Some E-mails

I'm so pleased that some of you have found my blog among the millions on the 'net. I'd like to answer a few questions asked of me through e-mail today. Perhaps these will answer your own questions, dear reader. If not, I encourage you to e-mail me and I'll get a response to you as soon as possible.

My girlfriend had surgery done on her breasts and it took a couple weeks until she was back to work. I heard your commercial say you can be back to work the next day. Is that true for everyone or is it just a line to get people in the door?
On a rare occasion a patient of mine will be off of work for more than a week. Most of my patients go back to work within 3 days and some even are back to their normal activities within 24 hours.

I thought you were a plastic surgeon. Your site says cosmetic surgeon. What's the difference?
Any doctor, including oral surgeons can perform cosmetic surgery in their office. Some physicians go through specialized training through the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) so as to increase their expertise and reduce the risk of complications. After completing this training, they take an extensive test that includes both written and oral examinations. More recently, the ABPS has required us to recertify to show increased proficiency. I am board certified to perform plastic surgery and have recertified this past year as well. The only way to be sure is to do your homework and investigate the credentials of your prospective surgeon.

My daughter is 16 and has been obsessing about getting a nose job especially over the last year. It's starting to affect her grades and disposition. Do you think she is too young to have the procedure?
Typically, people wait until they stop growing, as this is a sign that the nose has stopped growing as well. It would be best to come into the office for an evaluation.

I've heard a lot about SmartLipo. Is this safe or should I wait until it's been around longer?
The SmartLipo is just another method for removing fat. It is claimed that the overlying skin will shrink and reduce the need for other surgeries such as tummy tuck. However, the research articles do not support this assertion. Other literature has shown an increased rate of complications when this tool is utilized. For instance, some patients have reported being burned by this new technology. If there is no proven benefit, I am reluctant to expose my patients to increased risks and therefore I prefer to use Power Assisted Liposuction, yields excellent results without gimmickery.

I've also received many questions asking about other surgeons advertising in the area that I practice, south-eastern Michigan. As some of them have taken to posting about me and my revolutionary Facile Technique™, I'll be responding to their comments and adding some of my own in a future post.