Jose Barrera, MD

I’m 43 years old and was unhappy with the signs of aging on my face, including noticeable hooding on my eyes, slight jowls, and sagging skin on my neck. I decided not to wait until my 50s or 60s to address my progressively aging face—I want to look and feel my best now. Initially, I was considering flying to California for Dr. Kao’s ponytail facelift, but I decided to stay closer to home. That turned out to be the best decision I could have made.

I underwent a microscopic brow lift with a preservation facelift, and I’m now one month post-op and feeling great. My neck looks amazing—more “snatched” than it was in my 20s! My eyes look more youthful, with the hooding gone, and my eyebrows are more arched and elevated. My jowls have disappeared. While I still have some swelling around my cheeks, all bruising and swelling in my neck and lower face has resolved.

With Dr. Barrera’s expertise, training, and experience with facelifts, I knew he was the perfect doctor to entrust with such an important procedure. I couldn’t be happier with my results and my entire experience with Dr. Barrera and his team. From the initial consultation to post-surgery follow-ups and lymphatic drainage massages, every step was handled with care and professionalism. Dr. Barrera took the time to listen to my concerns, answer all my questions, thoroughly explain the procedure, postoperative care and make me feel completely confident in my decision.

Even at just one month post-op, my face already looks natural and rejuvenated, and I’m extremely excited to see the final results. I am so grateful to Dr. Barrera, Dr. Minehart, Aesthetician Yazmin, Nurse Amanda and the entire office for their genuine care and support throughout my facelift journey.

Dr Barrera saw me last year in March and came up with a plan for my rhinoplasty surgery and was extremely transparent. The surgery went very well and he is seriously a very skilled and talented surgeon! I am extremely happy with my results and I thank him from the bottom of my heart!!

Dr. Barrera is a medical "artist"! His surgical skill is amazing. It's been five months since I had a deep plane facelift and co2 laser resurfacing. I am so pleased. My biggest fear was that I'd look like I'd had a procedure. That I'd look different, or unnatural. But that is not the case at all. I just look BETTER! I am thin, and therefore aging was more prevalent on my face, with sagging and deep lines. I also had a lot of sun damage. At age 59, I look better than I've looked in years, which has helped boost my self confidence. The recovery was challenging, but I knew that meant he went deep with the laser treatment, which he needed to do in order for me to have such great results. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Barrera. His staff was excellent as well!

My entire life, I’ve always had HUGE self-confidence issues when it came to the appearance of my ears. In school I was made fun of, so as a young adult, I would always wear my hair down because my ears took away from my facial appearance in such a big way. Otoplasty wasn’t something that even came across my radar of possibilities until after I had my first cosmetic procedure back in Spring ‘19. I had a breast augmentation and loved the confidence it gave me, so I began looking into the realm of cosmetic surgeries. Ive always carried myself in a confident, self-assured manner, so the fact that I was even considering ear surgery came as a shock to my closest friends and loved ones. They would tell me I didn’t need surgery and that I was beautiful already.. that they never even noticed my ears.. blablabla. What they didn’t understand was they weren’t the ones who had to go through life being made fun of and feeling self-confident about something that was such a simple fix. The moment I had the surgery done, I felt like an entirely different person. I literally went home and cried, that’s how happy I was with my results. It’s amazing the work that Dr. Barrera and his colleague, Dr. Harris performed. Who would’ve known it would make such a world of a difference. I can now wear my hair up in a ponytail without feeling embarrassed. The eyes of others are now naturally drawn to my face and not my ears. My self esteem has boosted 1000% and I have Dr. Barrera and his entire practice to thank for that. My only regret is I should’ve done it sooner! I would 100% recommended this Dr. and his practice for ANY cosmetic facial procedure, as the results are profoundly life-changing!

Doing a buccal fat removal is by far one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. Dr. Barrera and his team were nothing but the best to make sure I felt comfortable during the procedure and it didn't take long for me to notice the results.

I lost my life at 22 years old due to a large acoustic neuroma brain tumor which was discovered by my ENT doctor and Neurologist right after I had completed my undergraduate studies in Ohio. I was headed to graduate school, but soon realized I wasn't going anywhere except to surgery. I thought it was water lodged in my ears because I swam daily. People sounded muffled on the phone if I held the phone to my left ear. And I had had headaches but never really paid much attention after taking Tylenol. I was rushed into MRI, angiogram, and head X-rays which revealed the large tumor lodged on my facial and hearing nerve which had to be removed due to the enormous size. I knew I would lose my hearing, but my doctors said they would try to save my facial nerve. Unfortunately, they were unable to save my facial nerve which left me with facial palsy, facial paralysis and unable to smile or close my left eye. No rehab helped. I didn't recognize myself anymore and felt like a freak. It was an emotional battle every day, not wanting people to stare or ask questions about my face. they would ask did I have a stroke, was I in a car accident, all kinds of questions, that I did not want to answer, but felt obligated some times to explain I had a brain tumor. So at 22, I lost my life and became isolated, a hermit. 

I searched for 40 years to find a doctor who could at least give me some facial expression on my face, but there was NO one who would touch me. That is until I found Dr. Jose Barrera in San Antonio Texas. My first appointment with him, I had prepared myself for the no I can't help you, good luck answer, but to my delight and surprise, he was a god send. He told me he would give me a Mona Lisa smile. I was shocked and cried, I had hope. Not only could he give me a nice expression on my face he could actually help my eye close by implanting a weight to close my eye lid. I few years prior I was told I was going blind due to acute angle closure and had surgery to repair that issue. Most people do not know all the complications a brain tumor gives you. Your eyes get dry and when you cant close them naturally it causes dryness to the cornea, thus damage starts to occur. I had to tape my eye closed at night. Of course i didn't do it all of the time, and I paid for it dearly. You lose your equilibrium and you lose yourself. I prayed to find someone to help me just fix the face. 

Dr. Barrera is proficient, knowledgeable, and mostly compassionate. I went from appearing to having a stroke to smiling. A 360 turn a round. My face hasn't totally relaxed but with the Physical Therapy and different mind set I am on my way to being happier. Am also getting an implant to be able to hear again. I wished I had found Dr. Barrera years ago, but I am sure glad I found him now anyway. Acoustic Neuroma tumors are benign but if you let to sit , they grow into major problems and death if they are not removed. I was in the hospital for 17 days, but now they have new technology and you may not have hospital stays like mine. I spent have of my stay in ICU, due to the left side of my body being paralyzed. I am grateful for Dr. Barrera . If you are ever told you have a brain tumor do not wait, get it out. Find a specialist who knows what they are doing and has the expertise needed. Blessings to all, I hope I shed some light to you.

I searched high and low for the best surgeon and went to numerous consultations from very reputable doctors all over SA. I picked Dr Jose Barrera and his awesome staff due to his extensive experience, in-depth knowledge, and because his focus is all about the neck, and face. To top things off Dr Barrera was also very professional, listens, understanding, very patient and genuine. Make sure to do your research first and then save yourself some time by seeing Dr Barrera.

I reached out to Dr Barrera because my ex fiance (Huntress)of ten years his parents mentioned Dr Barrera in a conversation.

I love adore and worship Mr & Mrs Fritzgerald Huntress, previous owners of channel five news, San Antonio Express, Shiloh restaurant on the River walk, YO Ranch and The San Antonio zoo. See why lol

I had a Lip lift last Thursday February 13, 2020 at Dr Barrera's office. I have an appointment with Dr. Barrera tomorrow morning. I plan to post more about my experience, the procedure, and the final outcome.

Love Dr Barrera, his lovely wife. Additionally, his nurse and assistant Doctor work well together!

Lisa Marie, Texas Real Estate Broker.

Dr. Barrera is a Perfectionist! He exceeded my expectations. From my initial consultation to my most recent post op visit, Dr. Barrera and his staff were extremely friendly, professional, and supportive. His professionalism, personality, and knowledge closed the deal. As a result I am more confident, happier, and grateful to have found and had super Dr. Jose Barrera perform my surgical rhinoplasty and septoplasty.
Pro: I was back at work a week later and my nose was already looked perfect.

Finally found an amazing dr, very patient and knew exactly what he is talking about, understood my concerns as well.. awesome staff as well, so polite and made me feel like we've known each other for years.. can't wait till my surgery and to see the end results.