Frequently Asked Questions

Don M. Lewis, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon practicing at 320 West Concho in San Angelo, Texas. His practice provides surgical and nonsurgical consultations for patients from San Angelo and surrounding West Texas communities.

The practice currently lists a $100 consultation fee. Call the office to confirm the current fee, scheduling availability, and what to bring.

The practice currently states that it does not offer telehealth visits. Appointments are available in person by arrangement.

Bring your medication list, medical and surgical history, relevant health information, and questions about your goals, risks, recovery, and costs. The office can advise whether additional records or photographs are needed.

Yes. Dr. Lewis states that he is board certified in plastic surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. His background includes plastic surgery residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Dr. Lewis began practicing plastic surgery in San Angelo in the early 1990s and has more than 30 years of experience.

Review board certification, training, experience with the specific procedure, facility accreditation, before-and-after photographs, safety practices, and the quality of your consultation. Ask how complications and follow-up care are handled.

Yes. Breast augmentation is among the procedures offered by Dr. Lewis. A consultation helps determine whether implants or another approach may fit your anatomy and goals.

Implant selection depends on your anatomy, skin and tissue characteristics, lifestyle, and desired appearance. Your surgeon can explain implant dimensions, placement options, and potential tradeoffs.

Initial recovery often takes days to weeks, but restrictions on lifting and strenuous activity may last longer. Healing, swelling, and final results vary; follow the surgeon’s individualized instructions.

A breast lift reshapes and elevates existing breast tissue. Breast augmentation primarily increases volume, often with implants. Some patients may benefit from combining the two procedures.

Yes. Breast reduction is listed among the practice’s procedures. The consultation covers symptoms, goals, expected scars, recovery, and potential risks.

For selected patients, breast lift with augmentation may be an option. Whether to combine procedures depends on anatomy, health, and the surgeon’s assessment.

A tummy tuck removes selected excess abdominal skin and may repair separated abdominal muscles. It is a body-contouring operation, not a substitute for weight loss.

A tummy tuck may help address loose abdominal skin and certain changes to the abdominal wall after pregnancy or weight loss. A consultation determines whether it is appropriate.

Liposuction removes localized fat deposits; a tummy tuck addresses excess skin and may tighten abdominal muscles. They solve different problems and can sometimes be combined.

Yes. Liposuction is among the body-contouring procedures listed by the practice. It is intended for selected fat deposits rather than general weight loss.

CoolSculpting uses controlled cooling to reduce selected fat deposits without an incision, while liposuction surgically removes fat. Results, risks, recovery, and suitability differ.

No. CoolSculpting is intended for localized fat reduction rather than obesity treatment or meaningful overall weight loss. It also carries risks, including rare paradoxical adipose hyperplasia.

Yes. Facelifts, neck-related procedures, and blepharoplasty are among the facial procedures represented on the practice website.

Blepharoplasty is eyelid surgery that may remove or reposition excess skin and fat around the upper or lower eyelids. Goals can be cosmetic or, in selected cases, functional.

A facelift generally targets aging changes in the lower face and jawline; a brow lift addresses the forehead and eyebrow position. A consultation identifies the area responsible for your concern.

Swelling and bruising commonly improve over the first several weeks, while residual healing can take longer. The procedure, your health, and your surgeon’s instructions determine your schedule.

Yes. Rhinoplasty is listed among Dr. Lewis’s facial procedures. Surgery may change the nose’s shape and, depending on the plan, address certain structural concerns.

Otoplasty is surgery to reshape or reposition the external ears. A consultation can explain realistic changes, incision placement, and recovery.

Swelling often improves gradually over weeks and months, but subtle changes may continue for a year or longer. The exact timeline depends on the procedure and individual healing.

Dr. Don Lewis’s practice offers Botox cosmetic injections in San Angelo. A consultation helps determine whether treatment is appropriate for your facial concerns.

Botox temporarily reduces activity in selected facial muscles to soften expression lines. Juvederm is a hyaluronic-acid dermal filler used to add or restore volume in approved treatment areas.

Cosmetic Botox effects often last about three to four months, although duration varies. Ask your injector about realistic results, contraindications, and possible side effects.

No. Fillers can cause bruising, swelling, infection, and rare but serious vascular complications, including tissue injury or vision loss. Treatment should be performed by a qualified medical professional.

Contour TRL is an adjustable-depth ablative laser treatment that removes selected damaged skin layers to improve the appearance of wrinkles, sun damage, and some scars. Recovery depends on treatment depth.

NanoLaserPeel is generally used for very superficial resurfacing, while Contour TRL can treat more deeply for pronounced wrinkles and damage. Deeper treatment typically involves more downtime.

Laser resurfacing may improve selected lines around the lips, including deeper wrinkles. Suitability depends on skin type, wrinkle depth, medical history, and expected recovery.

Deeper ablative resurfacing can require substantially longer healing than a light laser peel. Redness and skin sensitivity may persist beyond initial healing; your physician will explain individualized aftercare.

BroadBand Light (BBL) uses pulses of light to target selected pigment and vascular concerns. It is different from ablative laser resurfacing.

BBL may improve the appearance of some sunspots, freckles, and redness when appropriately selected. Not all pigmented or vascular lesions should be treated without medical evaluation.

The practice website describes Forever Clear BBL for acne concerns and Forever Bare BBL for hair reduction. Contact the office to confirm current availability and suitability.

SkinPen is a microneedling device that creates controlled micro-injuries to stimulate a healing response. It may be used for selected skin texture and scar concerns.

Chemical peels use a chemical solution to exfoliate selected skin layers; laser resurfacing uses focused energy. The best approach depends on your skin, treatment goals, and recovery preferences.

Spider vein sclerotherapy is listed among the practice’s nonsurgical services. The office can explain whether an evaluation or alternative treatment is appropriate.

No. Results vary with anatomy, healing, health, and procedure choice. Every operation and nonsurgical treatment has limitations and risks that should be discussed before consent.

Follow your surgeon’s specific instructions about medications, nicotine, fasting, transportation, time off work, and postoperative support. Never stop prescribed medications without medical guidance.

Activity restrictions depend on the operation and healing progress. Your surgical team should clear you before strenuous exercise or heavy lifting.

The website includes procedure-specific photo galleries. Photographs show individual outcomes, not guaranteed results; ask to review examples relevant to your goals.

The practice FAQ states that it is not in network with insurance plans. Ask the office about payment arrangements and whether any documentation may be available for your insurer.

The website lists financing information for Cherry and CareCredit. Availability, eligibility, terms, and rates depend on the financing provider and applicant.

Yes. The practice website identifies San Angelo, Midland, Abilene, and surrounding West Texas communities among the areas it serves. Appointments take place in San Angelo.

The office is at 320 West Concho, San Angelo, Texas. Call 325-655-4259 to ask questions or schedule an appointment. The practice operates by appointment only.