People who are considering a plastic surgery procedure often enter into their process expecting to feel quite different afterward. They picture themselves looking amazing and feeling happy, confident, and super satisfied with their decision. While the vast majority of patients do feel this way, it isn’t a given. Some patients struggle with unexpected feelings of… Read More »
Plastic surgery is an exciting concept and can be even through the recovery process. However, for this to happen, it helps to be fully prepared well ahead of time. With proper planning, the recovery process after surgery can be relatively easy, minus the inherent discomfort that exists. Here, we discuss how you can improve your… Read More »
Are you finding that you inadvertently (or very purposely) raise your eyebrows more often these days? Do you catch yourself pulling your pants up around a droopy, saggy belly? These are just two examples of what people do when they realize they might like to improve something about their appearance. In 2019, just under 2… Read More »
This time of year has historically been one in which people start thinking about having plastic surgery. The autumn season comes after summer, a common time for travel. It falls right before the holidays, too, giving people a reason to consider how they want to look for impending social gatherings. The kids are back in… 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 »
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 »
Because most of us have so many tasks that we need to accomplish on a daily basis, the mere idea of undergoing a beauty treatment may feel overwhelming. If you have found yourself fretting over changes in your appearance, you may believe that you do not have the time to invest into cosmetic enhancement. We’re… Read More »
You can surgically enhance your appearance and still look like you. Cosmetic plastic surgery can help you look younger, thinner and improved. From surgical to non-surgical procedures, our patients can tell you what they seek out most often. See if any of these treatments sound right for you: Breast augmentation– enlarging or balancing breast size… Read More »
The Baby Boomers have certainly contributed to the popularity and growth of many styles and trends, one of which is the extreme increase in cosmetic plastic surgery. Even with many in that age group (52-70) approaching their “golden years” or already in them, they’re still pursuing vigorous activities to help them feel younger longer. Baby… Read More »
People are notorious for getting addicted to things. And although we typically associate the term “addiction” with drugs and alcohol, people can just as easily become addicted to things such as shopping or even plastic surgery. Due to the increased popularity of filler and injections on the market, it can seem like just about everyone… Read More »
