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A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is one of the most effective ways to restore a youthful appearance by reducing wrinkles and deep creases. However, combining a facelift with a neck lift can provide a more harmonious and comprehensive rejuvenation, addressing both the face and neck for a seamless and natural look. ...

Perhaps you’ve endured more than your fair share of jokes about your ears when you were younger or, as an adult, you feel that your ears are attracting too much attention because they stick out. Whatever has brought you to our blog, you’re here because you’d like to explore solutions...

Your once-perky breasts are a thing of the past. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, aging, gravity — these can all send your breasts downward, and the only thing that seems to keep them where you want them are your bras. If you want to give your hard-working bras a break, it might be...

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 3.6 million babies were born in the United States in 2022. While births all these babies bring joy and build families, they also leave millions of women with less welcome side effects that range from loose bellies...

You’re having us make some cosmetic improvements through surgery (or we’ve already completed the work), and you’re anxious to get to your great results as quickly as possible. No matter how minor, surgery is surgery and your body needs time to recalibrate and rebalance certain systems that are involved in...

If you’re hoping to say goodbye to stubborn pockets of fat, SculpSure® from the cosmetic specialists at Cynosure® offers the perfect way to melt excess fat on a cellular level and give you the body you’ve been dreaming of having.     Before you begin, however, you may wonder what to expect...

More than 20 years ago — in 2002, to be exact — Botox® was approved to treat moderate to severe frown lines. And this introduction kicked off a cascade of anti-aging treatments in the form of cosmetic injectables that have helped millions of people around the world to stay one...

Tummy tuck — you like how that sounds, especially as you look down at your own belly and realize there can be some improvements in this region. Tummy tucks, which are medically known as abdominoplasty, ranked number 3 in cosmetic surgeries in the United States in 2022, with more than...

Your bundles of joy are growing up, and your family is complete. As you look forward to motherhood and beyond, you wish you were facing it with that body you had before pregnancy — the one without the sagging breasts or flabby tummy. You’re certainly not alone, which is why...

You’ve done more lunges than you can count, but still your butt lacks the definition and volume you desire. So, you’ve decided that the best road to your ideal hind end is through a Brazilian butt lift. You’re definitely not alone in this decision — in 2022 alone, plastic surgeons...

Year after year, breast augmentation reigns at the top of the list of cosmetic surgical procedures in the United States, as there were nearly 300,000 procedures in 2022 alone. And a little less than half that number of people — around 143,000 — underwent a breast lift. While these boob...

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...

Humans can be funny about their five million hair follicles. Some of these — the ones on our scalps — we want to preserve. But there are millions of other follicles that we spend a good deal of collective time shaving, waxing, and plucking away. If you’re tired of the...

From form to function, there are many reasons why eyelid surgery — or blepharoplasty — is a popular cosmetic surgical procedure. In 2022, more than 115,000 blepharoplasties were performed in the United States. Yes, droopy upper eyelids can have a significant cosmetic impact, making you look less vibrant than you...

Nearly 3.7 million babies are born each year in the United States, which means millions of women are undergoing serious changes in their lives — and in their bodies. For your part, you love the family you’ve built, but you’re not as thrilled with the results in your body. And...

These days, it seems that everywhere you turn, people are extolling the virtues of cannabidiol (CBD), swearing that it holds the key for improving a host of issues, from anxiety to chronic pain. And you want to know whether there’s anything behind the hype. McHugh Plastic Surgery’s own Dr. Thomas...

It’s a cruel thing that the aging process tends to affect your face earlier and more dramatically than anywhere else on your body. This highly visible area is also the most exposed, which explains why it’s so susceptible to aging. More specifically, the forehead lines that used to convey an...

They say your eyes are the windows to your soul, but what if the shades are drawn and you can’t see in? If those sparkling eyes of yours are becoming increasingly hidden by drooping eyelids, the good news is that a quick-and-easy eyelid procedure can make them shine again. At...

Whether you’re opting for a breast lift, breast reduction, or breast augmentation, breast surgery is just that — surgery. Nearly 370,000 cosmetic breast surgeries were performed in the United States in 2020, and what each of these patients can tell you is that it’s a good idea to do what you can to prepare so...

The past two decades have been nothing short of amazing when it comes to aesthetic possibilities. From cosmetic injectables to laser technologies that tackle everything from sagging skin to tattoo removal, there’s little we can’t easily accomplish.  And we can certainly add cellulite to the long list of conditions that...

Your family is your pride and joy, and you beam when you look at them. When you see yourself in the mirror, however, that look fades as you take in how pregnancy has changed your body. While you would never want to turn back the clock on your family, we...

You’ve tried everything to tackle certain areas of stubborn fat on your body, and you feel like these areas are just laughing at your efforts. Thanks to an innovative fat-reduction system called SculpSure®, you can have the last laugh as we melt away fat cells to recontour your body. While...

The daylight hours are longer and the temperatures are rising, which means bikini season is right around the corner. If you’re less than pleased with a butt you feel lacks shape and a certain perkiness, a Brazilian butt lift may be just the solution you’re looking for. Indeed, before the...

Each year in the United States, between 100,000 and 120,000 tummy tucks are performed, helping thousands of people achieve their body-shape goals. If you’re falling short of your goals thanks to loose, sagging skin around your belly, we can help. At McHugh Plastic Surgery, Dr. Thomas McHugh is a skilled...

You find yourself loving the colder months because you can wear turtlenecks and other clothes that hide your increasingly wrinkled chest. Well, spring and summer are around the corner, and we can help restore your chest to one you’ll be proud to show off. Aging leaves no stone unturned, and...

Laser therapies, cosmetic injectables, specialized creams, face yoga — these are all great ways to combat the signs of aging in your face, and we offer many of these services here at McHugh Plastic Surgery. If it’s truly dramatic results you’re looking for, however, a facelift is still your bet.  At...

In just nine short months, your body shifts and expands to accommodate your pregnancy. Afterward, many of these changes disappear, but many women are left with lasting reminders of their previous pregnancies. To give you an idea, the lead plastic surgeon here at McHigh Plastic surgery, Dr. Thomas McHugh, presents a...

Another year is fast coming to a close and the holidays are approaching. You look in the mirror and realize that time is catching up with you in the form of sagging skin, and you want to do what you can to put your best face forward. At McHugh Plastic...

One of the features that distinguish men from women is that men have flatter chests. With gynecomastia, this gender difference line is blurred, as men with the condition have enlarged breasts due to an increase in glandular tissue. While there are several roads to gynecomastia, certain medications present some of...

One of the quickest, easiest, and most natural approaches to addressing aging skin is dermal fillers that contain hyaluronic acid (HA). A prime benefit of these fillers is that they work effectively with your body to plump up sagging and lined skin since HA is a substance that’s already found...

Perhaps your labia interferes with sexual intercourse or gets uncomfortably twisted in your bathing suit. Or, maybe you’re less than pleased with the appearance of your vulva due to large labia, which can make you feel less confident sexually.  Whatever the reason, you want to know why your labia are...

Before COVID-19 hit, the number of people in the United States who reported depression was a little more than 17 million, which represents about one in 19 people. Today, more than one in five people report symptoms of clinical depression. With the recent increase in mental health issues, treatment options are expanding, which...

You’ve been dealing with large breasts since passing through puberty, and you’ve done everything you can to downplay them. If you’re embarrassed by the size of your breasts and you’re tired of trying to find ways to hide them, we can help. At McHugh Plastic Surgery, Dr. Thomas McHugh offers several different...

The damage that the sun can cause first shows up in those areas that are the most exposed, which typically means your face, neck, chest, and hands. While we spend ample time fighting back against this damage in our faces, and even our necks, one area can mar your great...

If you counted up the hours you spend removing unwanted body hair through waxing, shaving, and plucking, you’d be exhausted just looking at the final tally. With summer around the corner, along with that more revealing wardrobe, you might want to consider laser hair removal, which can save you a...

You admire those women who can leave a room or walk down a sidewalk with all eyes on their shapely and perky hind ends. You do what you can to achieve an admirable posterior, but your efforts don’t seem to make a difference. Before you give up hope, we want...

When you have cancer, the disease is often only half of the equation, as the treatments for cancer can be debilitating. If you’re struggling with pain, anxiety, nausea, and vomiting, among other symptoms, CBD products may be able to restore your quality of life as you battle this disease. While...

As you look forward to a new year, you’re dismayed that you’ll be bringing evidence of years past with you. If you want an effective and noninvasive way to reduce wrinkles and fine lines for a fresh start this year, Ultherapy® is the perfect tool for the job. Thanks to...

When the latest statistics were released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, it came as no surprise that Botox® and its counterparts held the top position of minimally invasive cosmetic treatments in the United States in 2020, followed closely by dermal fillers in the number two spot. Providers delivered...

Whether age, breastfeeding, or genetics have left you with breasts that sag, there’s a fantastic solution for giving you the well-positioned, perkier breasts you want — a breast lift. At McHugh Plastic Surgery, Dr. Thomas McHugh specializes in breast surgeries of all kinds, from breast augmentation to breast lifts. If...

You wake each morning, wondering whether your chronic pain is going to ruin your day, again. You’re not alone. One in five adults in the United States reports chronic pain and 7.4% of adults deal with pain that limits their lives in meaningful ways, including physically, mentally, and emotionally. If...

Perhaps you’re not loving the extra lumps and bumps of fat around your abdomen, or maybe you’ve lost weight and you’re left with loose skin around your belly. These two complaints are some of the more common we hear at McHigh Plastic Surgery and, luckily, we have solutions for both...

Botox is arguably the granddaddy of nonsurgical cosmetic treatments, having helped millions of people erase pesky lines and wrinkles. When Botox first burst on the scene nearly two decades ago, there was a bit of a learning curve as aestheticians worked toward achieving results that were less frozen and more...

You stand in front of the mirror and wonder what it would be like to shift your fat around to better effect — a little less there and a little more here. This is exactly what we accomplish with our Brazilian butt lift. At McHugh Plastic Surgery, Dr. Thomas McHugh...

It used to be that the only road to a more youthful appearance came at the edge of a knife, but now dermal fillers are offering a gentler approach to anti-aging. While nothing is quite as effective as a facelift for tightening sagging skin, we can now tackle some of...

The word “laser” evokes images of aliens being stopped dead in their tracks, and you can’t imagine the same energy being applied to your own body. Rest assured, laser hair removal is a far cry from what you see in the movies. At McHugh Plastic Surgery, Dr. Thomas McHugh works...

Every woman is unique, with her own body-shape goals and challenges. So, when we discuss reasons why a cosmetic surgery like breast augmentation is popular, please know that, first and foremost, your reasons are your own and personal to you.  At McHugh Plastic Surgery, Dr. Thomas McHugh has the highest...

The use of CBD in resolving both mental and physical health issues is fast gaining traction as patients are finding long-sought-after solutions to some significant problems, which range from chronic pain to anxiety and depression. We recognize the many health benefits of CBD here at McHugh Plastic Surgery, which is...

That little bundle of joy is the love of your life, but you still can’t help lamenting the effects that pregnancy and breastfeeding had on your body. What if there’s a way to have the best of both worlds — a wonderful family and your pre-baby body back? Well, there...

When you age, your skin loses its elasticity and tone and begins to sag, creating a most unwelcome “baggy” look. While this effect may be most obvious in your face, since that’s what you see before you in the mirror, your neck is far from immune.  Rather than relying on...

Thanks to advanced laser technology, we can now eliminate unwanted body hair right at its source — your follicles. If you’ve decided to avail yourself of this innovative approach to unwanted body hair, there are a few things you can do to ease the journey both before and after your...

A Brazilian butt lift offers up the best of both worlds — we take fat from where you don’t want it and redirect it to where it meets your cosmetic goals. Also called a buttock augmentation, the Brazilian butt lift is one of our more popular procedures, but it’s still...

Summers in Texas are certainly a time to head outdoors and enjoy the long days full of sunshine. Unfortunately, this exposure can also take its toll on your skin, despite your best efforts at protection. The good news is that we have just the solution for hitting the reset button...

The population in the United States is aging, which may account for the 70% increase in breast lift surgeries over the past 20 years, as reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. To give you an idea of the numbers, plastic surgeons performed almost 147,000 breast lift procedures in...

Prominent ears affect about 5% of the population around the world -- typically bilaterally, which means both ears stand out equally. While this condition doesn’t present any concerns medically, you may be less-than-pleased by the impact that prominent ears have on your appearance, which is where we can help. At...

For decades, most products derived from cannabis were off-limits, thanks to the association with marijuana’s role as a recreational drug. Today, new attention is being focused on cannabis, more specifically on the cannabidiol component, thanks to its efficacy in treating chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and more. At McHugh Plastic Surgery,...

Each year in the United States, more than 570,000 women opt for surgery to augment, reduce, or lift their breasts, making breast surgery the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure in the country.  At McHugh Plastic Surgery, Dr. Thomas McHugh offers a wide range of breast surgery procedures — breast augmentations,...

If you find portions of your external genitalia — namely your labia minora and majora — to be unsightly or uncomfortable, a labiaplasty may offer the perfect solution. This vaginal rejuvenation technique is relatively simple and can restore your confidence and your comfort in the most intimate of areas. At...

When it comes to reshaping your body, each person’s goals and needs are unique. Just as hundreds of thousands of women meet their goals through breast augmentation, a large number of women (nearly 85,000) and men (almost 25,000) find their answers through breast reduction surgery. At McHugh Plastic Surgery, Dr....

Hair can be frustrating — cropping up where you least want it, yet disappearing in areas where you want the coverage. There are any number of ways to deal with unwanted body hair, but none that compare to laser hair removal in terms of efficacy.   At McHugh Plastic Surgery,...

While winters around the Houston area may not typically involve blizzards and freezing temperatures, the colder, drier air can still make your skin look a little worse for the wear. As spring approaches, why not revitalize your skin with one of our innovative laser treatments? At McHugh Plastic Surgery, Dr....

Cellulite — the mere word makes women of all ages and sizes cringe. The fact is that 80-90% of women will experience some degree of cellulite, making it a universal problem among the fairer sex. As you look forward to the warmer temps, longer days, and more revealing clothes of...

Do you struggle with dark circles under your eyes, despite being well-rested? If you’re tired of fielding winks and questions about what you did the night before, we can eliminate those dark circles using dermal fillers. At McHugh Plastic Surgery, Dr. Thomas McHugh offers an extensive array of services that...

When it comes to plastic surgery in the United States, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) perennially ranks among the top five, most recently occupying the No. 4 spot in 2018. One of the reasons for this popularity is that this relatively simple procedure can make an enormous difference in your appearance, refocusing...

In a twist of irony, we spend a considerable amount of time trying to recapture our youth, when our bodies were full of energy and our skin in the pink of health. This is true except when it comes to acne, which can leave its mark for many years, serving...

When it comes to making a drastic difference in your appearance, you don’t necessarily have to call in the big guns of plastic surgery. A small needle loaded with BOTOX® Cosmetic or Dysport® pack a powerful punch, and it can be part of your regular beauty routine. At McHugh Plastic...

As you look in the mirror, pulling the skin back on your face to rediscover that younger version of yourself under the sagging and wrinkling tissue, try pulling the skin on your neck back. What a difference a tauter neck can make in your overall appearance, providing a youthful pedestal...

If Mother Nature was overly generous when it came to your breast size, leaving you unhappy and uncomfortable, breast reduction surgery may be just the solution you’re looking for.  At McHugh Plastic Surgery, led by board-certified surgeon Dr. Thomas McHugh, we offer breast reduction surgery to our clients in and...

Plastic surgery can accomplish many things, nipping and tucking to shape various areas of your body into a proportion that pleases you. One of the more successful procedures is what we call a Brazilian butt lift, which involves taking fat from one area and placing it into another, in this...

Let’s start with this overriding fact: Cellulite is a true opportunist, striking people of all ages, sizes, and ethnic groups. This dimply, lumpy skin pays little heed to your circumstances, making it one of the more frustrating cosmetic issues to deal with. To help you understand cellulite a little better,...

Certain scars can provide a colorful history of feats of recklessness or daring, but some are just reminders of times we’d rather forget, like acne or chickenpox breakouts. If you’d like to restore your skin to a blank, smooth surface, we offer laser resurfacing to clear away scarring. At McHugh...

The medical use of CBD, which stands for cannabidiol, has been caught in a legal quagmire for decades because of its relation to marijuana. But ongoing research is slowly unveiling the therapeutic effects of CBD, which is quite different from the compound THC (the psychoactive component in cannabis). From relieving...

As you gaze at your children with pride and joy, you may not share those same sentiments when it comes to your own body. Pregnancy can put your body through the wringer, leaving you with belly fat, lax genitalia, and sagging breasts and buttocks. If you want to enjoy your...

If you’re one of the millions who’ve placed a better body at the top of your list of resolutions this year, you should arm yourself for success. Sitting in the top three positions for New Year’s resolutions for 2019 are diet, exercise, and losing weight. Unfortunately, studies show that only...

As the days shrink and the temperature outside begins to cool, summer may seem like a distant hope. But it will come as it always does and catch you off guard. If you start now, we can remove unwanted body hair with laser hair removal to start your summer right...

The road to younger-looking skin has never had so many options, some more effective than others. For the most dramatic results, people have traditionally turned to a facelift procedure to tighten loose and sagging skin. But this solution isn’t for everyone, and with the advent of new, noninvasive technologies, there...

Unless you live in a very cold climate, say Alaska, where turtlenecks and scarves are part of a year-round wardrobe, it can be very difficult to hide the telltale signs of aging on your neck. This traitorous feature can undo even your most ardent efforts at keeping the skin on...

Whether Mother Nature was stingy when it came to your breast size or time or pregnancy has robbed you of full breasts, a breast augmentation is a great way to add a little shape to your upper half. While our breast augmentation procedure here at McHugh Plastic Surgery is relatively...

Considering Blepharoplasty? Here’s What You Need to KnowFacial expressions are a language of their own, especially when it comes to your eyes. When drooping eyelids get in the way of what you’d like convey, sending the wrong message, a blepharoplasty can help open up communications again.Here at McHugh Plastic Surgery,...

Banish the Appearance of Cellulite With CellulazeWhen it comes to the human body, cellulite is the great equalizer, striking men and women (mostly women) of all body shapes and sizes, despite every attempt to avoid it. Which makes cellulite an extremely frustrating condition to deal with.Here at McHugh Plastic Surgery,...

If you’re tired of not being able to do justice to a great bathing suit or a dress with a plunging neckline, breast implants are a fantastic way to make up for Mother Nature’s stinginess regarding your breast size.And there are no shortage of options when it comes to breast...

While having a child may be one of the most joyous events you experience, it can cause a lot of unwanted physical side effects, like sagging skin and extra pounds, which in turn can affect your self-confidence. At McHugh Plastic Surgery, we understand your concerns and offer mommy makeovers to...

The Brazilian butt lift, or buttock augmentation, corrects cosmetic problems with your behind by using unwanted fat harvested from other areas of your body. Whether you have sagging or flat buttocks or proportion problems caused by massive weight loss, using your own fat to create shape and volume during a...

Imagine a world where your morning routine can be cut almost in half. A world where you can drop everything and meet your friends at the pool without worrying about unsightly hair.That world is here, and McHugh Plastic Surgery holds the key. We’re pleased to offer our clients laser hair...

Getting older can be both a blessing and a curse, as each passing year imparts more wisdom and experience, but it can also make you look older than you actually feel. With ongoing advances in aesthetic medicine, more people than ever are turning to cosmetic surgery to help them rejuvenate...

If your vision suffers due to folds that cause droopy eyelids, or if you’re just not happy with the way your eyelids look, you may be familiar with the eyelid lift, or blepharoplasty, as it’s known surgically. Once you’ve made the decision to have the procedure done and surgery is...

When women who had breast reduction surgery were surveyed, more than 95% said they were very satisfied with the results and the boost in their quality of life that they’d do it all over again. They were happy regardless of their body weight or the amount of breast tissue removed....

While a bit of curve around your abdomen is natural, added fat can turn those curves into bothersome bulges that take away from your self-confidence. If you’re seeking a sleeker look around your midsection, numerous contouring options are available. Learning more about tummy tucks, liposuction, and SculpSure® — including questions...