News and Events
Man Shot in Face with BB During Commute
Featuring Dr. Sharma Fox 7, June 2013
An Austin man was shot in the head by someone with a BB gun while driving down a street. Though tiny, BBs can cause major injuries; fortunately, good reconstructive surgery options are available locally.
Should You Do What Angelina Jolie Did?
Featuring Dr. Weinfeld, KXAN, May 2013
As Angelina Jolie goes public about why she had a double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer, Central Texas women want to know more about the procedure and whether they should consider it.
Migraine Surgery can be Highly Successful
Featuring Dr. Weinfeld, KXAN, February 2013
A small incision in the neck can relieve stress on some nerves believed to be causing migraines. It worked for a mother of three whose pain was so intense, she was hospitalized several times a year.
VIDEO: Seton Mock Surgery 2013
Featuring Dr. Sharma Austin American-Statesman, February 2013
For the past 22 years, Seton Healthcare Family has hosted Mock Surgery & More, opening its doors for people to come and learn about the various procedures and services that take place at the hospital.
Cosmetic Surgery for the New year
Featuring Dr. Sharma and Dr. Weinfeld, KXAN, January 2013
Drs. Sharma and Weinfeld discuss trends in cosmetic surgery including increased interest among men.
A family's emotional ride on day of daughter's birth
Featuring Dr. Harshbarger, Fox 7, June 2012
Dr. Harshbarger helps a baby with Pierre Robins Sequence.
New procedure could make life easier for carpal tunnel patients
Featuring Dr. Henry, KLBJ 590, January 2012
Dr. Henry discusses new technique to treat carpal tunnel.
Thumbs up for plastic surgery procedure
Featuring Dr. Henry, KXAN, November 2011
Dr. Henry replaces man's missing thumb with big toe.
IRPSCT Honored as Preceptor of the Year
Featuring Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery of Central Texas, August 2011
The Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery of Central Texas (IRPSCT) was honored by Austin Community College's (ACC's) Surgical Technology Program faculty and graduating class of August 2011 as Preceptor of the Year.
Dr. Sanjay Sharma discusses lawnmower safety
Featuring Dr. Sanjay Sharma, KXAN, April 2011
Dr. Sanjay Sharma, a surgeon with the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery of Central Texas discusses lawnmower safety and the kind of accidents he sees at Seton.
Famed surgeon using ancient technique to give
Jacqui Saburido a new nose
Featuring Dr. Adam Weinfield, Austin-American Statesman, April 2011
Jacqui Saburido could soon have a new nose, thanks to an ancient procedure performed by Brazil's most famous plastic surgeon.
Dupuytren's Disease Relaxes Grip on Patient
Featuring Dr. Sanjay Sharma, NSide ATX, May 2011
John Livingston suffers from Dupuytren's disease, a hand deformity that affects the tissues in his palm and causes his fingers to be bent. His case is unusual in that both hands are affected, including the thumb and index fingers.