Synergy Plastic Surgery Blog

Local Plastic Surgeon sees trend in Stretched Earlobe reversals

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

Synergy Plastic Surgery Austin, Texas Austin has always been a “cool” location in a warm climate. Its bohemian flair established in the 1960s lives on today in the hip downtown districts and intercity farms that dot it’s hill country landscape. With thousands of young people flooding into the area each month it’s no wonder that body art and earrings once … Read more

Implants and muscle placement, what position is best?

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

Breast implants can be placed either under or over the pectoralis muscle. In the United States and at Synergy Plastic Surgery we typically place all of our breast implants into a submuscular (under the muscle) position. This is done for many reasons but the most important ones are that the muscle helps to better cover the implant and results in … Read more

Breast Augmentation Incisions

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

Scarring is often a concern among cosmetic surgery patients. Though scars are inevitable in any surgery, the modern techniques we use at Synergy Plastic Surgery can greatly reduce scars’ appearance. Both Dr. Bekanich and I are certified to use the Keller Funnel™, a device that enables us to safely insert implants using very small incisions. At your consultation, be sure … Read more

What implant size is right for me?

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

Instead of using bra sizes, doctors and other medical professionals measure breast implants using cc, or cubic centimeters. As many women know, commercial bra sizes can vary greatly from brand to brand. In general Victoria’s secret is that the bras run small so keep this in mind both before and after surgery if you shop there. Using cubic centimeters allows … Read more

The ups and downs of implant profile heights

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

In general both saline and silicone Implants come in a few different projections, or profiles: high, moderate-plus, moderate, and low. Just as different sized implants suit different women, each profile may be a better fit depending on a patient’s goals. Our breast augmentation patients in Austin, Texas, and the surrounding area are able to “try on” implants of different sizes … Read more