Restora Austin Plastic Surgery Centre

Restora Austin Plastic Surgery Centre Dr. Dustin Reid and Dr. Ashley Gordon, Board- Certified Plastic Surgeons, understand that every pati

Our goals are to provide you with honest information about plastic surgery, help you determine if Restora Austin is the right choice for your plastic surgery journey and educate you on the benefits of our Skin Care, Laser, Botox, and Injectable Filler practice.

02/18/2026

Episode 4 | Restora Beauty Insider · Staff Secrets

If you had to choose only three treatments for your own face… what would they be?

We asked Katelyn Curcio, Lead Nurse at Restora Skin & Laser, to share her top three non-negotiables — the treatments she personally refuses to skip.

Here’s what made her list:

• Toxin — because prevention is everything
• Toskani — for next-level skin quality and real, visible results
• Sculptra — collagen support that keeps working over time

When someone who treats skin every single day chooses these for herself — that says something.

If you haven’t tried these treatments yet, give us a call or text us at 512-371-8817 to schedule your appointment and find out which one is right for you. 🤍

There's a moment most women don't talk about out loud, but almost everyone has felt it. You look in the mirror and somet...
02/17/2026

There's a moment most women don't talk about out loud, but almost everyone has felt it. You look in the mirror and something feels slightly unfamiliar—nothing dramatic, no single line you can point to, but your reflection feels subtly disconnected from the version of you that lives in your mind.

It rarely happens overnight. It's a gradual softening of definition—the jawline appears less sharp, the cheeks rest a little lower, light hits your face differently. You sense a quiet shift even if you can't articulate exactly what changed.

What makes it confusing is that it doesn't feel like "aging" in the obvious way. Wrinkles are tangible—you can see them and understand them. This feels like structure, like the architecture of your face has subtly rearranged itself.

So you adapt. You experiment with hairstyles, try new makeup techniques, discover angles that feel safer on camera. And over time, those adjustments become exhausting because what you're really trying to do is reconnect with your own reflection.

Here's what most people are never told: starting in your twenties, collagen production decreases by about 1% each year. By forty, many women have lost up to 20% of their natural collagen—and collagen isn't just about glow or texture. It's the internal framework that supports the contours of your face, and when it slowly weakens, nothing collapses... it just shifts.

Understanding that changes everything. It removes blame and panic, and reframes the conversation from "what's wrong with me?" to "what's happening beneath the surface?"

Next post, we're going deeper into how we rebuild that support in a way that looks natural and aligned with who you are. If you've ever felt like your reflection was drifting away from you, stay with us.

02/16/2026

As we close out the first season of Restora Beauty Insider, we want to take a moment to thank you for being part of this conversation.

Over the past episodes, we explored treatments, ingredients, professional rituals, and the science that supports real, long-term skin health — not trends, not filters, not guesswork, but knowledge rooted in experience and evidence.

This series was created with one intention in mind: to give you access to professional, science-backed information so you can make confident decisions about your skin. Because when you understand what is happening beneath the surface, you stop chasing quick fixes and start investing in results that actually last.

Everything we share is for you — for the woman who wants clarity, who values expertise, and who wants to look in the mirror and see the strongest, healthiest version of herself. Education is empowerment, and beautiful skin begins with understanding.

Now we would love to hear from you. What topics would you like us to explore next season? Are there treatments you are curious about, ingredients you want explained, or myths you would like us to break down?

This community is the reason we continue creating, and your voice helps shape what comes next.

Season two is coming, and we cannot wait to keep elevating the conversation around skin together.

This Valentine's Day, we want to celebrate something deeper than flowers or dinner reservations. We want to celebrate th...
02/14/2026

This Valentine's Day, we want to celebrate something deeper than flowers or dinner reservations. We want to celebrate the relationship you have with yourself.

At Restora, we see every day how powerful it is when someone chooses to take care of themselves. Not because they're trying to change who they are, but because they want to feel good in their own skin. There's something powerful about looking in the mirror and actually liking who you see.

Valentine's Day can be about romance, but it's also a beautiful reminder that self-love isn't selfish and self-care isn't vanity. Taking time for your skin, your confidence, your WELL-BEING —it's a quiet way of saying, "I matter, too."

Those small moments of caring for yourself add up. They remind you that you deserve attention and intention.

From all of us at Restora, we hope this Valentine's Day feels warm, empowering, and full of kindness.

Happy Valentine's Day 🤍

Your skin was never meant to rely on a filter to look radiant. When we talk about true skin quality, we are not talking ...
02/13/2026

Your skin was never meant to rely on a filter to look radiant. When we talk about true skin quality, we are not talking about coverage, highlighter, or the latest trending product; we are talking about the foundation beneath it all.

Real skin quality comes down to three core elements:
▪️ deep hydration,
▪️ strong collagen density,
▪️ healthy cell turnover.

When those systems are functioning well, your skin reflects light beautifully and looks alive in every type of lighting.

As we age, however, collagen slows, hydration declines, and renewal becomes less efficient, which is why skin can begin to look flat or dull no matter how much you apply on top.

Treatments like PRX-T33 work by stimulating collagen deeper in the dermis without causing surface peeling or downtime, while Toscani Skin Boosters deliver hyaluronic acid, amino acids, and essential nutrients directly into the skin to restore structure and hydration from within.

This is not about layering more products; it is about rebuilding the architecture that allows your skin to glow on its own. If you are ready to understand what your skin truly needs rather than guessing.

📱 Book your Skin Quality consultation - call or text at 512-371-8817

and let our team create a plan designed specifically for you.

02/11/2026

We’re continuing our inside look at Katelyn Curcio, Lead Nurse at Restora Skin & Laser, and the treatments she personally trusts to keep her skin healthy and glowing.

In this episode, Katelyn shares:
• the in-office treatments she’s done (Halo + Moxi with Jenny ✨)
• why she loves Toscani with meso-needling & SkinPen
• how the Restora Glow facial with Amber transforms redness and texture
• her honest before-and-after experience with customized treatment plans

From reducing redness and vascularity to improving overall texture and glow, Katelyn walks through what’s truly worked for her skin.
Save this reel for reference 🤍

Curious what’s right for you?
During your next visit, our team will create a personalized plan based on your skin goals.
Call or text us at 512-371-8817 📱

02/11/2026

We’re continuing our inside look at Katelyn Curcio, Lead Nurse at Restora Skin & Laser, and the treatments she personally trusts to keep her skin healthy and glowing.

In this episode, Katelyn shares:
• the in-office treatments she’s done (Halo + Moxi with Jenny ✨)
• why she loves Toscani with meso-needling & SkinPen
• how the Restora Glow facial with Amber transforms redness and texture
• her honest before-and-after experience with customized treatment plans

From reducing redness and vascularity to improving overall texture and glow, Katelyn walks through what’s truly worked for her skin.
Save this reel for reference 🤍

Curious what’s right for you?

During your next visit, our team will create a personalized plan based on your skin goals.
Call or text us at 512-371-8817 📱

02/09/2026

Hot topic we get all the time: When is the “right” age to start aesthetic treatments… and is it ever too late?

Here’s the truth.
There’s no one perfect age — because the goal isn’t “doing more,” it’s doing what’s right for your skin.

Too young?
Facials can be amazing for teens (even around 12–13) when hormones kick in — congestion, breakouts, and confusion from “skinfluencer” product overload. This is where education + consistent care matters most.

Too late?
Never. We see first-time patients in their 60s and 70s all the time. And the answer is always the same: it’s not too late to start taking care of your skin.

Our philosophy at Restora:
✅ Start with the foundation (skin health + collagen support)
✅ Then use injectables as the finishing touch — not the entire solution
✅ Correct + maintain = natural results you don’t have to “chase” with more product

Because when your skin is supported first…
you use less, look more natural, and glow more effortlessly.

Have questions about what’s right for your age + skin goals?

📱Text or call us at 512-371-8817


02/04/2026

What does a Lead Nurse use on her own skin?
In Episode 2 of our Staff Series, we’re peeking into the daily lineup of Katelyn Curcio.

With over 10 years at Restora, Katelyn has access to everything - but these are the essentials she actually uses every single day.

The Lineup:
🫧 Pavise Amino Powerwash: The award-winning 3-in-1 that cleanses without stripping.
🛡️ Skinbetter Alto Advanced: The gold standard for antioxidant protection.
💧 Skinbetter Trio Rebalancing: Heavy-hitting hydration in a weightless formula.
✨ Skinbetter AlphaRet: The revolutionary retinoid that delivers results without the irritation.

Save this post for your next skincare restock! 🤍

All products featured are available at Restora . During your next visit, our team can help you choose what’s best for your skin.

01/28/2026

✨Restora Beauty Insider: Staff Secrets Series✨

Ever wondered how the people behind the treatments keep their skin looking so natural, refreshed, and timeless?

Welcome to Restora Beauty Insider: Staff Secrets — a behind-the-scenes series where our own team opens the door to what really works.

In this series, we’re chatting with the incredible providers and staff at Restora Austin Skin & Laser — some of whom have been here 10+ years — to share:

Their personal skincare and treatment routines

The injectables, lasers, and collagen-boosting treatments they actually use

How they think about aging naturally and maintaining results long-term

Honest insights, before-and-after reflections, and real staff favorites

No overdone looks. No trends for the sake of trends.

Just thoughtful, layered care focused on restoring what you’ve always had.

Think of this as your insider pass to the routines, philosophies, and longevity strategies we trust for our own faces — and now, we’re sharing them with you.

Stay tuned. We’re giving you the secrets

01/26/2026

The under-eye is a tricky area.
And that’s exactly why quick fixes don’t belong here.

Dark circles, hollowness, laxity, texture, discoloration — they may look similar in the mirror, but they’re rarely caused by the same thing. And treating them the same way is how people end up disappointed.

At Restora, we start with what you’re presenting with — not a trend, not a single tool.

Some under-eye concerns aren’t ideal for filler.
Others need collagen stimulation, skin tightening, pigment correction, lymphatic support… or a thoughtful combination.

That’s where a personalized plan matters.

From collagen-stimulating options like PRF, to skin-revitalizing treatments, to advanced energy-based solutions — what matters most isn’t the tool itself. It’s choosing the right one for your under-eye concern.

Because the under-eye is complex.
And using a hammer when you need a screwdriver never ends well.

✨ Thorough consultations.
✨ Thoughtful combinations.
✨ Solutions chosen for you — not the shelf.

Not sure what’s right for your under-eyes?
📱 Call or text 512-371-8817 for a thorough consultation with our expert team.



01/21/2026

Before the Needle.

This is what a real injectable appointment should look like.

Before anything touches your skin, we pause.
We look at your face as a whole.
We listen to how you feel — and how you want to feel.

We talk through your concerns, your lifestyle, and what you want to see when you look in the mirror.

Because injectables aren’t about copying trends or chasing a “perfect” face.
They’re about enhancing you — your structure, your expressions, your confidence.

Every face is different. Every goal is different.
So the plan should be different too.

No rushed appointments.
No guessing.
No “let’s inject and hope for the best.”

Just thoughtful assessment, honest guidance, and a personalized approach that works with your face — not against it.

This is how injections should be done.
✨ Intentionally.
✨ Respectfully.
✨ With you at the center.

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