Plastic Surgery

Reclaim Your Health with Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

 
 
Dr. Janice Buenafe, from Key Laser Center for Cosmetic Regenerative Medicine, in Portland, Oregon, joins eHealth Radio to speak about Bio-identical hormone therapy.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Janice Buenafe discuss the following:
What is bio-identical hormone replacement and what does it treat?
What are the benefits of BHRT? Does this therapy have any side effects?
What are bio-identical hormones made of?
What makes a person a good candidate for BHRT?
What is the treatment like and how long does it take to see optimal results?
 
Dr. Janice Buenafe is Board Certified in Family Medicine and views health from a holistic point of view. She strives to understand her patients’ health on many different levels.  What she has come to understand over her years of practice is the importance of hormones in the body, and how they affect people.  In working with bio-identical hormones, she has seen many patients come back reporting vast improvements in their state of well-being, energy, strength, skin, weight management, and libido.
After completing her residency in primary care medicine at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Dr. Buenafe continued to practice in the Las Vegas area.  Since moving to the Pacific Northwest, she has been a part of the Providence Medical Group. We are happy to have her in our office educating our patients in the benefits of bio-identical hormones, while she continues to practice family medicine.
Dr. Buenafe sees the world from a multi-cultural perspective and embraces the value of learning about different cultures. In her free time she enjoys learning about spirituality, meditation, and most importantly, finding ways to enjoy quality time with her children.
 
 
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Lift and Shape Your Butt With BBL!

 
 
Dr. Daniel Krochmal, a Board Certified plastic surgeon and associate at MAE Plastic Surgery in Northbrook, Illinois joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel to discuss the Brazilian Butt Lift procedure.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Daniel Krochmal discuss the following:
What is a Brazilian Butt Lift?
How is the procedure performed? Can it be combined with other procedures?
What is the difference between a Brazilian butt lift and butt implants?
What makes someone a good candidate for BBL?
What is the recovery process like? Are there side effects or complications?
 
Dr. Krochmal received his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis, and his medical degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He did his surgical internship at the University of Michigan, and his general surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic Arizona. He did his plastic surgery training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and an aesthetic surgery fellowship at the Hunstad Kortesis Center, and learned his buttock shaping techniques in Brazil from Raul Gonzalez, a pioneer in buttocks implant surgeries. 
Dr. Krochmal is particularly specialized in body contouring, primary and revision breast surgery, facial aesthetics, non-invasive and minimally invasive modalities, and buttock shaping. Dr. Krochmal is an Associate Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Additionally, he is a Candidate for Membership of the ASAPS. He is committed to research and advancing the field of plastic surgery, having presented at national conferences and authored numerous manuscripts. He is committed to patient safety, and serves on the Patient Safety Committee for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
 
 
Website: www.maeplasticsurgery.com
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Implant Removal and Replacement with Dr. Mary Gingrass

 
 
Dr. Mary Gingrass a board-certified plastic surgeons at the Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville, TN again joins eHealth Radio & the Plastic Surgery Information Channel to discuss breast implant removal and replacement.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Mary Gingrass discuss the following:
Why do patients consider breast implant removal?
What are the most common breast implant complaints?
What is the removal process like and what is the average recovery time for this procedure?
How often should implants be replaced?
Are there any complementary procedures to an implant removal?
 
Dr. Mary Gingrass is a leading Tennessee cosmetic surgeon who, together with fellow female plastic surgeon Dr. Melinda Haws, performs a variety of cosmetic surgery procedures, such as breast augmentation and breast implant removal. Dr. Mary Gingrass is a third-generation plastic surgeon, born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee in 1989. Dr. Gingrass completed her residency in general and plastic surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She completed her training with a fellowship at Nashville Plastic Surgery, with an emphasis in cosmetic surgery and breast enhancement surgery. Dr. Gingrass is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and in 2007 was inducted into the prestigious American Association of Plastic Surgeons.
Locally, she is a member of the Nashville Academy of Medicine. Dr. Gingrass also serves on the board of the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition and has been active in legislative efforts concerning women’s health issues.
 
 
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Reduce Signs of Aging in the Face with a Facelift

 
 
Dr. Michael Epstein, a Plastic Surgeon and Founder of MAE Plastic Surgery in Northbrook, Illinois again joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel to talk to us about reducing signs of aging in the face with a facelift.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Michael Epstein discuss the following:
What is a facelift?
How is a facelift performed? Are there different techniques?
How does someone know that they are ready for a facelift versus just sticking to dermal fillers or Botox injections?
What is the recovery process like? Are there side effects or complications?
Are the results of a facelift permanent?
 
Dr. Michael Epstein is the founder of MAE Plastic Surgery, a plastic surgery practice in Chicago, Illinois that specializes in facial rejuvenation, nose reshaping, breast enhancement, and body contouring. However, Dr. Epstein’s passion lies with facial rejuvenation, such as facelift and rhinoplasty surgery. Recipient of the prestigious Castle Connolly “Top Doctor” award for excellence in plastic surgery and the “Top Doctor” title by US News & World Report, Dr. Epstein is greatly respected by his peers and colleagues. Highly educated and recognized for his knowledge, surgical skills, patient rapport, and passion for his work, Dr. Epstein has earned a reputation as a leader in his field.
Dr. Epstein received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. He trained in general surgery at the Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago and returned to Detroit for his plastic surgery fellowship. He received additional cosmetic surgery training at the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in New York and has held an academic position at the University of Chicago’s Department of Plastic Surgery.
His professional affiliations include the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Rhinoplasty Society. Dr. Epstein is actively committed to giving back to his community, he has worked with organizations such as Y-Me and the Sue Duncan Children’s Foundation. He was a co-founder of Chicago’s Esteem Makeover and participated as one of the team’s cosmetic surgeons and for the past two years, he has been performing plastic reconstructive surgery in Nicaragua through the organization, “Healing the Children.”
 
 
Website: www.maeplasticsurgery.com
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Top Facial Surgery Procedures Explained

 
 
Dean J. Fardo, MD, a board certified plastic surgeon and expert in facial surgery and rejuvenation joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel to talk about procedures bringing patients into his office.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Dean J. Fardo discuss the following:
You have formal training in both plastic surgery and oculoplastic surgery, a combination that is rare among plastic surgeons. Can you tell us how this helps you achieve beautiful results for your patients?
When people think of facial surgery, they often think of facelifts. Can you tell us how new technologies and techniques have changed the facelift? What is the recovery period for a facelift?
Blepharoplasty, or eyelid lift, is another very popular procedure. Who is a good candidate for the procedure, and how can this help with eyelid droop? How do patients feel about the procedure afterward?
Another in-demand procedure is rhinoplasty, or a nose job. Can you tell us about any new techniques, the recovery period, and post-surgery patient happiness?
For those who aren’t ready for a surgical procedure, there are many non-surgical treatments available, like injectables and laser treatments, that can be very effective. Can you tell us about some of your favorite non-surgical treatments?
 
Dr. Dean Fardo is board certified in plastic surgery and a member of many medical societies, including the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Fardo graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his general surgery and plastic surgery training at the GRAMEC/ Michigan State University program. He then completed a cosmetic surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and an oculoplastic fellowship at PACES Plastic Surgery in Atlanta. Dr. Fardo was asked to become a staff physician at the world renowned Cleveland Clinic, where he practiced his specialties of cosmetic and oculoplastic surgery for over three years. Dr. Fardo has authored textbook chapters and scientific publications and recently received recognition in the “Guide to America’s Top Plastic Surgeons.” Dr. Fardo is honored to have been selected as a Mentor LEAD surgeon (Leadership, Experience and Development) in Breast Augmentation by LEAD, a council composed of skilled breast augmentation surgeons who share their extensive knowledge with Mentor Worldwide LLC.When he’s not helping Atlanta look and feel beautiful at The Swan Center for Plastic Surgery, Dr. Fardo can be found spending time with his family and enjoying all the great things to do in the city.
 
 
 
Website: www.swancenteratlanta.com
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5 Things to Know About Profound, a Skin Tightening Game-Changer

 
 
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Stephen Chen joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Channel to talk about Profound, a minimally invasive skin tightening treatment. Patients are loving its ability to give the lower face and neck a natural lift without scars, surgery, or downtime.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Stephen Chen discuss the following:
How is Profound different from other skin tightening treatments?
How do the results from Profound compare with a surgical procedure, like a facelift?  
The clinical trials for Profound are very impressive. Have you seen positive results from your patients? What are they saying about Profound?
What concerns does Profound address, and who is a good candidate for Profound?
What are some of the effects that patients can expect after a procedure, and how long does it take to see results?
 
Dr. Stephen Chen attended medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, completed his residency at the Medical College of Virginia, and completed his plastic surgery fellowships at Grotting Plastic Surgery and the Medical College of Virginia. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgery, and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Well-known for his his warm bedside manner and surgical skill in creating beautiful, natural-looking results, Dr. Chen has been voted a “Top Doc” by Richmond Magazine multiple times. Dr. Chen has extensive training and experience in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures for the breast, body, and face. He performs many cosmetic procedures, including breast enhancement, body contouring, facial rejuvenation, and non-surgical skin treatments, as well as works with patients to correct medical conditions or defects. Dr. Chen lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife and three children, and provides exceptional care to patients in Richmond and beyond.
 
 
Website: www.stephenmchen.com
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What is cosmetic and reconstructive gynecology and why it is so important to so many women

 
 
Dr. Mark Scheinberg, the renowned surgeon who heads The Center for Cosmetic & Reconstructive Gynecology in Deerfield Beach, Florida joins eHealth Radio and the Gynecology & Plastic Surgery Channels. Dr. Scheinberg is an internationally-acclaimed Cosmetic-Plastic-Gynecological vaginal surgeon who has performed thousands of gynecological surgeries and procedures with extensive training in cosmetic gynecology.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Mark Scheinberg discuss the following:
What is cosmetic and reconstructive gynecology?
Why do women seek out the labiaplasty procedure and what are the types available today?
What happens to a woman’s vagina during childbirth?
What physical changes do women face when entering menopause and how does this affect the vagina?
What are the treatment options for women after childbirth and for menopause that you recommend?
 
Dr. Mark Scheinberg, a Deerfield Beach vaginal surgeon, has extensive training in cosmetic gynecology having completed thousands of surgical procedures.
For more than 30 years, Dr. Scheinberg has been providing women in South Florida with exceptional care, comfort and choice. Dr. Scheinberg understands why you are considering vaginal cosmetic and reconstructive surgery – pain, discomfort, loss of sensitivity, self consciousness about your appearance, fear of being intimate – to name just a few of the many reasons women have sought his care.
In addition to his skill in minimally invasive gynecological surgical techniques, Dr. Scheinberg is also an expert in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). For more on Dr. Scheinberg click here.
Website: www.cosmeticlasergynecology.com

Regaining Your Pre-Pregnancy Body with Mommy Makeover

 
Dr. Michael Clinton, Plastic Surgeon and Founder of Clinton Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, Alabama joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Channel to discuss Mommy Makeovers.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Michael Clinton discuss the following:
 
What is a mommy makeover?
What are some of the different procedures that can be involved in a mommy makeover?
Can all the procedures be performed together or is it better to have them done individually?
What is the recovery process like? Are there side effects or complications?
What makes a person a good candidate for mommy makeover surgery? Is there anything that would make a person a bad candidate?
 
Dr. Michael S. Clinton spent his early years in Huntsville, Alabama where his father was an integral part of the “space race” of the 1960’s. In 1976, he graduated Magna cum Laude from Vanderbilt University in biomedical engineering. Dr. Clinton served as an officer in the United States Navy aboard a guided missile destroyer after attending college on a full naval scholarship. After completion of medical school, general surgery training and certification, Dr. Clinton received his plastic surgery training from Duke University. He is board certified in Plastic Surgery.
During his early years of practice, he gained extensive experience in restoration of the face and hand after trauma and the breast after cancer surgery, as a member of the department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham. Later, he helped establish the Carraway Laser Center and performed the first Carbon Dioxide laser skin resurfacing and Erbium laser skin resurfacing in the state of Alabama. He is nationally recognized and requested by top laser producers as one of the most qualified laser surgeons to teach numerous courses in cosmetic laser surgery to other physicians. Most of his time, presently, is spent performing cosmetic surgery, such as mommy makeovers, breast augmentation, etc. and laser procedures of the face, breast and body. He has recently relocated his office, Clinton Plastic Surgery, to St. Vincent’s new One Nineteen Health and Wellness Complex in Birmingham, Alabama.
 
 
Website: www.clintonplasticsurgery.com
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Liposuction is Still the Top Surgery for Fat Reduction: Here are the Facts

 
 
Dr. Alexander Sobel, owner of Anderson Sobel Cosmetic Surgery, about why liposuction remains his preferred method for fat reduction, even as new nonsurgical body contouring technologies are emerging joins eHealth Radio and the Plastic Surgery Information Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Alexander Sobel discuss the following:
There is a lot of talk about non-surgical fat reduction these days, but liposuction is still one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in America. Why is liposuction still the most effective for patients seeking permanent fat reduction?  What limitations exist with non-surgical fat reduction?
One reason you prefer liposuction for permanent fat reduction is that it can be used all over the body, not just on the abdomen. How does this level of flexibility compare to many of the non-surgical options available?
What is the liposuction recovery period like? When can you go back to work after liposuction?
It often takes multiple treatments and many months for people to see results with non-surgical treatments. How long does it typically take for liposuction results to appear?
Can you tell us more about how liposuction can be tailored by the surgeon to achieve the patient’s unique body contouring goals?
 
Dr. Alexander Sobel, owner of Anderson Sobel Cosmetic Surgery and Vice President of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, is an award-winning, triple board certified surgeon in general cosmetic surgery, cosmetic facial surgery, and otolaryngology. Dr. Sobel is widely known for his commitment to the highest standards of safety, compassionate patient-centered care, and skill in providing beautiful, natural-looking results.Dr. Sobel has experience in all areas of cosmetic surgery, including facial rejuvenation, breast enhancement, body contouring, and non-surgical, anti-aging medicine. Also a Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Sobel has trained several other surgeons in the art of cosmetic surgery. As a panelist in national academy meetings, Dr. Sobel has lectured on a variety of topics, including facial plastic surgery and breast augmentation.
 
 
Website: www.andersonsobelcosmetic.com
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The FDA Links Cancer to Breast Implants - Leading Plastic Surgeon Dr. Elliot Hirsch Discusses

 
 
Dr. Elliot Hirsch, a board certified plastic surgeon who practices the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgery, specializing in both cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery including breast reconstruction, breast reduction, and breast implant removal and revision joins eHealth Radio and the Cancer Information and Plastic Surgery Information Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Elliot Hirsch discuss the following:
The FDA has discovered a rare form of cancer that is linked to textured silicone breast implants called (breast implant-associated / ALCL) BIA-ALCL (breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma). Can you explain to our listeners more about this discovery?
A rare cancer of the immune system that has had devastating effects on women, many of whom had reconstructive surgery after breast cancer. What are their options?
Can you explain to our listeners what the traditional (standard) method for a reconstruction surgery? What are the negative side effects of this method?
Dr. Hirsch, you are one of the only surgeons in LA that is currently offering a new cutting edge method to patients, can you explain what it is and walk us through the steps?
What are the benefits of this new method? Why is this method better for the patients?
You treat patients from all over the country at your practice in Los Angeles, can you tell us about the other services that you offer?
 
Dr. Elliot Hirsch is a board certified plastic surgeon who practices the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgery, specializing in both cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery including breast reconstruction, breast reduction, and breast implant removal and revision.  Dr. Hirsch’s primary office is in Sherman Oaks, and treats patients from not only Los Angeles but from all over California and beyond.Dr. Hirsch grew up in Westlake Village, Los Angeles and attended the prestigious Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland where he graduated with Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa honors, and also received the Kurt P. Richter award for outstanding research in the field of Behavioral Biology. After his undergraduate studies, Dr. Hirsch returned to Southern California for medical school at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, where he graduated with the highest distinction and was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society as well as the Order of Arete.Dr. Hirsch completed his integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at the prestigious Northwestern Memorial Hospital program in Chicago, Illinois where he received several awards for his research and teaching.Since entering medical school, Dr. Hirsch has been an active researcher in the field of plastic surgery and has co-authored over 40 manuscripts and book chapters, and has received several grants for original research projects and holds patents for wound care devices.  Dr. Hirsch is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
 
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