Doctor Bucay

Name: Vivian Bucay, MD, FAAD
Last name: Bucay
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1991
Years experience: 32
Primary Specialty: Dermatologist
Business: BUCAY-Center for Dermatology and Aesthetics
Address: 326 W. Craig Pl.
City: San Antonio
State: Texas
Zip Code: 78258
Country: US
Additional Address: Methodist Boerne Medical Center
324 Menger Springs, Suite 1100
Boerne,TX

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18707 Hardy Oak
First Floor, Suite 101
Intstitute for Women’s Health

Statement: Dr. Bucay is Certified by the American Board of Dermatology, Her credentials span a wide scope of biomedical research, patient care, and medical education. Dr. Bucay recognized nationally for her expertise in minimally invasive facial rejuvenation.
Consulting Fees: -1$
Consultation note: Customized Consultations
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Special Offers: 
Offer #1: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
Detail: Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Clinical Privileges: 
  • Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, TX Methodist Specialty &
  • Transplant Hospital, San Antonio, TX
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BA in Natural Sciences, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 1983
  • Medical: MD, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 1987

Vivian Bucay, MD, FAAD

Postdoc Training: 
  • Internship: Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 1988
  • Residency: Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston
Member of: 
  • American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)
Board Certification: 
Vivian Wasserteil Bucay (ABMSUID -06389)

Viewed: 7/28/2008
Day of birth: 11/04/1960}

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Dermatology
Dermatology – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Recertification:
7/14/2001 – 12/31/2011
Expired Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/4/1991 – 12/31/2001
Education: 1988 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 519 Possum OakSan Antonio, TX 78230-5634 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 29.4517383,-98.4985723
Primary location: 
Location name: San Antonio
State: TX
Country: US
Map point: 29.425,-98.49369812
Google plus: https://plus.google.com/?hl=en&partnerid=gplp0
Treatments: 
  • Accutane
  • AviClear
  • Belotero
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • Botox for Hyperhidrosis
  • Botox for TMJ
  • Brow Lift
  • Cellfina
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Filler
  • CO2 Laser
  • CoolMini
  • CoolSculpting
  • DefenAge
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Emsculpt
  • Emtone
  • Epionce
  • Excel V
  • Exilis
  • Facial
  • Fractional Laser
  • Fraxel Laser
  • Genius
  • Glacial Rx
  • Glycolic Peel
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Hyaluronidase
  • IPL
  • Jessner Peel
  • Jeuveau
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Laser Genesis
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Liposuction
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • LED Light Therapy
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Implants
  • Lip Lift
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Mesotherapy
  • Microneedling
  • Microneedling RF
  • MiraDry
  • Mole Removal
  • Neck Lift
  • Neocutis
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Nutrafol
  • PCA Skin Peel
  • Pelleve
  • PRP for Hair Loss
  • PRP Injections
  • Punch Excision
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Kysse
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • ResurFX
  • Retin-A
  • Revanesse
  • Revision Skincare
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scar Removal
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Sculptra
  • Silhouette InstaLift
  • Skin Lightening
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • Skinbetter Science
  • SkinCeuticals
  • SkinMedica
  • SmoothGlo
  • Tazorac
  • TCA Peel
  • Ultherapy
  • Vanquish
  • Volbella
  • Vollure
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin
  • Zimmer ZWave

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Awards:
  • Featured in several publications, including Allure, Cosmetic Surgery Times and Elle
  • Texas Super Doctor Hall of Fame, Texas Monthly Magazine
  • Professional Recognition:
  • Distinguished Physician Member, Liquid Face Lift Association
  • Author or co-author, various publications
Rating: 4.6
Profile views: 10778
Answer count: 10
Review count: 11
Star rating: 2.0473720558371
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Nov 17, 2007
Profile modified: Jun 12, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Dermatologist
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Dec 10, 2012
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • San Antonio, TX, US. GPS coordinates: 29.425,-98.49369812

Latest ratings of treatments

  • UltraShape (Jun 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Xeomin (Dec 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Botox (Nov 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Voluma (Dec 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Sculptra Aesthetic (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • UltraShape (Jul 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Pelleve (May 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Ultherapy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Dysport (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Sclerotherapy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • UltraShape (Jun 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Botox (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 2/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Sculptra Aesthetic (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Dysport (Sep 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Dysport (Sep 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Dysport (Sep 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Ultherapy (Jul 2001) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Ultherapy (Jul 2001) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Ultherapy (Jul 2001) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Ultherapy (Aug 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Ultherapy (Aug 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Ultherapy (Aug 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Jan 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Jan 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Jan 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Jan 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • CoolSculpting (Jan 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Xeomin (Dec 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Sclerotherapy (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

UltraShape Prices

  • $3000 – Jun 19, 2015 – San Antonio, TX
  • $3000 – Jun 19, 2015 – San Antonio, TX
  • $3000 – Jun 19, 2015 – San Antonio, TX

Botox Prices

  • $500 – Oct 2018 – San Antonio, TX
  • $500 – May 2011 – San Antonio, TX

Voluma Prices

  • $1150 – Dec 19, 2013 – San Antonio, TX
  • $1150 – Dec 19, 2013 – San Antonio, TX
  • $1150 – Dec 19, 2013 – “La Casita” in San Antonio, TX

Sculptra Aesthetic Prices

  • $600 – Sep 2023 – San Antonio, TX
  • $600 – Oct 2018 – San Antonio, TX
  • $600 – Sep 2009 – San Antonio, TX

Pelleve Prices

  • $1200 – May 14, 2013 – San Antonio, TX
  • $1200 – May 14, 2013 – San Antonio, TX
  • $1200 – May 14, 2013 – San Antonio, TX

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Bucay Center for Dermatology & Aesthetics – La Casita – San Antonio, https://www.drvivianbucay.com/
Address
326 W. Craig Pl., San Antonio, Texas, US, 78212 (GPS coordinates: 29.4517383,-98.4985723)
Phone
+12106923000
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Jan 29, 2018 / Jun 12, 2023
Name & Website
Bucay Center for Dermatology & Aesthetics – Sonterra – San Antonio, https://www.drvivianbucay.com/
Address
18707 Hardy Oak Blvd.Ste. 101, San Antonio, Texas, US, 78258 (GPS coordinates: 29.6163299,-98.4783303)
Phone
+12103709995
Working Hours
Mon: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Created / Modified
Feb 28, 2018 / Feb 27, 2019

Special Offers

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Start Time / End Time
Detail
Treatments
Emsculpt Sponsored Offer
Feb 5, 2020 /
Dec 31, 2020
Book your treatment through RealSelf, send us your receipt within 6 months of the treatment date, and we’ll send you a $200 Amazon Gift Card within 5 business days.
Any treatment
Galderma Offer
Jul 12, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2023
Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Terrible bags and loose skin after filler injections. Is this normal?
Bags and Loose Skin After Fillers
Aug 11, 2015
Treatment of the tear troughs shoulkd be done only be highly experienced injectors familair with the anatomy of this region. That said, Restylane is usually my choice for treating this area as it can be dissolved with hyaluronidase (brand namse include Vitrase and Hylenex), the enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid.You definitely need to give it another 2 weeks for everything to settle down so you can have a more accurate picture of the final results. Radiesse can feel bumpy and wavy after...
5 days post op of Botox. Does the botox used for jaw reduction appear to be working?
Botox for Masseter Reduction
Jun 8, 2014
Botox can be very effective for treating enlarged masseters but may require more than one treatment to experience the full benefit. The key to success is correct placement and an adequate dose (number of units). You did not mention how many units were used, but if after 2 weeks, you can still clench and cause the masseter muscles to bulge out, you may need additional injections. Reduction in size of the masseters is gradual and I ask patients to allow at least one month to see results and to...
What is going on with my lips after dermal fillers?
Filler in the Lips
May 27, 2014
The photo you have posted is somewhat dark and doesn't show all of the upper and lower lip, making it difficult to see what might be going on. Did you have a topical numbing cream applied before the injection? Some people react to numbing creams. If you are experiencing pain, severe swellling or unevenness in the lips, you need to contact the injector to let her know. Skype and cell phones make it easy to let your doctor know of any potential problems.Juvederm is an excellent productm,...
Am I a good candidate for jaw line softening/reduction with botox?
Botox for jawline
Jan 23, 2014
Botox/Dysport/Xeomin can all be used safely (off-label) to treat enlarged masseters, the powerful muscles we use for chewing. People with masseter hypertrophy (enlarged masseters) may complain of clenching, tooth grinding, and headaches, and tend to have a square jaw that causes an imbalance in facial features. Treating these muscles with Botox can be very effective not only in reducing clenching and tooth grinding, but also softens and recontours the jawline. A typical dose of...
Tear troughs to be injected with radiesse by occuloplastic surgeon?
Radiesse NOT for tear troughs
Oct 25, 2013
With all due respect to your physician, Radiesse is not indicated for the tear trough area. It is excellent for the mid face and cheeks. Tear trough injections can yield very satifying results but also require the most skill to perform. I only use a hyaluronic acid filler like Restylane for treating this delicate area because the filler can be dissolved. If you have a bad result or complication with Radiesse, there is no way to dissolve it. Even good injectors can get into trouble treating...
Any substitution for forehead lines that go across?
Botox is safe and effective
Oct 25, 2013
Botox is one of the most widely studied drugs and has received many FDA approvals for indications ranging from treating frown lines and crows feet to migraines to axillary hyperhidrosis (undearm sweating). Botox (and its alternatives Dyport and Xeomin) injections should be performed by an expertly trained and experienced physician. This is not a treatment to be done outside of a medical setting. Problems arise when people take shortcuts such as looking for "deals" and not checking the...
Can botox be dangerous if too close underneath eye?
Botox under the eye
Oct 25, 2013
Botox can be injected safely under the eye when done by a trained and experienced physician. The key is patient selection. In fact, relaxing the muscle that encircles the eye can open up the eyes, maiking them look larger. A potential problem is dry eye, which can result when someone who has loose, lax skin under the eye cannot close the eye completely after receiving treatment. When in doubt, a "snap" test (gently pulling the lower eyelid skin downward and then releasing) can be done just...

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