Botox and Filler Procedures Provided By:
Dr. Kratschmer, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Robert Kratschmer, a native Texan, is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with offices located in Houston and Pearland, Texas. He originally graduated from Texas A&M University in Aerospace Engineering, and after a thorough career as an engineer at NASA Johnson Space Center decided to advance to the medical field.
After obtaining his medical degree from Texas Tech University, Dr. Kratschmer returned to Houston for his general surgery training at St. Joseph Medical Center. He followed that with fellowship training in acute burn reconstruction at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, which then led him to complete his plastic surgery training at ST. Joseph Medical Center.
He continues to train residents in the field of plastic surgery and is an adjunct attending physician for the plastic surgery training programs at UTMB-Galveston, UTHSC-Houston, and The Methodist Hospital.
Planning Your Procedure:
Dr. Kratschmer is happy to explain the process and show you what results his patients have with their Botox treatments. In your consultation, you are encouraged to ask any questions you have about the procedure. Dr. Kratschmer will address any concerns you have.
What To Expect:
Treatments vary depending on the number of injections. You can expect it to take 10 to 30 minutes. They are usually done in the doctor's office. Topical numbing agents are sometimes used. The discomfort is very slight, a little like an insect bite. There is no pain after the procedure. Results take a few days to be noticeable, and last four to six months. With each new treatment, the results can last longer. You should be able to go home immediately after the procedure. Visit Frequently Asked Qestions
Botox
Botox- an effective treatment to reduce facial wrinkles including crow’s feet, frown lines, and forehead wrinkles that are caused by the contraction of facial muscles. Expressions of anger or sadness may be expressed from the contracted facial muscles even though the person may not be experiencing these emotions. Botox works by relaxing and reducing the activity of the specific muscles and thus creating an improved appearance. Dr. Kratschmer is highly skilled in performing these injections and is happy to explain the process and show you what results his patients have with their treatments.
Dysport
Dysport- is another option in effectively reducing facial wrinkles that are caused by the contraction of certain facial muscles. Overall both Botox Cosmetic and Dysport are excellent treatments in facial wrinkle reduction. During your consultation, Dr. Kratschmer will review your overall treatment plan to determine which product may be the best fit for you.