Butt Augmentation: Prices, Pics, Reviews

Name: Johnny Franco, MD, FACS

Statement: Dr. Johnny Franco is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Austin, Texas. Known locally as Austin Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Franco provides a complete range of cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery, including facial rejuvenation procedures like dermal fillers, lip and jawline augmentation, breast augmentation, and Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL), his primary specialty.

“BBL is my number-one procedure,” says Dr. Franco. “I perform up to 240 of them a year.” Because of this expertise, he trains other surgeons at the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) annual meeting and online how to safely perform it and achieve superior results.

After graduating from Beloit College with a B.S. in Biochemistry, Dr. Franco received his MD from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He completed his residency in plastic surgery at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, serving as chief resident, before completing fellowships in head and neck microsurgery at Chan Gung Hospital in Taiwan, breast reconstruction and fat transfer at Gent University Hospital in Belgium, and aesthetic plastic surgery at Miami Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Franco is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a member of ASAPS and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Dr. Franco was voted the best plastic/cosmetic surgeon in Austin by the Austin American Statesman in 2018 and 2019. Over 30% of his patients travel to Austin from out of state, and his practice offers a “fly-in” program. He’s also bilingual, fluently speaking English and Spanish.

RealSelf Q&A with Dr. Johnny Franco

RS: What inspired you to be a surgeon?
JF: I was a nerdy guy who loved science. I grew up on a small pecan orchard doing manual work on the farm, and I knew I wanted to do something with my hands. Surgery was the perfect balance between science and manual labor.

RS: How did you decide to specialize in aesthetic surgery?
JF: It was an evolution. I did several fellowships, including one at Miami Plastic Surgery for three years. BBL was the number–one procedure I did there. When I opened my practice in Austin, there was a need for Brazilian Butt Lift surgery but no one was performing it here in Austin. It quickly became far and above the top procedure I performed.

RS: What’s special about your results?
JF: Perfection is something I strive for. My anesthesiologist says I’m the best liposuction person in town because I don’t get tired or bored and move on. I go at it until it’s perfect.

RS: What sets your practice apart?
JF: People feel really comfortable here. Patients like that they can talk to me and get an honest answer. Sometimes it’s not what they want to hear, including that they’re not a good candidate for a procedure. But those people refer so many people to me, because—in the end—they always appreciate that I was honest.

Patients appreciate our upfront nature about everything. For instance, we’re in the process of listing all of our prices online—from injectables and facials to surgical procedures. We want to be as transparent with pricing as is humanly possible, to help guide patients to what’s in their budget.

We also use technology to streamline the whole process. Even pre-COVID, we did virtual consults, and we offer virtual follow-ups. Patients can message with questions and we text right back. They love this aspect of my practice.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 2011

Rating: 4.8

Name: Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MD

Statement: Dr. Adam Weinfeld, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Austin, Texas. Though he performs a wide range of procedures across the face, breast, and body (including breast reconstruction, gender affirmation surgery, and body contouring), he is best known for his work performing nose jobs, facelifts, and neck lifts.

Dr. Weinfeld was inspired at a young age by plastic surgery’s ability to not just improve patients’ lives but make them happier by enhancing their appearance. That inspiration has motivated Dr. Weinfeld’s work ever since he graduated with his MD from Baylor College of Medicine, and is one of the many reasons he takes significant time to get to know every patient individually — so he can best understand how to make them happy.

He is recognized throughout the Austin area and beyond for his compassionate, ethical, and professional nature as well as his broad knowledge base and highly technical skills.

Began aesthetic medicine in: 2007

Rating: 4.9

Name: Sean Arredondo, MD

Statement: I am a Texas native who loves being back in Texas. The Ohio State University exposed me to the full breath of plastic surgery in both the cosmetic and reconstructive realm. Though my focus is now aesthetic, I use the foundation of reconstruction to help patients achieve their dream results. I am board certified in general surgery and therefore have a lot of experience doing body procedures such as breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, fat transfer. I learned from talented sub specialists and also really enjoy facial procedures such as blepharoplasties, facelifts, and rhinoplasties.

Rating: 5.0

Name: Kevin Chang, MD

Name: Sarah Viebrock

Position: Nurse Injector

Can answer: 1

Years experience: 10

Biography: Sarah Viebrock, RN, BSN received her Bachelors of Nursing Degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 2013. She was born and raised here in Austin, TX where she still lives now with her husband and 3 daughters. She spent a good amount of her career as a Labor and Delivery RN, which she adored, but has loved the transition into the Aesthetic field with Dr. Franco at Austin Plastic Surgeon. She absolutely loves working together with her patients to create and achieve their individualized goals! Sarah specializes in the Aveli cellulite treatment, toxin treatments for fine lines and wrinkles, dermal fillers, and Moprhues8 radiofrequency microneedling - the Gold Standard in nonsurgical lifting and tightening of the skin!

Name: Joseph Rubio

Position: Physician Assistant

Name: Gilbert Sanez

Position: Physician Assistant

Years experience: 21

Biography: Gilberto Saenz III is a board- certified physician assistant who specializes in Plastic
Surgery and Aesthetic Medicine. Gilberto provides a wide range of services in his
practice including facial injectables, non-surgical and minimally invasive body
contouring procedures, laser and light therapies, skincare, as well as assisting the
surgeons he works with in their many surgical procedures. However, he will tell you that
the absolute favorite part of his job is performing Full Facial Rejuvenation for his
patients.
Gilberto completed his medical training with a Bachelor of Science in Physician
Assistant Studies from the University of Texas- Pan American (UTPA). He then went on
to receive his Masters in Physician Assistant studies also from UTPA. He also holds a
Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Texas- San Antonio (UTSA). He
started his career in Family Medicine where he practiced for 4 years. Later he
transitioned to the specialty of Dermatology where he practiced in

Name: Jenna Hennig

Position: Nurse Injector

Biography: Jenna is a registered nurse with a background in physical wellness as a personal trainer and women's health. She has been practicing since 2019 and has a passion for helping patients reach their aesthetic goals. Jenna is native to the Austin area and ventured to Texas A&M and Texas State University to complete her nursing degree. She now lives in Austin with her husband and daughter. She specializes in injectables, cellulite reduction, fat reduction, weight loss and facial rejuvenation! Jenna has a passion for wellness and empowering patients to feel their best!