Ablavsky Plastic Surgery – Dr. Michael Ablavsky

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Combining CO2 Laser Resurfacing With Surgery for Maximum Impact

August 18, 2025 Dr. Michael Ablavsky

At Athena MedSpa and Ablavsky Plastic Surgery in San Antonio, we often recommend CO2 laser resurfacing as part of a comprehensive surgical plan. By addressing both skin texture and structural changes in a single treatment window, patients can achieve more dramatic and longer-lasting results, without adding significant downtime. Facial Aesthetic Surgery + CO2 Laser Procedures like facelift and neck lift surgery, brow lifts, and eyelid surgeries remove …

Do I Need a Breast Augmentation or Breast Lift – Or Both?

June 14, 2024 Dr. Michael Ablavsky

If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your breasts, you’re not alone. Many women have concerns about breast volume and sagging after pregnancy and nursing or as they age. But the good news is you have many solutions at your disposal. At my San Antonio plastic surgery practice, is typically an ideal option for women …

Treat Your Double Chin with Chin Lipo

May 16, 2024 Dr. Michael Ablavsky

is a cosmetic procedure designed to remove excess fat under the chin (submentum), resulting in a more defined and contoured jawline and neck. At Ablavsky Plastic Surgery in San Antonio, one of the most rewarding procedures I perform is chin liposuction to treat a double chin. Men and women of all ages are bothered by …

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How To Prepare for Your Plastic Surgery Consultation

March 1, 2024 Dr. Michael Ablavsky

Many patients approach their initial plastic surgery consultation with a mix of excitement and hesitation. Perhaps you feel nervous or overwhelmed about which questions to ask and what to expect when you visit my San Antonio plastic surgery practice for the first time. I want to ensure that every aspect of your experience is as …

The Why’s and How’s of Liposuction

June 7, 2023 Dr. Michael Ablavsky

At my San Antonio plastic surgery practice, one of the procedures my patients ask most about is . While this procedure is very popular, there are many misconceptions out there about what can and cannot be accomplished with liposuction. In this blog post, I will answer some common questions to provide detail on how liposuction …

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Gynecomastia Surgery Can Give You a More Masculine Chest

May 9, 2023 Dr. Michael Ablavsky

Visible male breast fullness or gynecomastia can occur during childhood, adolescence, and even into adulthood. It can often lead to emotional and psychosocial distress. At my San Antonio plastic surgery practice, I offer , to address enlarged male breasts to help men feel more confident in and out of their clothes. If you are interested …

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Reshape Your Thighs with a Thigh Lift

January 9, 2023 Dr. Michael Ablavsky

The patients I see for consults at my San Antonio plastic surgery practice typically are bothered by their inner or outer thighs. The changes in their thighs are typically due to weight loss, prior pregnancies, or simply because of the aging process. A thigh lift is designed to remove excess skin and pockets of unwanted …

Answers to Common Breast Reduction Questions

November 10, 2022 Dr. Michael Ablavsky

For many women, large breasts give them a sense of beauty and femininity, but for some women, overly large breasts can cause physical discomfort and embarrassment, leading them to consider breast reduction surgery. I offer at my San Antonio plastic surgery practice to reshape and resize large breasts to give you the breasts you desire. …

COVID-19 Patient Safety Measures

February 10, 2022 Dr. Michael Ablavsky

We continue to closely monitor the spread of COVID-19 in our community and want to reiterate that the safety of our patients, residents, their families and our caregivers remains our top priority. Under CDC recommendation, we have instituted a Visitor Management Program for all patients and/or adults who have accompanied a patient to our facility. …

Category Archives: Ablavsky Plastic Surgery

Combining CO2 Laser Resurfacing With Surgery for Maximum Impact

Do I Need a Breast Augmentation or Breast Lift – Or Both?

Treat Your Double Chin with Chin Lipo

How To Prepare for Your Plastic Surgery Consultation

The Why’s and How’s of Liposuction

Gynecomastia Surgery Can Give You a More Masculine Chest

Reshape Your Thighs with a Thigh Lift

Answers to Common Breast Reduction Questions

COVID-19 Patient Safety Measures