Dr Michael Decherd

Find out why Dr. Decherd is the right doctor for you

Michael E. Decherd, MD is considered by some to be one of San Antonio’s finest board-certified plastic surgeons. He is known for his dedication to patient satisfaction and the one-on-one time he spends with each patient. Dr. Decherd’s relationship with you as a patient begins when you first enter the door and continues until you achieve the appearance for which you are looking. Dr. Decherd is a fourth-generation Texas doctor who went into plastic surgery because it gives him the ability to help people solve a variety of problems and achieve their personal best. He believes that satisfied patients are the goal of any plastic surgeon. Dr. Decherd educates all his patients on the many options that are available, both surgical and non-surgical, and then works with each patient to give them choices in a pressure-free environment. Dr. Decherd feels that listening to his patients, meticulous attention to detail, excellent training, and constant attention toward optimal outcomes will achieve this result. Please visit Dr. Decherd’s blog for his most recent entries. We also invite you to become a fan of Dr. Decherd on our Face Book page at Michael E. Decherd, MD – San Antonio Plastic Surgery Institute.

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Come Visit Dr. Decherd’s Team at The San Antonio Plastic Surgery Institute.

“I get a lot of compliments on my staff.” -Dr. Decherd

Our friendly team of medical professionals strives to deliver top medical care and provide you with a caring and supportive experience as you work through the medical process. Our staff prides itself on getting you the information that you need as quickly as possible. We adhere to a shared decision making process that allows our staff to take the time to truly listen to your needs and concerns. Appointments are seen in a prompt manner because we consider your time to be as valuable as ours. Our home office in San Antonio is conveniently located near 281 and 410. Come and find out why so many south Texans choose Dr. Decherd.

Meet Dr. Decherd and schedule an appointment today

Dr. Michael E. Decherd resides in San Antonio, Texas with his wife and four daughters. When you schedule a consultation with Dr. Decherd he will take the time to truly listen to you and work with you to come to a decision that is based on your individual body type and personal preferences. At The San Antonio Plastic Surgery Institute, we do not have a “cookie-cutter” approach to cosmetic surgery. Contact us for an appointment today!

Research and Publications

Decherd ME. Pharyngeal Reconstruction. In Essentials of Plastic Surgery, Janis JE (ed.). Quality Medical, St Louis, 2007.

Decherd ME, Janis JE. Principles of Head and Neck Cancer: Staging and Management. In Essentials of Plastic Surgery, Janis JE (ed.). Quality Medical, St Louis, 2007.

Parker TH, Decherd ME. Breast Augmentation. In Essentials of Plastic Surgery, Janis JE (ed.). Quality Medical, St Louis, 2007.

Decherd ME, Calhoun KH. Scar revision and camouflage. In Dr. Quinn’s Online Textbook of Otolaryngology, at www.utmb.edu/oto. Apr 2002.

Decherd ME, Calhoun KH. Chemical peeling. In Dr. Quinn’s Online Textbook of Otolaryngology, at www.utmb.edu/oto. Nov 2000.

Decherd ME, Newlands SN. Maxillary and periorbital fractures. In Dr. Quinn’s Online Textbook of Otolaryngology, at www.utmb.edu/oto. Jan 2000.

Decherd ME, Calhoun KH. Rhytidectomy. In Dr. Quinn’s Online Textbook of Otolaryngology, at www.utmb.edu/oto. Oct 1999.

Curriculum Vitae

Board Certifications

• American Board of Plastic Surgery
• American Board of Otolaryngology

Affiliations

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Bexar County Medical Society
• Texas Medical Association
• Fellow, American College of Surgeons
• San Antonio International Society of Plastic Surgeons

Medical Degree

• University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

Internship

• General Surgery – University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

Residency

• Plastic Surgery – University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
• Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery – University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

Areas of Expertise

• Breast Augmentation
• Mastopexy (Breast Lift)
• Remove and Replace Implants / Revision Breast Augmentation
• Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
• Liposuction
• Facial Rejuvenation Surgery (facelift, eyelid surgey, browlift)
• Body Contouring
• Rhinoplasty (Nose reshaping)

Interviews / Media Appearances

• San Antonio Living, News 4 WOAI: “Mommy Make Over”
• Great Day SA, KENS 5: Silicone Breast Implants
• KTSA Radio: Liposuction
• San Antonio Express-News: Breast Augmentation
• San Antonio City Pages Magazine: Profile
• Scene in San Antonio Monthly: San Antonio’s Top Doctors
• The Medical Patriot: Plastic Surgery and Teenagers
• CosmeticSugery.com: Juvederm
• San Antonio Medicine: A Day in the Life

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