“Beauty is pain,” they say. And to an extent, this maxim is inarguably true. What are hair waxings, vigorous exercise regimens, and piercings if not examples of beauty rituals that are particularly painful? But does beauty have to equal pain? Not necessarily. Take tummy tucks, for example. Does a pain-free tummy tuck exist? Whether we […]
Mommy makeovers provide personalized combined surgery for women who are done having children. Most mommy makeovers include a breast surgery (breast augmentation and/or a breast lift), a tummy tuck, and liposuction. However, individuals may choose to change this combination, depending on their needs. As with any surgery, mommy makeovers require a substantial recovery period. In […]
When someone gets liposuction, will the fat come back? This is one of the most common questions we hear when meeting with a patient before liposuction. People want to know, “Does fat come back after liposuction?” Let’s take a look! Does Fat Come Back After Liposuction? Yes and no. This is a complicated question, but […]
If you’ve got a breast augmentation coming up, you’re probably already thinking about what your recovery is going to be like. To be sure, planning ahead for this period will go a long way toward ensuring a healthy and successful outcome for your surgery. To help guide you, we’ve outlined some useful breast augmentation recovery […]
Often, the weeks leading up to a mommy makeover are busy and exciting. There’s so much to do and think about — from preparing your home for the recovery period to shopping for new outfits for your new figure! This exciting and frantic time ends abruptly, however, as soon as your surgery is over. Because […]
Getting an hourglass figure may be possible through diet and exercise — for some women. But surely not for all. That’s because the classic hourglass silhouette, made famous by women like Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield, is notoriously tricky to achieve. After all, very few women naturally have a flat and trim waist with a […]
Tummy tuck scars after 5 years: Getting a tummy tuck is an exciting event for those who have lived for years with loose abdominal skin. This excitement is often spoiled, however, by the fact that the majority of patients will have a long lateral scar between the hip bones after surgery. Fortunately, there’s good news […]
The perfect butt doesn’t exist. Or does it? If you’ve been trying to exercise and diet your way to the ideal butt shape for your body, you may have found frustration along the way. Many men and women have. That’s because it’s far easier to shape your core and arms through diet and exercise, than […]
Many men and women who are at (or very near) their goal weight are curious as to whether they would qualify for a Brazilian butt lift — also known as a BBL. This is because Brazilian butt lifts necessitate a certain amount of excess body fat so that extra cells can be harvested and relocated […]
Mommy makeovers can help you achieve your post-pregnancy body goals so that you can feel like yourself again. No one would ever deny the amazing gift that is motherhood. At the same time, it’s okay to be a mom and lament the fact that your body has changed significantly as a result of pregnancy, giving […]
Dr. Amita Shah is a double-boarded Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. She specializes in breast and body aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries including microsurgical procedures such as the DIEP flap. She is also a general plastic surgeon that operates from head to toe for aesthetic procedures and cancer and trauma reconstructions. Dr. Amita Shah is known for her innovative approach to plastic surgery, incorporating the latest techniques and approaches to achieve the desired outcomes for her patients.
Professional affiliations:
Membership in American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Medical Association
American Burn Association
American College of Surgeons, Fellow
Texas Medical Association and Bexar County Medical Society
Plastic Surgery Research Council
Candidate member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
Dr. Scott J Farber is a board certified, fellowship-trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with a sub-specialty in Cranio-Maxillofacial aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. He is one of only two surgeons in the San Antonio area with this specialized fellowship training. Besides having impeccable surgical acumen and technical skill, Dr. Scott J Farber has a natural eye for beauty and balance — an instinctual talent that cannot be taught.
Professional Affiliations:
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
Texas Medical Association and Bexar County Medical Society
Welcome to Hill Country Plastic Surgery based in San Antonio, Texas! Check out our welcome video to meet Dr. Scott Farber and Dr. Amita Shah.
phone: (210) 658-3555
fax: (210) 362-1582
