Leo Lapuerta, MD Plastic Surgery - Houston, TX
Life After RhinoplastyRhinoplasty, also known as a “nose job,” is one of the most well-known and popular forms of plastic surgery. Patients choose this procedure for a number of reasons, both aesthetic and medical. Some may have breathing issues they’re seeking to address, while others want a particular shape or silhouette for their nose. … Read More »
The Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is one of the most popular plastic surgery treatments in the country. Patients love the BBL for it’s resourceful “two-for-one” structure, which involves harvesting excess fat from one body part, and then injecting it into one’s buttocks. As a result, patients receive the benefits of two types of plastic surgery: liposuction and a butt lift.
However, there is not just one type of Brazilian Butt Lift. Patients can choose between several techniques to get the outcome they desire. Two of the most popular versions are called the Slope and Shelf BBL, respectively. These two types, named for the intended shape they are each designed to create, will appeal to patients based on their preferred aesthetic.
If you are considering a butt lift, but aren’t sure which version is best for you, we recommend that you get in touch with an experienced plastic surgeon. During your initial consultation, you will be able to share your vision and desired outcome from a procedure. This includes discussing with your doctor what shape you’d like to get from your BBL: slope or shelf.… Read More »
A tummy tuck, also known as a abdominoplasty, is a form of plastic surgery focused on the midsection — the tummy. This procedure can accomplish a lot: tightening loose skin, reducing fat, managing bloating, and minimizing stretch marks on the stomach.
The abdominoplasty procedure can be performed in two different ways, known colloquially as the tummy tuck or a mini tummy tuck. Though the regular vs mini tummy tuck are similar in many ways, there are notable differences. For potential patients, it’s helpful to know the difference between full and mini tummy tuck procedures so you can have an informed consultation with your surgeon.… Read More »
Could 2021 be the BEST Time to Get Plastic Surgery?Let’s face it — so far, the ‘20s have been pretty rough. Living through a global pandemic has changed nearly every aspect of the way most Americans live their lives, leading to increased stress and other negative effects. It’s not all bad news, though; there have been a few silver linings to our new way of living. Many of us have enjoyed the extra time at home with our families and pets. We’re staying in touch with more of our friends and loved ones thanks to enhanced technology like Zoom, and it’s no longer socially acceptable (or even legal) for someone to breathe down your neck in the supermarket line. And, as many of our patients at Look Younger have shared, this unique and strange period in global history is also the perfect time for a cosmetic procedure. … Read More »
The Difference Between Buttock Augmentation and a Brazilian Butt LiftMany of our patients ask us questions regarding having a Brazilian butt lift vs implants. This is understandable — though the two procedures are distinct, they deliver similar results to the same body part. However, this is where most of the similarities end.
When learning the intricacies of BBL vs implants, it’s important to keep one thing in mind: these are two very different procedures that require different surgical techniques. Both procedures involve injecting a substance into the buttocks to increase volume, but what is injected varies between treatments. … Read More »
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