Keenly aware of the importance of healthy skin, Dr. Bucay began her doctoral journey at the esteemed Johns Hopkins University, where she earned her undergraduate degree.
There are two general aspects of great-looking skin �smooth texture and even coloration on the surface, and the firmness of underlying support. A really lovely complexion has both. Dr. Vivian Bucay provides a range of products and services to improve the surface of your skin. She also offers Ultherapy�, and amazing non-surgical, non-invasive method to firm, tighten, and lift skin from the inside.
More than six million people in the United States live with melasma � patches of tan, blue-gray, or brown skin. About 90 percent of those cases are women, 20 to 50 years of age. It is not physically uncomfortable, nor a medical hazard. However, melasma typically appears on the upper cheeks, forehead, upper lip, and chin; sometimes on the neck and forearms as well. Since those areas are quite visible, this discoloration impacts your appearance and emotional well-being.
If you are over thirty years old, you�ve probably begun to notice some changes in your face � changes you don�t like to see. Over time, your body produces less collagen and hyaluronic acid, the structural building blocks of skin. You start to lose those youthful contours and develop a more skeletal look. Skin drapes and sags. Yet you aren't ready for the risk, recovery time, and permanency of surgery.
The Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, was legendary for many reasons, one of which was her flawless complexion. Way back in 30 BC she knew the secret of beautiful skin � chemical peels. She luxuriated in milk baths containing lactic acid. Today�s chemical peels still utilize that compound, as well as glycolic acid (a sugar cane derivative), salicylic acid from willow tree bark, and many other natural formulations.
Many of us have a love-hate relationship with our hair. We love it when it grows where it should, and hate it when it grows in places where we�d rather not have hair. Using advanced technology and medical precision, Dr. Vivian Bucay helps men and women enjoy the aesthetics and convenience of less hair.
The dictionary defines "rejuvenation" as making someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or livelier. Isn't that what most of us want for our skin?
The skin is actually an organ, and the largest one in your body. Organs perform a function. Your skin�s duty is to serve as a barrier between the inside of your body and the outside environment, providing cushioning, regulating temperature, and protecting you from sun and abrasion.
We are fortunate to live in a time when technology consistently advances to bring us innovative products and treatments. Fraxel laser treatments are especially effective for skin rejuvenation on the face and other areas. Our menu of services includes two Fraxel therapies � re:pair and re:store � each designed for specific results.
Even though you are at or near your ideal weight, would you like to reduce stubborn areas of fat? Rather than seeking invasive treatments from a cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Vivian Bucay�s patients have the option of enhancing bodily contours through a completely non-invasive treatment. In use in Canada and Europe since 2009, CoolSculpting� is now available in the United States as a non-surgical alternative to liposuction.
Imagine that you wore a dress size 16 and reduced down to a size 6. Think about how your clothes would fit if you didn�t have them altered or buy smaller sizes. They�d hang from your frame, draping and folding. That�s just what happens to your face over time.
Beautiful skin does not come solely from a single cosmetic treatment, a healthy diet, or fortunate genetics. Maintaining healthy skin with a beautiful glow takes daily commitment and formulations most suited to your particular skin type. Each of us struggles with different skin concerns, and we don't all respond the same way to a particular product.
Your skin is an amazing organ. Its three layers, epidermis (outer), dermis (middle), and subcutaneous (deep), each serve vital functions. Skin helps to control body temperature, provides environmental protection, and cushions organs. It also plays a lead role in your appearance.
When we think about muscles in our bodies, those in our legs, arms, or abs are usually the first to come to mind. We rarely consider that the face contains muscles � about 43 of them � or that these muscles get a workout every day from routine facial expressions like smiling, laughing, crying, frowning, and squinting against the sun.
Most people didn�t take skin care too seriously in the past. Today, we have a much better understanding of the connection between skin health, overall wellness, looking terrific, and feeling good about ourselves.
Cosmetic dermatology is the natural evolution of medical dermatology. Its primary value is to convey a sense of vitality. When you look glowing and healthy, you simply feel better. That makes you more productive socially and in business settings. In today�s society, there is simply no reason to apologize for wanting to look your best.
We are in the historic district of Monte Vista in San Antonio, Texas. Our office
is located in a home affectionately known as "La Casita," which means
"little house." Dr. Bucay beautifully renovated it as her medical office.
The boutique environment provides a charming, welcoming experience.
As a leader in her field, Dr. Vivian Bucay has been featured in popular women's magazines such a Shape and Allure, and in professional publications. In the links below, you�ll find illustrations of her expertise and specific advice as offered in various media.
We can tell you that Dr. Vivian Bucay is kind and caring. We could describe the superb quality of her work. However, hearing it from us just isn't the same as hearing it from other patients. What do Dr. Bucay�s patients say about her?
Once upon a time, having tighter skin meant plastic surgery for mature patients. Your only alternatives were facelift-type procedures to draw up and remove loose skin. While that is still a viable option in some cases, modern dermatology now offers skin firming solutions that are non-surgical and non-invasive; with minimal discomfort and little or no social downtime.
