Houston-Area Practice Now Offering Short-Scar Facelift

    HOUSTON, TX, August 06, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- BOTOX is a well-known facial rejuvenation treatment, so well-known that many people ask for it by name without knowing about the alternatives. While BOTOX Cosmetic does give real results, its results are short-term and it does not address many of the common signs of aging. There are better options for many people, and to increase the options for Houston-area patients The Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas is now offering a short-scar facelift, technically known as a MACS lift.

MACS stands for Minimal Access Cranial Suspension. Like a traditional facelift, the MACS lift tightens facial muscles and skin to reduce sagging and facial folds. It improves the appearance of jowls, nasolabial folds, and sagging cheeks. Excess facial fat can be removed as well. The MACS lift differs from traditional facelifts in that it uses only a short incision in front of the ear, instead of one that curves around the ear. The MACS facelift also involves minimal pain, and most patients are able to get up and walk around the day after surgery. Overall, recovery is significantly quicker than for the traditional facelift.

"When people ask for BOTOX," says Dr. Leo Lapuerta of the Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas, "they are asking for facial rejuvenation without a long downtime. But for many people, the results of BOTOX Cosmetic injections are not enough to get the look they desire, and the short-term results (about three to four months) can be a turn-off as well. It's important that people consider all their options, such as short-scar--sometimes called "mini"--facelift procedures."

To ensure that they get the best procedure for them, patients are encouraged to talk to a board-certified plastic surgeon about available options before agreeing to any procedure.

About Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas

The Plastic Surgery Institute of Southeast Texas is the private practice of triple-board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Leo Lapuerta. It offers a wide variety of plastic surgery procedures such as breast enhancement, body contouring, and facial plastic surgery. It serves patients in the Houston area at three locations: 1919 LaBranch, 11800 Astoria Boulevard, and 2360 County Road 94 in Pearland. Dr. Lapuerta is board certified in general surgery, plastic surgery, and surgery of the hand. He has hospital privileges at four area hospitals. Dr. Lapuerta is also the director of the Clinical Skin Care Center.

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