Blog Archives - Dr. Thomas T. Jeneby

Jun 26 2017

Looking Younger with Lip Augmentation

There are a lot of factors that play a part in making a person look older. When you first think about it, one of the things that may pop into your mind is having wrinkles. But have you ever thought about how your lips can also make you look older? Unfortunately, our lips are also affected by the aging process. They are negatively affected by this process because they start to lose volume as you get older. In your youth, you may have had very plump lips. However, because you have started to lose volume in them as you have gotten older, now they look thin and have wrinkles. If this sounds like your situation, you may want to consider lip augmentation.

So, what exactly is lip augmentation? This is an extremely popular cosmetic option that has been able to help a lot of people get plumper lips, which contributes to an overall more youthful appearance. But how does it work? Does a person have to undergo surgery in order to enhance their lips?

There are a couple of options that are currently available in order to help augment your lips. One of the options is using an implant. However, this is an invasive procedure that requires you to spend many days, and oftentimes weeks, recovering.

Another less invasive option is using fillers in order to add some volume to the lips. This is usually what a person tries before going with an implant. Depending on the brand that is used, the dermal filler injections can last from eight to twelve months, which is quite a long time.

During this treatment, a very smooth gel is skillfully injected into the lips in order to add volume. The lips are left looking smooth and natural. The gel from the dermal filler not only helps to increase the volume of the lips, but it can also keep the skin on the lips looking hydrated and youthful.

If you are interested in non-surgical lip augmentation, Dr. Jeneby and the team at the Plastic & Cosmetic Center of South Texas can help. Schedule a consultation at our office in San Antonio to see how lip augmentation can benefit you. We will listen closely to your particular goals and then recommend a treatment that can help you reach them. Dr. Jeneby is also a renowned breast augmentation surgeon in San Antonio. Contact us today to book an appointment and get started!

Jun 19 2017

Reasons to Consider a Brazilian Butt Lift

You treat your body like a temple. You know that you have only one life to live, and you make every effort to take care of yourself. Your fitness regimen and eating habits have paid off. You are happy with the way you look and you’re healthy. However, you have one part of your body that needs a boost. It’s your buttocks. They just don’t have the lift and shape that you would like to see. You’ve tried exercises that target your buttocks with no results. You’ve bought padding and other types of clothing that are supposed to enhance the area. Nothing has given you the results you want to see. It’s time to consider a Brazilian butt lift to transform your backside.

Understanding What a Brazilian Butt Lift is All About

A Brazilian butt lift is a cosmetic procedure that taps into your own fat to improve your buttocks. Dr. Jeneby will begin by examining your body in order to pinpoint any area that has excess fat. The thighs, upper arms and abdomen are key areas that are ideal for harvesting fat. Once our plastic surgeon has targeted an area where you have excess fat, liposuction will be used to remove it. The fat then goes through a purification process. When it is finally ready for your procedure, it will be prepared as an injection. Your fat will be injected into your buttocks to give you the shape you wanted all along. The end result will be a fuller, rounder backside.

Why Choose a Brazilian Butt Lift?

A Brazilian butt lift allows you to boost your backside without major surgery. You won’t have to worry about a more complicated procedure. There will be no more hassles with padding for your buttocks. If you are extremely fit, this procedure can give you the appearance of well-rounded buttocks. The same holds true if you are very slender and have never had much padding to begin with.
A Brazilian butt lift is also a simple and straightforward procedure. Your recovery period will be short, allowing you to get back to what you love to do as soon as possible. You should, however, have enough fat in donor areas to increase the size of your buttocks. During your consultation, Dr. Jeneby will help you decide if this procedure is right for you.

Learn More About the Benefits of a Brazilian Butt Lift Today

If you are seriously looking for some way to enhance your buttocks, a Brazilian butt lift could be the best choice for you. When you visit our plastic surgeon to have your consultation, you will have the opportunity to ask about the procedure, what you should be doing to make it a positive experience and what you can expect. Find out if this procedure will work for you when you make your appointment with us at the Plastic & Cosmetic Center of South Texas. If you are interested in learning more about customized cosmetic procedures such as the Brazilian butt lift and breast augmentation in San Antonio, contact us today to schedule your consultation.

Jun 12 2017

Am I a Good Candidate for XEOMIN?

The best candidates for XEOMIN® are adults who have frown lines right between their eyes. If you are tired of seeing these deep wrinkles on your face every time you look in the mirror, contact us to schedule a consultation to learn more about this treatment. We will give you in-depth information about how the product is used to help men and women achieve a more youthful appearance. We will help you decide if this treatment is right for you.

What You Can Expect during a XEOMIN® Treatment

What is a XEOMIN® treatment like? First, you should know that it is not going to take long. The vast majority of our clients are in our office for just a few minutes as their treatment is being completed. In fact, XEOMIN® injections are so quick and convenient that people often choose to get them during their lunch break.

The product is very gently injected into the muscles right between your eyebrows. The purpose of injecting it in these muscles is to help them relax. Once the product starts working, it will prevent frown lines from appearing on your face. Since they are not able to contract in the same way as they did before treatment, the skin that you have on top of these muscles right between your eyebrows is going to stay smooth. This means you will no longer have those deep creases between your eyebrows.

Is the Treatment Safe?

The answer to that question is definitely yes. It will make you feel comfortable having this treatment done understanding that it has been approved by the FDA for the safe and effective treatment of dynamic wrinkles. It has been used thousands of times not only in the United States but also in many different countries around the world. Its track record proves that it is a safe and effective product that can be used to help you reduce the signs of aging. Not only is it going to help you look younger, but it is also going to help you feel younger and much better about the way you look. In addition, XEOMIN® can also be used to treat excessive underarm sweating in those who are dealing with hyperhidrosis.

Many people who have chosen this treatment have found that their business opportunities and other opportunities in their lives have improved. It is a mixture of looking younger on the outside and feeling younger on the inside. When you look younger and feel better about your overall appearance, you have more self-confidence. You feel better overall, and this projects positive emotions and thoughts toward others.

Learn More About XEOMIN® Today

XEOMIN® offers a proven and effective treatment of dynamic wrinkles for up to four months. To maintain your results, you can safely come back for touch-up treatments as needed. Most healthy adults who want to smooth out their dynamic wrinkles make good candidates for treatment, but we can help you find out for sure at the Plastic & Cosmetic Center of South Texas. To learn more about this treatment and the other services we offer such as breast augmentation in San Antonio, contact us today to schedule your consultation!

Jun 05 2017

Radiesse vs Juvederm

Dermal fillers are used to smooth out areas of the skin surface, particularly on the face. Fillers can be effective at diminishing the appearance of fine wrinkles, crow’s feet and nasolabial folds. The results of dermal filler injections are quite long-lasting, and because of the compounds used, there is virtually no risk of side effects. Two of the most commonly administered dermal fillers are Radiesse® and Juvederm®. These are brand names of two effective filler compounds. Both have their advantages, but only after thorough examination of the facial features by our plastic surgeon can one of these brands be recommended over the other. This is because Radiesse® and Juvederm® work differently to promote a smoother appearance to the face. Before making a decision on Radiesse® vs Juvederm®, consider what each filler does.

About Radiesse®

Radiesse® is a popular dermal filler that consists of small microspheres suspended in water. The microspheres are composed mainly of calcium hydroxylapatite, a mineral that is present in the bones. The microspheres and water are mixed with a gel prior to injection.

When injected beneath the skin, the microspheres act like a scaffold. Held in place by the gel, they act as a platform upon which new collagen grows. This means that the treated area becomes more supple, taut and smooth. Radiesse® is a preferred dermal filler for those who desire a smoother skin surface where marionette lines and deeper creasing exist. It is especially effective in smoothing and filling out creases and folds around the edges of the nose.

About Juvederm®

Juvederm® is another commonly used dermal filler. However, it is made out of quite a different composition than Radiesse®. Juvederm® is a thin gel with a concentrated amount of hyaluronic acid present. This acid is found naturally in the body, but it is present only in small amounts. When concentrated in a gel solution and injected beneath the skin, the acid draws in and holds moisture.

This results in a slight plumping effect, making it an excellent choice as a dermal filler treatment for thinning lips, creases around the eyes and small wrinkle lines around the corners of the mouth. The hyaluronic acid is eventually flushed from the body, but the increased moisture content continues for quite some time.

Radiesse® vs Juvederm®: Which Treatment is Best?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of Radiesse® vs Juvederm®. It really depends on the individual’s facial features and which areas the client feels treatment is needed. Radiesse®, for example, is an excellent choice for smoothing and filling out severe creases, while Juvederm® is best for adding volume. This is why we suggest a consultation so that we can describe the effects of both products in more detail. The most important thing to remember is that no two dermal fillers work exactly the same way. Depending on the amount of smoothing, the location of wrinkles and the amount of plumping desired, one of these products will likely produce better results than the other.

Get Smoother Facial Skin with Dermal Fillers

If you’re thinking of Radiesse® vs Juvederm®, we can help you decide on the right filler for you at the Plastic & Cosmetic Center of South Texas. We’ll tell you more about Radiesse® and Juvederm®, how they work and what kind of results you can expect. We would also be happy to give you more information on the other services we offer if you are interested in cosmetic procedures such as breast augmentation in San Antonio. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and learn more.

May 22 2017

Rejuvenate Your Skin with a Mini Facelift

Growing older is inevitable. As the years go by, our skin begins to loosen in our faces and neck region, giving way to jowls, marionette lines at the corner of the mouth and sagging neck skin. Sun exposure, heredity and lifestyle habits also contribute to the aging of your face. These types of changes can be successfully treated with a mini facelift.

A mini facelift can accomplish many of the same goals as a traditional facelift, including lifting of the jowls, tightening of the neck and restoring volume to the midface region.

As we get older, we lose volume in our face. One of the first places we see signs of aging is in the lower portion of the face. And even though this is a natural part of aging process, patients bothered by these signs may find a mini facelift to be a good solution. You should consider having a mini facelift if any of the following describe how you feel:

• When you look in the mirror, you look much older than you feel.
• You are self-conscious and have lost confidence in your appearance.
• You try to hide your neck with scarves.
• You feel socially awkward and worry about your appearance frequently.

Dr. Jeneby can perform this procedure under local or general anesthesia. Since a mini facelift is a less involved procedure than a traditional facelift, patients can usually expect to enjoy a much shorter downtime.

The mini facelift is an ideal procedure for patients who aren’t quite ready to undergo a full facelift or only want to correct issues in the mid-face. During your consultation, Dr. Jeneby will examine the skin texture, elasticity and structure of your face. To accomplish completely harmonious and total rejuvenation, Dr. Jeneby will analyze whether your skin type or other parts of your face are contributing your aged appearance and will personalize your procedure accordingly.

You don’t need to leave your youthful glow behind as you age. Dr. Jeneby can help you counteract the aging process and restore your natural vibrant appearance from years ago.

If you’re ready to wage war on the unwanted effects of aging, schedule an appointment with Dr. Jeneby at the Plastic & Cosmetic Center of South Texas. Let us help you achieve your aesthetic goals and turn back the hands of time. If you are interested in learning more about cosmetic procedures such as the mini facelift and breast augmentation in San Antonio, contact us today and schedule your consultation.