Patient Education
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What Age Should You Get a Facelift? Age Isn’t the Answer.
There is no single right age for a facelift. Learn how I evaluate facial aging, anatomy, jawline and neck changes, and your goals to determine when facelift surgery makes sense.
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Mini Facelift vs Endoscopic Deep Plane
A mini facelift and an endoscopic deep plane facelift address different patterns of facial aging. Learn how I evaluate the midface, jawline, neck and skin quality to determine which approach fits your anatomy.
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Dr. Raghu Athré Named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Athré Facial Plastics is proud to announce that Houston facial plastic surgeon Dr. Raghu Athré has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by their peers and selected through a rigorous physician-led research and review process that evaluates clinical excellence, professional accomplishments, education, leadership, and reputation among fellow…
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Facelift Techniques Explained: Deep Plane vs. SMAS, Mini, Vertical Restore® & the 4D Facelift™
Deep plane, SMAS, mini, Vertical Restore® and 4D Facelift™ can make facelift surgery sound more complicated than it needs to be. Dr. Raghu Athré explains what these names actually mean, how the techniques differ and why the right approach depends on your anatomy.
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Mini Facelift vs Deep Plane Facelift: Which One Do You Actually Need?
If you’re researching a facelift in Houston, you’ve likely come across terms like mini facelift, SMAS facelift, and deep plane facelift. But here’s the truth: not all facelifts are created equal—and some of these terms are more marketing than medicine. In this article, I’ll break down the difference between a mini facelift vs deep plane…
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Mini Facelift: What Does It Really Mean?
A mini facelift is not one standardized procedure. Learn what “mini” really means, how facelift techniques differ, and why the right approach depends on your anatomy and goals.
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Types of Noses
Everyone’s nose is different, but we have certain ways of describing many common nose shapes. Let’s take a closer look. There are numerous ways to classify noses. Identifying each and every way to classify noses is beyond the scope of this web page. What we will do is describe some of the most common adjectives…
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Zoom Dysmorphia: Dr. Athré Interviewed By Houston’s KHOU 11 News
Dr. Athré was recently featured on Houston’s KHOU 11 News to discuss Zoom dysmorphia and how it’s impacted the number of people signing up for plastic surgery.
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Your Guide to Wrinkles: What Causes Them And How To Prevent And Reduce Their Appearance
So what exactly are wrinkles, and how do we prevent them? In this guide, we’ll answer these questions and more.
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Why I Perform a Deep Plane Facelift: A Surgeon’s Perspective
Deep plane facelift surgery can provide access to deeper facial tissues and retaining ligaments, but it isn’t the right surgery for every patient. Learn why I use the deep plane technique, what ligament release actually accomplishes, and how I decide which facelift approach fits your anatomy.
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CO2 Laser Resurfacing: What It Does to Your Skin
Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing creates controlled columns of injury while leaving surrounding skin intact. Dr. Raghu Athré explains how the treatment affects collagen, wrinkles, sun damage and skin texture, and what patients should expect during recovery.
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What to Know About Neocutis®For Smooth, Revitalized Skin
Neocutis® is one of the new skin care lines carried at Athré Facial Plastics. Learn more about this topical skin care solution.
