Especially in the area of cosmetic surgery, there is a strong message that one must be happy with herself before surgery if she expects to be satisfied after any given procedure. When we are self-confident, our attractiveness factor increases substantially. While you may be generally content with who you are and how you look, your… Read More »
Many people spend months – years even – putting in their time at the gym. They count calories and control carbs and try any trendy method that promises to help them tighten and tone. If you’ve been doing any of these things for a while, you may be realizing that diet and fitness can’t fix… Read More »
Age and aging go hand-in-hand, but that doesn’t mean that rejuvenating procedures like facelift surgery are about age. We meet many people who are motivated to look younger. They are interested in knowing what a facelift could do for them. At the same time, these very same people may ask if they are too young… Read More »
Body contouring has been in demand for many years. Decades ago, men and women engaged in physical exercise and healthy eating to stay in shape. That hasn’t changed. Back then, if lifestyle didn’t do the trick of maintaining a desired physique, surgery was the next best step. Today, there are steps in between the two.… Read More »
Chemical peels have been a valuable treatment for many years. Men and women of all ages can benefit from the use of a topically applied chemical formulation customized to their dermatologic needs. What are those needs? For some, the occasional chemical peel simply supports cellular regeneration that diminishes the risk of premature aging. In some… Read More »
Historically, we have believed that facts are facts and that it doesn’t get any simpler than that. In recent years, we have come to realize that facts, like truths, have many versions. This can be confusing and even frustrating when you’re trying to accomplish a goal. If one of your goals is to feel more… Read More »
Most women remember their pregnancy with fondness, even when mornings may have been spent in a constant state of nausea. Pregnancy is exciting and offers an ultimate reward. At the same time, pregnancy causes many women’s bodies to change to such a degree that they are left feeling more than a little dissatisfied. Too often,… Read More »
When it comes to cosmetic treatments, one of the biggest challenges that patients face is understanding what they want. Of course, if you’re considering consulting with Dr. Altamira in our Houston, Cypress, or Sugar Land office, you have an idea of what you’d like to achieve. The question that may arise at some point is… Read More »
The development of so many sophisticated devices in recent years has changed the game of beauty in a major way. Today, our plastic surgery office is buzzing with activity because the non-surgical treatments that we offer are making beauty more accessible to more people. We couldn’t be more pleased to provide well-rounded care that addresses… Read More »
All people experience physical changes as they go through life. These changes affect overall shape and even how we feel on a day to day basis. Some of the concerns that we regularly hear expressed by the women who visit with us relate to the transformation their breasts have gone through. One does not need… Read More »
