November 21, 2012 | Gratitude
Preparing to host Thanksgiving dinner this year? Make sure you’re serving skin healthy Thanksgiving foods. Getting together with family for Thanksgiving is filled with great food and conversation. But, what if you select Thanksgiving dishes that can help bring your family great skin, too? Sweet Potatoes: Skip the marshmallows and serve baked or mashed sweet potatoes […]
Read MoreNovember 13, 2012 | Ulthera™
We would like to share with you multiple newsworthy and exciting updates for the extremely popular skin tightening treatment, Ulthera. New FDA Clearance: First of all, Ulthera has recently received additional FDA clearance to non-invasively lift lax tissue on the neck and under the chin. This is in addition to FDA clearance already in place for […]
Read MoreNovember 12, 2012 | AAAHC certified
We are so proud to share the news that our office-based Facial Plastic Surgery Associates (FPSA) Surgery Facility in Houston, TX, has been certified by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). AAAHC is an independent, not-for-profit organization, that completes an extensive assessment and on-site survey by AAAHC expert surveyors – physicians, nurses, and […]
Read MoreNovember 09, 2012 | Ethnic Rhinoplasty, Revision Rhinoplasty
Importance of Selecting A Rhinoplasty Surgeon Rhinoplasty, particularly Revision Rhinoplasty and Ethnic Rhinoplasty, surgery can be the most difficult and exacting of all facial plastic surgery procedures. While it may not seem that way when you look in a mirror and see the simple outline of your nose, the underlying anatomy is actually quite complex. […]
Read MoreNovember 06, 2012 | Facial Aging
We all need to invest in healthcare prevention Three old American sayings capture the interconnections among personal responsibility, preventive medicine, and health care costs. Consider ‘You are what you eat,’ and ‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,’ and ‘A penny saved is a penny earned’. If we as individuals take better […]
Read MoreOctober 31, 2012 | MVP Lift
Are you an MVP Candidate?Do you feel like an MVP — Most Valuable Playerbut, when you look in the mirror you think you look more like an OHP — an Over-the-Hill Player? It is a fact of life that with time, our faces age. Yet, while our face may appear older, our inner spirit remains […]
Read MoreOctober 01, 2012 | Chin Augmentation
The Chin Is In Video technology has unwittingly brought chin augmentation surgery into the forefront of facial plastic surgery procedures. This is not surprising, given how pervasive video chats have become in our everyday life, from job interviews, client meetings, conference calls, online dating, to catching up with friends. And,the fact that we normally gaze […]
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2012 | Ulthera™
Apply the Heat One of the hottest options available to combat sagging skin is Ulthera. And it is in the news again. The September 11, 2012 issue of the Wall Street Journal, “Fighting Wrinkles With Heat”, discussed facial rejuvenation treatments, including Ulthera, that use radio frequency or ultrasound energy to heat the tissue. Ulthera, also known as […]
Read MoreAugust 26, 2012 | Rhinoplasty Recovery
On the RealSelf website, a patient posted the question, “Should I proceed with Rhinoplasty with a Bacterial Infection on Face?” The patient provided additional information that they had a recurring breakout on their face. A dermatologist cultured the area and lab reports showed a gram negative bacteria called “Acinetobacter.” Also, a nasal swab culture indicated […]
Read MoreAugust 09, 2012 | Rhinoplasty Surgeon
In 2012, Dr. Russell Kridel continues to receive the highest levels of recognition for his exceptional facial plastic surgical skills and quality patient care. Already one of the most highly honored surgeons in Houston and in his specialty, Dr. Kridel has been named by peers and patients to several prestigious 2012 Top Doctor lists. “I […]
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