The Art Of Plastic Surgery

If you have questions about cosmetic plastic surgery, and what it might do for you, please visit Personique. There you will find extensive discussions about the various procedures, and a number of before and after photographs to help you visualize the potential results. This site is dedicated to acquainting you with our clinic and its staff, and describing our approach to the process of plastic surgery.  

The Clinic

Austin Personal Surgeons, P.A. offers a complete selection of plastic surgery techniques. Cosmetic plastic surgery is widely accepted as a form of self improvement. Almost any physical aspect can be corrected or improved. These enhancements often lead to higher self esteem in addition to improved appearance. 

The Available Procedures

The following procedures are regularly conducted at Personique

Surgery of the Face

• Face Lift
• Brow Lift (Forehead Lift
• Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
• Nose Job (Rhinoplasty)
• Chemical Peel
• Wrinkle Improvement (See Chemical Peel, Derm Abrasion, Face Lift) 
• Acne Scar Improvement (Derm Abrasion)
• Scalp Reduction
• Hair Implantation

Surgery of the Breast

• Breast Augmentation
• Breast Reduction
• Breast Lift

Body Contouring

• Liposuction (Fat Removal)
• Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
• Saddle Lift (Buttocks Lift)

Reconstructive Procedures

• Nasal Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
• Chin/Cheek Augmentation
• Ear Modification (Otoplasty)
• Special Surgery

The Process

We use a unique anesthesia procedure developed specifically for plastic surgery. During this procedure, state-of-the-art full monitoring equipment checks your blood pressure, pulse, tissue oxygenation and electrocardiogram. You are able to go home within a few hours with your family. This system is safe, simple and completely comfortable. If you have a preference for general anesthesia, hospital arrangements can be made. 

The Benefits

Our staff of professionals will assist you in establishing your goals for improvement. When we are clear on what you want, we discuss alternative methods for achieving results. We make every effort to give you a realistic picture of what you can expect. We want you to understand what you will go through from the surgery to the recovery, including possible complications. We are available throughout this entire time to answer questions and make you feel comfortable. The prospect of cosmetic plastic surgery is exciting and offers you the opportunity to look and be your very best! We are rewarded constantly by our many patients whose lives change for the better after surgery. 

The Results -- Plastic Surgery That Doesn't Leave You Looking Plastic

Everybody has seen bad plastic surgery. You can spot it from across the room. Tight, plastic unnatural results that detract from someone's looks instead of enhancing them. Nobody wants to look like that. Nobody wants to look like they've had plastic surgery. 

But have you ever seen it done well? You probably have -- and didn't even know it. Plastic surgery, when it's done well, often goes unnoticed. It should improve your looks without drawing attention to itself. The ideal result always looks natural. Healthy. Beautiful. 

We take special precautions so your enhanced appearance will look natural. From special surgical techniques and methodologies to quality photo consultations with photo imaging, we do everything possible to make sure the result you get is right for you. 

We avoid ""over-correcting" and "designer" looks. Each and every patient's procedure is individualized. And we take pride in the natural-looking, beautiful results that follow. Our approach to surgery leaves our patients looking natural and healthy. It's the kind of surgery that delivers the best results and the happiest patients. 

The Staff

Our warm and dedicated professional staff provides the confidence and support crucial to a pleasant surgical experience. From you initial consultation, to your surgery, through your final post-op visit, our staff will guide you and hold your hand every step of the way. 

Whenever and whatever you need, they'll take care of you. Quickly, efficiently, and with a smile. 

More Information

Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have further questions. We encourage you to schedule an appointment for a free consultation with our knowledgeable staff to start addressing your specific interests and possibilities. These consultations are, by far, the best way to find out what cosmetic surgery can do for you. We offer a variety of appointment times, including mornings, afternoons, and by arrangement, evenings and Saturdays. 

A Selection of Related Technical Papers

The following technical papers by Dr. Ersek are available as reprints. If you are interested in seeing any of them, please let us know. We will be happy to send you a legal copy. We are unable to include them on line because they are each copyrighted by the publishing journal. 

Breast Reduction, Travis County Medical Society Journal, March/April, 1993 

Prostheses for Breast Augmentation, Progress in materials and the design of these implants continues, Travis County Medical Society Journal, May, 1989 

Lipoplasty in the Nineties, Travis County Medical Society Journal, March, 1990 

Suction Lipectomy: a useful new tool for the plastic surgeon, Texas Medicine, March, 1987 

Serial and Superficial Suction for Steatopygia (Hottentot Bustle), Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 1994 

The Saddle Lift for Tight Thighs, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery,1995