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January 25, 2013 | Cosmetic Surgery Fads

Beware of Unproven & Unscientific Plastic Surgery Procedures

We often get calls about various procedures that have been heavily advertised directly to consumers, including the following procedures noted in this article in Allure magazine: Vampire Lift (injecting patient’s own blood plasma), SmartLipo (Laser Liposuction), Stem-cell Lift and Artefill (for lips). Unfortunately, the majority of these procedures do not have scientific evidence of effectiveness and […]

January 21, 2013 | Obesity

Dr. Russell Kridel Interviewed by Business Journal on Rising Health Care Costs

2013 President of HCMS Internationally recognized facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Russell Kridel spoke to the Houston Business Journal about the important issue of rising health care costs in the January 11, 2013 issue of the Houston Business Journal. As the new President of the Harris County Medical Society for 2013, Dr. Kridel shared his thoughts […]

January 17, 2013 | Ulthera™

Ulthera Skin Tightening Treatment Continues to Shine in the Press

The media buzz continues on the benefits of Ulthera™ in the new issue of New Beauty. Ultherapy is a face and neck skin tightening treatment, which uses micro-focused ultrasound waves for non-invasive tissue. It lifts, firms and tightens lax skin naturally and with no downtime. At Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Dr. Russell Kridel and Dr. Angela […]

January 14, 2013 | Rhinoplasty Surgeon

FPSA Congratulates Dr Kridel as 112th President of Harris County Medical Society

Effective January 1, Houston facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Russell Kridel has been installed as the President of the Harris County Medical Society (HCMS) for 2013. The HCMS is the largest county medical society in the nation, with more than 11,000 physician and medical student members. Its mission is to be the leading advocate for its […]

January 04, 2013 | BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dysport

Dr. Russell Kridel explains how Botox really works

One of the most popular ways to get rid of wrinkles is to use Botox. In 2011, it was the top nonsurgical cosmetic procedure in the U.S. among both women and men, with more than 2 million treatments performed by physicians. At Facial Plastic Surgery Associaties (FPSA), we believe it is important that patients are […]

December 21, 2012 | "Gift of Beauty "certificate

It’s Not Too Late to Give the Gift of Beauty by FPSA and Dr. Kridel

Are you looking for the unique holiday gift that keeps on giving? Why not pamper someone special in your life with an FPSA “Gift of Beauty “certificate. An FPSA (Facial Plastic Surgery Associates) “Gift of Beauty” gift certificate can be used for any of our skin care products or cosmetic surgery services— from consultation with […]

December 20, 2012 | Obesity

Dr. Kridel and FPSA Weigh In On New Year’s Resolutions

It is that time of year where we find ourselves making New Year’s Resolutions. Losing weight or getting fit is traditionally statistical odds are against you because you may have set unrealistic goals. So how can we effectively change our behavior? In the Tuesday December 11, 2012 issue of Red Bulletin dropped into the LA Times newspaper, […]

December 17, 2012 | Facelift, Septoplasty

Dr. Kridel is Featured Faculty at International Course on Head and Neck Surgery

While there was a lot to see underwater, there was even more to share above the ocean floor. As a Clinical Professor of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas, Dr. Russell Kridel was a featured distinguished faculty member at the 6th International Update Course: Otolaryngology […]

December 15, 2012 | Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Holiday Greetings from Dr. Kridel and Facial Plastic Surgery Associates

During this holiday season, as you gather with friends and family for joyous festivities, we offer you this message: May your home be filled with peace, warmth and comfort. May the joy of the holiday season find its way into your heart. May this joy extend through this season, and into the New Year. As […]

December 08, 2012 | Ethnic Rhinoplasty

Dr. Kridel shares expertise at International Plastic Surgery symposium in NYC

Houston facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Russell Kridel, was an invited guest faculty member at the recent international and interdisciplinary Rhinoplasty Symposium, “The Cutting Edge Aesthetic Surgery Symposium: Advanced Sculpting of the Nose” in New York. Several hundred general plastic and facial plastic surgeons attended the conference, which featured the most respected aesthetic surgeons in the world. Dr. […]

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