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Online Plastic Surgery Consultation

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:14:41 GMT

We're pleased that you are considering a prestigious board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Fortes for your surgery. You can be assured that Dr. Fortes, a Houston plastic surgeon, is very professional and compassionate about helping his patients set goals that are achievable with today’s advanced plastic surgery techniques.

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You can call today to schedule your complimentary consultation with Dr. Fortes at 713-354-5123 about Houston breast augmentation for breast implants, breast reduction, breast lift or our full range of cosmetic and spa services.

Breast Augmentation

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:57:48 GMT

Many women decide to undergo breast augmentation surgery for many personal reasons. These can include a desire for larger breasts when the natural breast size does not meet expectations or when such factors as dramatic weight loss, childbirth, or aging have caused the breast shape and size to change. The ideal candidate for breast enhancement is a woman who is significantly bothered by her breasts on a physical and emotional level. Breast augmentation can, and often, enhances a woman's sense of femininity and of feeling good about herself. It can allow her to wear clothing and swimwear to achieve a more flattering and proportionate appearance. It can restore fullness and lost firmness after having children or after significant weight loss. It can be a way to both enhance and make more even the size and shape of uneven breasts. In any of these situations, a woman who decides to have breast augmentation can find a renewed sense of well being and personal satisfaction. To date, breast...

Breast Augmentation Information

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:57:35 GMT

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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

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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

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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.

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FaceLift Surgery in Houston, Texas

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:36:27 GMT

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Microdermabrasion Facial Treatment

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:34:13 GMT

Microdermabrasion is a non-surgical, non-invasive method of skin rejuvenation that offers a safe and controlled skin abrasion process to correct fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, as well as improve aging and sun damaged skin. During microdermabrasion, medical-grade microcrystals are propelled at a high rate of speed across the skin's surface to restore a more youthful appearance.

The massaging action of the microdermabrasion treatment cleanses below the skin's surface, resulting in a vibrant and healthy appearance and complexion. Microdermabrasion works well on all skin types and is perfect for removing dead skin cells from dry skin and unclogging pores on oily skin types.

After the treatment, a cooling facial mask is applied to sooth and refresh the skin. A microdermabrasion session can be performed in less than an hour and results are seen immediately. This procedure requires no recovery time.

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Beauty & Spa Services in Houston

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:33:12 GMT

Botox

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:32:48 GMT

BOTOX® ( Allergan Irvine , CA ) is purified Botulinum Toxin Type A, which is produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. BOTOX ® is used to treat wrinkles that appear on the forehead and mouth, as well as the "crow's feet" that appear in the corners of the eyes. In April 2002, BOTOX® Cosmetic was approved by the FDA. BOTOX® injections have become the fastest growing cosmetic procedure performed by plastic surgeons, with more than 1.6 million people undergoing treatment in 2002 alone.

Dr. Fortes administers BOTOX® injections on an outpatient basis in Houston, TX. The procedure usually lasts about ten minutes. There are ten groups of muscles in the face and scalp that contract to express emotions, but only a few of these muscles are targeted for BOTOX® treatment to reduce or eliminate wrinkles. Natural facial expressions are preserved during treatment.

First, Dr. Fortes will identify the areas for planned injections using a unique marking pattern, and he then will cleanse the skin with alcohol and cool it with an ice pack. He will use a tiny needle to make the injections - the pain should feel less than that of a bug bite in most cases. The ice pack is kept on the treated areas to prevent bruising.

The effects of BOTOX® can be noticed about three days after the treatment, and the results can last for about three months in most cases. Side effects of the treatment are usually minimal and may include bruising at the injection site and/or headaches. Very rarely, a BOTOX® injection may cause a temporary weakness of the muscle that opens the upper eyelid when a treatment is performed between the eyebrows. This will correct itself when the effects of BOTOX® wear off.

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Breast Enhancement

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:51:39 GMT

Dr. Fortes specializes in plastic surgery breast procedures, such as:

breast augmentation (or breast enlargement) using saline breast implants
mastopexy (or breast lift) and
macromastia (or breast reduction)

Each of these procedures are safe and can enhance your natural look. During your consultation, Dr. Fortes will determine if you are a candidate for plastic surgery and discuss with you any associated risks. Breast augmentation procedures offered by Dr. Fortes are described throughout this site.

Get your online consultation today.

All of the cosmetic surgery procedures are performed in our Houston offices and surgical suites. Learn more about your plastic surgery options in Houston, TX.

Breast Reduction Information

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:30:22 GMT

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Plastic Surgery Houston - Price Ranges For Cosmetic Procedures - ACPS Doctors

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:27:19 GMT

Plastic Surgery Houston Price Ranges For ACPS Doctors Our costs are in the middle range for Houston area plastic surgeons and include doctor's fees, anesthesiologist's fees and our state of the art certified surgical facility fees. The prices below vary depending on how long you will be in the certified surgical facility. The doctor will need to see you for a consultation to give you the exact price and details. Your cost may actually be more or less than what you see here. An exact cost can only be determined after an examination by one of our surgeons. This is an estimated price range and Dr. Fortes will be happy to customize your plan! Low High Breast Procedures Breast Augmentation $5,000 $6,200+ Breast Lift $6,500 $8,500 Breast Reduction $7,500 $10,500 Laser (per treatment) Laser tattoo, birthmark, age spots $350 $650+ Laser hair reduction (small area) $165 $350+ Scar Improvement (not laser) $450 $4,000 Spider Veins...

Beauty and Spa Services

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:01:43 GMT

Massage Therapy | Microdermabrasion | Permanent Make-up | Laser Hair Removal | Sclerotherapy | Skin Care | Restylane | BOTOX | Chemical Peels | Skin Care Products | Alpha Hydroxy Peels | Beta Hydroxy Peels | Obagi Blue Peel | TCA Peels Massage Therapy Therapeutic Massage: Long, relaxing strokes soothe the nerves and reduce stress. This relaxing massage is designed to relieve tension and stress by combining long gliding strokes with muscle kneading. The result is pure relaxation. The perfect gift for yourself or someone you know. Post-Operative Massage: Concentrates on lymphatic drainage and helps speed up the recovery process after a surgical procedure. Cost /Available Discounts / Special Promotions Laser Hair Reduction ND:YAG technology. Candela’s GentleYAG laser. FDA approved, laser hair reduction has never been safer or...

Forehead and BrowLift Procedures in Houston, TX

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:33:10 GMT

Endoscopic Brow, Forehead Lift and Fixation procedures Dr. Fortes offers the latest in advanced procedures including use of Endotines and techniques for patient safety and comfort. For patients who suffer from drooping eyebrows, frown lines and wrinkles across the forehead, Dr. Fortes may recommend an endoscopic browlift, during which he uses an endoscope (a device with a small camera attached) to reposition the forehead muscles. With the endoscope, three or more small incisions are made just at the hairline or in the upper forehead wrinkle. Patients are left with no visible scars, and stitches can be removed in seven to 10 days. Dr. Fortes will determine where the incisions are placed depending upon the position of your hairline. The brow lift also elevates the eyebrows and helps to minimize the crow's feet that appear in the corners of the eyes. Endoscopic brow lift is a two-hour procedure that is performed under local or general anesthesia. Bruising and swelling is...