Austin Plastic Surgeon

Ever feel like your implants are drifting toward your armpits?

That is lateral displacement, and it is one of the most common reasons patients come back for a revision. In this on the table moment, Dr. Franco is performing a capsulorrhaphy: internal sutures that tighten the implant pocket and reposition it up and in toward the midline.

The art is in the tension. Too tight and there is no natural movement. Too loose and the implants settle right back out. Pockets stretch over time, so the repair has to land in that in between spot where things stay soft but stay put.

Before, sitting low and wide. After, right down the midline with custom cleavage to match.

Curious whether a revision could get you there? Book with Austin Plastic Surgeon.

Will I lose sensation after a breast lift? 💭

Dr. Reis is back with another episode of The Breast Lift Breakdown, answering one of the questions patients ask him most.

The short answer is that sensation typically returns to normal.

✨ Small changes in sensibility and sensation are very common after surgery, mostly from swelling and from the tissue being manipulated during the procedure
✨ Most patients notice a temporary decrease while the nerves are not yet functioning at 100%
✨ Interestingly, some patients experience an increase in sensation early on that later settles back to baseline
✨ In the vast majority of cases, sensation returns to normal by the end of recovery

While no surgical outcome can be promised with complete certainty, Dr. Reis has not had a patient report a noticeable long term decrease in sensation after a lift. It is a question worth bringing to your consultation so you know exactly what to expect through each stage of healing.

Want to learn more about breast lift, also known as mastopexy? Schedule a consultation with Austin Plastic Surgeon today. 📲

Can you feel the confidence coming through the screen? ☀️

Our Patient Appreciation Summer Photoshoot was pure sunshine. Golden light, big laughs, and a whole crew of gorgeous patients who said yes to stepping in front of the camera. 📸💛

To everyone who came out: you brought the glow, we just pressed the shutter. Thank you for trusting us and for making our whole day. 🥹✨

Feeling inspired? Schedule with Austin Plastic Surgeon and let's talk about what makes you feel most like you. 💫

What happens when a broken nose gets a second chance?

Dr. Weinfeld walks us through this on the table transformation from start to finish. Going in, the goals were clear: create better dorsal aesthetic lines, smooth out the irregularities left behind by the break, and address a slight hump. Local anesthetic makes the before harder to read on camera since it lifts the tip slightly, but the plan never changed.

The after speaks for itself. A little bit of tip rotation, a beautiful supratip break, and a straight dorsum. Every detail intentional, every move in service of the nose she came in hoping for.

Ready to talk through your own rhinoplasty goals? Schedule your consultation with Austin Plastic Surgeon.

Not every neck lift is the same, and not every patient needs the same approach.

When a patient has both significant excess neck skin AND deep tissue bulk beneath the platysma muscle, a dual plane neck lift may be the appropriate surgical approach.

So what exactly does “dual plane” mean?

A dual plane neck lift addresses two separate layers:
• The plane between the skin and platysma, allowing excess skin to be released and repositioned�
• The deeper plane beneath the platysma, where structures contributing to neck bulk can be addressed

That deeper fullness can include subplatysmal fat, the digastric muscles, and the submandibular glands, all of which can contribute to a heavier or fuller neck contour.

The goal isn’t to make a dual plane neck lift the “best” neck lift for everyone. It’s about choosing the right technique for the patient’s anatomy.

The anatomy chooses the procedure.

If you’re considering a neck lift, understanding what is contributing to your neck fullness is an important part of determining which surgical approach may be right for you.

✨ Wellness Q&A Series | Episode 40 ✨

What exactly is Ozempic breast?

Dr. Reis is breaking down the question patients are asking now.

🔎 The breast is made up of glandular tissue and fatty tissue. When you lose fat, it comes off everywhere, and that includes the breast. The result is deflation, flattening of the upper pole, loss of cleavage, and descent of the tissue. Very similar to what happens after pregnancy and breastfeeding, just from a different cause.

🩺 The fix depends on what is missing. Some patients need volume, some need a lift, and most need both. Volume can come from an implant, from off the shelf fat like AlloClae, or from your own fat with autologous fat grafting.

This is not an Ozempic problem. It is a weight loss problem.

Link in bio to book a consultation with Austin Plastic Surgeon.

✨ What do Alloclae breast augmentation results actually look like? ✨

In this patient, we used approximately 100ccs of Alloclae per breast to restore natural volume, improve upper pole fullness, and create about a cup size increase. She now has softer, fuller breasts with improved shape, natural-looking cleavage, and results that still look and feel like her.

One of the biggest benefits of Alloclae breast augmentation is how minimally invasive the procedure is:
✔️ One tiny incision
✔️ Performed completely under local anesthesia
✔️ About a one-hour procedure
✔️ Patients are back to normal activities quickly (this patient had her procedure at noon and was out to dinner that evening!)

Using our preservation approach, we're able to restore volume without traditional breast implants for the right candidate. If you've been hesitant about implants but miss the fullness you had before weight loss, pregnancy, or aging, Alloclae may be exactly what you've been looking for.

Ready to learn if you're a candidate for Alloclae breast augmentation in Austin? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Johnny Franco to discuss your options and create a personalized treatment plan.

What does ultrasound have to do with AlloClae safety?

Everything, because safety starts with knowing exactly where the product is going.

AlloClae has been one of the hottest topics in the office lately, and almost every conversation circles back to safety and precision placement. This is where ultrasound comes in. Real time ultrasound lets us see the anatomy live and place in the right layer, rather than relying on feel alone.

If you have followed our BBL and fat transfer content, you have watched us work this way for a while now. The principle is the same. When we can visualize as we go, we can map each fat compartment, stay in the correct plane, and distribute evenly instead of overloading one area.

That precision matters even more with AlloClae, where every drop is priceless. There is no surplus to fall back on, so nothing gets spent on guesswork. Shape over size, placed with intention, and confirmed in real time.

Wondering whether AlloClae is the right fit for you? Book with Austin Plastic Surgeon and we will walk you through the options.

What does soft definition liposuction actually look like?

On the table results with Dr. Franco: abdominal liposuction, and the goal here was never a total overhaul. It was to create subtle contour through the midsection, accentuating her natural anatomy instead of rewriting it.

Soft definition is its own technique, not a lighter version of something more aggressive. Instead of chasing sharp lines, we sculpt gradually through the layers so the contour reads as natural movement rather than an obvious result. It is the difference between looking like you had work done and looking like you.

That is the whole idea behind our liposculpting approach. Refine where it counts, work with the anatomy already there, and let the result look like it was always hers.

Curious what soft definition could look like for you? Schedule with Austin Plastic Surgeon.

What exactly is liposculpting?

Dr. Franco has been getting this question constantly, so he's breaking it down. Traditional liposuction removes fat. Liposculpting goes a step further by shaping what stays behind, creating soft definition that reads like time well spent in the gym.

AYON has made a big difference in how we approach it, and pairing it with our tummy tucks and traditional liposuction has taken the results to another level.

For patients who are already fit, a little definition goes a long way. This patient was in great shape and simply wanted a more subtle, sexy silhouette to come forward. Mission accomplished.

Best part? It keeps everyone guessing. Are you living that Austin Plastic Surgeon life, or that exercise life? Either way, absolutely fabulous.

Ready to see what subtle sculpting could do for you? Book your consultation with Austin Plastic Surgeon.