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Restylane or Perlane Special Offer - Dr. Paul Fortes

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Dr. Paul Fortes - Restylane or Perlane treatment specials. These specials are expired, but please contact our office for current specials!
713-799-9999.

See beautiful results for up to 18 months with only one follow-up treatment!*

Don't let a down economy keep you from looking your best. A treatment with Restylane® or Perlane® can enhance your skin’s fullness to smooth away moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth. With one follow-up treatment, you may maintain your youthful appearance for up to 18 months.*

Now, you can save up to $150 on your treatment, which makes Restylane® a great beauty value!

For a limited time, when you receive a Restylane® or Perlane® treatment, you can receive a $100 rebate on two 1 mL syringes or a $150 rebate on three 1 mL syringes. To qualify, follow these simple steps:

1. Receive your treatment from March 1, 2009, through May 1, 2009.
2. Download and complete the Restylane® Rebate Redemption Form.
3. Mail in your Restylane® Rebate Redemption Form, along with purchase receipt, and the Restylane® or Perlane® end flaps with proof-of-purchase hologram (limit 3) by May 4, 2009 to the address on the redemption form.

Make your appointment today!

Call (713) 799-9999.

- Offer expires May 1st - 2009

* In a clinical study, at least 95% of patients treated with Restylane® showed an overall duration of effectiveness for 18 months from initial treatment when they returned for a follow-up treatment at 4.5 or 9 months.

15-Mar-09 10:00 AM

Dr. Fortes' Spring 2007 E-newsletter

Jeremy Hartling — Wed, 09 May 2007 17:15:00 GMT

Greetings to everyone and thank you for taking the time to read this first addition of the ACPS newsletter. These email newsletters are designed to keep you informed of what’s going on in the field of plastic surgery, what’s new in my practice and most importantly, strengthen the bond between myself and my patients. It is my hope that you find these newsletters valuable.

What’s new in Cosmetic Surgery?

The big story in cosmetic surgery today is the FDA’s approval of Silicone Breast Implants after they were pulled from the market 14 years ago. Both the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the two largest and most respected plastic surgery membership organizations, applauded the FDA’s decision.

There are two manufactures who received an “approval by conditions” letter by the FDA, Allergan Corporation and Mentor Corporation. Both companies have been conducting long-term trials to prove the safety and effectiveness of silicone gel-filled implants. The “approval by conditions” means the implants were FDA approved on the condition that Allergan and Mentor meet several requirements including continuing their implant study through the next 10 years (see www.breastimplantsafety.org/ImplantOptions/trials.php for more about these and other FDA conditions).

ASPS statistics page shows 383,886 women elected to have a breast augmentation procedure 2006. The addition of silicon implants will give women more choices over what goes into their body. When considering the Breast Augmentation or Breast Reconstruction procedures, be sure to ask you surgeon about the differences between saline and silicone so that you may make a well informed decision. ASPS and ASAPS have set up a joint website to help the public understand their choices and make a better informed decision, www.breastimplantsafety.org.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon:

Choosing a plastic surgeon is not something that should be taken lightly. A number of factors should be considered including training, education, results, safety, personality and chemistry. But how do you make an informed decision based on a 30 minute consultation? The answer is DO YOUR RESAEARCH!

Before making your consultation appointment you should already be abreast of the surgeon’s credentials. Most surgeons will post their credentials on their web sites but deciphering the different information may be difficult. Surgeons will often pad their resumes with numerous things trying to hide the fact they do not posses the two most important qualifiers, board certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS).

The first board, ABMS, is the umbrella organization that assists the 24 approved medical specialty boards, including the ABPS, with the development of standard, evaluations and certification of their surgeons. ABMS is recognized as the “gold standard” in physician certification.

In a way the ABPS is a sub-group of the ABMS. The most important credential your plastic surgeon MUST have is the board certification by the ABPS. This alone will answer many of the question stated above; training, education, proven results, and safety. Earning the certification of the ABPS assures the public that a surgeon has successfully completed an approved educational program and passed a very rigorous examination designed to assess the knowledge, experience and skills necessary to provide the highest quality of patient care in the specialty of plastic surgery.

The best way of determining if you surgeon possesses the training, education, experience and safety skills is to see if he/she is listed as a board certified plastic surgeon by the ABPS. To verify a surgeon’s board certification through ABMS and ABPS, following the link http://www.abms.org/login.asp, or call 1-866-ASK-ABMS (275-2267). To search for a physician online you will need to create an account using your email and creating a password.

Dr. Fortes wishes to provide with this information because as a member of both ABMS and ABPS he is aware of the importance of educating the public about the board certification. The aesthetic surgery market has been attractive to all sorts of doctors including dermatologists and dentists. They may even claim “board certified” but it is vitally important you are aware of which board your plastic surgeon should have. For all those who have chosen Dr. Fortes as your plastic surgeon he thanks you and hopes you feel secure knowing he is board certified by the ABMS and ABPS.

Face Lift or Soft Tissue Fillers?

The effects of aging occur gradually and many who suffer from the effects of age on the face find themselves in the position where they are not quite ready for a facelift but desire some improvement. Modern medicine has responded with several non-surgical answers to this dilemma. For over 20 years women and men alike have relied on BOTOX to reduce facial wrinkles, one of the most common sign of age. Today there are a range of what are called soft tissue fillers that are injected into wrinkles and/or hallow areas of the face to give it back the fullness it once had.

As the years have passed, new and better fillers have hit the market. Some of the more popular ones today include:

Hyaluronic acid which included Restylane® and Juvéderm™.
Collagen
Calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse®)
Polyactate (Sculptra®)

Each product is different in its chemical make-up, longevity and cost. Your surgeon can educate you on their differences and help you make the best choice.

These fillers are the simplest and least expensive method of re-contouring the face but are not a replacement for a facelift. These fillers can be used for smoothing out wrinkles, giving you fuller lips, correcting hollowness around the eyes or cheeks, smoothing out the jaw line, and correcting a deep furrow.

Dr. Fortes is skilled in the use of all these soft tissue fillers and especially excited about Sculptra®. Both hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxylapatite provide immediate augmentation after which the product is slowly absorbed with no permanent alteration to the dermis. Sculptra differs from the other fillers in that there is a "delay" phenomenon with Sculptra. With Sculptra, the product works slowly by stimulating the body's own collagen production. Over time and with several treatments the new collagen adds volume and changes the three-dimensional appearance of the face. Patients may even see an increase in turgor of the overlying skin making it look smoother.

Visit www.drfortes.com to learn more about Dr. Fortes and to view his extensive set of before and after photos.

ACPS’s Medical Spa Spot:

Laser Hair Reduction is now for Everyone

Laser hair reduction has been around for over 30 years. Laser hair removal works by causing localized damage to dark target matter. Basically the dark matter (or melanin in the hair follicle) absorbs the light energy better then the lighter matter. Early lasers worked best when there was a large differentiation between the skin tone and the hair color. Pale individuals with light hair and dark skinned individuals were not good candidates for laser hair reduction.

The introduction of the long pulse Nd:YAG lasers with its longer pulsewidths and wavelengths have made it possible to treat patients with darker skin tones and those who have but a small differentiation in skin tone to hair color. Please not that hair with no melanin is still not treatable nor does the Nd:YAG technology offer “permanent hair removal”.

Lasers built for the purpose of hair reduction can only penetrate 2 millimeters deep into the skin. The majority of the dermal papilla, the only structure of the hair that can reproduce a new root system, is found approximately 4-7 millimeters deep. Therefore, given enough time most if not all hair will return. The Food and Drug Administration acknowledges that there is currently no hair removal procedure that is permanent and will not permit the use of the term “permanent removal”. Anyone claiming otherwise should be approached with skepticism. The FDA has approved a few lasers to claim “permanent reduction”. These few lasers have proven their superior hair reduction efficacy to the FDA and have been certified to make that claim.

At ACPS we are proud to own two Nd:YAG lasers approved by the FDA to claim “permanent reduction”. The Candela corporation’s Gentle:YAG is among the safest and most efficacious lasers on the market. Whether you are fair skinned, dark skinned or well tanned, the GentleYAG can eliminate your need for shaving or waxing. It’s suitable for the delicate small areas like the upper lip and the large areas of a man’s back.

Swimsuit weather is approaching fast. The time is now to begin your treatments. Download and print the coupon below to receive $300 off your next treatment or package. We have two locations to serve you. One coupon per patient. To make an appointment call (713) 799-9999.

9-May-07 12:15 PM

Body Contouring and Liposuction in Houston, TX

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:21:52 GMT

Dr. Fortes has performed thousands of liposuction procedures in Houston using the latest techniques to ensure his patients are satisfied and safe.

Liposuction Procedure

During liposuction (generally an outpatient procedure under general or local anesthesia), a small incision is made in the skin to insert a small hollow tube (or cannula) that helps remove excess fat from the body.

Once the desired amount of fat is removed, the area is stitched and prepped for recovery. Sutures are removed after about one week, and patients can return to work in five to seven days. Depending on the details of your liposuction treatment, normal athletic activities can be resumed in about three weeks.

Prospective patients must realize that liposuction is not a substitute for a weight loss program and is only recommended for those individuals of normal weight to slightly above normal weight that have excess pockets of fat that do not respond to diet or exercise.

Types of Liposuction

The tumescent technique for liposuction is the most commonly used method for achieving desired results in contouring and sculpturing areas. Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction (UAL) is now being used in conjunction with tumescent liposuction techniques. For more information about these body contouring procedures, please contact Dr. Fortes in Houston, TX.

See photos from our Before and After Gallery of Liposuction procedures In Houston

Submit your online Liposuction Consultation today or visit us in Houston.

Body Contouring and Liposuction

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:16:48 GMT

Body contouring in a broad sense, encompasses the entire spectrum of surgical procedures performed to reshape and reconfigure the body. Liposuction and body contouring is done by means of removing or adding fat or by lifting and excising loose, sagging skin. Often body contouring is performed as a part of the mommy makeover for woman after having children. Body contouring can be the solution to the problem of hanging skin and poorly distributed body fat in men and women who have lost significant amounts of weight with dieting or after gastric banding or gastric bypass surgery. Body contouring surgery, including Liposuction and Tummy Tuck Procedures may be the only way for a person to gain the desired improvement in body proportions when ideal proportions do not exist naturally. is the procedure that allows for a natural enhancement of buttocks or of any other body region that is disproportionately flat or small. Even when the body proportions are good, a desired athletic physique...

Tummy Tuck Information

Fri, 28 May 2010 00:15:40 GMT

Before & After Photos of Tummy Tuck Surgery More Tummy Tuck Before & After Photos ...

Breast Augmentation Information

Thu, 27 May 2010 18:36:58 GMT

Before & After Photos More Breast Augmentation Before & After Photos ...

Houston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Fortes, MD, FACS, FICS

Fri, 14 May 2010 01:12:57 GMT

Cirujano plastico con doble certificacion Cirujano Plastico certificado por La Asociacion de Cirujanos Plasticos de los Estados Unidos de America y por la Asociacion de Cirujanos Generales de los Estados Unidos de America Mis pacientes se merecen un resultado quirurgico natural que complemente sus rasgos distintivos y los haga sentir confiados y con mucho amor propio. Yo les aseguro que siempre mantendre el mas alto nivel professional para juntos alcanzar la meta de satisfaccion que ustedes desean. Credenciales Profecionales Considerado uno de los mejores Cirujanos Plastico en Houston Graduado Magna Cum Laude De la Universidad de Rice Paul F. Fortes, MD, FACS, FICS Cirujano Plastico con doble Certficacion La Sociedad Americana de Cirujanos Plasticos La Sociedad Americana de Cirujanos plásticos fue fundada En el ano 1931, y esta compuesta por cirujanos plásticos que han completado los requisitos necesarios para obtener certicicación. Solamente los mejores...

Plastic Surgery Options for Men

Fri, 14 May 2010 01:10:45 GMT

Aesthetic plastic surgery is no longer just an option for women. A growing number of men choose to have aesthetic surgery to enhance their self esteem, to look better for their spouse or partner, and to present themselves with a more youthful and vital appearance for a competitive job market. Today, the entire spectrum of aesthetic procedures is open to men, from liposuction and body contouring surgery, to facelift, rhinoplasty, fillers and Botox. Despite the existence of a great overlap in what men and women want and seek from aesthetic surgery, there are procedures sought only by men to treat problems that uniquely affect the male physique. Gynecomastia, or enlargement of the male breasts, afflicts a substantial number of men of all ages. The source for the breast enlargement may be glandular breast tissue, fatty tissue or both. With breast enlargement the overlying skin may also become loose and saggy. Although the root cause of gynecomastia in many cases may remain undetermined...

Skin Care Products

Fri, 14 May 2010 01:08:47 GMT

La Roche-Posay Product

HOME TREATMENTS:

Environmentally Damaged – prematurely aged / Hyperpigmented Kit: These products help to reduce the signs of premature aging and Hyperpigmentation by nourishing the skin and aiding in the natural skin rejuvenation process.
Acne Prone Kit: Designed especially for skin occasionally experiencing breakouts of acne, these products maintain the skin’s physiological equilibrium and eliminate impurities.
Hypersensitive / Post-Operation Kit: Skin that has been sensitized from a procedure or factors in the environment needs to be specially treated. These products help to protect and nourish the skin during its natural rejuvenation process.
Daily Sun Protection – Facial Shield SPF 20: Oil-free, antioxidant rich, UVA?UVB sunscreen formulated with absorbent micro particles to remove oil.
Daily Antioxidant Protection – Active C: A gentle emulsion suitable for prematurely aged skin that is sensitive and/or dry. It is not photosensitizing, so it can safely be worn all day, everday. This preparation contains pure, active and stable L-ascorbic acid and is designed for normal to dry skin. The water in oil emulsion used in this product is especially suited to aging skin because it contributes to the penetration of the vitamin C and protects against oxidation.

Obagi Products

At ACPS we offer the full line of quality Obagi Skin Care Products Colorescience:
A specially formulated line of high quality cosmetic products available only through qualified cosmetic specialist.

Call today for an appointment: 713-799-9999 or complete our online Skin Care consultation.

Skin Peels in Houston for Cosmetic Procedures

Fri, 14 May 2010 01:07:00 GMT

Chemical Peels Chemical peels are acidic solutions applied to your face to smooth the surface of your skin, improve your skin tone and color, diminish wrinkles and shrink blood vessels and pore size. The effects can be as strong as some lasers. Peel solutions typically contain one of the following exfoliating agents, in order of potency: alpha hydroxyl acid (glycolic acid), beta hydroxyl acid (salicylic acid), tricholoracetic acid (TCA) or a phenol. Alpha Hydroxy Peels (AHA) Although alpha hydroxy peels are offered over the counter they do not posses the same concentration levels as those available to plastic surgeons. This peel works by causing several of the top layers of skin to dry up and to peel off over a period of several days. When the old layer has peeled off, it exposes a new layer of undamaged skin which has a smoother texture and more even color. AHA peels can be of many different depths. It can be very superficial, causing some flaking of the skin for 1-2 days, or...

Restylane from Dr. Fortes in Houston

Fri, 14 May 2010 00:59:28 GMT

Restylane Injections

Restylane is indicated for mid-to-deep dermal implantation for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.

What is RESTYLANE?

Restylane Dermal Injections are a crystal-clear, non-animal, biodegradable gel based on a natural substance, called hyaluronic acid. The gel is injected into the skin in tiny amounts with a very fine needle. The result is instantaneous and produces a long-lasting, natural enhancement, gentle and safe to your skin. Immediately after the treatment, you can expect a slight redness, swelling, tenderness and an itching sensation in the treated area. This is a normal result of the injection. The discomfort is temporary and generally disappears in a few days. When it comes to lip augmentation, the swelling may last longer. Some patients experience swelling for about a week.

Benefits of Restylane Treatments

One of the great advantages of RESTYLANE is that it is long-lasting, but not permanent. Unlike permanent treatments or implants, RESTYLANE always leaves you with the option of re-evaluating your needs when the initial effect has worn off. With RESTYLANE, you will always have the option of continuing or changing the combination of treatments. A follow-up can be performed at any time you like after the previous treatment. As RESTYLANE is a totally non-animal product, there is no risk of eliciting allergic reactions if you are sensitive to common foods, such as beef, chicken and eggs. Unlike some other injectable products for wrinkle treatment and lip enhancement (for example collagen made from cow hide and hyaluronic acid made from rooster combs), RESTYLANE is a totally non-animal product. This means that there is no risk of transmitting disease or eliciting allergic reactions if you are sensitive to common foods, such as beef, chicken and eggs.

Call today for an appointment: 713-799-9999 or complete our online consultation.

FaceLift Surgery in Houston, Texas

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:36:27 GMT

Before & After Photos More Face Lift Before & After Photos ...

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:34:33 GMT

45 year old, 5'3", 105lbs. woman who underwent abdominoplasty and liposuction of the flanks to correct the abdominal wall relaxation and moderate fatty deposits of the flanks that followed her pregnancy.

2196---BA-For-Web

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:34:33 GMT

Biological male who lives as a female underwent breast augmentation and body contouring to feminize the chest and torso.

2200---BA-For-Web

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:34:33 GMT

22 year old, 5'7", 125 lbs. woman who underwent breast augmentation with 397cc silicone gel breast implants. Her bra size changed from 34 B-cup to full C-cup

2219---BA-For-Web

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:34:33 GMT

27 year old, 5'5", 115lbs. woman who underwent breast augmentation with 700cc silicone gel breast implants. Her bra size changed from 34 B-cup to DD-cup

3082---BA-For-Web

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:34:33 GMT

25 year old woman who underwent rhinoplasty to improve her profile. She now has a softer, more feminine nasal shape

2210---BA-For-Web

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:34:33 GMT

25 year old woman who underwent breast augmentation and lift using 400 cc low profile saline breast implants. Her bra size changed from 34 C-cup to D-cup

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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:34:33 GMT

42 year old woman who underwent staged breast lift and augmentation with 420cc low profile silicone gel breast implants. She lost breast volume from an elective 20 pound weight reduction that occurred during the time period between surgeries. The implant restored her lost volume and preserved a C-cup bra size.

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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:34:33 GMT

35 year old woman who underwent facial rejuvenation by neck liposuction and buccal fat pad removal. Her face now is more slender with significantly improved definition.

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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:34:33 GMT

45 year old woman who underwent facial rejuvenation by endoscopic browlift and blepharoplasty of the upper and lower eyelids.

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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:34:33 GMT

61 year old woman who underwent facial rejuvenation by endoscopic browlift and blepharoplasty of the upper and lower eyelids.

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Restylane or Perlane Special Offer - Dr. Paul Fortes

Dr. Paul Fortes - Restylane or Perlane treatment specials. These specials are expired, but please contact our office for current specials! 713-799-9999.

See beautiful results for up to 18 months with only one follow-up treatment!*

Now, you can save up to $150 on your treatment, which makes Restylane® a great beauty value!

Dr. Fortes' Spring 2007 E-newsletter

Body Contouring and Liposuction in Houston, TX

Dr. Fortes has performed thousands of liposuction procedures in Houston using the latest techniques to ensure his patients are satisfied and safe.

Liposuction Procedure

Types of Liposuction

Submit your online Liposuction Consultation today or visit us in Houston.

Body Contouring and Liposuction

Tummy Tuck Information

Breast Augmentation Information

Houston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Fortes, MD, FACS, FICS

Plastic Surgery Options for Men

Skin Care Products

La Roche-Posay Product

HOME TREATMENTS:

Obagi Products

Call today for an appointment: 713-799-9999 or complete our online Skin Care consultation.

Skin Peels in Houston for Cosmetic Procedures

Restylane from Dr. Fortes in Houston

Restylane Injections

What is RESTYLANE?

Benefits of Restylane Treatments

FaceLift Surgery in Houston, Texas

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

2196---BA-For-Web

2200---BA-For-Web

2219---BA-For-Web

3082---BA-For-Web

2210---BA-For-Web

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Dr. Paul Fortes - Restylane or Perlane treatment specials. These specials are expired, but please contact our office for current specials!
713-799-9999.