Rhinoplasty or nose reshaping surgery is one of the top five cosmetic surgery procedures in the US today. More than 200,000 rhinoplasty surgeries are performed every year in the US. The procedure can successfully enhance the size or shape of the nose to make it more attractive and harmonious with the rest of the face.
Rhinoplasty is usually performed for cosmetic improvement of the face, but in some cases, the surgery may be performed to correct breathing obstructions or other functional aberrations. Dr. Kristi Hustak is a board certified female cosmetic plastic surgeon providing rhinoplasty to patients in Houston Texas, and surrounding locations.
Several surgical techniques can be used to perform rhinoplasty plastic surgery. The most appropriate technique will be determined by the surgeon in consultation with the patient.
Reduction Rhinoplasty
One of the most popular forms of nose surgery is reduction rhinoplasty. It will reduce the nose size to bring it in proportion to other facial features such as the chin and cheekbones. Reduction of nasal bumps, narrowing of the nasal tip, and reshaping of large or upturned nostrils may also be performed with this technique. To build the right size and shape of the nose, the surgeon may remove a small amount of nasal bone and cartilage.
Augmentation Rhinoplasty
If the nose size and shape appears undermined in relation to other facial features, the surgeon may recommend augmentation rhinoplasty. The nasal bridge or tip will be built up by using tissue or bone grafting. Cartilage may be used from the nasal septum or other areas such as the ribs. Synthetic implants may be used if sufficient cartilage is not available. Female cosmetic surgeon Dr. Hustok receives patients from Houston, Texas, and nearby areas for rhinoplasty.
Post-Traumatic Rhinoplasty
A post-traumatic nose reshaping procedure may be performed if the patient has suffered severe injuries to the nose. The surgery may be designed to restore both aesthetics and function. The surgeon may repair the fractured nasal bone, correct the nasal septum and straighten the nose as a part of this procedure.
Reconstructive Rhinoplasty
A patient may have lost all or a part of the nose due to skin cancer or another disease or injury. The surgeon may perform reconstructive rhinoplasty to recreate the original nose. Flap technique, skin grafting and synthetic implants may be used to create the desired reconstruction.
Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Nasal peculiarities and features can differ among people of different ethnicity. The surgeon may perform ethnic rhinoplasty on patients of African American, Asian, Hispanic or Middle Eastern descent to create natural looking nasal contours. The patient’s basic integrity and identity of the face will not be compromised, while the nose is reshaped in a natural looking way.
The patient may go through a downtime of about a week to 10 days following rhinoplasty. Soreness, bruising, and swelling in the incision areas is expected in the initial period, which will gradually resolve on its own much to the relief of the patient. Pain medications can be used for a few days as prescribed by the surgeon.
For more information on procedures and treatments provided by board certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Kristi Hustak please call us to schedule a consultation at 713.322.7265 or click here. Offices in Houston, Texas.
Labiaplasty is a cosmetic surgery procedure carried out on the external female genital area, or the labia. The common forms of labiaplasty will include labia majora reduction, labia minora reduction, or both. Labia majora refers to the pair of outer vaginal lips, while labia minora refers to the inner lips.
Labiaplasty may sometimes involve increasing the size of the labial tissue, removing bulges and folds, or modifying pigmentation. Board certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Kristi Hustak provides labiaplasty and other procedures to patients in Houston, Katy, Texas, and surrounding locations.
Women who are unhappy with the appearance of the vulvo-vaginal area may choose labiaplasty plastic surgery procedure. Some women feel uncomfortable when wearing swimwear or tight clothes because the outline of the labia may reflect through the clothing. Enlarged labia may also make a woman self-conscious during sexual activity.
Women may find it difficult to maintain personal hygiene due to enlarged labia. It can cause irritability or discomfort, and labial reduction procedure can address the problem. Some women may also feel discomfort while performing certain activities such as long walks, jogging, cycling, horse riding, exercise, and sexual intercourse.
Patients in Houston, Katy, Texas, and nearby areas have an opportunity to receive labiaplasty and various other procedures from dedicated female cosmetic surgeon Dr. Hustak.
Labiaplasty procedure will begin with the surgeon applying a local anesthetic to the affected areas. The local anesthetic is usually administered by injection, which will cause mild pain as the needle penetrates. But the administration will be over quickly. Once the numbness has completely set in, the surgeon will begin the actual surgery.
The surgery may involve the use of traditional tools or laser technique in order to remove the excess labial tissue. Colored markings will be placed in the tissue area in order to perform the excision precisely. The wounds will be stitched up once the surgery is completed. The surgical area will be cleaned up and sterile drapes removed. At this point, the patient will be able to see the results.
Immediately after the labiaplasty, the patient can return to a private room to get dressed. Post-op care instructions and advice will be given at this time by the medical staff. The patient will not be allowed to drive back home on her own, so she should have someone to assist with this task. Within a few hours of the surgery, as the effect of the anesthetic wears off, mild soreness and pain will be felt in the incision areas.
Complete recovery from labiaplasty can take a few months. The length of recovery can vary between patients, depending on the extent of correction performed and how diligently the patient follows post-op care instructions.
For about six weeks from the date of surgery, the patient will have to avoid vigorous activities such as cycling, horse riding, biking, swimming in the lake or ocean, and sexual intercourse. Aggressive activity at the workplace should also be avoided for about one month.
For more information on procedures and treatments provided by board certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Kristi Hustak please call us to schedule a consultation at 713.322.7265 or click here. Offices in Houston and Katy, Texas.
Giant technological strides have been made in the field of cosmetic surgery over the decades, but the single most important factor that influences the final outcomes continues to be the skill and expertise of the operating surgeon. Therefore, patients must carefully choose their surgeon in order to increase their chances of achieving highly desirable results.
Dr. Kristi Hustak is the first board certified female plastic surgeon at the leading Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS). Dr. Hustak performs a wide spectrum of plastic and reconstructive procedures, with a special attention to procedures for women. She provides cutting edge surgical and non-surgical treatments to patients in Houston, Katy, Texas, and surrounding locations.
Dr. Hustak believes that optimal outcomes in any plastic surgery procedure can be achieved when the surgeon manages to strike the elusive balance between art and science. Dr. Hustak has a strong sense of art and aesthetics, which is combined with her advanced surgical training and experience to produce safe and desirable outcomes in every procedure she performs.
Dr. Hustak customizes the procedure according to the unique anatomical and aesthetic needs of a patient. With this balanced and customized approach, she is able to make the procedures less invasive, less painful, involving a faster recovery and achieving results that are more sustainable and natural looking.
Leading female cosmetic surgeon Dr. Hustak receives patients from Houston, Katy, Texas, and nearby areas for a variety of procedures. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2008. She went on to complete an advanced and integrated six-year plastic surgery program at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas.
She worked with premier hospitals where she got the opportunity to hone her skills in a wide range of surgical procedures. These hospitals included John Sealy Hospital, Shriner’s Burn Hospital for Children, MD Anderson Cancer Center, St. Joseph Medical Center, Clearlake Regional Medical Center, Houston Methodist St. John Hospital, and Mainland Medical Center.
Dr. Hustak earned numerous accolades during her years at UTMB. In 2013, she was recognized by her peers as the UTMB Plastic Surgery Resident of the Year. In 2014, she was an Overall Outstanding UTMB Resident of the Year Nominee, an award only conferred upon a few residents that year out of over 500 residents. She also won the UTMB 2014 Outstanding Resident Leadership Award and the 2014 Golden Scalpel Outstanding Surgical Resident of the Year.
Dr. Hustak was chosen by Super Doctors as a Texas Rising Star of 2015 for her excellence in the field of cosmetic surgery. Super Doctors identifies leading medical professionals as selected by their peers, in addition to independent research by MSP Communications. The selectors assess candidates on 10 key parameters of professional achievement and peer recognition.
Dr. Hustak was also named as the “Top Woman in Business in 2015” by the H Texas Magazine. The selection to this list involves voting by the people in order to give maximum importance to public opinion.
For more information on procedures and treatments provided by board certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Kristi Hustak please call us to schedule a consultation at 713.322.7265 or click here. Offices in Houston and Katy, Texas.
Trends in physical beauty continue to be influenced by the choices of movie stars and TV personalities. These trends also make a difference to the type of cosmetic surgery procedures that people may like to have. A number of new and interesting trends in physical aesthetics are occurring in 2016.
Dr. Kristi Hustak is a board certified female plastic surgeon providing a wide range of aesthetic procedures related to the breast, body and face. Dr. Hustak will create customize surgical and non-surgical solutions to meet the unique needs of her patients. She provides various treatments to patients in Houston, Katy, Texas, and surrounding locations.
Ever since silicone and saline breast implants were approved by the FDA, breast augmentation has continued to be one of the most sought-after plastic surgery procedures. In the last one year, however, the trend has been moving in favor of smaller sized implants as compared to the past. Women are quoting examples of smaller chested beauties such as Gwen Stefani, Rihanna and Kate Hudson during breast implant consultations.
Women not only want smaller sized breast implants, but many of them also seek breast reduction surgery. Interestingly, the demand for this surgery has shot up among younger women and even teens. With the recent media attention to the 17-year old Modern Family star, Ariel Winter, who is thought to have received breast reduction surgery, the trend seems to have gathered pace.
While lip enhancement has been popular for a number of years, many cosmetic surgeons report a conspicuous increase in requests for this procedure. Women commonly cite the examples of Kylie Jenner and Angelina Jolie who may have received lip augmentation surgery. Experienced female cosmetic surgeon Dr. Hustak receives patients from Houston, Katy, Texas, and nearby areas.
The area of female sexual aesthetic enhancement is proving to be one of the most exciting growth areas in cosmetic surgery in 2016. More women are now willing to talk openly about their innate desire to improve their vaginal and labial appearance and feel good about their body. Media has turned the spotlight on vaginal rejuvenation treatments, including some recent non-surgical solutions, which has contributed to the popularity.
One of the highest growth rates in plastic surgery in 2016 are being witnessed in neck and chin sculpting procedures. Neck and chin liposuction and neck lift continue to be popular, but a new spurt in demand has arisen in the field of non-surgical double chin reduction procedures. With recent FDA clearance for double chin reduction treatments such as CoolMini and Kybella injections, the scope of neck and chin sculpting has expanded.
The number of men seeking double chin reduction has increased dramatically over the last one year. Another popular procedure is breast reduction, where as many as 40 percent of surgeries in 2015 were performed on men. Men also want procedures to enhance their jawline, perhaps inspired by Tom Cruise and Sylvester Stallone.
For more information on procedures and treatments provided by board certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Kristi Hustak please call us to schedule a consultation at 713.322.7265 or click here. Offices in Houston and Katy, Texas.
Recovery is an important aspect of vaginal rejuvenation cosmetic surgery procedure, which will play a role in achieving the overall sustainable results. Therefore, a patient should diligently follow the surgeon’s instructions for a safer and faster recovery.
Dr. Kristi Hustak is a leading female cosmetic plastic surgeon providing vaginal rejuvenation and various other procedures for the body, breast, and face. Dr. Hustak provides vaginal rejuvenation to patients in Houston, Katy, Texas, and surrounding locations.
Following vaginal rejuvenation plastic surgery, the patient will return to her private room to get dressed. The surgeon or the medical staff will advise on the post-operative care. The patient should have someone to drive her back home after the surgery. For the first few hours, she will not feel any pain or discomfort.
However, as the effect of anesthesia begins to wear off, some pain and discomfort will be experienced. The degree of pain will depend on the individual pain tolerance. The surgeon may prescribe pain meds to keep the patient comfortable in the first few days. In case of abnormally high pain, wound reopening or another concern, the patient should get in touch with the surgeon.
In the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery, the patient should use ice pack or frozen pea therapy over the incision areas. This help to minimize bruising and swelling. She may perform light activities and simple routine tasks at home as long as no pressure or irritation is felt in the incision areas. Lifting of heavy weights should be avoided.
Loose clothing and cotton underwear must be worn initially. In about 72 hours after the surgery, she may resume regular activities, but avoid strenuous exercises. The friction to the incisions should be minimal. The patient may drive after two days, provided she is not taking narcotics for pain.
She can go back to the workplace in about four days, but continue to avoid rigorous physical activity. The ideal time to stay away from work would be about one week. Experienced female cosmetic surgeon Dr. Hustak receives patients from Houston, Katy, Texas, and nearby areas for vaginal rejuvenation.
For about six weeks following the surgery, the patient will be on pelvic rest. This means tampons and sexual intercourse must be avoided during this period. Steam, sauna, bath tubs, and swimming in the lake or ocean must also be avoided. She should also refrain from horseback riding, cycling, jet skiing, and motorbikes during this period.
Discoloration and swelling in the treated areas will remain for at least one to two weeks or more. Numbness in the incision areas may be felt, which will gradually dissipate on its own. Scars will appear reddish for about three months, and will gradually soften and fade thereafter.
Once the swelling is resolved, the patient will be able to notice enhanced contour with tighter and smoother tissue in the labial area. Smoking should be avoided for several weeks during the recovery to minimize the risk of complications.
For more information on procedures and treatments provided by board certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Kristi Hustak please call us to schedule a consultation at 713.322.7265 or click here. Offices in Houston and Katy, Texas.
Vaginal tightening is an elective cosmetic surgery procedure to improve the sexual aesthetics of a woman. During the initial consultation for vaginal tightening, the surgeon will discuss all aspects of the procedure, including its estimated costs. The first goal of any good surgeon will be to educate the patient about all relevant facts related to the procedure and help her make an informed decision.
Dr. Kristi Hustak is a board certified female plastic surgeon providing vaginal tightening and various other procedures. Dr. Hustak will address all questions of the patient in detail during pre-operative consultations, and explain all the pros and cons related to vaginal tightening procedure. She provides various surgical and non-surgical procedures to patients in Houston, Katy, Texas, and surrounding locations.
Vaginal tightening is a highly customizable plastic surgery procedure, which will be tailored according to the unique needs of a patient. Therefore, the monetary amount will differ based on the specific circumstances and preferences of each patient.
Type of Surgical Technique
Cosmetic vaginal tightening may include tightening of the loose muscles around the vaginal canal as well as correction of the labia minor or inner vaginal lips. In some cases, labia majora reshaping may also be involved.
Some patients may require additional procedures such as clitoral hood reduction or G-Spot enhancement. It may involve the use of injectable dermal fillers along with surgery. The dollar figure will differ according to the type of surgical technique chosen.
Multiple Procedures Performed Together
The monetary figure of the procedure will vary according to the type of procedures performed and the length and complexity of the surgery. If multiple vaginal rejuvenation procedures are performed at once, the monetary amount will be lower than when they are performed separately.
This happens because the surgical venue costs, anesthesia fees, and post-operative care costs will be incurred only once in a combined procedure. The plastic surgeon may also offer a rebate on multiple procedures in some cases.
Surgeon’s Expertise
Board certified plastic surgeons with advanced training and skills, and specific experience in the area of vaginal rejuvenation may be more expensive upfront, but will be able to deliver outstanding results.
Working with highly qualified surgeon with expertise in vaginal tightening is likely to save the patient expense, time and discomfort in the long run by creating more sustainable results and minimizing the risk of complications.
Pre-Op Tests and Examination
In some cases, the surgeon may need to assess the health of the patient and ensure that she is fit to receive vaginal tightening or other sexual aesthetic procedures. The cost of pre-operative testing will usually not be a part of the standard costs of surgery, and the patient should include it in her cost estimate. Leading female cosmetic surgeon Dr. Hustak receives patients from Houston, Katy, Texas, and nearby areas for vaginal tightening surgery.
Most insurers will not offer coverage for an elective procedure such as vaginal tightening. The patient should explore their financing options well in time. They can receive quick loan approvals and low interest financing through professional medical care finance companies.
For more information on procedures and treatments provided by board certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Kristi Hustak please call us to schedule a consultation at 713.322.7265 or click here. Offices in Houston and Katy, Texas.
Over the decades, women have become more expressive and forthcoming about the aesthetics of their intimate parts. Positive feedback from patients and surgeons has encouraged many more women to consider the possibility of improving their sexual aesthetics with cosmetic surgery. A number of vaginal tightening and aesthetic enhancement options are available today to meet the specific needs of patients.
Dr. Kristi Hustak is a leading board certified female plastic surgeon with expertise in the area of sexual aesthetic procedures such as vaginal rejuvenation and tightening. Dr. Hustak adopts less invasive surgical techniques to deliver safer, more desirable, and deeply satisfying results to her patients. She provides vaginal aesthetic procedures to patients in Houston, Katy, Texas, and surrounding locations.
Labiaplasty has emerged as one of the fastest growing plastic surgery procedures in the country in recent years. In most cases, labiaplasty will reduce the size and improve the shape of inner vaginal lips or the labia minora, but in some cases, the surgeon may also perform a correction of the outer vaginal lips or the labia majora.
Women may common suffer from aesthetic problems such as asymmetry between the labia minora and majora, or elongated inner lips as compared to the outer lips. Some women may find it difficult to perform certain types of physical activities or exercises, experience pain or obstruction in sexual intercourse, and may feel uncomfortable to wear certain types of clothes. These conditions can be corrected with labiplasty.
Skin laxity or loss of volume in labia majora can create cosmetic as well as functional concerns for a woman. A fat grafting surgery can be performed to transfer patient’s own tissue to the labia majora. In some cases, cosmetic fillers may be injected to make the procedure less invasive.
Shape of the mons pubis region may alter following menopause or weight fluctuations. The surgeon can provide fat grafting or cosmetic filler injections to volumize and reshape the area. If excess bulk is a concern, liposuction may be performed in the area. Experienced female cosmetic surgeon Dr. Hustak receives patients from Houston, Katy, Texas, and nearby areas for sexual aesthetic procedures.
Redundant tissue overlying the clitoris can be removed with clitoral hood reduction surgery. A small incision will be placed to reset the loose tissue. The procedure may be performed independently or in conjunction with other vaginal tightening treatments.
Vaginoplasty is an advanced surgery to tighten loose or stretched vaginal canal. Excessive vaginal lining may be removed along with tightening of the weak vaginal muscles. Many women seek this procedure after childbirth, if their vaginal canal muscles become permanently stretched.
G-Spot enhancement to improve stimulation in the front part of the vagina is a simple in-office procedure involving only local anesthesia. The surgeon will use a dermal filler injection to improve volume and skin tightening around the targeted area to achieve maximal sensitivity. The procedure can improve stimulation in the erogenous area to enable quicker arousal as desired by the patient.
For more information on procedures and treatments provided by board certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Kristi Hustak please call us to schedule a consultation at 713.322.7265 or click here. Offices in Houston and Katy, Texas.
Advancements in cosmetic surgery in recent decades have revolutionized the field with safer and less invasive procedures, encouraging many more people to seek these treatments to enhance their appearance. While surgical techniques and technology have improved dramatically, the single most important factor that influences the final outcomes in these treatments continues to be the expertise of the operating surgeon.
Dr. Kristi Hustak is a leading board certified female plastic surgeon providing cutting edge surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures for the breast, body, and face. Dr. Hustak will engage closely with the patient to understand their innate aesthetic needs and aspirations, and create a surgical plan designed to meet those needs. She provides various procedures to patients in Houston, Katy, Texas, and surrounding locations.
Dr. Hustak’s authoritative expertise in various surgical and non-surgical techniques allows her to customize almost every plastic surgery procedure according to the patient’s unique anatomy and their personal aesthetic goals. Rather than adopt a cookie cutter or one size fits all approach towards surgery, she constantly looks for ways to make the procedure less invasive, less painful and involving minimal downtime and minimal scarring.
She may sometimes combine non-invasive procedures or apply latest technologies such as laser, ultrasound or RF to make the surgery more precise, efficient and less invasive. All this is possible because of her passion to achieve complete patient satisfaction in every surgery she performs. She will provide personalized care and attention, and apply the best principles of science and art to create outcomes that are not only aesthetically appealing, but also health promoting, long lasting and natural looking.
During her training years, Dr. Hustak’s relentless pursuit of excellence resulted in her earning a number of honors and awards. In 2013, she was selected by her peer group at the UTMB Plastic Surgery Resident of the Year. The next year she won the prestigious Overall Outstanding UTMB Resident of the Year Nominee, an award only bestowed to a handful of residents that year out of over 500 residents.
In 2014, Dr. Hustak was the recipient of the UTMB 2014 Outstanding Resident Leadership Award and the 2014 Golden Scalpel Outstanding Surgical Resident of the Year. Her outstanding track record of results in her surgical practice has led her to be recognized as one of the top female cosmetic surgeons in Houston, Katy, Texas, and nearby areas.
In 2014, the Super Doctors portal named Dr. Hustak as one of the Texas Rising Stars. This is a strong public recognition of her contributions to the arena of plastic and cosmetic surgery. Each year Super Doctors identifies pre-eminent doctors as selected by their peers, in addition to an independent research into their credentials performed by MSP Communications.
The top scoring doctors on 10 key indicators of professional achievement and peer recognition are included in the Super Doctors list, which constitutes about five percent of the physicians in the state. Only about 2.5 percent of the doctors are included in the Rising Stars list. H Texas Magazine also named Dr. Hustak in its list of “Top Women in Business 2015” through public voting.
For more information on procedures and treatments provided by board certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Kristi Hustak please call us to schedule a consultation at 713.322.7265 or click here. Offices in Houston and Katy, Texas.
A growing number of women have been choosing vaginal rejuvenation cosmetic surgery procedure to enhance sexual aesthetics and feel good about their body. The surgery is usually elective, and it is unlikely that an insurance provider will cover the price tag. Therefore, it is important for a patient to have a clear idea of the estimated costs before she decides to go ahead with vaginal rejuvenation.
Dr. Kristi Hustak is a dedicated female cosmetic plastic surgeon providing vaginal rejuvenation and various other surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures. Dr. Hustak will discuss costs and other aspects of the surgery during the pre-operative consultation process. She provides vaginal rejuvenation to patients in Houston, Katy, Texas, and surrounding locations.
The dollar amount of vaginal rejuvenation plastic surgery can vary from one practice to another, and in some cases, may also vary from one patient to another at the same practice. Several factors will impact the overall cost of surgery.
Location of the Practice
Where the practice is located will make a significant difference to the cost of vaginal rejuvenation. Leading urban centers and prime cities usually have a higher cost of living than smaller towns and interior regions. Median household incomes, real estate prices, and local taxation will affect the local cost of living. This will impact the costs of all types of goods and services, including aesthetic procedures such as vaginal rejuvenation.
Surgeon’s Fee
The qualifications, training, certifications and experience of the operating surgeon will have an important bearing on the financials. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, patients should choose the right surgeon for their needs, and should only treat factors such as the surgeon’s fee as secondary considerations to their decision. Safety, desirability and sustainability of the procedure will far outweigh the surgeon’s fee in the long run.
Anesthesia and Surgical Venue Costs
Vaginal rejuvenation may be performed using general anesthesia or IV sedation and local anesthesia. The fee charged by an anesthesiologist or a certified anesthetist nurse will vary as per their skills and experience. If the surgery is performed at a hospital, the costs will considerably higher as compared to an ambulatory surgical center or a private surgical suite. Experienced female cosmetic surgeon Dr. Hustak receives patients from Houston, Katy, Texas, and nearby areas for vaginal rejuvenation.
Several surgical techniques are available today to perform vaginal rejuvenation. In some cases, it may involve correction of both labia minora and majora as well as tightening of the vaginal canal. Sometimes the surgeon may add non-surgical procedures such as dermal filler injections along with surgery to meet the patient’s aesthetic goals. Depending on the length and complexity of the surgery and the number of procedures involved, the overall dollar figure of vaginal rejuvenation can vary.
Patients can explore various traditional financing options such as credit card payments, bank loans, or personal borrowings from friends or family. They also have the option to receive low interest loans through specialized medical financing firms with easy installment plans.
For more information on procedures and treatments provided by board certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Kristi Hustak please call us to schedule a consultation at 713.322.7265 or click here. Offices in Houston and Katy, Texas.