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 »
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 »
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 or Sugar Land office, you have an idea of what you’d like to achieve. The question that may arise at some point is how… 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 »
Are you one of those people who promise to begin a workout and diet regimen at the end of every holiday season, only to remember your commitment a few weeks before you want to wear your new bathing suit? You’re not alone. Millions of people panic just before the Summer season. Many of them do… Read More »
The holidays and all of their hoopla bring ample opportunity for bonding. This time of year can also create a heightened sense of self-consciousness. This is especially relevant for those who have difficulty taking a time-out to address cosmetic concerns. It’s not too late, and you have help. You may be surprised to see how… Read More »
If you have followed model Christie Brinkley in recent years, you may have uttered the same simple statement that thousands of others (including ourselves!) have: “she doesn’t age!” Well, the cat is out of the bag. Ms. Brinkley does, in fact, age, just like the rest of us. And while she has not yet undergone… Read More »
Cosmetic surgery procedures have often been considered somewhat of a rite of passage into the senior years. Early in the practice of aesthetic medicine, there was, in fact, a focus on facial and body rejuvenation. Even in light of enormous evolution, the perception of cosmetic surgery as something for “older folks” has persisted – until… Read More »
