Dr. Alfonso Barrera has been in private practice as a plastic surgeon in Houston since 1985 and is dedicated to the highest standards of excellence. He is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Barrera specializes in plastic surgery and hair transplantation for both men and women.
As a past president of both the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Barrera has extensive experience in the field and the admiration of his peers.
As a past president of both the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Barrera has extensive experience in the field and the admiration of his peers.
Services
Dr. Barrera feels that a well informed patient is the best patient, he and his staff make a special effort explaining in detail to our patients the ins and outs and all details of their procedures. Our main objective is to safely achieve results that are not only attractive but look natural! We are proud to have our own Accredited Ambulatory Surgical Facility (AAAASF) within our office, which allows us to safely perform all aesthetic surgical procedures in house and without the need top go to the hospital.
Many people choose aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery to give themselves added confidence in social or work situations, a psychological boost or simply to help them look as young as they feel. Often, improving a feature of your face or body will enhance your self-image, and that can help you make positive changes in many areas of your life.
Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, and while we all have a unique body type, there are characteristics that are commonly viewed as attractive. Regardless of weight and height, a beautiful body has good proportions. It has relatively smooth transitions from one area to the next, and there is no one area that stands out significantly more than others.
Abdominoplasty, commonly called a tummy tuck, has two goals: to restore and reposition separated, weakened stomach muscles; and to remove excess, sagging skin across the abdomen. The end result is a flatter, smoother, more contoured abdomen. If you plan to become pregnant or lose weight in the future, you should discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Reviews (8)
Anne Damron
Apr 23, 2022
Dr. Barrera is wonderful and I had such a great experience with rhinoplasty and a small fat transfer to my lips. He is an incredible and skilled surgeon, and really listens to your concerns. His staff is also fantastic - Jessie is so kind and was so patient with answering any questions that I had leading up to my surgery date, and all of his office staff are so sweet and patient as well.
I travelled from Dallas for my appointments and would have travelled further if I needed to. The whole process, from consultation to the day my cast was removed were such a breeze. The fact that the surgery itself was painless and that I had virtually no bruising after truly speaks to Dr. Barrera's skill and experience. Just 7 short days after surgery, my nose already looks perfect with hardly any swelling.
My lips are exactly what I was hoping for, with a bit more volume but still very natural. There are a few more small procedures that I want to have done and I would not go to anyone else besides Dr. Barrera.
I travelled from Dallas for my appointments and would have travelled further if I needed to. The whole process, from consultation to the day my cast was removed were such a breeze. The fact that the surgery itself was painless and that I had virtually no bruising after truly speaks to Dr. Barrera's skill and experience. Just 7 short days after surgery, my nose already looks perfect with hardly any swelling.
My lips are exactly what I was hoping for, with a bit more volume but still very natural. There are a few more small procedures that I want to have done and I would not go to anyone else besides Dr. Barrera.
Kristi Cain
Sep 26, 2021
Dr. Barrera is the absolute best at what he does! I am so amazed at my results and I'm only 3 weeks out! I'm sure I was not the easiest patient out there either! He is so caring and wants only the best for all of his patients! I have the utmost respect for all of his staff! They are phenomenal! Y'all all know how to make a girl feel relieved and taken care of! I can never thank you enough!
Susan Spitzberg
Jul 26, 2021
I definitely hit the jackpot with Dr. Barrera. He is kind, methodical, and an incredible surgeon. Without general anesthesia, Dr. Berrera performed a 5 hour facelift surgery without me feeling a thing. I never had any bruising and never needed pain medicine once I got home. It's been 13 days and you would never know I had surgery. I now know why he is rated #9 for plastic surgery in the entire country. He's number one in my book.
Amy Lukavsky
Mar 25, 2021
Dr. Barrera and his office staff are AMAZING. I cannot tell you how important it is to find a doctor that not only knows your name, actually CARES about you, but also gives you amazing support throughout the entire experience! I had a hair transplant surgery in Feb 2020. My forehead was big and I was made fun of growing up. It was the easiest thing for someone to point out about until I went to Barrera.
Essentially the surgery is taking hair from behind and taking each INDIVIDUAL stand and placing them in the forehead region to fill the space. He even filled space where I didn't even know it was thinning. Now that's what you call attention to detail. I'm so happy with my results. My hair is still growing in but it's finally reached my bang length!
It looks incredibly natural. He added enough hair that I think it shaved off about 1 in or 2 off my overall forehead (i know I have a big head haha)! I did my research before coming here and he is world renowned within the plastic surgery world. We often only see advertisements and can't tell who is the best but trust me he's known for his hair transplants.
So not only is he the best. but he also has bedside manner? That's a slam dunk! If you ever had any insecurities regarding your hairline or even thinning, go see him. His prices are reasonable but let's be honest, if you're going to put money down to do something to your body, regardless of price you want the best around.
Essentially the surgery is taking hair from behind and taking each INDIVIDUAL stand and placing them in the forehead region to fill the space. He even filled space where I didn't even know it was thinning. Now that's what you call attention to detail. I'm so happy with my results. My hair is still growing in but it's finally reached my bang length!
It looks incredibly natural. He added enough hair that I think it shaved off about 1 in or 2 off my overall forehead (i know I have a big head haha)! I did my research before coming here and he is world renowned within the plastic surgery world. We often only see advertisements and can't tell who is the best but trust me he's known for his hair transplants.
So not only is he the best. but he also has bedside manner? That's a slam dunk! If you ever had any insecurities regarding your hairline or even thinning, go see him. His prices are reasonable but let's be honest, if you're going to put money down to do something to your body, regardless of price you want the best around.
Christine Schmitz
Dec 06, 2020
It's only been 2 wks since my surgery but I am excited with the results. I can't wait to see what I will really look like in about a month when the swelling subsides. I'm already a new person with new confidence. Dr Barrera and his staff have been very professional and only wanted the best outcome for me.
Timothy Thompson
May 19, 2020
I have seen Dr Barrera and his staff 3 times over nearly 20 years. I would not go anywhere else. The staff is exceptional and Dr. Barrera is highly skilled. The post surgery follow-up is outstanding by both the staff and Dr. Barrera. They over-deliver which is rare these days. BTW, I travel to Houston from some distance because I believe they provide some of the very best hair transplant work/service in the country.
MaryAnne Miller
Jun 26, 2019
Dr. Barrera came highly recommended by another surgeon who said Dr. Barrera did the BEST hair transplants, so with that recommendation I drove from Dallas to Houston to have my 'sideburns' replaced after a recent facelift. It is still early in the game but my hairline looks better than the one mother nature gave me! Dr. Barrera was wonderful to work with, he explained each step and made sure I was comfortable at all times. I couldn't say enough good things about Dr. Barrera and his staff and would highly recommend him for any cosmetic procedure you are considering!
R.
Jun 23, 2019
