DrMentz.com http://www.drmentz.com/en/rss DrMentz.com RSS Feed. DrMentz.com http://www.drmentz.com/tresources/en/images/icons/tendenci34x15.gif http://www.drmentz.com Copyright 2008 DrMentz.com Tendenci Association Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@drmentz.com Wed, 14 May 2008 07:30:47 GMT Articles http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?499 <p><a title="Pectoral Etching release to news" href="http://google-sina.com/2007/11/30/pectoral-etching-a-viable-option-for-men-with-poorly-defined-chests-asps-study-finds/"> <p>News release on Pectoral Etching<br> </p> </a></p> <p><br> </p> <p>For men with mild gynecomastia or excess breast tissue, the shame of their pecs can be paralyzing. Pectoral etching is proving to be a viable option for men who do not want pectoral implants but want to feel more comfortable with their chest, according to a study in December’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R) (PRS), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).</p> <p>“Although not common, requests for pectoral etching are increasing slowly,” said Henry Mentz, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and study co-author. “Many men simply don’t know the procedure is even out there let alone that it’s a safe, effective option for them.”</p> <p>During pectoral etching, targeted liposuction is used along the lower and outer edges of the chest muscles. A modest fat pad is left over the pecs, creating a noticeable contrast outlining the muscle.</p> <p>Many patients who want the procedure suffer from minor gynecomastia or have lost weight but still have a more feminine-looking chest. Other patients are serious athletes that, despite working out and eating right, cannot develop the masculine, muscular chest they desire. To get a balanced look, these patients often have both abdominal and pectoral etching.</p> <p>Unlike pectoral implants, etching leaves virtually undetectable scars, has no potential rejection issues and offers permanent results. Of the more than 200 men who had pectoral etching, only four experienced minor complications, according to the study.</p> <p>“Pectoral etching can be a life-altering experience for patients,” said Dr. Mentz. “For 74 years, one patient wouldn’t remove his shirt in public. Last year he proudly spent his vacation on the beach in Hawaii.”</p> <!-- START CUSTOM WIDGETBUCKS CODE --> &lt;script src="http://images.widgetbucks.com/script/widgetMagic.js" type="text/javascript"&gt; <br><br>8-Dec-07 7:00 PM ASPS Published first article on Pectoral Etching by Dr. Mentz <p><a title="Pectoral Etching release to news" href="http://google-sina.com/2007/11/30/pectoral-etching-a-viable-option-for-men-with-poorly-defined-chests-asps-study-finds/"> <p>News release on Pectoral Etching<br> </p> </a></p> <p><br> </p> <p>For men with mild gynecomastia or excess breast tissue, the shame of their pecs can be paralyzing. Pectoral etching is proving to be a viable option for men who do not want pectoral implants but want to feel more comfortable with their chest, according to a study in December’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R) (PRS), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).</p> <p>“Although not common, requests for pectoral etching are increasing slowly,” said Henry Mentz, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and study co-author. “Many men simply don’t know the procedure is even out there let alone that it’s a safe, effective option for them.”</p> <p>During pectoral etching, targeted liposuction is used along the lower and outer edges of the chest muscles. A modest fat pad is left over the pecs, creating a noticeable contrast outlining the muscle.</p> <p>Many patients who want the procedure suffer from minor gynecomastia or have lost weight but still have a more feminine-looking chest. Other patients are serious athletes that, despite working out and eating right, cannot develop the masculine, muscular chest they desire. To get a balanced look, these patients often have both abdominal and pectoral etching.</p> <p>Unlike pectoral implants, etching leaves virtually undetectable scars, has no potential rejection issues and offers permanent results. Of the more than 200 men who had pectoral etching, only four experienced minor complications, according to the study.</p> <p>“Pectoral etching can be a life-altering experience for patients,” said Dr. Mentz. “For 74 years, one patient wouldn’t remove his shirt in public. Last year he proudly spent his vacation on the beach in Hawaii.”</p> <!-- START CUSTOM WIDGETBUCKS CODE --> &lt;script src="http://images.widgetbucks.com/script/widgetMagic.js" type="text/javascript"&gt; http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?499 noemail@drmentz.com Sun, 09 Dec 2007 01:00:00 GMT Articles http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?500 <p><a title="Pectoral Etching Video" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igNDIm8hriE"> <p>News release on Pectoral Etching</p> <p>Carefare.com news release</p> <p>YouTube Video<br> </p> </a></p> <p><br> </p> <p>For men with mild gynecomastia or excess breast tissue, the shame of their pecs can be paralyzing. Pectoral etching is proving to be a viable option for men who do not want pectoral implants but want to feel more comfortable with their chest, according to a study in December’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R) (PRS), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).</p> <p>“Although not common, requests for pectoral etching are increasing slowly,” said Henry Mentz, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and study co-author. “Many men simply don’t know the procedure is even out there let alone that it’s a safe, effective option for them.”</p> <p>During pectoral etching, targeted liposuction is used along the lower and outer edges of the chest muscles. A modest fat pad is left over the pecs, creating a noticeable contrast outlining the muscle.</p> <p>Many patients who want the procedure suffer from minor gynecomastia or have lost weight but still have a more feminine-looking chest. Other patients are serious athletes that, despite working out and eating right, cannot develop the masculine, muscular chest they desire. To get a balanced look, these patients often have both abdominal and pectoral etching.</p> <p>Unlike pectoral implants, etching leaves virtually undetectable scars, has no potential rejection issues and offers permanent results. Of the more than 200 men who had pectoral etching, only four experienced minor complications, according to the study.</p> <p>“Pectoral etching can be a life-altering experience for patients,” said Dr. Mentz. “For 74 years, one patient wouldn’t remove his shirt in public. Last year he proudly spent his vacation on the beach in Hawaii.”</p> <!-- START CUSTOM WIDGETBUCKS CODE --><br> <br> <br><br>8-Dec-07 7:00 PM ASPS Published first article on Pectoral Etching by Dr. Mentz <p><a title="Pectoral Etching Video" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igNDIm8hriE"> <p>News release on Pectoral Etching</p> <p>Carefare.com news release</p> <p>YouTube Video<br> </p> </a></p> <p><br> </p> <p>For men with mild gynecomastia or excess breast tissue, the shame of their pecs can be paralyzing. Pectoral etching is proving to be a viable option for men who do not want pectoral implants but want to feel more comfortable with their chest, according to a study in December’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R) (PRS), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).</p> <p>“Although not common, requests for pectoral etching are increasing slowly,” said Henry Mentz, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and study co-author. “Many men simply don’t know the procedure is even out there let alone that it’s a safe, effective option for them.”</p> <p>During pectoral etching, targeted liposuction is used along the lower and outer edges of the chest muscles. A modest fat pad is left over the pecs, creating a noticeable contrast outlining the muscle.</p> <p>Many patients who want the procedure suffer from minor gynecomastia or have lost weight but still have a more feminine-looking chest. Other patients are serious athletes that, despite working out and eating right, cannot develop the masculine, muscular chest they desire. To get a balanced look, these patients often have both abdominal and pectoral etching.</p> <p>Unlike pectoral implants, etching leaves virtually undetectable scars, has no potential rejection issues and offers permanent results. Of the more than 200 men who had pectoral etching, only four experienced minor complications, according to the study.</p> <p>“Pectoral etching can be a life-altering experience for patients,” said Dr. Mentz. “For 74 years, one patient wouldn’t remove his shirt in public. Last year he proudly spent his vacation on the beach in Hawaii.”</p> <!-- START CUSTOM WIDGETBUCKS CODE --><br> <br> http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?500 noemail@drmentz.com Sun, 09 Dec 2007 01:00:00 GMT Articles http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?501 <p><a title="Pectoral Etching Video" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igNDIm8hriE"> <p>News release on Pectoral Etching</p> <p>Carefare.com news release</p> <p>YouTube Video<br> </p> </a></p> <p><br> </p> <p>For men with mild gynecomastia or excess breast tissue, the shame of their pecs can be paralyzing. Pectoral etching is proving to be a viable option for men who do not want pectoral implants but want to feel more comfortable with their chest, according to a study in December’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R) (PRS), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).</p> <p>“Although not common, requests for pectoral etching are increasing slowly,” said Henry Mentz, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and study co-author. “Many men simply don’t know the procedure is even out there let alone that it’s a safe, effective option for them.”</p> <p>During pectoral etching, targeted liposuction is used along the lower and outer edges of the chest muscles. A modest fat pad is left over the pecs, creating a noticeable contrast outlining the muscle.</p> <p>Many patients who want the procedure suffer from minor gynecomastia or have lost weight but still have a more feminine-looking chest. Other patients are serious athletes that, despite working out and eating right, cannot develop the masculine, muscular chest they desire. To get a balanced look, these patients often have both abdominal and pectoral etching.</p> <p>Unlike pectoral implants, etching leaves virtually undetectable scars, has no potential rejection issues and offers permanent results. Of the more than 200 men who had pectoral etching, only four experienced minor complications, according to the study.</p> <p>“Pectoral etching can be a life-altering experience for patients,” said Dr. Mentz. “For 74 years, one patient wouldn’t remove his shirt in public. Last year he proudly spent his vacation on the beach in Hawaii.”</p> <!-- START CUSTOM WIDGETBUCKS CODE --><br> <br> <br><br>8-Dec-07 7:00 PM ASPS Published first article on Pectoral Etching by Dr. Mentz <p><a title="Pectoral Etching Video" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igNDIm8hriE"> <p>News release on Pectoral Etching</p> <p>Carefare.com news release</p> <p>YouTube Video<br> </p> </a></p> <p><br> </p> <p>For men with mild gynecomastia or excess breast tissue, the shame of their pecs can be paralyzing. Pectoral etching is proving to be a viable option for men who do not want pectoral implants but want to feel more comfortable with their chest, according to a study in December’s Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R) (PRS), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).</p> <p>“Although not common, requests for pectoral etching are increasing slowly,” said Henry Mentz, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and study co-author. “Many men simply don’t know the procedure is even out there let alone that it’s a safe, effective option for them.”</p> <p>During pectoral etching, targeted liposuction is used along the lower and outer edges of the chest muscles. A modest fat pad is left over the pecs, creating a noticeable contrast outlining the muscle.</p> <p>Many patients who want the procedure suffer from minor gynecomastia or have lost weight but still have a more feminine-looking chest. Other patients are serious athletes that, despite working out and eating right, cannot develop the masculine, muscular chest they desire. To get a balanced look, these patients often have both abdominal and pectoral etching.</p> <p>Unlike pectoral implants, etching leaves virtually undetectable scars, has no potential rejection issues and offers permanent results. Of the more than 200 men who had pectoral etching, only four experienced minor complications, according to the study.</p> <p>“Pectoral etching can be a life-altering experience for patients,” said Dr. Mentz. “For 74 years, one patient wouldn’t remove his shirt in public. Last year he proudly spent his vacation on the beach in Hawaii.”</p> <!-- START CUSTOM WIDGETBUCKS CODE --><br> <br> http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?501 noemail@drmentz.com Sun, 09 Dec 2007 01:00:00 GMT Articles http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?430 .style1 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; color: #996699; } .style2 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #996699; } #Layer1 { position:absolute; left:493px; top:175px; width:158px; height:22px; z-index:1; } .style3 { font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #999966; font-style: italic; } a:link { color: #756E54; } a:visited { color: #756E54; } a:active { color: #EEE2D7; } .style4 {font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9px; color: #513127; } .style8 {color: #333333} .style9 {font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; color: #513127; } #Layer2 { position:absolute; left:15px; top:175px; width:466px; height:21px; z-index:2; } #Layer3 { position:absolute; left:475px; top:1051px; width:158px; height:264px; z-index:3; } .style10 {color: #999966} .style12 {font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; color: #513127; } .style13 {color: #513127} .style14... <br><br>18-May-07 4:00 PM Dr. Mentz 2007 Newsletter .style1 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; color: #996699; } .style2 { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #996699; } #Layer1 { position:absolute; left:493px; top:175px; width:158px; height:22px; z-index:1; } .style3 { font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #999966; font-style: italic; } a:link { color: #756E54; } a:visited { color: #756E54; } a:active { color: #EEE2D7; } .style4 {font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9px; color: #513127; } .style8 {color: #333333} .style9 {font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; color: #513127; } #Layer2 { position:absolute; left:15px; top:175px; width:466px; height:21px; z-index:2; } #Layer3 { position:absolute; left:475px; top:1051px; width:158px; height:264px; z-index:3; } .style10 {color: #999966} .style12 {font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; color: #513127; } .style13 {color: #513127} .style14... http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?430 noemail@drmentz.com Fri, 18 May 2007 21:00:00 GMT Articles http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?407 Greetings to everyone and thank you for taking the time to read this first addition of the ACPS newsletter. These email newsletters are designed to keep you informed of what&#8217;s going on in the field of plastic surgery, what&#8217;s new in my practice and most importantly, strengthen the bond between myself and my patients. It is my hope that you find these newsletters valuable. What&#8217;s new in Cosmetic Surgery? The big story in cosmetic surgery today is the FDA&#8217;s approval of Silicone Breast Implants after they were pulled from the market 14 years ago. Both the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the... <br><br>14-May-07 4:00 PM MyBeautifulBody.com Newsletter 8-May-07 Greetings to everyone and thank you for taking the time to read this first addition of the ACPS newsletter. These email newsletters are designed to keep you informed of what&#8217;s going on in the field of plastic surgery, what&#8217;s new in my practice and most importantly, strengthen the bond between myself and my patients. It is my hope that you find these newsletters valuable. What&#8217;s new in Cosmetic Surgery? The big story in cosmetic surgery today is the FDA&#8217;s approval of Silicone Breast Implants after they were pulled from the market 14 years ago. Both the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the... http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?407 noemail@drmentz.com Mon, 14 May 2007 21:00:00 GMT Articles http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?347 <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a target="_blank" href="/attachments/users/13163/wysiwyguploads/File/TX Woman_lipoupdates.pdf"><img height="319" alt="" width="250" border="0" src="/attachments/users/13163/wysiwyguploads/Image/TX Woman cover_lipo.jpg" /><br></a></div> <br><br><a target="_blank" href="/attachments/users/13163/wysiwyguploads/File/TX Woman_lipoupdates.pdf">Read Dr. Henry Mentz's comments on the latest developments in ultrasonic liposcution here.</a></div> <br><br>8-Mar-06 1:00 PM ACPS Surgeons Report on Latest Developments in Ultrasonic Lipo <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a target="_blank" href="/attachments/users/13163/wysiwyguploads/File/TX Woman_lipoupdates.pdf"><img height="319" alt="" width="250" border="0" src="/attachments/users/13163/wysiwyguploads/Image/TX Woman cover_lipo.jpg" /><br></a></div> <br><br><a target="_blank" href="/attachments/users/13163/wysiwyguploads/File/TX Woman_lipoupdates.pdf">Read Dr. Henry Mentz's comments on the latest developments in ultrasonic liposcution here.</a></div> http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?347 Wed, 08 Mar 2006 18:00:00 GMT Articles http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?346 <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="/attachments/users/13163/wysiwyguploads/File/TXWoman_Nose article.pdf" target="_blank"><img width="250" height="312" border="0" src="/attachments/users/13163/wysiwyguploads/Image/Texas Woman cover1(1).jpg" alt="" /></a><br></div> <br>Learn more about what women want in a nose and what doctors encourage potential patients to think and learn about.&nbsp; <br><br><a href="/attachments/users/13163/wysiwyguploads/File/TXWoman_Nose article.pdf" target="_blank">Read the Texas Woman 'Your Nose:&nbsp; Nobody Does it Better Than Texas Docs' article here.</a> <br><br>8-Mar-06 12:30 PM Your Nose: Nobody Does It Better Than Texas Docs - Texas Woman magazine <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="/attachments/users/13163/wysiwyguploads/File/TXWoman_Nose article.pdf" target="_blank"><img width="250" height="312" border="0" src="/attachments/users/13163/wysiwyguploads/Image/Texas Woman cover1(1).jpg" alt="" /></a><br></div> <br>Learn more about what women want in a nose and what doctors encourage potential patients to think and learn about.&nbsp; <br><br><a href="/attachments/users/13163/wysiwyguploads/File/TXWoman_Nose article.pdf" target="_blank">Read the Texas Woman 'Your Nose:&nbsp; Nobody Does it Better Than Texas Docs' article here.</a> http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?346 Wed, 08 Mar 2006 17:30:00 GMT Articles http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?313 Dr. Mentz administers a liquid face lift using a combination of Botox, Restylane and Radiesse. Results Last Differently For Different Patients HOUSTON -- Do you want to get rid of wrinkles, but surgery seems scary? A liquid facelift may be the answer, KPRC Local 2 reported Wednesday. Doctors said a few injections could take years away.Wrinkle fillers are starting to catch up to Botox, which was the most popular cosmetic procedure in 2004.There are different products for different situations. These liquid facelifts generally are soft-tissue fillers. There are some that you inject deep, like for cheek fullness, and there are others that you inject just under the skin for lines around the mouth, said Dr. Henry Mentz, a Houston plastic surgeon.Mentz said its a good product for younger patients who are not... <br><br>22-Feb-06 7:00 PM Liquid Facelift Used to Remove Wrinkles -- Channel 2 KPRC Coverage Dr. Mentz administers a liquid face lift using a combination of Botox, Restylane and Radiesse. Results Last Differently For Different Patients HOUSTON -- Do you want to get rid of wrinkles, but surgery seems scary? A liquid facelift may be the answer, KPRC Local 2 reported Wednesday. Doctors said a few injections could take years away.Wrinkle fillers are starting to catch up to Botox, which was the most popular cosmetic procedure in 2004.There are different products for different situations. These liquid facelifts generally are soft-tissue fillers. There are some that you inject deep, like for cheek fullness, and there are others that you inject just under the skin for lines around the mouth, said Dr. Henry Mentz, a Houston plastic surgeon.Mentz said its a good product for younger patients who are not... http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?313 Thu, 23 Feb 2006 01:00:00 GMT Articles http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?248 Article Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York, LLC ISSN: 0364-216X (Paper) 1432-5241 (Online) DOI: 10.1007/s00266-005-0062-8 Issue: Online First Use of a Regional Infusion Pump to Control Postoperative Pain After an Abdominoplasty Henry A. Mentz1 , Amado Ruiz-Razura1, German Newall1 and Christopher K. Patronella1 (1) The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery, 12727 Kimberley Lane, Suite #300, Houston, Texas, 77024 Published online: 19 September 2005 Abstract This study presents the clinical results for 20 patients who underwent abdominoplasty. A subset of these patients were given a pain relief system that provides continuous infusion of a nonnarcotic medication directly into the surgical wound to reduce postoperative pain. Whereas patients received a pain pump in addition to standard oral/intramuscular pain medication, 10 patients received only the standard oral and intramuscular postoperative pain medications. All 20... <br><br>5-Oct-05 6:00 PM Use of a Regional Infusion Pump to Control Postoperative Pain After an Abdominoplasty Article Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York, LLC ISSN: 0364-216X (Paper) 1432-5241 (Online) DOI: 10.1007/s00266-005-0062-8 Issue: Online First Use of a Regional Infusion Pump to Control Postoperative Pain After an Abdominoplasty Henry A. Mentz1 , Amado Ruiz-Razura1, German Newall1 and Christopher K. Patronella1 (1) The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery, 12727 Kimberley Lane, Suite #300, Houston, Texas, 77024 Published online: 19 September 2005 Abstract This study presents the clinical results for 20 patients who underwent abdominoplasty. A subset of these patients were given a pain relief system that provides continuous infusion of a nonnarcotic medication directly into the surgical wound to reduce postoperative pain. Whereas patients received a pain pump in addition to standard oral/intramuscular pain medication, 10 patients received only the standard oral and intramuscular postoperative pain medications. All 20... http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?248 noemail@drmentz.com Wed, 05 Oct 2005 23:00:00 GMT Articles http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?249 Article Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York, LLC ISSN: 0364-216X (Paper) 1432-5241 (Online) DOI: 10.1007/s00266-005-0005-4 Issue: Online First Facelift: Measurement of Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System Advancement With and Without Zygomaticus Major Muscle Release Henry A. Mentz III1 , Amado Ruiz-Razura1 , Christopher K. Patronella1 and German Newall1 (1) The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery, 12727 Kimberley Lane, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77024, USA Published online: 19 September 2005 Abstract Multiple authors have sought ways to improve nasolabial folds, jowls, and jaw lines with face-lifting procedures. The retaining ligaments of the face support facial soft tissue in the normal anatomic position. However, with age, gravitational changes occur, and fat descends into the plane between the superficial and deep facial fascia. Face-lift procedures are designed to lift these sagging tissues. To date, the authors... <br><br>5-Oct-05 6:00 PM Facelift: Measurement of Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System Advancement With and Without Zygomaticus Major Muscle Release Article Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York, LLC ISSN: 0364-216X (Paper) 1432-5241 (Online) DOI: 10.1007/s00266-005-0005-4 Issue: Online First Facelift: Measurement of Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System Advancement With and Without Zygomaticus Major Muscle Release Henry A. Mentz III1 , Amado Ruiz-Razura1 , Christopher K. Patronella1 and German Newall1 (1) The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery, 12727 Kimberley Lane, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77024, USA Published online: 19 September 2005 Abstract Multiple authors have sought ways to improve nasolabial folds, jowls, and jaw lines with face-lifting procedures. The retaining ligaments of the face support facial soft tissue in the normal anatomic position. However, with age, gravitational changes occur, and fat descends into the plane between the superficial and deep facial fascia. Face-lift procedures are designed to lift these sagging tissues. To date, the authors... http://www.drmentz.com/en/art/?249 noemail@drmentz.com Wed, 05 Oct 2005 23:00:00 GMT Content Managers http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?996 <p style="font-size: 8pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-size: 8pt">For our out of town guests we have strived to make your travel arrangements a bit easier and less costly.&nbsp;ACPS has partnered up with two local hotels: Houston’s premier hotel, the St. Regis® which happens to be conveniently located across the street from our Galleria / Post Oak office; and the Westchase Hilton located just 4 miles from our surgery center.&nbsp;Additionally we have a corporate arrangement with a local town car company should you need transportation within the city.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt">Our relationship with these partners provides you with the highest level of service at a more affordable price.&nbsp;Dr. Mentz's patient coordinator, Lupe Elizondo,&nbsp;can help you with these arrangements or call our toll free number for more information (1-877-707-2277).</span></p> </span> <p align="center"><img height="267" alt="Travel arrangements with the radisson inn and the st. regis hotel" src="/images/travel/travel_lodging.jpg" width="398" /></p> http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?996 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:35:48 GMT Content Managers http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?961 Henry A. Mentz, III, MD, PA, FACS, FICS<br> <p class="bold_body_copy"> <a href="http://www.surgery.org/">Board Certified Plastic Surgeon</a></p> <p class="bold_body_copy">&nbsp;</p> <p class="body_copy">Dr. Mentz is committed to the safety of his plastic surgery patients and follows all standards set by <a href="http://www.aaaasf.org" target="_blank" class="links">The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities</a> (AAAASF) and those by the <a href="http://www.aorn.org/">Association of Operating Room Nurses </a>(AORN). </p> <p class="titles">Dr. Mentz's Private <a href="http://www.mybeautifulbody.com/">ACPS</a> surgical facility provides: </p> <ul class="body_copy"> <li class="body_copy">State-of-the-art patient monitoring equipment during anesthesia. </li> <li class="body_copy"> Emergency life support and resuscitation equipment. </li> <li class="body_copy">Highly trained <a href="http://www.abanes.org/">Board Certified anesthesiologists</a> for each room. </li> <li class="body_copy">Highly scrutinized AAAASF sterilization techniques. </li> <li class="body_copy">Equipment certification per strict AAAASF requirements.</li> <li>Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Course for all staff members every two years</li> </ul> http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?961 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:26:44 GMT Content Managers http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?936 The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery is located in the Galleria/ River Oaks location and the Kimberley Professional Building: Galleria/ River Oaks 4400 Post Oak Parkway Suite2260 Houston, TX 77027 1-877-707-2277 713-799-9999 Memorial Location 12727 Kimberley, Suite 300 Houston, TX 77024 1-877-707-2277 713-799-9999 Surgery Center 12727 Kimberley, Suite 303 Houston, TX 77024 1-877-707-2277 713-799-9999 To the Galleria/ River Oaks Office To the Galleria/River Oaks Office: From North Houston Traveling South on West Loop 610, exit the San Felipe exit. Turn left @ San Felipe, going east under the freeway. About 1/6 a mile down turn left into the seven story Amegy Bank parking structure located just before the second light, Briar Oaks Lane, and across the street from the... http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?936 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:23:55 GMT Content Managers http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?973 Dr. Henry Mentz - Triple Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Houston, TX Perennial Top Doc and Super Doc, Henry Mentz is America’s first triple-boarded plastic surgeon. With over 150 publications and presentations to his credit, Dr. Mentz continues to advance the art and science of plastic surgery. Recognized as an authority in facial rejuvenation and specialist in body and breast refinement, his innovations include improved facelift techniques, abdominal etching, more comfortable tummy tucks, safer liposuction and special breast augmentation techniques. A keen aesthetic sense and devotion to detail are paramount in every procedure. BOARD CERTIFICATION The first surgeon in the USA to receive these three boards: The American Board of Plastic Surgery The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery The American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery MEDICAL EDUCATION/RESIDENCY/FELLOWSHIPS 1976-1980 Louisiana State ... http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?973 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:48:07 GMT Content Managers http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?971 Philosophy A keen aesthetic sense and devotion to detail are paramount in every procedure. - Dr. Henry Mentz MD, PA, FICS, FACS PHYSICIAN STATEMENT Dr. Mentz is a founder and partner of The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery, one of the largest private plastic surgery teams in the country specializing in aesthetic surgery. His extensive training and magnitude of experience have merited Triple Board Certification. He is the first surgeon in the United States to hold these three boards. His distinguished credentials in facial rejuvenation with special interest in body contouring have proven his commitment and enthusiasm for the specialty of plastic surgery. Recognizing his expertise and experience in the field of cosmetic surgery, he has been chosen for membership in all of the esteemed plastic surgery organizations (ASPRS, ASAPS, FICS, FACS, AAFPRS). Memberships for these societies are awarded only to board certified plastic surgeons who demonstrate the additional interest... http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?971 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:46:29 GMT Content Managers http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?937 The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery is located in the Galleria/ River Oaks location and the Kimberley Professional Building: Galleria/ River Oaks 4400 Post Oak Parkway Suite2260 Houston, TX 77027 1-877-707-2277 713-799-9999 Memorial Location 12727 Kimberley, Suite 300 Houston, TX 77024 1-877-707-2277 713-799-9999 Surgery Center 12727 Kimberley, Suite 303 Houston, TX 77024 1-877-707-2277 713-799-9999 To the Galleria/ River Oaks Office To the Galleria/River Oaks Office: From North Houston Traveling South on West Loop 610, exit the San Felipe exit. Turn left @ San Felipe, going east under the freeway. About 1/6 a mile down turn left into the seven story Amegy Bank parking structure located just before the second light, Briar Oaks Lane, and across the street from the... http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?937 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:05:30 GMT Content Managers http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?1000 Henry A. Mentz, III, MD, PA, FACS, FICS<br> <p class="bold_body_copy"><a href="http://www.surgery.org/">Board Certified Plastic Surgeon</a></p> <p class="bold_body_copy">&nbsp;</p> <p class="body_copy">Dr. Mentz is committed to the safety of his plastic surgery patients and follows all standards set by <a class="links" href="http://www.aaaasf.org" target="_blank">The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities</a> (AAAASF) and those by the <a href="http://www.aorn.org/">Association of Operating Room Nurses </a>(AORN). </p> <p class="titles">Dr. Mentz's Private <a href="http://www.mybeautifulbody.com/">ACPS</a> surgical facility provides: </p> <ul class="body_copy"> <li class="body_copy">State-of-the-art patient monitoring equipment during anesthesia. <li class="body_copy">Emergency life support and resuscitation equipment. <li class="body_copy">Highly trained <a href="http://www.abanes.org/">Board Certified anesthesiologists</a> for each room. <li class="body_copy">Highly scrutinized AAAASF sterilization techniques. <li class="body_copy">Equipment certification per strict AAAASF requirements. <li>Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Course for all staff members every two years </li> </ul> http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?1000 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:00:32 GMT Content Managers http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?987 Henry A. Mentz, M.D., PA, FACS, FICS Liposuction is one of the most requested plastic surgery procedures in Houston, and Dr. Mentz has been one of the leaders in the field of liposuction. He has presented new ideas in liposculpture and liposuction in more than 6 countries and has written papers and presentations on innovations in body contouring. He is the inventor of abdominal and pectoral etching, worked to create safer liposuction, was the first to use local anesthetic pumps for pain relief, and developed a new device for smoother liposuction. Liposuction in Houston - Texas Liposuction is used to remove fat from the abdomen, thighs, knees, hips, buttocks, chin and neck area, chest and the upper arms. Liposuction is not a substitute for a weight loss program and is only recommended for those individuals of normal weight to slightly above normal weight who have excess pockets of fat that do not respond to diet or exercise, such as love handle and saddlebags. Overweight patients may... http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?987 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:59:29 GMT Content Managers http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?969 About Dr. Mentz Perennial Top Doc and Super Doc, Henry Mentz is America’s first triple-boarded plastic surgeon. With over 150 publications and presentations to his credit, Dr. Mentz continues to advance the art and science of plastic surgery. Recognized as an authority in facial rejuvenation and specialist in body and breast refinement, his innovations include improved facelift techniques, abdominal etching, more comfortable tummy tucks, safer liposuction and special breast augmentation techniques. A keen aesthetic sense and devotion to detail are paramount in every procedure. CREDENTIALS: BOARD CERTIFICATION The first surgeon in the USA to receive these three boards: The American Board of Plastic Surgery The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery The American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery MEDICAL EDUCATION/RESIDENCY/FELLOWSHIPS 1976-1980 Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Bachelor... http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?969 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:58:55 GMT Content Managers http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?991 Plastic Surgery Procedures for Men Henry A. Mentz, M.D., PA, FACS, FICS Dr. Mentz has been a leader in plastic surgery for men. He developed and published abdominal etching as a specialized liposuction technique performed to create the six pack abdomen in 1991. He later established a modified version so that regular guys could get athletic abs through special liposculpting techniques in 1995. He has recently introduced pectoral etching, which utilizes the same philosophy of detailed liposuction sculpting to achieve a more masculine chest in 2003. Also in 2003, he introducted puncture removal of gynecomastia (overdeveloped breast glands in men most often removed through larger incisions). Pectoral implants are sometimes used to augment the pectoral muscles. In addition Dr. Mentzs credentials in mens athletic contouring, he has special credentials in facial surgery. He has written regarding facelifts (rhytidectomy), necklifts, eyelids (blepharoplasty), rhinoplasty (nose job), and... http://www.drmentz.com/en/cms/?991 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:58:07 GMT