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➝