Surgical scars, stretch marks and severe acne scarring are unsightly and embarrassing for many people. These facial concerns are challenging to treat with topical ointments and cosmetic treatments, but Secret™ RF (microneedling with radiofrequency energy) offers hope and smoother skin for people with scarring, aging skin and large pores. Secret™ RF combines the rejuvenating benefits of radiofrequency (RF) energy and microneedling for powerful results, especially for people with severe acne scars.
Premier Plastic Surgery in Pearland and Houston, Texas, offers Secret™ RF for surgical scars, lines and wrinkles, acne scars, age spots, stretch marks and other skin imperfections. Our medical spa […]
The abdominal area is notoriously difficult to slim down and tone through diet and exercise, and these challenges often worsen with age, pregnancy, weight gain and weight loss. The tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a popular plastic surgery that removes excess skin and tightens stretched abdominal muscles. Dr. Christopher Hankins is a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon who uses the lipoabdominoplasty technique to improve upon the traditional procedure. His Pearland and Houston patients enjoy a slimmer, tighter body shape with this unique approach.
How Does the Traditional Abdominoplasty Work?
In traditional abdominoplasty, an incision is made at the lower end of the abdomen, […]
I recently had the opportunity to attend the ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) meeting that this year was held in Istanbul, Turkey from September 20 – 24 inclusive. It was an assemblage of 2000 plastic surgeons, literally from all over the world who gathered to learn from each other in all areas of aesthetic plastic surgery including face, eyes, body contouring, breast augmentation and reduction and even antiaging. It was good to have the opportunity to reconnect with many of my friends from other countries that I have met and worked with over the years.
I strongly believe that […]
Premier Plastic Surgery just received an important message from the FDA and I wanted to bring my patients up to date with a recall of Allergan Natrelle BIOCELL Textured Products due to the risk of breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). By recall, the FDA has determined that these implants should no longer be distributed for sale in the United States. However, the FDA does not recommend the prophylactic removal of textured implants in patients who have them but are not having any symptoms.
Textured Implants Facts
Textured implants have been associated with the development of BIA-ALCL as first reported […]
Do you want to improve your appearance, but feel unsure about which cosmetic option is best for you? Do you want to know whether you should choose dermal fillers or a fat transfer? Premier Plastic Surgery in Pearland, Texas, offers many different options for you. Dr. Hankins treats patients in Pearland, Houston, and surrounding areas.
What are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers, otherwise known as facial fillers, are injectables that aid in the reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your face. Dermal fillers have temporary results that can last a few months up to a year. This choice […]
If you could transfer fat from one area of your body to another to improve your look and make you look young again, would you do it? At Premier Plastic Surgery, Dr. Hankins offers fat transfer procedures that restore your youthful look. This procedure is offered to patients in the Pearland and Houston, Texas, areas.
What is Fat Transfer?
Fat transfer is a revolutionary method of facial rejuvenation. Your own fat is taken from an area of your body where there is excess, such as the hips, abdomen or thighs. Next, it is purified and then gently injected into regions of […]
Have you heard about the new microneedling craze? Is your skin showing signs of age and damage from the sun? Everyone is on board with Secret™ RF. Premier Plastic Surgery offers Secret™ RF in their Pearland, Texas, office.
What is Secret™ RF?
Secret™ RF is a revolutionary rejuvenation treatment for your skin. Microneedling has seen an 85% increase in interest in 2017. This state-of-the-art procedure combines radiofrequency (RF) energy with microneedling for the most desirable results. Secret™ RF uses a combination of techniques to send radiofrequency energy deep into your skin. Other techniques are not able to reach this far into […]
Contouring your body has never been easier. At Premier Plastic Surgery in Houston, Texas, you can transform and sculpt your body into something you love to look at. With the help of Dr. Hankins, you can start your transformation today.
What is truSculpt® iD?
Are you struggling with unwanted and stubborn fat on your body? Does life sometimes get in the way of making it to the gym every day or applying sunscreen each time you are out in the sun? truSculpt® iD is a revolutionary way to diminish your stubborn, problem areas. In just 15 minutes, truSculpt® iD uses a […]
We have had a number of patients who come to the clinic having had 2 or even 3 breast augmentations for recurrent capsular contracture only to have it recur again. What many people don’t realize is that in many cases the capsular contracture is due to a slow, indolent, subclinical infection with s. epidermidis which typically grows on the skin. The organism is introduced into the cavity created for the implant at the time of surgery. A subclinical infection ensues, resulting in thick, hardened capsules as the body attempts to wall off the infection.
How Can Capsular Contractures be Treated
For this […]
Yesterday, I had a patient with a BMI of 41 come to the clinic asking for an abdominoplasty (also known as a tummy tuck). For those of you who are not familiar with the acronym, “BMI” stands for body mass index, which is a measure of weight to height. The upper limit of a normal BMI is 24. A BMI of 30 is the threshold of obesity and a BMI of 40 is the threshold of morbid obesity. Both of the latter categories predispose patients to considerable health risks, which are largely preventable with appropriate intervention.
The peer-reviewed literature in plastic […]