Plastic Surgery

The Body Lift with Dr. Bill Kortesis

Dr. Bill Kortesis, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Partner of Hunstad Kortesis Plastic Surgery + MedSpa joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel. Dr. Bill Kortesis is here to talk about the body lift.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Bill Kortesis discuss the following: What is a body lift and what areas of the body does it address?What are common reasons to undergo a body lift?How do you determine who is a good candidate for a body lift?What is the recovery process like, what scars will be visible and when can the patients expect to see final results?What advice or recommendations would you give for those considering a body lift?
Duration: 8:45
Past President of the NC Plastic Surgery Society, Dr. Bill G. Kortesis is a board-certified plastic surgeon in North Carolina specializing in both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. With significant contributions to the field of plastic surgery, he has established himself as a talented and caring surgeon with a genuine desire to help others within the medical community and beyond. Dr. Kortesis has been published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal for High-Strength Cohesive Gel Implants sponsored by Sientra, Inc. This journal is the official publication of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
In addition to being a co-owner and partner with the center, Dr. Kortesis mentors medical students and residents from UNC and Wake Forest, and teaches fellows from the UNC Plastic Surgery Department. He also lectures at local, regional and national American Society of Plastic Surgeons meetings.
Dr. Kortesis’ passion for giving back has taken him on mission trips to Bolivia with the Partners of the Americas to aid pediatric burn victims.
Married and an active member of the Greek Church, Dr. Kortesis is a competitive marathoner, half-marathon tri-athlete and adventure sports enthusiast who believes in the power of overall wellness.

Website: www.hkcenters.com

The WOW Lift!

Cindy Wilson, who specializes in Medical Aesthetics at The Center for Facial Rejuvenation joins eHealth Radio and the Beauty & Plastic Surgery Information Channel. She discusses a fantastic new treatment that she has trademarked called the WOW Lift.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Cindy Wilson discuss the following: What is a WOW Lift?What areas of the face does a WOW lift improve and what is this treatment used to resolve?Who is an ideal candidate for this treatment?How is this treatment different from a Y Lift?What are the benefits of this procedure over a surgical facelift?
Duration: 6:06
Cindy A. Wilson is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Medical Aesthetics. She has extensive education and experience in the areas of facial rejuvenation, having been trained in the use of Botox, fillers, chemical peels, and more from Beverly Hills, California with the American Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery to Miami, Florida with the Aesthetic Extender Symposium, among others. An experienced nurse practitioner in minimally invasive facial enhancements, Cindy implements an artistic eye and advanced injection techniques to achieve beautiful, natural looking results with no downtime. Additionally, Cindy is trained in Laser treatments, medical grade skincare and analysis.
Passionate about improving the lives of others, Cindy frequently volunteers her time in the community, speaking/teaching about the power of self-esteem and leaving a legacy.  “I love empowering others whether through practical steps to improve their life or cosmetic enhancements. I am in the business of building self-esteem and I love what I do!”
The world of medical aesthetics can be confusing and overwhelming.  The Center for Facial Rejuvenation’s forte is customizing treatments to meet individual patient goals, utilizing surgical and non-surgical treatments such as Botox and fillers, lasers, chemical peels and physician grade skincare. Staffed with only the highest trained and certified providers, the Center for Facial Rejuvenation has already made its mark in the community and surrounding areas in helping individuals achieve their medical aesthetic goals. Our success and patient enthusiasm has grown rapidly with our broad array of surgical and nonsurgical skin rejuvenation treatments. Careful thought and medical research went into every detail of the services and products provided to our patients.

Website: www.chattanoogaface.com

Your Mommy Makeover with Dr. Gelman

Dr. Gelman, one of two board certified plastic surgeons at D & G Plastic Surgery in Chicago, Illinois joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel to talk about getting your pre-baby body back with a Mommy Makeover.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Gelman discuss the following: What is a Mommy Makeover?
Why are Mommy Makeovers so popular now?
What should one consider when choosing a Mommy Makeover?How long after childbirth can I have a Mommy Makeover?
What advice would you give to mothers considering a Mommy Makeover?
Duration: 6:40
Dr. Gelman is known for his care and compassion, treating you as if you were a member of his own family. He is a careful listener, who treats you as the unique individual that you are. He is always available for you before, during and after the surgery.
Dr. Gelman is a sought after lecturer, speaking monthly on body contouring, liposuction, breast augmentation and post-bariatric body reconstruction. He was recently invited and flown to Boston to share his abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) technique with plastic surgeons from around the country and Harvard faculty members.
He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Swarthmore College in 1983 and received his MD degree from Duke University in 1987. He completed his Plastic Surgery residency at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic, as well as a Hand Surgery Fellowship from Thomas Jefferson University.
He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a active member of both the Chicago Plastic Surgery Society and the American Society of Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Gelman is a dedicated family man and a professional artist, who has painted large scale murals throughout the country. He combines this artistic aesthetic with his surgical talent to create a unique perspective that helps you to achieve the results you deserve.

Website: www.dgplasticsurgery.com

Rejuvenating the Face without Surgery

Dr. George Anterasian, one of two board certified physicians at the Santa Monica Laser & Skin Care Center in Santa Monica, Calfifornia joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Channel to talk about rejuvenating your face without surgery.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. George Anterasian discuss the following: What factors would lead you to recommend non-surgical facial treatment over surgery and visa versa?Explain what the differences in treatment for facial skin tightening and facial skin rejuvenation.What are the benefits of laser or light based skin treatments and when would you recommend them over other skin treatment options?In 2014 the American Society of Plastic Surgeons annual report showed a large increase in non-surgical treatments and a noticeable dip in surgical cosmetic treatments – please expand on this trend and what you foresee for the future of cosmetic rejuvenation?After getting a facial treatment, what can patients do to maintain their new look and prolong the results?
Duration: 11:18
Dr. George Anterasian graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude from UCLA and received the Alpha Omega Alpha honor from the UCLA School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of California in San Diego, and is board certified in the medical and surgical treatment of disorders involving the face, head, and neck. Dr. Anterasian has over 30 years of experience treating patients with these conditions.
Dr. Anterasian specializes in non-surgical facial rejuvenation and laser and light based skin treatments. He has performed thousands of non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures, and he consistently provides his patients with excellent results. Dr. Anterasian has been selected as one of “America’s Top Surgeons” every year since 2008.

Website: www.maryleeamerian.com

Ethnic Rhinoplasty with Triple Board Certified Plastic Surgeon - Dr. Sajjadian

Dr. Sajjadian, a triple Board Certified Plastic Surgeon located in Newport Beach, CA and is the Founder of Sajjadian Plastic Surgery. Dr. Sajjadian joins us here on eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Channel to talk about Rhinoplasty and how it can benefit you.Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Sajjadian discuss the following: What are the advantages for patients to work with a triple board certified plastic surgeon?Can Rhinoplasty improve my breathing and all around functionality of my nose?What are other common reasons to undergo Rhinoplasty?How is Ethnic Rhinoplasty different from traditional rhinoplasty?What procedures can be done in conjunction with Rhinoplasty? Is it safer? Is it more cost effective?
Duration: 13:11
Dr. Sajjadian is one of few plastic surgeons in the United States who holds TRIPLE Board Certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Otolaryngology, as well as the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. For the past eight consecutive years, Dr. Sajjadian has received the honor of being “America’s Top Physicians”.
Dr. Sajjadian was recognized in 2014 as a “Physician of Excellence” as selected by his peers and Orange County Medical Association. For the years 2014 and 2015, he is recognized and given the honor of being co-chair of educational symposiums by both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).  Dr. Sajjadian has been given many additional awards such as Most Compassionate Physician Award, as well as Patients Best Choice Award, and California’s Favorite Physician Award for many years.
Dr. Sajjadian believes in education and extensive training, as he actively participates in many educational meetings every year at regional, National and international level.  He is a former Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery and a faculty member of the Plastic Surgery Residency Program at one of the leading and most respected plastic surgery program in the world (the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center). While there, Dr. Sajjadian conducted extensive research and taught cosmetic and plastic surgery of the Nose, Face, Breast and Body to both residents and fellows. He is also a former instructor of Facial Plastic Surgery at Emory University.
Dr. Sajjadian is well known and respected because of his compassionate care of his patients. He believes in listening intently to patients and truly understanding their goals and desires. By creating an individualized plan he focuses on creating beautiful results. He strongly believes that each cosmetic procedure is a partnership between him and his patients in achieving the desired results. Dr. Sajjadian incorporates both surgical and non-surgical techniques to rejuvenate each patient’s appearance. He has dedicated his career to developing and implementing advanced techniques in the field of cosmetic surgery, that have helped to achieve minimal patient discomfort, and natural looking results.
In summary, Dr. Sajjadian’s plastic surgery philosophy revolves around compassionate patient care and attention to detail. He is widely respected by his colleagues and peers, and works diligently to reveal every patient’s natural and unique beauty.
The practice of Dr. Sajjadian is well known as one of the best practices for cosmetic nose surgery (Rhinoplasty) as well as corrective and revision Rhinoplasty (to help improve shape and breathing). Dr Sajjadian’s compassionate care, individualized planning as well as meticulous techniques have created beautiful and natural looking surgical results for countless patients. In addition, he specializes in and has particular interest and passion for cosmetic surgery of the face, breast and body. Using the most advanced techniques and artistic approaches, he has been able to create beautiful breast augmentation and body contouring results.

Website: www.drsajjadian.com

Why 2 Plastic Surgeons are Better Than 1 with New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery

Dr. Velargo and Dr. Hendrick who are fellowship trained Plastic Surgeons that founded and co-own The New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery join eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Channel. They are both here to talk about why 2 surgeons are better than 1.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guests Dr. Velargo and Dr. Hendrick discuss the following:What are the advantages for patients to work with a practice where the surgeons have unique specializations on different body parts?When vetting a plastic surgeon, what are the main points to research?What procedures can be done in conjunction with one another? Is it safer? Is it more cost effective?What is recovery like for doing multiple procedures at once?What are the most important questions to ask your plastic surgeon?
Duration: 11:31
Dr. Russell Hendrick, Jr. and Dr. Parker Velargo are the co-owners and co-founders of The New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery. While Dr. Hendrick focuses on hand and general plastic & reconstructive surgery, Dr. Velargo focuses on plastic and reconstructive surgery within the head and neck.
Dr. Hendrick and Dr. Velargo are New Orleans natives. After attending high school , undergrad and Medical School together  at LSU in New Orleans, both Dr. Hendrick and Dr. Velargo perfected their specialty skills out of state. Later, they decided to bring their talents back to New Orleans and serve patients of ‘The Crescent City’.
Dr. Hendrick and Dr. Velargo are on staff surgeons at Ochsner Baptist hospital, as well as Touro Infirmary. They also hold operative privileges at several outpatient surgical centers throughout the city. Many minor procedures (not requiring IV or general anesthesia) can be performed in their state of the art procedure room within the clinic. Additionally, Dr. Velargo is a staff physician at Children’s Hospital of New Orleans.
At the New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery, we are sincere and passionate about exceeding the needs of our patients. Our objective is not only to provide excellence in our surgical and non-surgical procedures, but also to establish meaningful relationships with our patients. Our mission is to provide our patients with superior care and five-star service. Our goal is to be your destination for aesthetics and plastic surgery in the New Orleans area.

Website: www.plasticsurgerynola.com

Dr. Jason Posner Discusses Sciton’s Halo Fractional Laser

Dr. Jason Pozner, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and the Founder of Sanctuary Plastic Surgery and Co-Owner of Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center in Boca Raton, Florida joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel. Dr. Pozner is a highly respected authority on the new hybrid fractional laser called Halo.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Jason Pozner discuss the following:There are many lasers being used in plastic surgery today to improve the face and body, so what makes the Halo laser from Sciton, Inc. such a different and improved laser experience?How does the Halo work?Who is the best candidate for this treatment?Does the patient need to prepare for the treatment and describe how the procedure works?What does the Halo feel like to the patient?How long before the patient can return to activities?When will they begin to see results and how long do they last?
Duration: 12:26
Dr. Jason N. Pozner is the founder of Sanctuary Plastic Surgery and co-founder of Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center in Boca Raton, Florida. His father is a successful physician in New Jersey that founded a successful health spa and diet center. Dr. Pozner graduated with a Distinction in Research from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York and is a board certified plastic surgeon. He completed his five-year intensive general surgical residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center, his Microsurgery Fellowship at the Montefiore Medical Center and completed his Plastic Surgery residency at Downstate Medical Center, all located in New York. He also functioned as assistant professor of Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Maryland and currently serves as adjunct clinical faculty in the Department of Plastic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida.
Dr. Pozner’s expertise spans across both surgical and non-invasive plastic surgery. He is an authority on a variety of procedures and treatments pertaining to weight loss and nutrition, cosmetic surgery, laser rejuvenation, dermatology, age management and other treatments and procedures. His first passion is plastic surgery, and he has been recognized for his work in both breast enhancement and other cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. In his 22 years in practice, he has performed thousands of plastic surgery procedures with a focus on facial enhancement and body sculpting. While breast augmentation is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures, Dr. Pozner’s expertise in plastic surgery brings patients to him from all over the world.
Dr. Pozner is seen as an expert in his field and continues to work hard to be on the cutting edge of innovation and technology in the field of cosmetic surgery. He employs many new techniques and technology that include special instruments designed to reduce bruising in facial procedures, no-touch techniques for breast enhancement, and non-invasive fat removal. He participates in many FDA studies with regard to the procedures he performs as well. He has also served as a consultant for some of the best aesthetic companies in the world and has sat on several advisory boards as well including Mentor, Mert, Allergan and Ultrashape.


Websites: HaloBySciton.com | Sciton.com

My Mommy Makeover with Board Certified Toledo Plastic Surgeon

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. John Zavell, the owner of his practice in Toledo, Ohio joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel to discuss a popular procedure among mothers, called the Mommy Makeover.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. John Zavell discuss the following:What is a Mommy Makeover and why has it become so popular?What procedures are included in a Mommy Makeover?What can patients expect the recovery process to be like for this procedure?Who would you recommend this procedure to or who would be a good candidate for a Mommy Makeover?How long after childbirth can this procedure be done –particularly in relation to body healing and breast feeding?
Duration: 16:40
John F. Zavell, MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon practicing in the Toledo and Northwest Ohio area since 1993. He has focused his practice on cosmetic surgery of the breast, body, and face.
Dr. Zavell has been an investigator for the Mentor and Allergan corporations in ongoing breast implant technology research since 2003. This includes research into the highly cohesive gel implant, known as the “gummy bear implant”. (Allergan 410 ®, Mentor CPG ®). Dr. Zavell uses all types of implants in breast surgery including saline, silicone gel, and the “gummy bear” implants. The Mentor® external volume sizing system is used to help patients make more precise decisions about the size and look of their future breasts before surgery.
With the advent of bariatric surgery for massive weight loss, Dr. Zavell expanded his practice to include a greater array of body contouring procedures. In addition to requesting his experience in liposuction, tummy tuck, and breast lifts, Dr. Zavell’s patients may also discuss body lifts, thigh lifts, arm lifts and buttock lifts. Dr. Zavell is a frequent speaker at local weight loss groups including bariatric support groups. He regularly attends national meetings with a focus on body contouring.
In addition, Dr. Zavell is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a clinical associate professor at the UTMC and the chairman of the Plastic Surgery at Flower Hospital for over 10 years. He retains hospital privileges at most Toledo area hospital and surgery facilities, including overseeing his office’s AAAHC accredited operating room. He is a speaker at the Cancer Connection of Northwest Ohio, supporting breast cancer patients.
Dr. Zavell, originally from Detroit MI, attended the University of Michigan for college and medical school. After graduation, he completed general surgery at the Medical College of Ohio (now University of Toledo Medical Center) and was twice voted the Outstanding Resident Teacher. He performed his residency in Plastic Surgery at Providence Hospital and the affiliated Institute for Craniofacial and Reconstructive Surgery.

Website: www.johnzavellmd.com

Facial Rejuvenation with Dr. James Shire | What Patients Should Know About Facial Surgery

Dr. James Shire, the Founder of Shire Facial Plastic Surgery located in Chattanooga, Tennessee joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel to discuss what patients should know about facial rejuvenation.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. James Shire discuss the following:What is your recommendation to patients who choose facial procedures based on short recovery times?What common misconceptions do you find patients have during your consult with them for a facial procedure?What are the benefits of a mini facelift or a facelift?After getting a surgical facial procedure, what are your general recommendations to maintain their new look and prolong results?As a surgeon, what important questions should patients be asking during their consultation?
Duration: 15:03
Dr. James R. Shire has combined a lifelong interest in the arts with a career in medicine in his practice of facial plastic surgery.  Dr. Shire is Board Certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, The American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeons, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Shire was also the Director of Facial Plastic Surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine from 1995-1998.
After shifting to Chattanooga, TN, Dr. Shire quickly become the premier facial cosmetic surgeon in the area, and still holds a large following among out of state patients - seeking his unparalleled artistry, expertise and patient satisfaction. In addition to his thriving practice, Dr. Shire has dedicated his career to expanding the field of facial plastic surgery. He has contributed his expertise and excellence by co-authoring over 10 medical textbooks providing cutting edge techniques for various facial rejuvenation procedures.  Some of these topics include, Facelifing Incisions, Rhinology, Prejowl Implants, Facial Implants and lastly Deep Chemical Peeling which is set to release in the fall of 2015.
Dr. Shire organized and co-directed the Faces of Jerusalem in 2010 and was invited to the International German Symposium for Plastic – Reconstructive Surgery in 2012. Later that year, Dr. Shire conducted an instructional course on ‘The Modified Phenol-Croton Oil Peel’ in Washington D.C. and again later conducted the same course in New Orleans the following year.
Dr. Shire has been voted the best Plastic Surgeon in the Chattanooga area for the last six years and is listed in ‘Best Doctors in America’. He has been known as Consumers’ Research Council of America’s Top Surgeons – voted in every year since 2005.

Website: www.plasticsurgeryartist.com

Lose your Number 11 with BOTOX Cosmetic: Know the Myths and Facts

Fellowship Trained Eye Plastic Surgeon and Board Certified Ophthalmologist Dr. Deborah Sherman, who has the highest level of training in plastic surgery around the eyes joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Deborah Sherman discuss the following:What does “lose your 11” refer to?How does BOTOX relieve the ‘11’?What would you say are some common misconceptions about BOTOX?What is the most important thing you tell your patients about getting BOTOX treatments?What other issues can BOTOX resolve?
Duration: 17:39
Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Dr. Sherman has been performing eyelid surgery for over twenty years. She is recognized as a top plastic surgeon for eyes and is often invited to teach her innovative approaches to her colleagues at national meetings. She has also been invited overseas to teach these advanced cosmetic techniques to surgeons throughout Russia and China.
Dr. Sherman received her specialty training by top surgeons associated with the Department of Ophthalmology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She further advanced her training in cosmetic surgery techniques during her Oculoplastics fellowship at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. There, she studied under the direction of Richard K. Dortzbach MD, a former President of ASOPRS, American Society of Ophthalmic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Oculofacial Plastic Surgery).
Dr. Sherman is a fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Oculofacial Plastic Surgery) which requires completion of a clinical fellowship, original research, and written and oral Board Examinations.
Dr. Sherman has served as the Botox® national spokesperson for their “Lose Your 11” Campaign, during which she taught “beauty buzzmakers” in educational seminars in over thirty US cities. She has been a guest on multiple local and national television and radio shows and has written many articles that have been published in peer-reviewed journals. She teaches colleagues and future surgeons all over the world about cosmetic techniques for use specifically in plastic surgery around the eyes. Dr. Sherman and her staff offer educational seminars about the various cosmetic treatments available.

Website: www.nashvillelidsurgery.com