Synergy Plastic Surgery Blog

Breast Lift and Augmentation, or Just a Lift?

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

This is a common question that I often address several times a day during my new patient consultation clinics. The answer depends on your goals, anatomy, and physical exam. In general a breast lift will result in a tighter perkier breast. In many patients this is at the cost of a little breast volume as the breast skin is tightened. … Read more

Utah Plastic Surgeons speak out about “Fake Plastic Surgeons” in their community

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

As a follow-up to my last post on “cosmetic surgeons” branding themselves as actual plastic surgeons I would like to share this photo out of Utah. Both Dr. Bekanich and I trained for years at the University of Utah in all aspects of plastic surgery. For many years Salt Lake City held the title of the highest per capita number … Read more

Is Your “Cosmetic Surgeon” a Plastic Surgeon?

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

This is an excellent article written by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn about the dangers of choosing a “cosmetic surgeon” in place of a board certified plastic surgeon. In the Austin area there are several physicians masquerading as plastic surgeons with horribly inadequate qualifications. From a family practice physician performing liposuction at local med spas to a “cosmetic” … Read more

Breast Augmentation and Rhinoplasty land on top

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

Breast augmentation remains one of the most popular procedures in America and at Synergy Plastic Surgery. According to statistics provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgery in 2012 Breast Augmentation procedures were performed on 286,000 women in the US alone. This was followed closely by rhinoplasty where 243,000 procedure where done. In my Austin, Texas practice I commonly perform … Read more

Buttock Augmentation – Brazillian Butt Lift

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Amy Bekanich

Four years ago I began my cosmetic fellowship with Dr. Michael Salzhauer in Miami, Florida. Coming from the west I had not had much exposure to buttock augmentation with fat transfer. Where I did my training, traditionally women were trying to make their buttocks look smaller – not larger! At first I was hesitant about what kind of improvement it … Read more