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Dr. Kristy Hamilton feels honored to have contributed a textbook chapter sharing her innovative injectable techniques and insights for face-nose-and-body optimization to the newest (9th) edition of Grabb and Smith’s ‘Plastic Surgery’ — the premier reference textbook worldwide in the field of plastic surgery. Entitled ‘Dermal and Soft-Tissue Fillers: Principles, Materials, and Techniques’, Dr. Hamilton has a passion for creating beautiful, natural-looking results with neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and biostimulators to refine, enhance, and optimize the look of her patients with precision and artistry, saying: “It is truly a privilege to contribute to the knowledge and education of my fellow plastic surgeons. Sharing my cutting-edge approaches to face-nose-and-body optimization reflects my commitment to advancing the art and science of aesthetic plastic surgery and my dedication to education and innovation in this specialty.”

“Kristy Hamilton, MD… noted that not all nipples are the same, which is why this trend is likely seeing a boom. ‘Some women have inverted nipples or tethered nipples, and so when we release these bands that are pulling the nipple in, then it’s very helpful to place something as a spacer so that it doesn’t just scar back down,’ said Dr. Hamilton. ‘In that case, I usually use fat because I do it in the operating room, typically at the time of a lift or reduction.’ Fat [or injectable nipple filler or a cartilage graft] can also be used to give women a more pronounced projection of the nipple, especially if they suffer an inverted or tethered nipple.”

Kristy Hamilton, MD, who practices in Houston, calls the Miami thong lift a “very powerful technique to sculpt the lower curvature of the buttock into that nice peach shape.”

”’Canthoplasty offers more dramatic and lasting changes but comes with a higher risk profile and longer recovery time compared to the less invasive canthopexy,’ said Dr. Hamilton. Canthoplasty is commonly known as ‘cat eye surgery’ because it lengthens the eye opening while lifting the outer corner resulting in a more almond-shaped eye.”

Dr. Hamilton is honored to be selected again by her peers as Top Doctor 2024 in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery for Houstonia Magazine (@houstoniamag). “It is a privilege and an honor to operate on patients, and I feel grateful every day to do what I love so much.”

“A quiet, balanced augmentation allows women to fill out their favorite bikini tops… In Houston, board-certified plastic surgeon Kristy Hamilton, MD, frequently fields similar requests. ‘Ballerina breasts,’ as she calls them, ‘are elegant, refined, and athletic: They look tasteful and sophisticated in a deep V…'”

“ASPS Member Surgeon Kristy Hamilton, MD, is a fan of nonsurgical buttock and hip augmentation. ‘It’s an excellent option for those seeking a summer-ready look without undergoing the knife… The procedure uses injectable treatments to reshape and contour the hips, buttocks and beyond – all while smoothing the aforementioned areas and improving the appearance of cellulite.’ … Dr. Hamilton said she has seen positive results with the Avéli procedure. ‘This is a minimally invasive procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia to release the fibrous bands that create the cellulite dimples (thus permanently eliminating them)… It works impressively well.'”

Dr. Hamilton is honored to be selected by her peers in plastic surgery as a 2024 Rising Star — Texas Super Doctors^®.

Dr. Hamilton was honored to represent female physicians at the 2024 Women in Medicine Runway Show — in support of The Arts of Healing Foundation, which benefits the Sunshine Kids Foundation.

“Fat transfer is an excellent procedure because the natural tissues also rejuvenate the skin, and the results last longer than filler since it’s the patient’s own tissue,” said Dr. Hamilton. “It is always ideal in plastic surgery to replace like with like.”

“A female surgeon may know what it’s like to have really large breasts and the pain that comes from that. We’re going to talk about those realities when it comes to implants.”

Dr. Hamilton was delighted to be one of “Fifty-nine plastic surgeons [that] took to Capitol Hill in December at a pivotal moment…” to advocate for timely and complete access to breast reconstructive surgery for breast cancer patients, access to reconstructive surgery for children born with conditions such as a cleft lip or palate, and other issues impacting plastic surgery patients across the country.

“In today’s digital age, social media platforms are a crucial avenue for plastic surgeons to connect with patients, share expertise, promote accurate information and grow our practices.”

“Managing careers and families has always been a delicate balancing act for women. They are often told they can have it all, but the reality of working in a demanding specialty and the demands of being a working parent is challenging. Women plastic surgeons, however, agree that while it can certainly be difficult – it’s not impossible.”

“The physician-patient relationship is sacred and truly special. You should feel at ease with your future plastic surgeon and confident in your care and surgical plan.”

“For brides, mothers-of-the-bride and mothers-of-the-groom—or any individual getting ready for a special event—I recommend Botox four weeks before the special occasion.” says Dr. Kristy Hamilton, a board-certified plastic surgeon whose River Oaks practice is among our top picks for Botox treatments in Houston.”

Dr. Hamilton is honored by her peers in plastic surgery as a 2023 Rising Star – Texas Super Doctors^®.

“Hamilton highlighted the importance of choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon who is a member of the ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons). ‘You have to do your research and look at the work and feel comfortable with the whole team of people – surgeon, nursing staff, front desk,’ said Hamilton. ‘Make sure that you feel cared for as a patient wherever you go.'”

“I think the biggest game changer is not a procedure or device at all right now. It’s been the widespread use of the GLP-1 agonists meaning the semaglutides commonly known as Ozempic, Wagovy, Mounjaro. Those medications are totally revolutionizing plastic surgery specifically.”

“No drug has ever been as effective against obesity as the new weight loss injections. Slim without effort, that’s the promise.“

“People want to feel good in their skin at all ages, and that sentiment doesn’t suddenly change just because they pass a certain age milestone.”

“‘When you lose substantial amounts of weight, you will lose it in your face as well,’ said Hamilton … suggesting options like dermal fillers or, for more extensive cases, fat grafting to add volume back where it’s desired.”

“ASPS Member Surgeon Kristy Hamilton, MD, is at the forefront of this shift (patients seeking skin-tightening procedures after experiencing massive weight loss)… ‘Yes, we’re absolutely seeing more of those patients, and I expect that trend to continue,’ said Hamilton. ‘I think we’re going to be seeing more medically successful weight loss candidates going forward, probably even more than surgical, based on how successful these drugs are.'”

“‘The weight-loss injections work by mimicking a hormone that makes you feel full and slow how the body digests food,” explains Houston, TX plastic surgeon Kristy L. Hamilton, MD. ‘I advise patients to be off of it (semaglutide like Ozempic/Wegovy or tirzepitide like Mounjaro) for four weeks from a nutritional perspective to improve healing after surgery.'”

“Hamilton… (is) an artist as well as a scientist… ‘My signature non-surgical facial optimization makes tiny, finesse adjustments to bring your facial features into balance incrementally to maximize your beauty — a technique favored by models and celebrities alike. Through artistry, training and vision, I create beautiful, customized facial aesthetics with injectables.'”

“My vision is one of refined elegance, quiet personal attention, and artistic detail for my patients as I craft, create and achieve their aesthetic goals.”

Plastic surgeon Dr. Kristy Hamilton is delighted to be named “Top Doc” in Cosmetic Surgery by her peers: Houstonia Magazine, Fall 2022.

Dr. Hamilton is honored by her peers in plastic surgery as a 2022 Rising Star – Texas Super Doctors^®.

Dr. Hamilton is delighted to have been interviewed by Fox TV, discussing face-and-body positivity as well as how social media and facial-editing software have influenced surgical consultations and patient goals in the era of the “Zoom Boom”.

“Plastic surgery is my passion… One part of plastic surgery that sets it apart from everything else in surgery is its creative and artistic element. As an artist myself, the ability to visualize and create a beautiful aesthetic outcome is part of what excites and challenges me in performing aesthetic plastic surgery… There is also a distinct mathematical component of classic beauty, often based on the golden ratio. As a mathematics major in college, I have always been intrigued by the quantitative nature of beauty.”

“It’s an exciting time to be a female plastic surgeon in this town.”

“[A]s long as you eat the rainbow, consume adequate protein sources and have a consistent exercise routine, your body will have all the tools it needs in order to healthfully build collagen.”

“As a lip-filler expert seeing multiple patients a week, Hamilton assures us that this simple procedure can be the key to a much-needed confidence boost. ‘When people think of lip filler it can be a scary thought because you think of ‘duck lips’ or things that don’t look natural,’ says Hamilton. ‘But lip fillers done well should look very natural and absolutely beautiful… [creating] younger, radiant-looking lips.'”

“‘[W]e’ve seen more eye lifts, nose jobs and face-lifts,’ Hamilton said. ‘There has been an explosion in aesthetic procedures surgical and nonsurgical.'”