The Rise of the ‘Undetectable’ Aesthetic: Natural-Looking Enhancements in Houston

Discover Houston’s shift toward natural-looking cosmetic results. Learn how expert plastic surgeons create subtle, undetectable enhancements that age gracefully.

Men Are Booking More Procedures – Here's What They're Getting Done

Navigating Snapchat Dysmorphia

Filters and photo editing apps have changed how we see ourselves. These altered images are fun, but they also create a problem: more teens and young adults are starting to feel inadequate when they compare their actual appearance to their filtered selfies.

Why Are Millennials and Gen Z Choosing Lower Blepharoplasty for Undereye Bags?

Once considered a procedure for those in their 40s and beyond, eyelid surgery is now trending among younger adults. Millennials and Gen Z are choosing lower eyelid blepharoplasty to address under-eye bags.

Men Are Booking More Procedures – Here's What They're Getting Done

More men are choosing to get cosmetic procedures - here’s the most popular picks, from jawline sculpting to eyelid lifts, and why subtle is the new...

From Classroom to Confidence: Why Summer Is The Perfect Time For Teacher Transformations

It’s time to do something for yourself. For teachers, summer is the perfect time to undergo cosmetic surgery and have time for recovery and results before school is back in session...

Combining Cosmetic Procedures: Why More Patients Are Choosing All-in-One Surgeries

Want to get the most out of your plastic surgery experience? Many patients are doing just that by combining multiple procedures into one comprehensive surgical treatment plan...

The Rise of Natural-Looking Plastic Surgery: What Patients Really Want in 2025

Plastic surgery is changing, and so are people's goals. These days, more and more patients are asking for results that look real, not overdone or obvious. Looking "refreshed" is the new standard...

Body Contouring After Weight Loss: The Best Procedures to Tighten Loose Skin

If you’ve lost a significant amount of weight, you may be all too aware of the secondary struggle that can come afterward. Sagging, loose skin. But don’t let this struggle define your weight loss journey. There are options to eliminate this loose skin and finally see your ultimate physique....

Facial Volume Loss After Weight Loss: The Best Treatments for a Youthful Look

Losing weight is a wonderful achievement - your clothes are more flattering, your energy levels are up, and your confidence gets a significant boost. While these are great aspects of weight loss, you may also have noticed that there are a few downsides to losing so much weight, such as facial volume loss. Your cheeks have lost their healthy fullness...

Non-Surgical Skin Tightening vs. Surgery: What's the Best Option After Weight Loss?

You did it; you lost the weight, crushed your goals, and feel amazing! But no one mentions that you're going to find yourself with a new goal - getting rid of loose, unflattering, sagging skin.

Top 5 Reasons Women Are Choosing Motiva Implants for Their Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation has come a long way from the days of rigid implants and unnatural results. Women today are looking for more than just increased size—they want implants that move, feel, and look like natural breast tissue. Enter Motiva breast implants, a new generation of silicone gel breast implants designed to provide both aesthetic beauty and safety.

Discover the Top Benefits of NeoGraft: Why It's the Gold Standard in Hair Restoration

NeoGraft stands as the gold standard in hair restoration because it offers a minimally invasive procedure with natural-looking results and quick recovery. This article explores the top benefits of NeoGraft: why it’s the gold standard in hair restoration...

Motiva vs. Traditional Implants: What Makes Them the Game Changer in Cosmetic Surgery?

Breast augmentation has evolved dramatically since the first breast implant was introduced over 60 years ago. While traditional breast implants—saline and silicone—have been widely used for decades, a significant advancement in implant technology is changing the game for breast augmentation patients worldwide.

Motiva Breast Implants: The Advanced Choice for Natural Looking Results in Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation options have evolved with advancements in implant technology. Motiva breast implants, which received U.S. FDA approval in 2023 for use in breast augmentation, are among the latest additions to the market.

What to Expect During Your NeoGraft Hair Restoration Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide

Wondering what to expect during your NeoGraft hair restoration journey? This step-by-step guide walks you through each phase of the NeoGraft experience, from preparing for your procedure to aftercare and recovery.

NeoGraft vs. Traditional Hair Transplants: Why NeoGraft Is the Future of Hair Restoration

Hair restoration has come a long way, and NeoGraft is leading the charge. Discover how this cutting-edge, minimally invasive technique is revolutionizing hair restoration and outshining traditional hair transplant methods...

The Safety and Durability of Motiva Implants: What You Need to Know

Motiva implants are the latest advance in breast augmentation. Here's what you need to know about ...

The Dual Benefit of Fat Transfer Breast Enhancement and Body Contouring: What You Need to Know

Interested in enhancing your breast size while achieving a more sculpted body? The dual benefit of fat transfer is that ...

What's the Difference Between a SMAS Facelift and a Deep Plane Facelift, and How Do I Know Which to Choose?

When considering a facelift, the two main techniques you might come across are the SMAS facelift and the Deep Plane facelift. If you're wondering ...

Is a Neck Lift the Best Solution for Turkey Neck? What You Need to Know

Is a neck lift the best solution for you? In this article, we'll take a look at ...

Can You Breastfeed with Breast Implants?

Many women wonder if they can breastfeed with breast implants. The simple answer is ...

Breast Implants: What Happens If They Rupture?

Understanding the consequences of breast implant rupture is vital for your ...

Difference Between Traditional Lipo and Lipo 360: Key Facts You Need to Know

Understanding the difference between traditional lipo and Lipo 360 is essential if you’re considering ...

What is Lipo 360? A Comprehensive Guide to This Body Contouring Procedure

Lipo 360 is a comprehensive liposuction technique targeting the abdomen, waistline, flanks, and lower back for a balanced ...

Unlock a Youthful You: Mastering Pan Facial Rejuvenation Techniques

What is pan facial rejuvenation, and how can it transform your look? This single-session surgery offers a thorough answer to facial aging...

5 Myths of Plastic Surgery Disproven

As most are aware, plastic surgery has become more and more popular as time progresses. Stigmas that once hindered patients from partaking in cosmetic solutions have been broken down, and many seek to meet their aesthetic goals through specific plastic surgery procedures. However, there are still a handful of misconceptions...

Rejuvenate your Hands with Radiesse

When it comes to treating aging, our focus is often on the face and neck areas. To restore a youthful appearance, treating the face and neck with Botox, fillers, microneedling, and other solutions can often “turn back the years” and leave patients looking and feeling younger. However, aged hands can...

NeoGraft Hair Treatment

NeoGraft hair treatment is an innovative and advanced technique for hair restoration. It offers a minimally invasive and highly effective solution for individuals struggling with hair loss or thinning hair. Dr. Fortes utilizes NeoGraft for patients in the Houston area looking to restore not only their hair, but restore their...

Treat Yourself to a BBL

The Brazilian butt lift (BBL) procedure involves the redistribution of surplus fat from the abdomen, waist, and thighs to enhance the size and shape of the buttocks and/or hips, resulting in a more pronounced and curvier posterior for the patient. This simple procedure is widely used as one of the...

October Spotlight: Ultherapy Non-Invasive Skin Tightening

Ultherapy has gained popularity as a non-invasive and effective treatment for skin tightening and lifting. If you’re looking for a way to rejuvenate and tighten your skin without surgery or downtime, Ultherapy might be the solution you’ve been searching for. Ultherapy is an FDA-approved procedure that uses ultrasound energy to...

Restylane Fillers

Restylane fillers have become increasingly popular in recent years as a safe and effective way to restore volume, enhance facial features, and reduce the signs of aging. If you’re looking for a non-invasive solution to address fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of facial volume, Restylane fillers with Dr. Fortes may...

Try CoolSculpting This Fall

With summer coming to a close, it’s time to start thinking about how to get your body ready for the fall season. If you’re looking to enhance your figure and achieve a more toned, sculpted appearance, CoolSculpting may be the right option for you. At times, the idea of undergoing...

Refresh Your Face with a Chemical Peel

Peeling off the top layer of skin with a chemical solution is a common practice for improving the skin’s appearance. Acne, pimples, UV damage, and other skin problems are all potentially resolved with a chemical peel treatment. In a chemical peel, various acids are utilized, with the specific combination depending...

The Many Benefits of Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty, also referred to as nose reshaping surgery, has gained significant popularity in recent years. It has the potential to encompass cosmetic benefits, reconstructive benefits, or a combination of both, offering a variety of advantages for the patient. Here are several potential benefits that patients can anticipate from undergoing rhinoplasty...

5 Considerations for Choosing a Cosmetic Surgeon

The choice to undergo cosmetic surgery is a big one. Choosing the right surgeon to help you meet your cosmetic goals is equally important. There are plenty of amazing surgeons out there, but there are also some…not so great ones. Likewise there are top-of-the-line facilities out there…and some sketchy ones....

Men’s Surgical Enhancements

Much of plastic surgery websites, articles, and blogs tend to be focused on either general or women’s specific plastic surgeries. However, Dr. Fortes offers a variety of male-specific cosmetic surgical solutions that can help you to achieve your aesthetic goals this year. There has been a recent uptick in the...

3 Differences Between Abdominoplasty and Liposuction

If you’re considering utilizing a cosmetic procedure to improve the aesthetics of your midsection, it is likely that you’ve stumbled upon both abdominoplasty (also known as the tummy tuck) and liposuction as potential options. While both attempt to help you achieve your desired stomach, the two are quite different. Here...

DIFFERENT TYPES OF LIFTS

Improving body composition is a goal that most people share. Plenty of individuals look to diet and exercise to reshape their bodies to meet aesthetic goals, but in many cases diet and exercise simply are not enough. Fortunately, Dr. Fortes offers various lifts to improve the aesthetic appearance of the...

THE MOMMY MAKEOVER

The “Mommy Makeover” is a growing trend of procedures for mothers to help them recover from the physical toll that pregnancy and childbirth can take on their bodies. A mommy makeover is a collection of aesthetic cosmetic procedures that may include some or all of the following: Brazilian butt lift...

PREVENTATIVE BOTOX CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE

It’s essentially common knowledge that Botox is one of the most popular forms of cosmetic treatments on the market today. This feat is definitely deserved, as Botox is a great solution for treating wrinkles, fine lines, crows feet, and other signs of aging. Botox also can help with other medical...

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TUMMY TUCKS

Haute Beauty interviewed Dr. Paul F. Fortes to discuss tummy tucks: what they are and how they can help us achieve our stomach goals Haute Beauty: What is a tummy tuck? Dr. Paul Fortes: An abdominoplasty, also known as a “tummy tuck,” is the most common plastic surgery procedure for...

CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS OF AGING IN THE EYE AREA

Haute Beauty interviewed Dr. Paul F. Fortes to discuss causes of aging in the eye areas, as well as potential surgical and non-surgical cosmetic solutions. Haute Beauty: What causes eye area aging, and what options do you offer to reverse aging in the eye area? Dr. Paul Fortes: Eye aging...

MOMMY MAKEOVER

Haute Beauty interviewed Dr. Paul F. Fortes to discuss Mommy Makeovers, a combination of aesthetic cosmetic procedures aimed at helping mothers return to their ideal physiques. Haute Beauty: What is a Mommy Makeover Dr. Paul Fortes: A Mommy Makeover is a group of aesthetic surgical procedures geared towards women who...

BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY WILL CHANGE YOUR LOOKS

Haute Beauty sat down with Dr. Paul F. Fortes to talk about Breast Augmentation Surgery and its benefits to your health and looks. Haute Beauty: What is a Breast Augmentation Dr. Fortes: A breast augmentation is a surgical operation that utilizes saline or silicone to add volume to the breasts....

DO I GET TO KEEP MY BELLY BUTTON DURING A TUMMY TUCK?

Do I get to keep my belly button during a Tummy Tuck? The simple answer is, YES! All patients do indeed keep their own belly button. During tummy tuck surgery, it is the surrounding skin and tissues around the belly button that are rearranged. Steps to Contouring a Belly Button...

TRANSFORMING LIVES WITH LIPOSUCTION

Dr. Paul Fortes is an aesthetic plastic surgeon that has developed a very strong reputation while working in his private practice, Paul F. Fortes MD Plastic Surgery, for the last 22 years. Specializing in liposuction and body contouring, Dr. Fortes works with each individual patient to develop the perfect plan...

4 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE NOSE PLASTIC SURGERY

Named as one of America’s Best in Rhinoplasty; Dr. Paul F. Fortes serves as one of the premier plastic surgeons in The Woodlands and Houston metro area. Here are 4 things you should know before nose plastic surgery 1. Not all noses are built the same. Rhinoplasty can improve the...

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The Rise of the ‘Undetectable’ Aesthetic: Natural-Looking Enhancements in Houston

Navigating Snapchat Dysmorphia

Why Are Millennials and Gen Z Choosing Lower Blepharoplasty for Undereye Bags?

Men Are Booking More Procedures – Here's What They're Getting Done

From Classroom to Confidence: Why Summer Is The Perfect Time For Teacher Transformations

Combining Cosmetic Procedures: Why More Patients Are Choosing All-in-One Surgeries

The Rise of Natural-Looking Plastic Surgery: What Patients Really Want in 2025

Body Contouring After Weight Loss: The Best Procedures to Tighten Loose Skin

Facial Volume Loss After Weight Loss: The Best Treatments for a Youthful Look

Non-Surgical Skin Tightening vs. Surgery: What's the Best Option After Weight Loss?

Top 5 Reasons Women Are Choosing Motiva Implants for Their Breast Augmentation

Discover the Top Benefits of NeoGraft: Why It's the Gold Standard in Hair Restoration

Motiva vs. Traditional Implants: What Makes Them the Game Changer in Cosmetic Surgery?

Motiva Breast Implants: The Advanced Choice for Natural Looking Results in Breast Augmentation

What to Expect During Your NeoGraft Hair Restoration Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide

NeoGraft vs. Traditional Hair Transplants: Why NeoGraft Is the Future of Hair Restoration

The Safety and Durability of Motiva Implants: What You Need to Know

The Dual Benefit of Fat Transfer Breast Enhancement and Body Contouring: What You Need to Know

What's the Difference Between a SMAS Facelift and a Deep Plane Facelift, and How Do I Know Which to Choose?

Is a Neck Lift the Best Solution for Turkey Neck? What You Need to Know

Can You Breastfeed with Breast Implants?

Breast Implants: What Happens If They Rupture?

Difference Between Traditional Lipo and Lipo 360: Key Facts You Need to Know

What is Lipo 360? A Comprehensive Guide to This Body Contouring Procedure

Unlock a Youthful You: Mastering Pan Facial Rejuvenation Techniques

5 Myths of Plastic Surgery Disproven

Rejuvenate your Hands with Radiesse

NeoGraft Hair Treatment

Treat Yourself to a BBL

October Spotlight: Ultherapy Non-Invasive Skin Tightening

Restylane Fillers

Try CoolSculpting This Fall

Refresh Your Face with a Chemical Peel

The Many Benefits of Rhinoplasty

5 Considerations for Choosing a Cosmetic Surgeon

Men’s Surgical Enhancements

3 Differences Between Abdominoplasty and Liposuction

DIFFERENT TYPES OF LIFTS

THE MOMMY MAKEOVER

PREVENTATIVE BOTOX CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TUMMY TUCKS

CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS OF AGING IN THE EYE AREA

MOMMY MAKEOVER

BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY WILL CHANGE YOUR LOOKS

DO I GET TO KEEP MY BELLY BUTTON DURING A TUMMY TUCK?

TRANSFORMING LIVES WITH LIPOSUCTION

4 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE NOSE PLASTIC SURGERY

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