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These days, the term “active” can easily define several different types of women. An active woman may be an athlete, a new mother chasing around her young children, a woman who exercises daily, or she may be a working woman who is always “on the move” in her career with little time off. No matter…

Every parent wants their child to have a good life. Parents want their children to be happy, to have friends, to be healthy, and to succeed. However, some children are born with characteristics that can attract unwanted negative attention. If your child has unusually large or prominent ears, you may want to consider ear surgery…

Pregnancy changes a woman’s body in dramatic ways. Unfortunately, it is not always easy or even possible to reverse these changes after pregnancy and childbirth. Even with regular exercise and careful dieting, women may continue to have stubborn fat deposits, stretched out abdominal skin, loose abdominal muscles, and sagging, deflated breasts. The Mommy Makeover combines several…

If the timing is right, nothing should stop you from getting the cosmetic procedure you’ve always wanted. To help determine if the timing for surgery is ideal, we at Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center of El Paso encourage our patients to ask themselves the following questions:  Can I take the required amount of time off…

Some patients have heard the term mini tummy tuck surgery but are unsure of what that is or if it is right for them. This abdominoplasty procedure is best for patients who have a limited amount of skin or fat excess in their lower abdomen (below their belly button). If the area above the belly…

So-what’s the big deal about Board Certification for plastic surgeons?  Does it really even matter? The simple answer is YES it matters and it matters a lot. Why does board certification matter and what does it mean? Let’s begin with the history of plastic surgery. Plastic surgery was born out of necessity to treat extensive…

Is a lunchtime facelift a contradiction in terms? It really depends on what your plastic surgeon means when they say facelift surgery – a surgical or non-surgical facelift. Any “facelift” should improve the jawline, tighten the neck and remove the jowls in the lower face. There also may be some improvement in the nasolabial folds…

Every day, millions of patients receive a BOTOX® injection or dermal fillers. Patients hear these discussed in the media daily, but there are so many options, and with new ones coming to the market each year, the choice can become confusing. Patients often ask for a BOTOX® injection or dermal fillers when they usually need…

Blepharoplasty, or cosmetic eyelid surgery, can be useful way to improve your overall appearance and diminish a haggard or tired look. Many people begin to consider surgery on their eyelids, or alternatively a brow lift, because they have a tired look about them even when they don’t feel tired. They are often asked by others…

According to statistics from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, cosmetic surgery in men is increasing every year. Most plastic surgery on men is for those who want to improve their confidence. Some want to feel more competitive in the marketplace. All want to feel better. Cosmetic surgery and related procedures in the United…