The things that bother you most about the appearance of your face can be discussed with Dr. Miguel Gallegos at Hermosa Plastic Surgery in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In the past several years, facelift procedures have advanced greatly and for the better. This has resulted in more natural looking results for patients. Dr. Gallegos is a board certified plastic surgeon, and has extensive training and experience in considering facial aesthetics when performing a facelift. You will want this quality in your doctor to achieve attractive rejuvenation and youthful beauty to your appearance. Your attitude will certainly get a big boost, also.

As the facial skin ages, it loses it flexibility and thickness. The skin begins to sag and wrinkle. Subcutaneous layers of fat are lost, and the skin dries out. Blemishes from too much sun exposure or poor skin care can occur. Skin cancer or burns can also be a reason to seek a facelift to improve the appearance of the epidermis. Superficial reasons are not the only ones considered in contemplating a facelift. Psychological reasons are valuable also. Looking better helps all of us to feel younger and more motivated, just as looking worse often influences us to feel older and worn out.

To check and see if you are a good candidate for a facelift, talk with your doctor. The procedure requires short incisions behind hidden locations, like the ear or hairline area. Loose skin, tissue, or fat that is causing your face to droop is carefully removed. It is imperative that just the right amount of tissue is discarded for natural looking results. Recovery time can take several weeks, and pain medication can be given to manage discomfort. Other procedures can be performed such as rhinoplasty, to eliminate additional recovery time and give you the overall enhancement you desire. Isn’t it about time that you looked your best, inside and outside?  

Turn back the clock by discreetly tightening your underlying facial muscles and skin. Arrange a free consultation today by contacting my office, Hermosa Plastic Surgery located in Albuquerque.

Your body’s own tissue and a breast implant can both be used in this reconstructive surgery.  Other techniques can be implemented in this operation, and can be discussed with the doctor.  The exact type of reconstructive surgery you require will be performed to fill the vacancies your type of mastectomy creates.  Rebuilding the contour of the breast is accomplished in this surgery, along with reconstructing the areola and nipple.  Usually, the disadvantages and advantages of this surgery are looked at before the full or partial mastectomy a women undergoes to remove breast cancer.

The majority of women who have undergone mastectomy can proceed shortly afterwards to breast reconstruction.  This is not an option, however, if they are still undergoing chemotherapy, but that will only delay reconstruction, not omit it.  A reconstructed breast will never have the natural sensations that a normal one does.   However, it will look like a genuine breast, and will greatly aid the woman’s mental attitude.  Your own tissues from the back, buttocks, or belly can be used when the doctor forms the new breast mound.  Your body type, age, and cancer treatment all play a part in the type of breast reconstruction your breast surgeon chooses for you. 

Don’t be afraid to ask tons of questions.  The caring staff at Hermosa Plastic Surgery is available for you.  You will be truly impressed by Dr. Gallegos’ quality personalized care.  Financing options using your insurance are available.  There is a vivid testimonial for reading here on our website, from a cancer survivor who underwent a bilateral mastectomy.  Complete with photos and poems of the entire process, it is really inspirational and hopeful for any woman who may undergo this breast procedure, or who knows someone who will.

To learn more about breast reconstruction or another type of procedure procedure contact our office today.

More commonly known as a ‘nose job’, a cosmetic surgery on the nose can result in a face that is more contoured and pleasing to the eye. Did you know that the first nose surgeries have been recorded in history as far back as Circa 500 B.C.? Sushruta Samhita, a physician who lived in Ancient India, is regarded as ‘the father of plastic surgery’. A text in which he describes nasal reconstruction dates at 500 B.C. The techniques which he used to carry out forehead flap rhinoplasty have continued to be used, relatively unchanged, up to today.

The general reason why many seek nose surgery is because they think it is too big. Some want an undesirable bump or tip removed. Asymmetrical noses also annoy some. At Hermosa Plastic Surgery in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dr. Michael Gallegos will be happy to meet with you and discuss the procedure of rhinoplasty. First of all, you need to ask if you qualify as a candidate. Dr. Gallegos is also skilled at picturing the final outcome of your nose reshaping. This is very important, because you want all of your facial proportions to be in balance and harmonize together for an overall attractive finish. Only the best plastic surgeons can visualize the finished results.

Depending on the desired outcome, an open or closed rhinoplasty can be executed by Dr. Gallegos, a board certified plastic surgeon who also provides services to the county of Santa Fe . In an open rhinoplasty, a small incision into the tissue is made that separates the nostrils. This way the doctor can have access to the bone by lifting the nose tissue. This procedure would be used to reduce a bump. In a closed rhinoplasty, the doctor will work within the nostrils. No scar will be visible at all between the nostril openings. This method limits the doctor’s access, but is good for simple, subtle changes to the nose. A free consultation can be scheduled to see what procedure will work for you.

If you are interested in rhinoplasty, contact Dr. Gallegos’s office to schedule a consultation.

Dr. Miguel Gallegos has noted that his tummy tuck patients, who utilize the procedure for weight loss, continue to lose about 15% of their body weight in the year after surgery.  At his office in Albuquerque, Hermosa Plastic Surgery, the latest technology is used to give you a slimmer, firmer, more youthful shape.  Sometimes sagging skin is totally resistant to diet, weight loss, and exercise. A tummy tuck can do the trick here. 

If you are under going abdominoplasty to tighten muscles and your stomach due to pregnancy, then a tummy tuck shouldn’t be performed for at least 6 months after child birth.  The skin and muscles get too stretched to be correctly resized right after a birth. 

Repositioning the naval is necessary in a larger tummy tuck that involves making incisions in carefully chosen places on the abdomen.  Large portions of excess skin are removed that conveniently also erase any stretch marks.  The doctor may also use light liposuction to improve the waist contours by removal of small fat deposits.

Tightening and stitching the abdominal muscles is necessary next, and repositioning the naval is last. Sagging skin and fat in the lower abdomen, resulting from the affects of gravity and aging can be removed in a tummy tuck, but will not affect the naval.

These steps are carefully and expertly performed by Dr. Gallegos.  The total procedure takes at least two hours. Soreness and swelling are common with this type of procedure of plastic surgery.  Staying in bed for a couple of days is advised along with not working for at least two weeks. 

If you are curious if a tummy tuck would be a good choice for you, come in or call and make an appointment for a consultation.  Miguel Gallegos, M.D. F.A.C.S. has been serving clients in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area for over 8 years.  He is a board certified plastic surgeon. 

Remarkable tuck results can be viewed here on our website.  In your quest to secure pleasing body proportions, which always include the stomach, remember the tummy tuck procedure.  You can obtain a new outlook on life with a changed attitude and a new wardrobe!

Women generally report an increase of self-esteem after a successful breast augmentation.  More choices in clothing become available, the figure is more balanced, and size, shape, and voluptuousness are added to the breast.  The most important decision you can make regarding a breast augmentation is in your doctor.  If you are have been considering enhancing your breasts, then the next step to take is to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Miguel Gallegos is a cetified plastic surgeon. His office, Hermosa Plastic Surgery is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

During a consultation with Dr. Gallegos you will discusses your needs and how you will benefit from the procedure or procedures, as breast augmentation is often done with a breast lift depending on the breast size, shape, and desired results. The two of you will also talk about possible risks, and he will answer any questions you may have regarding breast surgery.

If you are over the age of 18, you can be a candidate for implantation.  However, you should always discuss your full health history with a doctor before making a decision.  Some doctors prefer to wait on women who are in their early 20’s, as breasts are in their final stages of development then.  Another benefiting factor to consider is if you have enough excess body tissue to cover the breast implant.  Wrinkles in the implant may be felt and seen if you do not.  Adequate tissue means breasts will look more normal.  To aid in the most natural looking breasts, which are really oval, not round, Dr. Gallegos places the implants under the chest muscle.

Dr. Gallegos is board certified as a plastic surgeon, and has been performing quality, successful plastic surgeries for over 8 years.  He knows the latest breast augmentation techniques to help you, including breast reconstruction, lift, and reduction.  The cosmetic standards at his facility have been recognized for high-quality care and outstanding safety by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities.  From the first visit you make for your personal consultation, to the last follow-up appointment after your successful procedure, you will be glad that you chose the personal attention that Hermosa Plastic Surgery delivers to each and every patient. 

To learn more about a breast augmentation, contact Dr. Gallegos today to schedule a consultation.

The Challenge is simple; when you give at least $20 dollars to the Make-A-Wish-Foundation, the manufacturers of Latisse will match your gift. Then you will receive a certificate in which you can try out Latisse for free. Latisse is currently the only prescription available approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for eyelash improvement. If you wish your eyelashes were darker, longer, and fuller, Latisse may work for you. When you get your free trial certificate in the mail from Latisse, take it to your Dr. Gallegos and see if Latisse is right for you.

Miguel Gallegos, M.D., F.A.C.S., has been practicing at Hermosa Plastic Surgery in New Mexico for more than 8 years. He and his staff would be happy to talk to you about Latisse or another type of cosmetic procedure like eyelid surgery. Dr. Miguel is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and serves the Albuquerque and Santa Fe areas. Latisse is prescribed for the condition called Hypotrichosis, which means having inadequate or not enough eyelashes. If your Dr. decides Latisse should work for you, it will help you grow darker, longer, and thicker lashes.

So get the ball rolling today by making your $20 donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation! You will get to try out Latisse for free! In the current campaign, over 135 children will receive help because of your generosity. Would you like to help children who have life-threatening medical conditions? You can assist them in making special wishes come true. Some of the wishes are quite simple. A scooter, a shopping spree, and a trip to the beach are a few of them. The Make-A-Wish-Foundation began in 1983 by helping a boy realize his dream of becoming a police office. All it takes is generous volunteers and donations. Today the Foundation has 65 chapters in the United States.

To learn more about Latisse or another cosmetic procedure like facelift or rhinoplasty, contact Dr. Gallegos office today to schedule a consultation.

Those who have small, localized areas of fat to be removed are good candidates for any of these procedures. A consultation can be made with Dr. Miguel Gallegos about liposuction. He will fully inform you of the treatment plans and procedures of any available liposuction treatment. Ultrasonic liposuction, or lipoplasty, is gentler than original liposuction, because it is less traumatic to the tissues of the body. Endermologie is a scientific breakthrough in which cellular stimulation is performed that is painless and noninvasive. Proven by 85 scientific studies, this method of mechanotransduction stimulates the skin surface to generate deep biological responses.

Cellulite affects 90% of women because of their hormonal functions. This is just an unpleasant fact that comes with being a woman. Endermologie and lipomassage are two ways of dealing with cellulite. These 100% natural treatments are totally painless, and are available at Hermosa Plastic Surgery in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The latest study in lipomassage revealed that 50% elimination of fat was attained, along with a 240% increase in collagen production, and a 160% increase of elastin! These results are variable, but the average comes from at least 6 sessions of 35 minutes each. This exciting procedure also helps you maintain skin firmness, and reshape and restructure your body.

If you choose ultrasonic lipoplasty, Dr. Gallegos will carefully select the areas for removal of excess fat. Tumescent fluid is first injected into the site. This fluid is a saline solution with anesthetic. A cannula (a thin, vacuum-like tube) is then inserted by the doctor by a small incision. The cannula transmits ultra-sonic waves into the area to break up the fat cells. Then they are gently sucked away. Final sculpting is performed by the doctor. This is achieved by tightening the underlying muscles to produce firmness, pulling the skin taut to create a smoother contour, and trimming off excess skin. The final step is the sutures which close the incision.

To find out whether liposuction is right for you, contact Dr. Gallegos’s office to schedule a consultation to meet with him.

Facelift surgery can benefit men and women alike. There is no better way to gain your self confidence back than by getting your face back to where it used to be. With the facelift surgery, you will be able to shed years off your appearance. There are countless reports of women who look younger than they actually are because of the facelift surgery.

If you are worried about the pain of facelift surgery, you shouldn’t. Facelifts don’t hurt nearly as badly as most other surgeries, and they have minimal scarring. They are also minimally invasive facelifts, so you don’t have to worry about a lot of down time. The results vary from person to person, but in a very short span, you will see a significant difference in the way you look.

Facelift surgery is often done in conjunction with other facial procedures such as eyelid surgery or a non-invasive procedure. To learn more about facelift surgery and whether or not the procedure is appropriate for the results you wish to obtain, schedule a consultation. You’ll have a whole new face in no time at all.

Liposuction for the abdomen and thighs doesn’t take long to get, and it will remove a lot of the unsightly fat you may have hanging around that bikini line. You will still want to exercise to get your body toned, but you can have much of the actual fat removed in one fell swoop. This means that the time you do spend working out will go toward helping your body hit the right tone, not just the right weight and size.

You’d be surprised by the amount of confidence to be gained from liposuction for the abdomen and thighs. You might not realize some of your bodily issues now, but you will definitely notice when they aren’t around anymore. You have an amazing body hiding under that little pouch of fat. Why not go through the means to show it off? You can walk around with confidence and pride as the summer months come rolling in.

A lot of times it takes something like bikini season to make us realize how much we should have been taking care of our bodies all along. Luckily, liposuction for the abdomen and thighs can help give women and men a start to getting their lives back on the track. Women who undergo liposuction often chose to have breast augmentation performed in conjunction with liposuction to achieve the overall contoured body they desire.

Liposuction can help you jump start into a new diet, a new exercise regimen, and or a new way of life. The surgery isn’t invasive, and it can truly change your life for the better.  Liposuction can be performed in combination with a variety of procedures, not just breast augmentation. Depending on what your aesthetic goals are, liposuction can be done along with breast lift, tummy tuck, or body lift. To learn more about liposuction, contact us today to schedule a consultation at our plastic surgery office in Albuquerque.

Of course, the biggest benefit is the confidence you gain from the cosmetic surgery procedure. Even one extra cup size can make you feel a lot more balanced and subsequently more attractive. Men love that hourglass figure, and it’s easy to get if you have the breasts to accentuate your skinny waist. If you’ve always been insecure about your body, a breast augmentation could be just what you need to pick things up again. If you are getting over a bad breakup, a new chest could give you the self esteem needed to get back into the dating world. When you look more like a woman, you feel more like a woman. Everything falls well into place after that.

Breast augmentation can help restore your body if you lose your breasts after childbirth. A lot of women end up lost in their relationships because they feel less like a woman than they were before the baby came. At the same time, you could get an augmentation with breast lift to improve your breasts after some aging issues. They may sag over time, as could be expected, so a quick surgery could revitalize your youth and your appearance at the same time. If you’ve been stressing about the way your body looks, know that there is a solution for you.

Breast enhancement procedures may cost less than you think, and there are a number of different options for you to consider. You can go through a dramatic change, or you could just fill out some missing spots. If your breasts are not balanced, you could get a surgery to even them out. If they’re just a bit small, you can make them a lot larger. Whatever you need to get your confidence back, you can get it with this plastic surgery. Think about your options and contact my Albuquerque office to learn whether or not a breast augmentation is right for you.