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 »
Over the course of several years, we have collectively become more open about the concerns we face as we age. As a result of the conversation, numerous innovative medical treatments and devices have been developed. ThermiVa™, available in our Houston, Sugar Land, and Cypress offices is a prime example. The Thermi platform involves treating concerns… Read More »
A number of the people we meet express frustration about fat that has accumulated someplace on their body. Often, the amount of unwanted fat that exists is troublesome, but not to a point where the desire for liposuction has developed. Perhaps you can relate. Maybe you’re one of the millions of people who feels more… 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 »
