Plastic Surgery

What is plastic surgery?

Plastic surgery, also known as cosmetic surgery, repairs or rebuilds part of the body or face to help patients look and feel their best. 

Our plastic surgeons and specialists provide a thorough consultation appointment to understand your needs and concerns to develop the best plan to achieve your goals. 

Our surgeons also specialize in reconstructive surgery and procedures to restore areas of the skin, face or body affected by cancer, birth defect, trauma or other diseases.

Not every person has to undergo cosmetic surgery to improve their appearance. Non-surgical solutions including laser treatments, peels, microneedling, injectable fillers, smoothers and more, are also available.

Plastic surgery close to home

From complex surgeries to routine procedures, our skilled surgical team offers high-quality, specialty cosmetic surgery — without leaving the San Antonio area. 

The plastic surgeons at UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital provide:

• Abdominoplasty (“tummy tuck”)
• Arm lifts
• Breast surgery
• Blepharoplasty (removes extra skin around the eyelids)
• Body contouring
• Cosmetic skin and laser treatments
• Facial plastic surgery
• Liposuction
• Mole removal
• “Mommy makeover”
• Removal of “dog ear” flaps of extra skin
• Rhinoplasty (changes the nose shape)
• Skin tag removal
• Thigh lifts

Some of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures we provide include: