Out-of-Town Patients Visiting Houston, Texas
Many patients now choose to travel for their cosmetic treatments in order to receive the best possible care and enjoy a quiet and anonymous recovery period. No longer are patients limited to their own local area when looking for the most trusted and experienced doctors to meet their cosmetic needs.
Board certified plastic surgeons at Houston’s Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery work with patients from all over the world who want expert care in a private, convenient setting. The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery staff is dedicated to making the process positive for our out-of-town patients, and we will work with you every step of the way to ensure your travels and surgical experience are safe, successful, and convenient.
If this is your first time in Houston, here is a little information about our city:
Houston is the fourth largest city in the US, and the largest in Texas. Houston is known for its urban sprawl, and has a multicultural and diverse population. The districts closest to Downtown offer a wide array of choices for visitors. The city has an eclectic arts and museum, vibrant shopping, and has become a popular destination for food lovers.
Airports
Houston is served by two large commercial airports and two regional airports. The large airports include George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport. It is more convenient if you are traveling downtown or south of the city, such as to Galveston.
Hotels
Hotel Alessandra
Set in downtown Houston, Hotel Alessandra is a 5-star hotel offering a 24-hour front desk and concierge, luxury car service, an on-site restaurant and spa. You can enjoy the rooftop pool and rooms with city views.
JW Marriott
JW Marriott Downtown is located a 5-minute walk from Alley Theater, 500 meters from Theater District and a similar distance from Wortham Center.
The Post Oak Hotel
Set within 1.6 km of The Galleria in Houston, The Post Oak Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center. The Water Wall and Houston Arboretum and Nature Center are located near the hotel.
Climate
Like most of the areas around the US Gulf Coast, the climate of Houston is humid subtropical with plenty of rainfall all year round. The city averages around 50 inches of rain throughout the year, along with high humidity. However, owing to the city’s large area, the weather can vary significantly from one area to another.
Things to See
If you plan to visit different places of attraction during your stay in Houston, you could benefit from the CityPASS, which gives admission to six Houston attractions for a much reduced rate and includes faster entry in some cases. The attractions offered include:
- Space Center Houston
- Downtown Aquarium
- Houston Museum of Natural Science
- Houston Zoo
- Museum of Fine Arts
- The Children’s Museum of Houston
- George Ranch Historical Park
- The Health Museum
Where to Shop
Many of the shopping malls in Houston are located to the west of downtown in Uptown. Prices in Houston can often be lower than in other major American cities.
One of the popular places for shopping in Houston is the Houston Galleria. The Galleria is the largest mall in Texas, and among the top 10 largest malls in the country. In southwest Houston, the Asian bazaar meets American suburb. This amazing area is ideal for both adventure shopping and an exploration into the brave new world of postmodern America.
Where to Eat
Houston has some very fine dining options, and is recognized as one of the most restaurant-oriented cities in the US. The city boasts of a thriving ethnic restaurant scene, excellent Tex-Mex, classic Texas steakhouses and Gulf Coast seafood, as well as chain restaurants. The epicenter of Houston’s hot and happening fine dining includes the Downtown, Montrose, Midtown, and the Heights (including the Washington Corridor).
While authentic, high quality Mexican food can be found just about anywhere in Houston, you may find the best ethnic dining in West Houston, where you can get everything from Middle Eastern to Ethiopian to Bosnian. The eclectic Mahatma Gandhi District is the place to go for superb Indian and Pakistani cuisine.
Contact Us
For more information about The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery (ACPS) physicians and the cosmetic surgery treatments and procedures they perform please click here or call us at 713.799.9999. We have offices in and around Houston, Texas.
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