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Breast implant projection determines how much your implant will project forward on your chest. It is very important to chose the right projection for your anatomy and goals. Please work with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Breast implant projection is a measurement that helps you determine how forward your breast will go from your chest.

Reduction augmentation is a surgery that helps you reduce the size of your breast by making it look fuller and attractive.

Breast lift is a cosmetic procedure that aims to provide you a better breast shape. It helps you position your areola and nipple and reduce sagging.

If you are looking for a breast lift? These are 11 questions to ask your plastic surgeon about a breast lift.

The breast lift procedure is the best method to achieve a more lifted youthful appearance in your breast.

When you are planning for breast augmentation surgery, it is important to consider breast fold to get the desired appearance. If not taken into consideration, it can change how your body shape in a negative way.

Did you plastic surgeon recommend a breast lift with augmentation? Are you not sure if you should choose that option? This article discusses both procedures and when it is recommended to have both.

If you are wondering how you can treat Diastasis, then a tummy tuck is the best option for you. It helps you solve the problem permanently, giving you a slim and fit shape.

Want to achieve your pre-pregnancy body? Read our complete mommy makeover guide to make an informed decision and get your desired body shape and appearance.

Do you want to learn what 5 things men ask for when they go for plastic surgery? If so, then you need to read the article.

Gynecomastia surgery is one of the cosmetic surgeries that are popular among men. It helps to lift or reduce the breast of men.

If you plan to take gynecomastia surgery, stop and read these practical tips to achieve optimal results from your gynecomastia surgery.

The enlargement of a male's breast tissues due to various reasons causes gynecomastia which is an embarrassing condition. Gynecomastia surgery can address this issue effectively.

If you want to reduce your excess skin as well as the fat deposits, then a tummy tuck with liposuction is is an ideal option for you. It will help you get a slim and fit shape.

If your BMI is more than 30, your plastic surgeon may recommend weight loss before opting for liposuction or tummy tuck procedure. It is important for your safety and optimal results.

Many women are quite satisfied with their breast volume in a bra, but are a little less comfortable with the shape of the breast when the bra comes off. Whether your breast is just too droopy or your nipples are pointing at the floor, a breast lift (mastopexy) may be the answer for you.

Dr. Albright was featured recently in the SA Woman Magazine for his article on Empowering Women Through Education On Cosmetic Procedures.

Tummy tuck procedure removes the excess skin on your belly to provide a smooth contoured look. Often it is combined with liposuction to create a curvy waist and backside. Board Certified Plastic Surgeons are qualified to perform the procedure.

Silicone implants help you increase the volume of your breast. It has a silicone outer shell and contains silicone gel.

Gummy bear implants are best for people who are looking for good volume. The best part of these implants is they don’t lose their shape even if ruptured.

Saline breast implants are available in similar sizes and shapes to silicone implants but they are filled with sterile salt water (saline) instead of silicone. Deciding on saline versus silicone implants is a very improtant personal decision for breast augmentation with no "right" answer.

Nasolabial folds are a form of lines near your nose’s skin, which can become visible with age. There are several prevention and treatment options.

Capsular contraction is a health condition which patients develop after breast augmentation surgery. Read the article to know more about this.

Many patients have a small umbilical hernia after having multiple children and ask about treatment before a tummy tuck. This blog article explains an umbilical hernia and the different treatment options.

Breast implants come in all sizes and shapes. So, it’s important to measure your breast size before choosing implants that go perfectly with your body shape and preferences.

Breast implants are not permanent. The average breast implant life is around 10 to 20 years. Find out more in this article.

Breast augmentation is an easy and straightforward procedure, but still, you need to learn everything about your doctor, procedure, and surgery facility.

A mini BBL is a Brazilian Butt Lift procedure that helps you transform your butt to fix irregularities and hip dips to produce a natural, curvy butt.

Mini tummy tuck is a procedure that helps you contour the smaller part of your abdomen under your belly button.

There are five steps involved in breast augmentation surgery. Learn about it in this blog!

Nipple reduction or areole reduction surgery is more common than people think. Often it is combined with breast reduction, breast augmentation, or breast lift surgery to reduce the size of the areoles, nipples or correct inverted nipples.

Do you want to look good? Here is an idea: try to make yourself feel good. This way, you will start looking even more attractive and beautiful.

In today's world of social media, Instagram, and Zoom calls, the pressure to look good is intense. After a healthy diet, exercise, and skin care, often cosmetic surgery is the best way to enhance your features and appearance.

In general, breast implants are not lifetime devices. There is a rule of thumb that plastic surgeons use which is 1% failure per year (obviously much lower in the first five years). Essentially after 20 years ~20% of implants rupture or are replaced. This is muddled by the fact that many breast implant revisions surgeries are done primarily for cosmetic reasons. The patient may want a lift or desire a larger size. Depending on your age when you get breast implants, it is very possible for women to never have to replace the implant.

Often patients specifically ask about how the belly button will look after a tummy tuck surgery. In this article, we show before and after photos and talk about what is involved in the surgery.

Choosing the right breast implant can be overwhelming. You want to make the right decision as it is not easy to correct! Here are some tips to help you decide but choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon you trust to help you make the right decision.

Filled in hip dips through a BBL (Brazilian Butt lift) or mini-BBL can help create feminine curves and silhouette.

Many women naturally have some breast asymmetry. Breastfeeding, age, and hormonal changes can exacerbate differences leading to lack of self-confidence. In some cases plastic surgery can fix breast asymmetry.

Let's face it guys! Just as there is more pressure on women to maintain their looks, there is also more pressure on men. One of the single most effective surgical interventions for men is a well contoured muscular chest. This article helps explain the different procedures.

Daddy Do-overs, male liposuction, and abdominal etching are procedures quickly trending for me. In the world of social media and Zoom calls, men are quickly looking to cosmetic surgery to improve their appearance. This article discusses what you need to know about liposuction for men.

For some a Mommy Makeover surgery can be quite daunting to contemplate and for others it is a dream come true! These are the top 10 things to know before having a Mommy Makeover surgery.

Opting for the right cosmetic surgery is crucial, but finding the ideal doctor for your method is key to getting your desired results. Scheduling a consultation with a couple of doctors and asking them these 11 questions will help you make the right decision.

Motherhood can be so difficult at times. To add to the daily struggle, often women require surgery to restore their bodies to pre-pregnancy shape. This article has behind-the-scenes information on the cost for a Mommy Makeover. We believe an informed patient will make the best decisions. Let us help you figure our the best procedures to restore your body back to pre-pregnancy shape.

In this time of ZOOM calls and work from home, many people are finding a silver lining with time to finally recover from cosmetic surgeries. This article discusses what to expect from cosmetic surgeries during this COVID-19 era.

Let’s Get Real - After pregnancy for many women, it does not matter how much weight they lose, the right ab exercise, or the miracle skin tightening cream their stomach does not bounce back. The skin has been damaged and only removal through a tummy tuck will restore your youthful curves.

Often patients ask what they should do to best be ready for cosmetic surgery. As this is an elective surgery, we recommend being in good health which includes a healthy BMI and smoking cessation for at least 6 weeks before and after surgery.

Not sure about a Mommy Makeover? This is an exhaustive list of everything you should consider about Mommy Makeover Plastic Surgery.

Do you want to know why breast augmentation cost varies so much? There are several factors (location, implant type, plastic surgeon expertise, surgery center fees and after surgery care) which influence the cost. Alamo Plastic Surgery breast augmentation cost ranges from $3800 - $54500 with affordable monthly financing starting at $137/month. Our patients love our pricing as it compares very favorably to the national average of $6300!

Implant pocket determines the look and long term result from breast augmentation. In this handy infographic, we discuss each type and the pros and cons.

Before and after photos can be overwhelming. Here is a quick guide on what to look for in tummy tuck before and after photos from a plastic surgeon.

Every wonder if your injector is injecting more botox than you need? Are you paying too much for botox? The standard for many injectors seems to be 50 units of botox which is not necessarily gauged to each individual patient. This article discusses the units you should expect on each area of the face.

To ensure a successful tummy tuck result, we compiled a list of the top 7 recovery tips from our patients. Enjoy!

One of the most common questions about Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is what to expect for the recovery. We collected common tips for BBL recovery.

Brazilian Butt Lift is an awesome surgery to restore or accentuate your curves. To obtain a fantastic result, you want as much of the fat transferred to your butt to survive as possible. Follow these 7 tips to get your best result!

Fat Transfer is quickly trending as one of the number one cosmetic procedures as it allows you to transfer unwanted fat to areas which need a little more volume. Unlike fillers and injectables it is very natural as it only involves your own fat. Typically ~50-70% of fat transferred will survive in the injected area.

Breast fat transfer is trending as a very popular cosmetic procedure, but there are a lot of questions especially when compared to breast augmentation with implants.

One of the number one concerns for our patients, is the tummy tuck scar. As a woman having my third child, I am worried about this as well so I did some research. Basically if you have had a c-section this is a good indication of how a scar will heal and look with time (you can also ask a friend how had a c-section or tummy tuck). Plastic Surgeons typically hide the scar to be easily hidden by typically underwear / two piece bathing suits. I included before and after photos over time so you can see for yourself!

Liposuction is a great procedure to keep the curves of your youth and remove unwanted fatty deposits.

These are the most commonly asked questions and benefits of a tummy tuck procedure.

With a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, the risks of a tummy tuck may be minimized. You should have frequent check ups with your plastic surgeon to ensure proper healing and no infections.

A few must-knows before you get a tummy tuck.

10 simple things to consider if you are contemplating a tummy tuck (9 may surprise you).

Everyone has a story of a friend with a botched plastic surgery. Here we discuss some key warning signs / red flags for plastic surgeons. We hope this helps you!

Choosing the right plastic surgeon for your procedure is critical to achieving the results you desire. Here are some quick tips to help you make the right decision!

Patients love their new hour glass figure after a tummy tuck. Learn the basics here to get your started on your journey!

When you have a big goal sometimes it is difficult to know where to start. These are some simple steps to help you get started with a tummy tuck!

How to pick the right plastic surgeon for your tummy tuck. Checklist included!

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BMI of Texas at San Antonio welcomed Dr. Albright to speak at the support group on options for skin tightening and body contouring after rapid and extreme weight loss. Beyond the clinical and surgical side, Dr. Albright has a very personal connection to the wonderful benefits of bariatric surgery. He credits this surgery for saving his Mother’s life and dramatically increasing the quality of life of his sister.

Recovery is often the number one question patients have for breast augmentation. These are my 7 tips to help you ace recovery and get those fantastic results!

For women with loose, damaged skin on the belly, whether it is from multiple pregnancies or weight loss, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) may be the best way to get a more youthful and attractive stomach. For these women, there really is no “minimally invasive” or non-surgical substitute for a tummy tuck. Women rave about ‘getting their bodies back’ and being able to wear ‘regular’ clothes or even a two-piece swimsuit again with confidence!

Dr. Albright interviews Profile Health Coach, Kathryn Veracruz, to get the inside scoop on the challenges and rewards of health coaching. Learn about her favorite meals and exercises!

The decision to have a breast augmentation or breast reconstruction with implants is an extremely personal decision. We recommend you carefully consider the lifespan of the implants and potential complications which may occur over time. Dr. Albright spends time with every patient to carefully review these considerations.

As one of the most common cosmetic surgeries, many women have a plethora of questions on breast augmentation. Here we try to answer them all in one blog article.

Don't fall for pressure sales tactics. Take your time and choose the right plastic surgeon for you. Here are 5 tips to help you with this exciting journey!

Undergoing breast implant surgery brings up a number of questions for women. A common concern is whether these implants will feel 'real'. Women are often also concerned about whether a partner would be able to notice the implants. Fortunately, when choosing the right surgeon and the appropriate implant type and position, the implants can feel and look 'natural'.

Before and after photos can seem overwhelming at first, but they are critical way to assess the skill of plastic surgeon. These are 5 tips to help you navigate the photos.

Article provides a brief overview of different implants and reviews the main factors to consider between saline and silicone.

Case for ONE Surgery Breast Reconstruction when recommended as opposed to using tissue expanders and free flaps which involve multiple surgeries and typically higher complication rates.

Mommy makeovers are a common procedure to help women restore their body! This article has 7 tips for an exceptional Mommy Makeover!

Do you want to know why breast augmentation cost varies so much? There are several factors (location, implant type, plastic surgeon expertise, surgery center fees and after surgery care) which influence the cost. Alamo Plastic Surgery breast augmentation cost ranges from $3800 - $5200 with affordable monthly financing starting at $137/month. Our patients love our pricing as it compares very favorably to the national average of $6300!

In our constant quest to improve ourselves, I tried going moisturizer free based on Zein Obagi's advice and following his protocol of cleansing, exfoliating, and toning. I loved the results!

Breast lift is a common procedure for women who like the volume of their breast but not the shape. Many women find this is ideal after having children to return their breasts back to their original position. Through this article, I write about the all the details of the procedure.

Trial of the macro diet which many fitness professional utilize to gain muscle, lose fat, and 'get shredded'. I had great results over three months, and I would like to track macros for a year to see what body composition changes I can experience.

Botox is an easy cosmetic procedure to restore a more youthful appearance, prevent future lines from forming, and add glamour to your face. Instead of doing the $150 facial, save it to do Botox for ~$300.

La maternidad puede ser muy difícil a veces. Para agregar a la lucha diaria, a menudo las mujeres requieren cirugía para restaurar sus cuerpos a la forma anterior al embarazo. Este artículo tiene información entre bastidores sobre el costo de un Mommy Makeover. Creemos que un paciente informado tomará las mejores decisiones. Permítanos ayudarlo a determinar nuestros mejores procedimientos para restaurar su cuerpo a la forma anterior al embarazo.

En esta época de llamadas ZOOM y trabajo desde casa, muchas personas encuentran un lado positivo con el tiempo para finalmente recuperarse de las cirugías cosméticas. Este artículo analiza qué esperar de las cirugías cosméticas durante esta era de COVID-19.

Seamos realistas: después del embarazo, para muchas mujeres, no importa cuánto peso pierdan, el ejercicio correcto para los abdominales o la crema milagrosa para reafirmar la piel, su estómago no se recupera. La piel ha sido dañada y solo la remoción a través de una abdominoplastia restaurará sus curvas juveniles.

A menudo, los pacientes preguntan qué deben hacer para estar mejor preparados para la cirugía estética. Como se trata de una cirugía electiva, recomendamos gozar de buena salud, lo que incluye un IMC saludable y dejar de fumar durante al menos 6 semanas antes y después de la cirugía.

¿No estás seguro de un Mommy Makeover? Esta es una lista exhaustiva de todo lo que debe considerar acerca de la cirugía plástica Mommy Makeover.

¿Quieres saber por qué el costo del aumento de senos varía tanto? Hay varios factores (ubicación, tipo de implante, experiencia del cirujano plástico, tarifas del centro quirúrgico y atención posoperatoria) que influyen en el costo. El costo del aumento de senos de Alamo Plastic Surgery varía entre $3800 y $54500 con un financiamiento mensual asequible desde $137 / mes. ¡A nuestros pacientes les encantan nuestros precios ya que se comparan muy favorablemente con el promedio nacional de $6300!

El bolsillo del implante determina el aspecto y el resultado a largo plazo del aumento de senos. En esta práctica infografía, discutimos cada tipo y los pros y los contras.

Las fotos de antes y después pueden ser abrumadoras. Aquí hay una guía rápida sobre qué buscar en las fotos de antes y después de la abdominoplastia de un cirujano plástico.

¿Alguna pregunta si su inyector está inyectando más botox del que necesita? ¿Está pagando demasiado por el botox? El estándar para muchos inyectores parece ser 50 unidades de botox que no necesariamente se miden para cada paciente individual. Este artículo analiza las unidades que debe esperar en cada área del rostro.

Para asegurar un resultado exitoso de la abdominoplastia, compilamos una lista de los 7 mejores consejos de recuperación de nuestros pacientes. ¡Disfrutar!

Una de las preguntas más comunes sobre el levantamiento de glúteos brasileño (BBL) es qué esperar de la recuperación. Recopilamos consejos comunes para la recuperación de BBL.

El levantamiento de glúteos brasileño es una cirugía increíble para restaurar o acentuar sus curvas. Para obtener un resultado fantástico, desea que la mayor cantidad posible de grasa transferida a su trasero sobreviva. ¡Siga estos 7 consejos para obtener el mejor resultado!

La transferencia de grasa se está convirtiendo rápidamente en uno de los procedimientos cosméticos número uno, ya que le permite transferir grasa no deseada a áreas que necesitan un poco más de volumen. A diferencia de los rellenos e inyectables, es muy natural ya que solo involucra su propia grasa. Normalmente, entre el 50 y el 70% de la grasa transferida sobrevivirá en el área inyectada.

La transferencia de grasa mamaria tiende a ser un procedimiento cosmético muy popular, pero hay muchas preguntas, especialmente cuando se compara con el aumento mamario con implantes.

Una de las principales preocupaciones de nuestros pacientes es la cicatriz de la abdominoplastia. Como mujer que va a tener mi tercer hijo, esto también me preocupa, así que investigué un poco. Básicamente, si ha tenido una cesárea, esta es una buena indicación de cómo se curará y se verá una cicatriz con el tiempo (también puede preguntarle a un amigo cómo se hizo una cesárea o una abdominoplastia). Los cirujanos plásticos suelen ocultar la cicatriz para ocultarla fácilmente con ropa interior / trajes de baño de dos piezas. ¡Incluí fotos de antes y después a lo largo del tiempo para que puedas verlo por ti mismo!

La liposucción es un gran procedimiento para mantener las curvas de su juventud y eliminar los depósitos de grasa no deseados.

Con un cirujano plástico certificado por la junta, se pueden minimizar los riesgos de una abdominoplastia. Debe tener chequeos frecuentes con su cirujano plástico para garantizar una curación adecuada y que no haya infecciones.

Estas son las preguntas más frecuentes y los beneficios de una abdominoplastia

10 cosas sencillas a considerar si estás contemplando una abdominoplastia (9 pueden sorprenderte).

No estoy seguro de un Mommy Makeover. Esta es una lista exhaustiva de todo lo que debe saber sobre la cirugía de cambio de imagen de mamá.

Todo el mundo tiene la historia de un amigo con una cirugía plástica fallida. Aquí discutimos algunas señales de advertencia clave / banderas rojas para los cirujanos plásticos. ¡Esperamos que esto te ayude!

La elección del cirujano plástico adecuado para su procedimiento es fundamental para lograr los resultados que desea. A continuación, se ofrecen algunos consejos rápidos que le ayudarán a tomar la decisión correcta.

Cuando tienes un gran objetivo, a veces es difícil saber por dónde empezar. ¡Estos son algunos pasos sencillos que le ayudarán a comenzar con una abdominoplastia!

La recuperación es a menudo la pregunta número uno que tienen los pacientes sobre el aumento de senos. ¡Estos son mis 7 consejos para ayudarte a recuperarte y obtener esos fantásticos resultados!

Para las mujeres con piel flácida y dañada en el abdomen, ya sea por embarazos múltiples o por pérdida de peso, una abdominoplastia (abdominoplastia) puede ser la mejor manera de conseguir un estómago más joven y atractivo. Para estas mujeres, realmente no existe un sustituto "mínimamente invasivo" o no quirúrgico para una abdominoplastia. A las mujeres les encanta "recuperar sus cuerpos" y poder volver a ponerse ropa "normal" o incluso un traje de baño de dos piezas con confianza.

Cómo elegir el cirujano plástico adecuado para tu abdominoplastia. Lista de verificación incluida!

Como una de las cirugías cosméticas más comunes, muchas mujeres tienen una gran cantidad de preguntas sobre el aumento de senos. Aquí intentamos responderlos a todos en un artículo de blog.

No caigas en las tácticas de venta de presión. Tómese su tiempo y elija el cirujano plástico adecuado para usted. ¡Aquí hay 5 consejos para ayudarlo con este emocionante viaje!

Una preocupación común es si los implantes se sentirán reales. A las mujeres a menudo les preocupa si una pareja podría notar los implantes. Afortunadamente, al elegir el cirujano adecuado y el tipo apropiado de implantes, los implantes se sentirán y se verán muy reales.

Las fotos de antes y después pueden parecer abrumadoras al principio, pero son una forma crítica de evaluar la habilidad del cirujano plástico. Estos son 5 consejos para ayudarlo a navegar por las fotos.

El artículo proporciona una breve descripción de los diferentes implantes y revisa los principales factores a considerar entre solución salina y silicona.

Caso para la cirugía de reconstrucción mamaria ONE cuando se recomienda en lugar de usar expansores de tejido y colgajos libres que implican múltiples cirugías y, por lo general, tasas de complicaciones más altas.

¡Los maquillajes de mamá son un procedimiento común para ayudar a las mujeres a restaurar su cuerpo! ¡Este artículo tiene 7 consejos para un cambio de imagen de mamá excepcional!

¿Quieres saber por qué el costo de aumento de senos varía tanto? Existen varios factores (ubicación, tipo de implante, experiencia del cirujano plástico, honorarios del centro de cirugía y atención posterior a la cirugía) que influyen en el costo. El costo de aumento de senos de la cirugía plástica de Alamo varía de $ 3800 a $ 5200 con financiamiento mensual asequible a partir de $ 137 / mes. ¡Nuestros pacientes adoran nuestro precio, ya que se compara muy favorablemente con el promedio nacional de $ 6300!

En nuestra constante búsqueda de mejorarnos, traté de dejar la crema hidratante libre de acuerdo con los consejos de Zein Obagi y siguiendo su protocolo de limpieza, exfoliación y tonificación. ¡Me encantaron los resultados!

El levantamiento de senos es un procedimiento común para las mujeres que les gusta el volumen de sus senos pero no la forma. Muchas mujeres encuentran que esto es ideal después de que los niños regresen sus senos a su posición original. A través de este artículo, escribo sobre todos los detalles del procedimiento.

Prueba de la dieta macro que muchos profesionales del fitness utilizan para ganar músculo, perder grasa y "hacerse trizas". Tuve excelentes resultados durante tres meses y me gustaría hacer un seguimiento de las macros durante un año para ver qué cambios en la composición corporal puedo experimentar.

Botox es un procedimiento cosmético fácil para restaurar una apariencia más juvenil, evitar la formación de líneas futuras y agregar glamour a su rostro. En lugar de hacer el facial de $ 150, guárdelo para hacer Botox por ~ $ 300.