosmetic injections to a facelift in Austin or … Read More➝
5 Reasons for Breast Augmentation Revision Posted on November 28, 2018 By Dr. Mahlon Kerr Even the most successful breast augmentation results can benefit from revision surgery at some point. One of the primary reasons women get breast augmentation revision surgery at our Austin, TX, practice is to upgrade from saline to silicone gel implants. But there are a number of other factors that can influence the decision to undergo … Read More➝
Breast Augmentation: Do You Know How It’s Changed? Posted on November 12, 2018 By Dr. Mahlon Kerr Breast augmentation surgeries performed at our Austin, TX, practice today have changed significantly since I began as a plastic surgeon. Thanks to advancements both in the technology of making breast implants and surgical techniques such as "no-touch" breast augmentation, the procedure is safer and more effective than ever before. Earlier in time, women who wanted … Read More➝
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 … 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 … 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 … 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, … 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 … Read More➝
Turn Back the Clock—No Surgery Necessary Posted on June 5, 2018 By Dr. Mahlon Kerr 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 … Read More➝