Synergy Plastic Surgery Blog

How Young is Too Young for Breast Augmentation?

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

A recent trend has a growing number of teenagers undergoing plastic surgery procedures. The most popular procedures among teens today are rhinoplasty, breast reduction, and breast augmentation. As a breast augmentation specialist, this trend is of particular interest to me. In fact, I am so frequently asked what the “right” age is for patients considering breast implants that it only seems … Read more

Cosmetic Procedures to Help Shake Off Those Winter Pounds…

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

A little taste of our upcoming article in the upcoming issue of Texas Lifestyle Magazine! As the winter months begin to fade most of us look forward to the onset of warmer spring and summer. Trading sweaters for bikinis can seem daunting when toting around a few extra holiday pounds. As a board certified plastic surgeon I think that one of … Read more

Gambling With Your Life, the Dangers of International Plastic Surgery

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

Gambling with your life, the dangers of international plastic surgery. With the increasing globalization of all industry medical tourism is becoming a popular way to get medications and dental services on the cheap. Unfortunately this trend has expanded to surgical procedures and thousands of Americans each year travel abroad for their “nip and tuck.” While on the surface this may … Read more

The Rise of Social Media in Medicine

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

Facebook, twitter, yelp, google, four square, yahoo, realself, healthgrades… The list is seemingly endless of online organizations dedicated to promoting social media exchanges and specifically promoting these interactions with your doctor. Social media has become part of our lives and as a plastic surgeon it allows my patients to experience our practice to a degree that has never previously been … Read more

Breast lift, Implant, or Both?

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Dr. Mahlon Kerr

Determining if a breast lift is needed during your breast augmentation surgery is an important step that all plastic surgeons do almost automatically during your breast exam. If a lift is needed, it is really an essential component of performing a full and complete breast rejuvenation. For a patient this can sometimes be confusing but a few simple determinants can … Read more