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A supplement to Plastic Surgery Practice

Our annual prole of

some of the

industry’s top

plastic surgeons

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Table of Contents

38 More Than Meets the Eyes

Emilio M. Justo, MD

By Peter Lathe

42 A Blend of Art, Science, and Business

Malcolm D. Paul, MD, FACS

By Peter Lathe

44 Redefining Aesthetic Guidelines

Christian G. Drehsen, MD

By amy Di Leo

46 The Personal Touch

Gregory Laurence, MD, FAACP, BC ABFP

By amy Di Leo

48 The Art of Rejuvenation

Lewis J. Obi, MD, FRSA

By amy Di Leo

50 Transforming Lives with Nurturing Care

Stephen A. Schantz, MD

By WiLLiam e. Payton

52 Cosmetic Focus and an Emphasis on Education

Christopher Saunders, MD

By WiLLiam e. Payton

54 A Trusted Expert

Christopher R. Cote, MD

By amy Di Leo

55 A Patient-Oriented Culture

Mishail A. Shapiro, DO, FOCOO-HNS

By Dorene KaPLan

56 The Training of an Expert

Michelle Ehrlich, MD

By Dorene KaPLan

58 Melding Aesthetics and Gynecology

Marco Pelosi II, MD, and Marco Pelosi III, MD

By amy Di Leo

59 A Perfect Partnership

Carla Retief, MD, and Michael Stephanides, MD

By Dorene KaPLan

60 Creating Art in Motion

Michael Kluska, DO, FAACS, FACOS

By WiLLiam e. Payton

61 Cosmetic Surgery Trending Up

Mark Youssef, MD

By Dorene KaPLan

plastic surgery practice’S

BEST OF 2012 PROGRAM PANEL

Joe Niamtu III, DMD

Cosmetic Facial Surgery

Richmond, Virginia

Wendy Lewis

President

Wendy Lewis &

Co Limited

Global Aesthetics

Consultancy

New York, New York

The editors of Plastic Surgery Practice

extend our appreciation to the

following individuals for their assistance

in the Best of 2012 review process.

We are extremely grateful for their

time, keen insights, and willingness to

communicate and coordinate with

interspecialty colleagues to fully vet the

2012 nominees. We couldn’t have done

it without your help and guidance!

A special thanks to this year’s terrific

writing team, including Amy Di Leo

and Dorene Kaplan, both of whom

were severely affected by Hurricane

Sandy. This issue would not have

been possible without their Herculean

efforts. We wish you both a speedy

return to normalcy.

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BEST OF 2012 | Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeons

Manoj T. Abraham, MD, FACS

Facial Plastic Reconstructive and Laser

Surgery

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

www.nyfacemd.com

Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Newport Beach Laser and Plastic Surgery

Center

Newport Beach, CA 92660

www.doctorackerman.com

Tommaso Addona, MD, FACS

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group PC

Garden City, NY 11530

www.lipsg.com

Frank Agullo, MD, FACS

El Paso Cosmetic Surgery

El Paso, TX 79912

www.elpasoplasticsurgery.com

Mustapha Ait Aissa

Bahia Aesthetic Surgery Center

Oran, 31024

No Website

Todd Alan Pollock, MD

North Dallas Plastic Surgery

Dallas, TX 75231

www.drpollock.com

Kaveh Alizadeh, MD, MSc, FACS

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group PC

Garden City, NY 11530

www.lipsg.com

Elizabeth A. Almeyda, MD

Elizabeth A. Almeyda, MD

New York, NY 10023

www.dralmeyda.com

Kenneth W. Anderson, MD

International Society of Hair Restoration

Surgery

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

www.ishrs.org

Jeffrey Antimarino, MD

Aestique Plastic Surgical Associates Ltd

Pittsburgh/Greensburg, PA 15601

www.aestique.com

Joel Aronowitz, MD

Joel Aronowitz, MD

Los Angeles, CA 90048

www.aronowitzmd.com

Saied Asfa, MD, FACS

Asfa Plastic Surgery

Harrisonburg, VA 22801

www.asfaplasticsurgery.com

Alexander P. Ataii, MD

Laser Clinique

San Diego, CA 92130

www.laser-clinique.com

Debra J. Atkins, MD

Atlanta Medical Day Spa and Surgicenter LLC

Atlanta, GA 30305

www.atlantamedicaldayspa.com

Babak Azizzadeh, MD, FACS

Center for Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery

Beverly Hills, CA 90212

www.facialplastics.info

Abdul Hakim Babar, MD

Plastic Surgery and Rehabilitation Center,

Lahore, Pakistan

Lahore, Pakistan 54700

www.drbabar.com

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Mo Banki, MD, DMD, FACS

Artistic Contours

North Attleboro, MA 02760

www.mslsurgery.com

Mark S. Barlow, MD

Mark S. Barlow, MD PA

Nassau Bay, TX 77058

www.drmarkbarlow.com

Constance M. Barone, MD, FACS

Constance M Barone, MD, FACS

San Antonio, TX 78229

www.baroneplasticsurgery.com

Richard A. Bartlett, MD, FACS

Richard A. Bartlett, MD, FACS

Brookline, MA 02445

www.richardabartlettmd.com

Scott W. Barttelbort, MD

Scott W. Barttelbort, MD

San Diego, CA 92122

www.drsandiego.com

Benjamin Bassichis, MD FACS

Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery Center

Dallas, TX 75254

www.advancedfacialplastic.com

Jonathan Ross Berman,

MD, FACS, PA

Berman Plastic Surgery

Boca Raton, FL 33431

www.drberman.com

Leslie Bernstein, MD, DDS

Institute of Facial Plastic Surgery

Sacramento, CA 95825

www.thenosedoc.com

Brian Biesman, MD

Nashville Centre for Laser and

Facial Surgery

Nashville, TN 37203

www.drbiesman.com

Lesley K. Birmingham, MD

Aesthetic Horizons Plastic Surgery

Marmora, NJ 8223

No Website

Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Blinski Plastic Surgery LLC

Miami, FL 33143

www.darrylblinskimd.com

Sheila Bond, MD

Bond Plastic Surgery

Montclair, NJ 07042

www.sbondmd.com

Curtis J. Bowman, MD

Facial Surgery Center

Enid, OK 73701

www.facialsurgcenter.com

Kirk R. Brandow, MD

Brandow Clinic

Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

www.brandowclinic.com

Frederic Brandt, MD

Frederic S. Brandt, MD PA

Coral Gables, FL 33146

www.fredericbrandt.com

Gary J. Brauner, MD

Laser Medical Treatment Center of

Greater New York

New York, NY 10065

No Website

William C. Brender, MD

Adirondack Aesthetic Arts

Glens Falls, NY 12801

www.artistmd.com

Stephen Bresnick, MD

Stephen D. Bresnick, MD Inc

Encino, CA 91436

www.drbresnick.com

Bruce W. Brewer, MD, FACS

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group PC

Garden City, NY 11530

www.lipsg.com

Michael J Brown, MD

The Loudoun Center For

Plastic Surgery

Ashburn, VA 20147

www.rejuven8u.com

William Bruno, MD

William Bruno Plastic Surgery

Los Angeles, CA 90212

www.williambrunomd.com

Roman P. Bukachevsky, MD

Bukachevsky Center for

Facial Plastic Surgery

Templeton, CA 93465

www.bukachevskymd.com

William Burden, MD

Destin Plastic Surgery

Destin, FL 32541

www.theplasticdoc.com

John L. Burns, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute

Dallas, TX 75231

www.drjohnburns.com

Jay Calvert, MD, FACS

Roxbury Surgical Associates

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

www.roxburysurgery.com

Jennifer M. Capla, MD

Body Contouring Surgical & Medical

Associates

New York, NY 10065

www.drjennifercapla.com

Todd C. Case, MD, FACS

Proles Cosmetic Surgery Center

Tucson, AZ 85712

www.drtoddcase.com

Walter H. Cauleld

Carolinas Plastic Surgery Center

Gastonia, NC 28054

www.carolinasplasticsurgerycenter.com

Jerry W. Chang, MD

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group PC

Garden City, NY 11530

www.lipsg.com

Andrew Chen, MD

Henry Ford Health System

Novi, MI 48377

www.henryford.com

Shim Ching, MD

Bond Plastic Surgery

Honolulu, HI 96814

www.drshimching.com

Christopher Chung, MD

Renaissance Aesthetic Surgery

Corona, CA 92882

www.drchungplasticsurgery.com

J. Chung, MD

Aesthetic Surgery Associates

Allentown, PA 18104

www.asasurgery.com

Steven J. Clark, MD, DMD, FACS

Blue Water Plastic Surgery

Miramar Beach, FL 32550

www.bluewaterplasticsurgery.com

Brian S. Coan, MD

CARE Plastic Surgery

Durham, NC 27713

www.careplasticsurgery.com

Harvey Cole, MD

Alanta Oculofacial Plastic Surgery

Atlanta, GA 30342

www.drcole.info

Christopher H. Coley, MD

Coley Cosmetic & Hand Surgery Center PA

Greensboro, NC 27455

www.coleycosmetic.com

Matt Concannon, MD

Concannon Plastic Surgery

Columbia, MO 65201

www.concannonplasticsurgery.com

John P. Connors III, MD

John Connors, MD Plastic Surgery

Atlanta, GA 30328

www.johnconnorsmd.com

Minas Constantinides, MD, FACS

Minas Constantinides, MD, FACS PC

New York, NY 10016

www.newyorkfacialplastics.com

Stephanie Cooper-Vastola, MD

Stephanie Cooper-Vastola PC

New York, NY 10075

No Website

Bradley K. Coots, MD

Craniofacial Surgery; Cosmetic Surgery

Iowa City, IA 52242

www.uihealthcare.com

Christopher Cote, MD

Faces First

Denver, CO 80210

www.facesrst.com

Cameron Craven, MD

Westlake Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery

Austin, TX 78746

www.westlakedermatology.com

George A. Csank, MD, FACS

Berkshire Cosmetic and Reconstructive

Surgery Center

Pittseld, MA 01201

www.berkshirecosmeticsurg.com

Angelo Cuzalina, MD

Tulsa Surgical Arts

Tulsa, OK 74133

www.tulsasurgicalarts.com

Craig Czyz, MD

Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Consultants

Columbus, OH 43201

No Website

Marcel F. Daniels, MD, FACS, FICS

Marcel F. Daniels, MD, FACS, FICS

Long Beach, CA 90804

www.imagemd.com

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When Emilio Justo, MD, began his practice

in 1989 as an ophthalmologist in the mainly

retirement community of Sun City, Ariz, he was

already performing many oculoplastic surgery

procedures, such as blepharoplasties. Then

in the 1990s, CO

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lasers were introduced for

private practices, and Justo realized that this

new cutting-edge technology not only could

enhance his ocular surgeries, but they could

also help to rejuvenate his patients beyond

their eyes.

“It was still very new, and there was talk

about laser skin resurfacing, facial resurfacing,

and also using the CO

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laser to perform

blepharoplasties,” Justo recalls. “Since I was

already doing a lot of blepharoplasties already,

I started to investigate the CO

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laser and

enrolled in many didactic programs, seminars,

and live surgery workshops at different

practices around the country, observing CO

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laser resurfacing.”

It was the eventual introduction of the

CO

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laser to his ophthalmology practice

that began Justo’s evolution toward adding

cosmetic blepharoplasties and other

cosmetic procedures. Justo says, “Cosmetic

surgery was just a natural evolution of my

liking and affinity for the whole oculoplastic

realm, taking it one step further. Certain

dermatologists were doing cosmetic

procedures, and there are many ear, nose, and

BY PETER LATHE

throat physicians, but for ophthalmologists,

there were really just a limited number, even

though oculoplastics is part of our specialty.”

Justo trained with Jeffrey Klein, MD, often

credited as the inventor of the tumescent

liposuction technique, as well as other

notable cosmetic surgeons, such as Richard

Fitzpatrick, Anthony Geroulis, and Angelo

Cuzalina, and others.

Although he spent more than 3 years of

postgraduate courses training for cosmetic

surgery procedures, Justo’s goal was never

to leave ophthalmology. Today, his Arizona

Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser Center is a

natural hybrid of clinical ophthalmology and

an aesthetic plastic surgery practice for the

Sun City West, Ariz, community.

From Havana to Sun City WeSt

If managing two office locations and two

medical disciplines within the same practice

sounds challenging, Justo credits his success

to the work ethic fostered from his parents and

their decision to emigrate from Cuba during

the heart of the Cold War.

Justo was only 3 years old when he

emigrated with his parents to Indiana and

eventually to a small town in Missouri.

Naturally a seeker of knowledge, the young

Justo quickly learned English and excelled at

school in his adopted country.

By the time he reached high school, Justo

knew he wanted to become a physician and

was selected to attend the University of

Michigan’s prestigious Integrated Pre-medical/

Medical Program, completing his BS and MD

degrees at the age of 23.

At his residency at Washington Hospital

Center in Washington, DC, Justo eventually

chose to focus on ophthalmology and

began to perform many “in the trenches”

oculoplastic surgeries.

“There are seven subspecialties in

ophthalmology residency training, and one is

oculoplastic surgery,” he explains. “I always

had a very strong interest in plastic surgery,

even in medical school, and I was fortunate

enough to have strong training in oculoplastics

during my ophthalmology residency at the

Washington Hospital Center.”

Completing his residency in 1989,

Justo found a position in Sun City, Ariz,

and prepared for a new life and career in

ophthalmology that would serve the needs of

its mainly retired demographic. The original

plan was to spend at least several years

alongside his employer, an established Sun

City community clinician, and then one day

branch off into his own practice. However,

those plans were unexpectedly turned

upside-down shortly after he arrived at his

new practice.

More Than Meets

the Eyes

Emilio M. Justo, MD

Emilio M. Justo, MD, Board-Certified

Ophthalmologist and Cosmetic Surgeon

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EARLY CHALLENGES LEAD TO TWO

THRIVING LOCATIONS—AND PRACTICES

Less than 6 months after settling into his new

position in Sun City, Justo faced a problem that

was—initially—beyond his surgical skills: The

owner of his new practice suddenly became ill

and decided to retire. Justo had a choice of either

purchasing the practice or finding another practice,

perhaps in another city.

Confident in his skills and relying on the model

of his Cuban immigrant work ethic, Justo accepted

the solo practice opportunity. Consequently, on

January 1, 1990, Emilio Justo, MD, became the full

owner of a private ophthalmology practice—and

all of its financial and employee responsibilities. He

was only 27 years old.

As a brand new CEO without assets and

a virtual stranger to existing patients, Justo

was immediately faced with two challenges.

First, he had to retain the practice’s patients.

Second, he had to establish a line of credit with

a local bank that would enable him to pay his

expenses as he grew the practice and waited for

insurance reimbursements.

Justo remembers, “I was only 27, so I had

one heck of a time finding any bank to give me

an unsecured loan to pay salary and rent. I was

only asking for $50,000, but every bank wanted

collateral, and I didn’t have a house. Nobody

seemed to care that I had just moved into town

and unexpectedly taken over this practice.”

Determined as ever, Justo finally found a

community bank to take a risk on a young

ophthalmologist and entrepreneur, and it paid off

in spades.

Justo now has two locations that serve the

greater Phoenix area. One highly visible office

location is in Sun City at one of the busiest

intersections in the area, where Justo and

optometry colleagues mainly see ophthalmology

patients. His flagship surgical facility is located in

Sun City West.

The Arizona Eye Institute & Cosmetic Laser

Center is an Arizona state-licensed, Medicare-

certified, and AAAHC-accredited outpatient

surgery center located within the Sun City West

medical office building where Justo performs

all surgeries—from upper eyelid lifts under

local anesthesia, cataract surgeries under mild

twilight anesthesia, or even 6-hour-long general

anesthesia cosmetic surgeries.

Designed for Justo’s two medical specialties,

the Center is the only ophthalmology and

cosmetic surgery-specific accredited outpatient

surgery center in Sun City West and the

neighboring geographic region.

A GROWING REPUTATION

Today, Justo is well-known in the greater

Phoenix area for his cosmetic and functional

laser blepharoplasty. His clientele include not

only Sun City-area retirees, but also Phoenix

television news personalities and Baby Boomers

from outside of Sun City.

Positive word-of-mouth recommendations

from patients have also contributed to his growth

over the years—and not just from seniors in

the surrounding retirement communities. Justo

estimates that a third of his patients travel from

areas such as Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, and as

far as Wickenburg and Scottsdale, and many are

in their 40s and 50s.

“Surprisingly, we’ve stayed super busy

throughout the recession,” he says. Despite being

in their 60s and 70s, Justo says that the demand

for cosmetic procedures from his active retiree

ophthalmology clients has remained strong.

Before-and-after of facelift with neck liposuction.

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Beyond the referrals from eye care patients,

Justo also receives many word-of-mouth referrals

from his younger cosmetic clients from the

greater Phoenix area.

“In the last 2 years, I’ve had an incredible

group of women who are all flight attendants,

and they’ve referred perhaps 40 to 50 fellow

flight attendants for blepharoplasty,” Justo says.

“Almost all of them are from the polar opposite

of where we’re located, and most are coming

from Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert, which is the

far southeast part of Phoenix. So, they’re driving

over an hour, but not a single one complains.”

Balancing Two locaTions and Two

PracTices

Justo performs a dozen or more eyelid

surgeries per week, correcting the upper eyelids

both for aesthetic enhancement as well as

functionally to help improve peripheral vision,

brow strain, and visual fatigue.

He routinely uses the CO

2

laser to perform

transconjunctival incisions hidden inside the

lower eyelid, in order to remove fatty pouches

while simultaneously performing periocular laser

resurfacing to rejuvenate the eyes by reducing

fine lines and wrinkles.

Justo remains almost equally dedicated

between his cosmetic surgery and ophthalmology

responsibilities, spending an equal amount of

time in each area of expertise. Both his Sun City

and Sun City West offices are staffed full time,

allowing Justo to focus 1 day in Sun City doing

initial eye exams and follow-ups for mainly Sun

City retirees. The other 4 days are spent at the

Sun City West location to perform both types

of surgery, allotting 1 day each for aesthetic

surgeries and cataract surgeries.

“I operate at the Sun City West center

2 full days a week, at minimum, Mondays and

Wednesdays,” Justo says. Typically, cataract

and eye surgeries are performed on Mondays.

Tuesdays, he’s in the Sun City office; Wednesdays

are reserved in Sun City West for his eyelid and

plastic surgeries. Thursdays are for follow-up and

cosmetic surgery consultations, as well as for

administering nonsurgical aesthetic treatments,

such as Botox and tissue fillers. Fridays are for

eye exams and cataract surgery consultations.

In addition to offering Botox, and Dysport,

as well as other dermal treatments such as

Restylane, Juvéderm, Perlane, Radiesse, and

Sculptra, Justo’s staff of nurses complements

his work with permanent cosmetic makeup,

laser hair and tattoo removal, sclerotherapy,

microdermabrasion, and skin rejuvenation.

Justo admits that he could not balance his

surgical and office visit time without his

experienced and caring support and nursing staff.

“There are only so many hours in a day, and

5 days in the week. So if I’m operating 2 days

a week, that only gives me 3 days to see

postoperative patients, to see consultations and

perform eye exams, and to do my Botox and

fillers. It’s a very difficult balancing act,” he says.

To help facilitate more surgeries and offer a

wider array of services, Justo employs four RNs

for various surgical and nonsurgical procedures.

One RN is a certified aesthetic laser nurse who

Emilio M. Justo, MD

Justo surrounded by his caring, professional staff of 30 at his Sun City West center of excellence.

Before-and-after of bilateral upper-eyelid blepharoplasty.

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does hair removal, laser tattoo removal, and

Obagi Nu-Derm skin care and Obagi Blue Peel.

Another staff member is a Certified Permanent

Makeup Cosmetic Professional, who has been

with Justo for over 12 years and who does the

practice’s permanent makeup, such as eyeliner,

brows, and lips.

On the eye care side, Justo employs two

medical optometrists who manage eye disease,

perform annual checkups, and fit contact

lenses, allowing Justo to perform more eye and

cosmetic surgeries.

“It’s always a delicate balance, because clearly

a lot of these patients have been seeing me for

years, and I don’t want them to feel like I’m

abandoning them or that they’re not important

enough. Every patient is valued immensely within

our practice, but physically, one can only do so

much. So, we encourage the philosophy that the

first line of examination, as it relates to the eyes,

is to consult with one of our optometrists first.

If the optometrist feels like there’s something

they need a second opinion on, or they need a

surgical evaluation, then they’ll quickly get the

patient in to see me.”

STEADY GROWTH FOR THE FUTURE

Despite his embracing new laser

technologies, Justo says he is very cautious

and conservative at jumping into the latest fad

cosmetic technologies.

“I’ve just learned through experience that

there’s a lot of propaganda out there, and you

may go to a seminar and they’ll hype the latest,

greatest technology, but one year later it will

be gone. What we do in our practice, we do

beautifully well with technology that we know

works well and gives beautiful results.

“We have a reputation for certain things,

and we want to excel and be the best at them.

Certain practices try to do everything that they

possibly can, and that’s not our goal. Our goal

is to have a limited repertoire of things that

we offer, and those things we’re going to do

exceptionally well.”

Besides his staff and his conservative

approach to his practice, Justo credits

much of his success to the support and

love of his family and faith. He has

been married to his wife, Allison, for

10 years. Together, they have two boys, ages

8 and 5, and an 18-month-old daughter.

Before-and-after of upper-eyelid blepharoplasty, facelift, and Obagi Nu-Derm skin

care system.

Before-and-after of bilateral upper- and lower-eyelid blepharoplasty. Before-and-after of upper-eyelid blepharoplasty.

Emilio M. Justo, MD

Arizona Eye Institute &

Cosmetic Laser Center

19052 RH Johnson Blvd

Sun City West, AZ 85375

(623) 975-2020

www.JustoMD.com

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Before-and-after of upper-eyelid blepharoplasty and full-face laser skin resurfacing.

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When Malcolm D. Paul, MD, FACS, is asked

about why he decided to perform plastic surgery

after medical school, he replies very directly: “It

was really because I was interested in a blend of

art and science.” Since then, not only has Paul

blended the art and science of plastic surgery, he

has also blended his long career with teaching,

writing, technology, and supporting a new business

model for cosmetic surgery practices.

Paul’s interest in science began in college, where

he graduated with a degree in psychology at the

University of Maryland in College Park. There, he

studied the relationship between psychology and

body image, and how body image affects behavior.

That background stayed with him through medical

school at the University of Maryland, Baltimore,

and his general surgery internship at Mount Sinai

Hospital in New York City.

A year later, Paul began his general surgery

residency training, also at Mount Sinai, with

the intention of becoming a pediatric surgeon.

However, his continuing interest in body image and

psychology made him reconsider.

He said, “I thought that since I really enjoy

surgery and working with my hands, and with my

background in psychology and human behavior,

I thought plastic surgery was a perfect match of

using the background that I had in behavior and the

skills I used as a surgeon.”

As a facial cosmetic and plastic surgeon for more

than 37 years, Paul’s artistic approach has built a

reputation for his anti-aging brow lifts, mid-facial

procedures, jawline reconstructions, and neck

rejuvenations. He has a genuine concern for his

patients, and he appreciates their confidence in his

skills and recommendations.

“Everything we do on the face has our

signature on it,” Paul says. “Patients put a lot

of trust in you to perform anti-aging procedures

to reverse the effects of time and gravity in the

face. So, I really feel that it’s the highest form of

professional compliment to have a person trust

their face to you.”

BY PETER LATHE

A TeAcher on The cuTTing edge

Today, Paul has two office locations. One is a

Lifestyle Lift practice location in Beverly Hills, Calif,

and a second is located in Newport Beach, Calif.

In addition to the private patients, he also uses the

Newport office as a base for an academic position

at the University of California – Irvine (UCI). There,

he serves as the co-director of cosmetic/aesthetic

surgery portion for the university’s plastic surgery

residency program.

“I’ve always enjoyed interacting with

residents,” Paul says. “We learn from each other,

and we stimulate each other. We literally stay on

the cutting edge of things by being involved with

training younger residents as they come through

the program.”

He adds that for new and experienced surgeons,

one of the biggest challenges they have today is

adapting one’s approach to a patient based on

ever-changing and more sophisticated technology.

In addition, Paul believes that surgeons must be

able to provide patients with less expensive and less

invasive alternatives to surgery.

“You have to be able to offer both surgical

and nonsurgical remedies for our patients for

reversing some of the aging effects, whether it’s

injectables, surgery, topical products, or having

an aesthetician in the office to help patients with

skin care. At the same time, you have to adopt

new technology and find where that best fits into

your practice. We have to tailor what we offer to

what they really want.”

embrAcing A new business model

Beyond offering a mix of medical and surgical

choices, Paul has also seen the need for surgeons

to be open to new business models that work for

the 2012 economy.

From the beginning of his practice, Paul says

he never had to advertise and relied solely on

word-of-mouth. But along with technology, Paul

has realized that the business of medicine was

also changing and that practice business models

had to change too.

One of the companies he saw at the forefront

of changing cosmetic surgery’s business

paradigm was Lifestyle Lift, which he recently

joined as a consultant and practicing physician.

Asked why he joined the firm after so many

years in private practice, Paul explains that the

lessons of the business world have made their

way to every specialty of medicine except for

cosmetic plastic surgery, and now it has found its

way into cosmetic surgery.

A Blend of Art, Science,

and Business

Malcolm D. Paul, MD, FACS

“I felt that the Lifestyle Lift solution offered

the best business model, and that I could

contribute as a consultant and physician because

of all of the things I’ve done with my teaching,

writing, and innovative procedures. I could bring

innovative ideas to the table that they could

integrate into their practices nationwide, and

they could bring things to me by virtue of how

they have employed common business practices

to support their physicians.”

For surgeons who join Lifestyle Lift, Paul

says they get to benefit from a very busy

facial aesthetic practice with really bright

businesspeople supporting their physicians

and promoting the brand with a national

advertising campaign.

Paul sincerely believes in the Lifestyle Lift

paradigm. He says that he will continue to become

further involved, helping the company integrate

new procedures, practice-enhancement tools, new

technologies, and promoting the annual national

meeting of Lifestyle Lift physicians.

TrAvel, Technology, And growTh

Outside of Lifestyle Lift, teaching, and his private

practice, Paul spends time publishing papers on

innovative facial aesthetic surgery and serves as

section editor for

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal.

He also enjoys working with medical technology

companies, traveling and teaching seminars all over

the world.

Malcolm D. Paul, MD, FACS

8484 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 200

Beverly Hills, CA 90211

(877) 625-3841

www.lifestyleliftbeverlyhills.com/facial-plastic-

surgeon/dr-malcolm-d-paul-md-facs.html

®

It’s your turn for a lift.

For years, Lifestyle Lift has been enhancing the quality of life for physicians. And now, we o er even

more options to help you boost your surgical volumes, increase your income and master your craft.

Full time: As a full-time employed physician, you’ll enjoy the benefi ts of a thriving practice without

the hassles and headaches.

Part time: Our part-time physicians add surgical volume and income while maintaining a private

practice. Imagine the boost to your bottom line a part-time relationship will provide.

NEW! Certifi ed location: Perform Lifestyle Lift procedures in the convenience of your private practice.

We’ll provide sta ng support and any necessary facility modifi cations, as well as a constant fl ow of new

patients. There are no start-up or out-of-pocket investments, just more options.

If you’re a board-certifi ed plastic or facial-plastic surgeon and would like to learn more, please

call 888.258.1308.

Opportunities available at these locations:

Albany, NY

Albuquerque, NM

Bu alo, NY

Cherry Hill, NJ

Chicago, IL

Cincinnati, OH

Corpus Christi, TX

Dallas, TX

Denver, CO

Des Moines, IA

Harrisburg/York, PA

Hartford, CT

Kansas City, KS

Memphis, TN

Milwaukee, WI

Nashville, TN

New Orleans, LA

Oklahoma City, OK

Omaha, NE

Orlando, FL

Phoenix, AZ

Portland, OR

Raleigh, NC

Rochester, NY

San Antonio, TX

San Jose, CA

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA

Spokane, WA

Troy, MI

West Palm Beach, FL

MY NEW LIFESTYLE LIFT

DAVID SANTOS, MD, FACS • SEATTLE, WA

Double board certifi ed

American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

American Board of Otolaryngology

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®

It’s your turn for a lift.

For years, Lifestyle Lift has been enhancing the quality of life for physicians. And now, we o er even

more options to help you boost your surgical volumes, increase your income and master your craft.

Full time: As a full-time employed physician, you’ll enjoy the benefi ts of a thriving practice without

the hassles and headaches.

Part time: Our part-time physicians add surgical volume and income while maintaining a private

practice. Imagine the boost to your bottom line a part-time relationship will provide.

NEW! Certifi ed location: Perform Lifestyle Lift procedures in the convenience of your private practice.

We’ll provide sta ng support and any necessary facility modifi cations, as well as a constant fl ow of new

patients. There are no start-up or out-of-pocket investments, just more options.

If you’re a board-certifi ed plastic or facial-plastic surgeon and would like to learn more, please

call 888.258.1308.

Opportunities available at these locations:

Albany, NY

Albuquerque, NM

Bu alo, NY

Cherry Hill, NJ

Chicago, IL

Cincinnati, OH

Corpus Christi, TX

Dallas, TX

Denver, CO

Des Moines, IA

Harrisburg/York, PA

Hartford, CT

Kansas City, KS

Memphis, TN

Milwaukee, WI

Nashville, TN

New Orleans, LA

Oklahoma City, OK

Omaha, NE

Orlando, FL

Phoenix, AZ

Portland, OR

Raleigh, NC

Rochester, NY

San Antonio, TX

San Jose, CA

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA

Spokane, WA

Troy, MI

West Palm Beach, FL

MY NEW LIFESTYLE LIFT

DAVID SANTOS, MD, FACS • SEATTLE, WA

Double board certifi ed

American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

American Board of Otolaryngology

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Much the way an architect plans a construction

or remodeling project, Christian G. Drehsen, MD,

approaches plastic surgery procedures—with an

integrated overall plan for each of his patients. This

well-respected, board-certified plastic surgeon has

made a name for himself in the Tampa Bay, Florida,

area with his artistic eye and holistic technique.

Now he is redefining and recreating what he refers

to as “a new logic” in facial rejuvenation.

Recently, Drehsen completed a limited research

study addressing the issue of social acceptance

of facial aesthetic surgery. Drehsen uses the

emoticon as a guide for facial expression. The word

“emoticon” is the combination of “emotion” and

“icon.” It is a pictorial representation of a facial

expression using punctuation marks, numbers, and

letters, usually written to express a person’s feelings

or mood. Drehsen uses the term to express our

facial expressions as we age. “When a person has a

deep frown and the corners of his/her mouth turned

down with aging, he/she looks sad or angry,” he

explains. “If the outlines are not addressed, this

patient will likely keep the same expression despite

our efforts at rejuvenation.”

With the study’s results, Drehsen is helping us,

as a society, define what we see when we look

at a person’s face. Using 80 medical students

as examiners, Drehsen showed them random

combinations of before-and-after photos of

15 of his patients. He asked them to share their

opinions of the people in the photos based on a

scale of 1 to 5 (with 1 being “don’t want to talk

to this person” and 5 being “would really like

to meet this person”). What he found was that,

“Independent of age and beauty, all of the subjects

wanted to ‘talk to’ or ‘meet’ the people in the ‘after’

photos,” he shared. He adds that it was the opposite

scenario for the people in the “before” photos.

Drehsen says his research has shown that

rejuvenation with a special attention at correcting

undesirable expressions like the one of people who

look sad, angry, or upset make them much more

approachable. Proper lifting vectors and volume

restoration are far more important than mere

tightening. “We cannot neglect the psychological

impact of a face when consulted for facial

rejuvenation,” he explains. His research results were

quite obvious, he says. “It will help define different

guidelines to choose aesthetic surgery procedures,

and ultimately to choose a cosmetic outcome.”

Each PatiEnt is a canvas

An art lover himself, Drehsen addresses each

patient as a canvas, understanding that a simple,

intricate alteration on one area can potentially

impact another. He questions, “What does your

face express for your friends or peers? What has

changed with age that you want to restore?

You’re not going to look 20, but you can sure be

a dynamic 40, 50, or 60 who looks full of life. And

that’s what I call aging gracefully.”

Drehsen says he enjoys creating and refining his

facelifting techniques, and created his signature

“Refresher Lift,” which he calls a subtle and

natural facial-rejuvenation technique. He explains

why his favorite procedures are of the face. “[I

prefer] facial rejuvenation for its creativity and

challenges, and especially as demonstrated in

our study and after my repeated observation of

the incredible social and beneficial psychological

impacts on my patients after facial rejuvenation.”

Christian G. Drehsen, MD

BY AMY DI LEO

Redefining Aesthetic

Guidelines

Linda L.: age 55

One month postop.

Refresher facelift with neck plication, fat injections to cheeks and lips, lower-lid fat pad removal, and browlift.

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Drehsen says his “Refresher Lift” is based

on three principles. First, his goal is to restore a

pleasant and dynamic expression to the face by

“focusing on correcting the psychological impact

of a face by choosing the sequence of procedures

that will enhance the social perception of the face.”

He refers to that principle as “the Emoticon Effect.”

Next, he believes it is important to restore a

harmonious balance, “by correcting, and not

adding to, the acquired or pre-existing features’

disproportion by enhancing the beauty and

the character of existing features. For instance,

“framing the eyes by proper brow positioning or

restoring the fitness of the neck with aggressive

defatting and plication.”

And lastly, Drehsen says, “It’s important to truly

rejuvenate by regaining a youthful facial geometry

with volume restoration through fat grafting and

vertical uplifting, reducing fat deposition with

attentive preplatysmal or subcutaneous defatting,

and keeping the hairline low and natural with

refined incisional technique.” That is how Drehsen

says he effectively recreates youthful firmness and

volume with his vertical lift.

The “Refresher Lift” quite frequently includes

his “Dual Plane” browlift that Drehsen says “will

improve a frowning, sad, or other unattractive

expression. Fat grafting will help restore natural,

youthful volumes and even improve skin texture.

At the same time, our sharply beveled, virtually

undetectable, uniquely designed incisions keep the

hairline low and natural.”

The perfect candidate for this procedure is

approximately 45 to late 60’s. As Drehsen explains,

“The younger candidate in his or her 40’s, or a

younger patient who has had massive weight loss,

for example, may require lifting only the upper

portion of the cheek with the temporal lift part of

the procedure. Patients in their late 50’s or 60’s will

likely need a more inclusive version of the ‘Refresher

Lift’ with special attention to the neck definition.”

A STEM CELL PIONEER

According to his website, Drehsen is one of the

first board-certified plastic surgeons to pioneer

the use of stem cell-enriched fat micro grafts

in the field of facial rejuvenation. As Drehsen

explains, “This process extracts live stem cells

from your own fat for reinjection in other areas

of the body. It is increasingly used for both

reconstructive and aesthetic needs.”

He says with FDA approval he will continue to

refine the use of autologous stem cell-enhanced

fat grafts in his facelift procedures. He says his

technique has provided better graft retention and

amazingly improved skin quality in most patients.

He adds, “Stem cell-enriched fat micro-grafting

shows great promise to heal and restore youthful

volume and skin tone, and to repair damage

from sun, age, hormonal changes, acne, radiation

treatments, and other damaging agents.”

Along with his special facelifting procedures,

Drehsen offers many noninvasive options in his

Venus Medispa. His practice, Clinique of Plastic

Surgery, is a comprehensive facility where he

provides all types of plastic surgery procedures

for the face and body. Drehsen has created a

following in the area for his “mommy makeover”

technique, rhinoplasty, and his signature

subfascial breast augmentation.

Drehsen is also a specially trained hand

surgeon and microsurgeon. He also has training

in pediatric plastic surgery and the treatment

of complex burns and wounds. As the doctor

explains, “I long abandoned those fields, but

I have retained the discipline of precision in

surgical technique and the importance of

knowledge of the anatomy.”

Born in Belgium, but raised in the then-Belgian

Congo, Drehsen received his Bachelor of Science

degree at Lovanium University and attended

medical school at the University of Brussels. Upon

completion of his Doctorate of Medicine, he came

to the United States, where he completed his

residency in general surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital

in Miami Beach. After that, he did a comprehensive

medical training program in all fields of plastic

surgery at the University of Florida, Jacksonville,

where he was chief resident, and also the University

of Louisville, Kentucky. Drehsen has been practicing

in the Tampa Bay area for more than 2 decades,

and he has established a local following. He also

attracts patients from across the country and

around the world.

As an artist and art lover, Drehsen draws on

principles of art in his practice. The “emoticon”

theory is just his latest way of defining it and

melding the two concepts together. “Artistry

or the understanding of aesthetic rules should

be the guiding principle of plastic surgery,

combined with a sound understanding of the

science of surgery.”

Vickie: age 51

Three months postop.

Refresher facelift with neck plication, fat injections to cheeks, buccal fat pad removal, and browlift.

Christian G. Drehsen, MD

Clinique of Plastic Surgery: St Petersburg

240 1st Ave S, Second Floor

St Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 592-0991

and

Clinique of Plastic Surgery: Tampa Bay

2325 Ulmerton Rd, Suite 27

Clearwater, FL 33762

(800) 942-1606

and

Clinique of Plastic Surgery: Sarasota

3900 Clark Rd, Suite E1

Sarasota, FL 34233

(800) 942-1606

www.cliniqueps.com

www.refresherlift.com

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Gregory Laurence, MD, FAAFP, BC ABFP, is a surgeon who says he has

learned to be a “nonsurgeon” so he can better serve his patients. He

has a very nonmedical approach when dealing with his patients about

their facial aesthetic goals and options at his Germantown Aesthetics

Advanced Surgical Centre near Memphis, Tenn (lasermemphis.com). “The

ultimate goal of medical ethics is to count the needs of our patients as our

highest priority,” Laurence explains.

Not having to contend with matters of insurance while dealing with

complex medical issues at his practice, Laurence believes the personal

touch might be more challenging for his nonaesthetic colleagues. Either

way, Laurence’s passion for his work is obvious.

“For those of us who are fervent about the promise of new approaches

to facial rejuvenation, we may need to remind ourselves that our

task is still simple—to communicate the expected risks, benefits, and

alternatives of a facial aesthetics procedure while in the pursuit of an

expected result. But if we are honest with ourselves, wouldn’t we agree

that it is a daunting task to transfer such a level of comprehension

to a patient? The modalities that we, as artists, have on our palettes,

substantial in number and quickly growing, increase the complexity of

both the treatments and the explanation.”

It has become easy for Laurence to accept what he refers to as a “big

tent view of multispecialty care facial aesthetic physicians.” He says he

believes that the Hippocratic tradition demonstrates a commitment to

placing the patient first, and that unselfish tradition is void in many who

attempt to lure patients with the promise of easy solutions. He explains,

“Highly publicized poor patient outcomes demonstrate that physicians

and their adequately supervised staff have the best chance to provide a

high-quality result. He adds, “On occasion, I have been in the position of

correcting adverse events from ethical colleagues, but the vast number of

injuries or snake oil ‘rip-off’ treatments come from commercial ‘mills’ or

unlicensed, misrepresented individuals.”

Laurence believes in offering pro bono care in certain situations.

“I recently had the opportunity to treat a malasma patient who

sustained hypertrophic facial scarring from a mail order chemical peel,”

he explained. Laurence performed the entire multimodality treatment

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program at no charge because he believes that all medical professionals

in the aesthetic industry share a responsibility to guard the reputation of

the specialty. “Our standard must exceed the standards of the commercial

interest and greed-motivated merchants,” Laurence asserts.

Laurence says he spends about an hour consulting with each new

facial aesthetic patient. “Our challenge is to call our aesthetic medical

colleagues to the highest standards. We must provide high-

quality options with full disclosure to our patients,” he explains.

The Personal Touch

Gregory Laurence, MD, FAAFP, BC ABFP

Gregory Laurence, MD, FAAFP, BC ABFP, shares the secrets of

his success

This patient declined surgery, laser, and temporary filler. Long-term Artefill was

selected after informed consent.

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“Physicians cannot appear like servers in a restaurant, taking

orders from patients. It is our responsibility to our patients to

describe the relevant breadth of surgical and nonsurgical options.

The potential modalities that must be comprehended by our patients

are substantial and include the use of toxins, fat grafting, and fat

removal (facial microliposuction),” he adds.

Along with the increase in options for surgical incision procedures,

Laurence says there has also been an explosion in the number of

ablative and nonablative energy devices. “In some cases, the options

of freezing, ultrasound, and radiofrequency must be discussed,” he

shares. Laurence says that when he draws out all the options for

his patients, often they choose one of the FDA-approved long-term

fillers as opposed to surgical options. Although he says that he enjoys

performing surgery, he believes there has been a paradigm shift that

has occurred in facial aesthetics with regard to volumetric restoration.

With medical ethics a high priority for Laurence, he insists that before-

and-after photos he and his medical colleagues show their patients

Gregory Laurence, MD, FAAFC, BC ABFP

Germantown Aesthetics Advanced Surgical Centre

7475 Poplar Pike

Germantown, TN 38138

Phone: (901) 624-5605

Fax: (901) 791-0966

www.lasermemphis.com

should be from a known, trusted, and disclosed source. He believes

in sharing multiple models to illustrate expected results. He also feels

strongly about the responsibility of ethical physicians, which he says

is “to understand and educate the patient, and then to treat, decline

treatment, or refer if indicated.”

“In the end, there are few other areas in medicine that are more

rewarding for surgeons,” Laurence shares. “My experience is that I get

10 times more enthusiastically stated appreciation than my nonaesthetic

colleague. Many in my field feel we are living a dream. We all must

recognize the sobering responsibility that accompanies this reward.”

Before upper Blepharoplasty with Festoon excision

After upper Blepharoplasty with Festoon excision This patient chose a nonsurgical two-stage procedure that

included both short- and long-term volume correction,

and a combination of fractional CO2 resurfacing and a

croton deep peel.

After full informed consent, the patient insisted on a

single-session treatment. Two weeks after upper

blepharoplasty, S-lift, neck liposuction and surgical

redraping, fractional laser resurfacing, Botox, and Artefill

volumization.

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Many say plastic surgeons are the artists of the

medical field. But Jacksonville, Fla, plastic surgeon

Lewis J. Obi, MD, has taken that idea a step further.

A love of art has earned this board-certified plastic

surgeon a nonmedical acronym after his name.

Obi is a FRSA, Fellow of the Royal Society of Art,

London, the oldest and most prestigious art guild

in the world.

Obi’s affinity for artistry began before he

discovered medicine. He calls himself a frustrated

artist and architect at heart. But in his practice and

in his life, he has found a way to meld together

art and medicine in a unique way. Obi personally

designed his 12,000-square-foot licensed surgery

center, which also houses what he calls, “one of the

finest art collections in a plastic surgeon’s facility.”

He spends a lot of time in the Samuel Wells

Surgicenter—perfecting techniques in laser

lipolysis, stem cell fat transfer, and his “LJO

Brow Lift,” a procedure he created more than

3 decades ago. Today, a quarter of his patients

come in for reconstructive procedures like facial

deformities, breast reconstruction after breast

cancer surgery, and corrective procedures after

skin cancer surgery. But the bulk of his practice,

75%, consists of cosmetic cases, mostly on the

face, breast, and body.

SlimLipo™, by Palomar Medical Technologies

Inc, Burlington, Mass, is a laser-assisted lipolysis

system for body contouring. Obi says he has

“completed treatment on 500 patients in more

than 2,500 anatomical zones in the past 4 years”

with this new technology. Obi also conducts

presentations on SlimLipo™, lecturing at advanced

symposia and meetings internationally, as well as

through preceptorships at his clinic. Recently, Obi

has been conducting clinical studies for Palomar.

Since May, he has conducted three major research

projects in an effort to create and test applications

for a new laser platform.

In 2010, Palomar provided Obi with the first

FDA-cleared Adivive™ fat transfer unit in the

US, and he has already treated 100 patients

with it. According to the company Web site,

Adivive™ uses “a unique filtering mechanism

and optimized centrifugation to yield a higher

quality of adipose tissue for re-injection.”

Obi says the technology is identical to

Lipokit™, which was developed by the South

Korean company Medikan International. Obi

adds that he prefers the technology to other

fat transfer systems. “Adivive™ is a totally

enclosed system, from the time of infusion to

fat harvesting to processing, and on to delivery

of the purified fat graft. The end product results

in a better take and durability than other

techniques,” Obi explains.

“I have continued to improve on this

technique,” Obi adds, “with embellishments,

including the addition of platelet-rich plasma

(PRP).” He states that the added benefits of the

platelets and growth factors minimize bruising

and lubricate the thick processed fat so it may

be delivered through smaller cannulas. “The

‘OPERA Lift’ (Obi Palomar External Rejuvenation

Aesthetics) is a proprietary innovation I

introduced last year and have presented this

concept at six symposia since 2011.” “OPERA

Lift Major” and “Minor” are both nonsurgical

facelift procedures with large-volume stem cell-

rich fat grafting to the face. He explains that

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the major suffix includes SlimLipo™ laser neck

tightening, and both techniques are performed

under local anesthesia

The “OPERA Lift Plus” integrates this

nonsurgical approach with traditional surgical

facelifts, Obi explains. “A typical combination

in this category would include the LJO brow

lift, blepharoplasty, Adivive™ fat grafting, and

SlimLipo™ neck tightening, generally performed

in under 3 hours,” he explains. During the

OPERA Lift Plus, Obi explains, “I add half of

the PRP to the fat graft, and the other half I

spray into the face prior to closing. The PRP

significantly reduces bruising and swelling with

the patient presentable within 7 days.”

In the past 2 years, Obi says he has treated

some 100 patients in all areas of the body with

Adivive™, concentrating mostly on the face

and breasts. He is also writing a book chapter

on his techniques for a publication titled S

tem

Cells with Fat Transfer in Aesthetic Procedures:

Science, Art, and Clinical Techniques

. The book

is being written with some 20 other well-known

plastic surgeons.

Obi’s signature “LJO Brow Lift” is a procedure

he describes as “truly unique from all of the

traditional brow lifting procedures.” The major

difference, he says, is in terms of simplicity,

efficiency, and safety. Obi performs this

procedure in less than 10 minutes per brow, and

“it does not distort the brow and rarely leaves

any visible scars.” Obi says he has performed this

procedure on some 3,000 patients since 1981.

Although this technique remains unpublished,

it has been presented at numerous meetings

and shared with hundreds of plastic surgeons.

He plans to formally submit his technique for

publication sometime this year.

FROM MILITARY TO SURGERY

Obi’s career has spanned several decades,

including service in the US Marines and Navy.

He was a high school dropout who enlisted in

the US Marines at age 16 and became one of the

youngest Marine sergeants. After his discharge

from the Marine Corps, Obi became a licensed

pharmacist, attended medical school, and then

served in the US Navy during the Vietnam

War. He then completed residencies in general

surgery, hand surgery, and plastic surgery before

becoming an accomplished plastic surgeon.

In-between all of these achievements, Obi has

found time to establish the art firm Obiarts Inc,

which owns the international copyright for British

artist Daniel Samuels’ paintings. After repeated

visits to England over the course of 5 years, Obi

published a portfolio of lithographs,

Olympians,

Gods and Heroes

, in 1986. For his work, he

was inducted as Fellow of the Royal Society of

Art, London. For the London Olympics this past

summer, Obi created danielsamuels.com, a Web

site that profiles the artist’s works.

Acknowledging that the field of plastic surgery

is not what it was when he started, Obi explains,

“Plastic surgeons have to train for 15 or more

years, enter practice with enormous debt, and

have difficulty surviving in private practice. They

are overtrained and under-rewarded elites in

the medical profession, not to mention that we

are competing with all of the other doctors who

perform plastic surgery procedures.”

But Obi reflects, “I am proud to be addressed

as a board-certified plastic surgeon, and if I was

18 years old today, I would again choose to

become a plastic surgeon.”

Nonsurgical OPERA Lift SlimLipo

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abdomen Bariatric surgery and

SlimLipo

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(laser lipolysis)

Lewis J. Obi, MD, FRSA

3599 University Blvd S, Suite 604

Jacksonville, Fla 32216

(904) 399-0905

www.obiplasticsurgery.com

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PLASTIC & COSMETIC

PLASTIC & COSMETIC

PLASTIC & COSMETIC

Stephen A. Schantz, MD, is a Lexington,

Kentucky-based plastic surgeon with a successful

practice that stresses nurturing care. He joined

the practice of facial plastic surgeon Randolph

Waldman, MD, 11 years ago after completing a

cosmetic surgery fellowship with plastic surgeon

W. Grant Stevens, MD. Today, he and his partner

run their practice in a spirit of camaraderie, with

Schantz performing all procedures below the

neck and his partner covering facial procedures.

Together, they transform the lives of Lexington-area

patients every day.

He will soon be able to help even more people,

thanks to a new state-of-the-art facility currently

under construction. When complete, this accredited

outpatient facility will feature three floors of state-

of-the-art equipment to serve patients throughout

the Lexington area. Schantz is proud of his direct

role in planning and designing the new practice.

Caregiver at Work

Schantz’s practice philosophy is based around

providing nurturing care to each and every

patient who enters the practice. This level of

care extends to the entire team at Waldman and

Schantz, including the nurses, office staff, and

the surgeons themselves.

If you speak with Schantz’s patients, they will tell

you that he excels at putting patients at ease. He

has a gift for making people feel more comfortable.

As Schantz points out, “Having plastic surgery can

be a nerve-wracking experience; many patients seek

plastic surgery because they feel bad about a part of

their body.” He does his utmost to enable patients

to ease their anxiety and help identify what bothers

them about their bodies. Patients appreciate the

fact that he also takes the time to thoroughly

explain all the options, showing them pictures of

patients with bodies that resemble theirs.

Sometimes, Schantz explains, the best option

is to forego surgery. This represents about 10%

of his patients. He finds this to be the case most

often with liposuction patients, as well as breast

lift patients. “They may not have the breasts they

had when they were 18, but they also don’t have

enough ptosis to warrant surgery,” he says. Schantz

is always honest with patients about their suitability

for various treatments. In the end, he finds that both

he and his patients are happier with this approach.

“I try to look at it as … if this were my wife or

my mother, would I tell her to have this procedure

done?” he explains.

Most patients have a positive opinion of the

practice after just one visit, thanks to both

Schantz’s approach and the care provided by his

staff. The nurse and staff his patients meet on

the initial consultation are frequently involved

with that patient’s care during their surgery and

postoperatively. Over the years, Schantz has

received nothing but compliments on the staff.

a Path Less traveLed

Many factors have shaped Schantz’s

treatment approach. Chief among them is the

unconventional route he traveled on the way to

becoming a plastic surgeon. “It wasn’t your typical

pathway,” he states. Schantz grew up thinking

he would be a doctor. His grandfather was a

general practitioner, and his father was a plastic

surgeon. But despite all roads leading to medicine,

Schantz decided to take a detour following his

undergraduate studies at Franklin and Marshall

College. He landed in Manhattan, where he was

involved in real estate and other professions.

After 5 years, Schantz realized that he still had a

passion for medicine. With the encouragement

of his father, he applied to medical school and

ended up at Hahnemann University, receiving

two William Fowler Scholarships for academic

excellence along the way.

Having lived in the world outside of medicine,

Schantz had developed some of the social graces

that today allow him to establish such a positive

rapport with his patients. He feels the road he

traveled made him well-rounded and taught him

how to get along with all types of people.

The location of Schantz’s practice has also

played a big role in the environment he has been

able to create at his practice. Over the course of

his residency, he fell in love twice: first with the

city of Lexington, and then with his future wife,

who he met during his second year of residency.

Together, he and his wife decided that they wanted

to settle in Central Kentucky. “The area itself has

contributed to the ‘relaxed and friendly’ feel of the

practice,” he says.

transforming Lives

Though Schantz performs all types of

body procedures, he has noticed that certain

procedures really transform the lives of his

patients. He gets the greatest satisfaction

from these treatments, which include breast

augmentation, augmentation mastopexy, tummy

tuck, and postbariatric procedures.

For this reason, groups he really enjoys

treating include postbariatric patients and

mothers who have had several children and now

Stephen A. Schantz, MD

BY WILLIAM E. PAYTON

Transforming Lives with

Nurturing Care

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find themselves with a lot of sagging areas.

“These patients are so often thrilled with the

results and tell you how much you’ve changed

their lives,” he explains. “It’s a routine surgery

for us, but it’s life-changing for them.”

Schantz credits much of his ability to transform

the lives of his patients to the training he received.

He was accepted into one of the nation’s few

integrated plastic surgery residencies at the

University of Kentucky Medical Center. From the

onset, he knew that he would pursue a fellowship

and other training following his residency. As

many plastic surgeons would agree, Schantz feels

that such training is extremely important if you

want to specialize. In Schantz’s case, he wanted

to specialize in cosmetic procedures. “It’s much

better than what you can get from a conference or

2-hour seminar,” he says. “You learn so much more

from the interactions of working directly with an

experienced surgeon.”

After undergoing training in breast augmentation

techniques with Mark Pinsky, MD, in West Palm

Beach, Fla, Schantz accepted an offer from Robert

Ersek, MD, FACS, in Austin, Tex. Ersek graciously

took Schantz “under his wing” and gave him

an initial understanding of a cosmetic plastic

surgery practice, imparting numerous surgical and

practice “pearls” along the way. Then Schantz

completed a fellowship under renowned California

plastic surgeon W. Grant Stevens, MD. During

this fellowship he received training in all aspects

of cosmetic surgery, including facelift, browlift,

liposuction, power-assisted liposuction, breast

augmentation, breast reduction, laser-assisted

breast reduction and lifts, abdominoplasty,

and laser resurfacing. Watching and assisting

Stevens perform these procedures made him far

more confident and comfortable performing the

procedures himself.

Schantz also underwent a short training with

Swedish plastic surgeon Charles Randquist, MD,

with whom he learned new techniques to place

highly cohesive gel breast implants.

The upshot of all of this extensive training?

Schantz has been able to specialize at a relatively

early stage in his career. As he points out, all

of this is very different from what many plastic

surgeons, including his father, experienced in the

past. “If you are passionate about a particular

aspect of your chosen profession,” he says, “then

it only makes sense that you would pursue this

passion completely.”

NEW FACILITY, LOFTIER GOALS

Waldman and Schantz’s multispecialty

approach has been a resounding success, not

only allowing both surgeons to hone their

skills, but also making it possible to expand

the practice.

The idea of joining a multispecialty practice

intrigued Schantz from the beginning. Since

joining, he has found the approach to be more

synchronous, he says. Rather than being in

constant competition, as happens in some plastic

surgery practices, the surgeons at Waldman and

Schantz are able to help each other. Everything

they do aims to foster the success of the practice.

It has also allowed each surgeon to specialize,

rather than trying to be the best at everything,

which is impossible.

The multispecialty approach has worked

so well, in fact, that Schantz and his partner

are considering adding a third partner. They

have been thinking of bringing on another

plastic surgeon, or perhaps a dermatologist,

for some time, but haven’t had the space at

their current facility.

That’s all set to change in 2013, when their

new facility is completed. At 10,000 square feet,

it’s more than double the size of their current

location. This three-story structure will feature

an accredited, state-of-the-art outpatient surgical

facility. But the surgeons’ goal for the facility is

much loftier.

Plastic surgeons are being squeezed out of

many hospital settings, Schantz explains. He and

his partner see an opportunity to make lemonade

out of these lemons. “We’re hoping to fill that

niche at some point,” he says. “Hopefully, other

elective surgeons will be able to use our facility

as well.” They’re also looking to transform the

small skin care portion of their practice into a

full-fledged nonsurgical body-contouring spa

facility upstairs.

Schantz is excited about his involvement in

the entire project, and sees it as just one more

opportunity to transform the lives of his patients.

Stephen A. Schantz, MD

Waldman Schantz Plastic Surgery Center

125 E Maxwell St, Suite 303

Lexington, KY 40508-2678

Phone: (859) 254-5665

Toll Free: (800) 270-3396

Fax: (859) 281-6825

www.waldmanplasticsurgery.com

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PLASTIC & COSMETIC

Christopher Saunders, MD, is an award-

winning, board-certified plastic surgeon who

focuses exclusively on cosmetic surgery. With

offices in Wilmington and Newark, Del, as well

as Chadds Ford, Pa, Saunders is able to provide

convenient care to patients throughout the area.

To date, he has performed more than 25,000

cosmetic procedures.

Patient education is the focal point of Saunders’

practice philosophy. He firmly believes that he is

better able to serve his patients by focusing solely

on cosmetic surgery, because it allows him to

take the time necessary to focus on educating his

patients. He conducts very thorough consultations

so that he can spend extra time with his patients

and hit all the important points.

By performing solely aesthetic procedures,

Saunders has also been able to provide the highest

level of care in all areas of cosmetic surgery. While

some plastic surgeons specialize in reconstructive

procedures, Saunders’ expertise runs the gamut,

from breast surgery and body contouring to facial

rejuvenation. He makes a point of staying abreast of

the latest developments in all of these areas in order

to continually provide top-notch care to his patients.

This focus also distinguishes him from other

surgeons. A very small percentage of board-certified

plastic surgeons limit their practices exclusively to

cosmetic surgery.

Tools of The Trade

In his ongoing quest to educate his patients,

Saunders has used a number of tools. Foremost

among them are his own books. With one book

in print since 2007 and another on the way, he is

gradually having an impact on his patients.

When Saunders originally set out to write his

books, his primary goal was to dispel patients’

false expectations of cosmetic surgery. As many

plastic surgeons can attest, a surprising number

of patients arrive at the practice with unrealistic

expectations. Saunders is working to change this,

one book at a time.

As most plastic surgeons would agree,

it’s important for patients to have realistic

expectations, because if they don’t they may be

dissatisfied with the results of their procedures.

Saunders’ desire to lay out the facts in print

stems in part from his will to explain to patients

BY WILLIAM E. PAYTON

Cosmetic Focus and an Emphasis

on Education

Christopher Saunders, MD

Christopher Saunders, MD

Lombardy Center

410 Foulk Rd, Suite 201

Wilmington, DE 19803

(302) 652-3331

and

Brandywine Cosmetic Surgery

1224 Baltimore Pike, Suite 100

Chadds Ford, PA 19317

(610) 459-1559

and

Medical Arts Pavillion 1, Suite 137

Newark, DE 19713

(302) 652-3331

what is and isn’t possible. A 60-year-old facelift

patient, for example, needs to understand

that the procedure can turn back the clock but

cannot make him or her look 20 or 30 years old.

Similarly, while wrinkle treatments can eliminate

some lines and wrinkles, patients obviously

should not come into the procedure believing

that these treatments can get rid of all wrinkles.

“Some people just don’t understand,” Saunders

explains. “They’ll say, ‘Why don’t I look younger?

My neck is better, but why are there still wrinkles?’”

He cites movie stars as the classic example of

unrealistic expectations. Because they can’t accept

that cosmetic surgery won’t make them look

25 years old, they return for multiple facial

procedures, which makes them look unnatural.

Saunders believes this problem is exacerbated by

misleading advertising. “There are doctors out there

claiming that you can have an extremely quick

recovery, but this isn’t the real reality,” he says. All

the more reason to set the record straight in print.

Released in 2007, Saunders’ first book,

A Woman’s

Guide to the Real Reality of Cosmetic Surgery

, is

an easy-to-read, informative book focused on this

“real reality,” a term he coined to refer to realistic

options, realistic recovery, and realistic results.

Set to be released in early 2013, Saunders’

second book,

The Tricky Fountain of Youth

, seeks

to further dispel false perceptions and build on the

education he provided in his first book. Like the

monarchs of the Age of Discovery, he explains,

many cosmetic surgery patients are on a wild goose

chase. The mythical Fountain of Youth was never

found, leaving explorers and kings disillusioned.

Those who view cosmetic surgery as the answer to

aging may face similar disappointment. Cosmetic

surgery may be seen as a Fountain of Youth, but it

isn’t perfect—it’s tricky.

an early educaTion

Of course, Saunders holds himself to the same

standard as his patients. His focus on patient

education mirrors his own experience and the role

his background, education, and training play into

the success of his practice. Saunders’ exposure

to plastic surgery occurred early on. His family is

something of a plastic surgery dynasty in Delaware.

His father, David Saunders, became the state’s first

board-certified plastic surgeon back in the early

1960s before going on to practice in 5 separate

decades. His stepmother, Marcie Fitzpatrick-

Saunders, was also a plastic surgeon in Delaware.

And like him, his brother Jonathan decided to carry

on the family tradition.

Saunders graduated magna cum laude from Duke

University before completing training in general

surgery, plastic surgery, and endoscopic surgery

at the University of California. He also studied at

UC Davis Medical Center. Today, he continues to

hone his craft, constantly studying, working hard,

and advancing his surgical technique. He performs

all surgeries at his Chadds Ford location, a state-

licensed surgicenter with deluxe amenities that he

feels are extremely beneficial to his patients.

Saunders’ dedication to educating his patients

and providing them with premium care has paid

off, as they have voted him Best Plastic Surgeon

four times in

The Wilmington News Journal

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Readers’ Choice awards, including the past

3 years running. He is also consistently named a

“Top Doc” in

Delaware Today

. Over the course

of his distinguished career, he has received

numerous other awards and honors.

In the end, Saunders’ emphasis on patient

education comes down to his belief that patients

are vulnerable to bad information. “You have

to be able to talk to your patients,” he says,

“because many of them are learning about

plastic surgery from the wrong places.” Saunders

is determined to fix this, one patient at a time.

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Thomas A. Davenport, MD, FACS

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group PC

Garden City, NY 11530

www.lipsg.com

Chad Deal, MD

Southern Surgical Arts

Chattanooga, TN 37405

www.southernsurgicalarts.com

Leland M. Deane,

MD, MBA, FACS

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group PC

Garden City, NY 11530

www.lipsg.com

Mark Deutsch, MD

Perimeter Plastic Surgery

Atlanta, GA 30342

www.perimeterplasticsurgery.com

Edward Dickerson, MD

Cape Fear Aesthetics

Fayetteville, NC 28304

www.capefearaesthetics.com

Vincent R. DiGregorio, MD, FACS

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group PC

Garden City, NY 11530

www.lipsg.com

Michael Dobryansky, MD

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group PC

Garden City, NY 11530

www.lipsg.com

Naishad Doctor, MD, FRCS, FACS

Dr Naishad Doctor

Rockville Center, NY 11570

www.drndoctor.com

Lisa Donofrio, MD

Lisa M. Donofrio, MD

New York, NY 10021

www.lisadonofriomd.com

Barry K. Douglas, MD, FACS

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group PC

Garden City, NY 11530

www.lipsg.com

Christian G. Drehsen, MD

Clinique of Plastic Surgery

Clearwater, FL 33762

www.cliniquePS.com

Mark A. Eberbach, MD

Eberbach Plastic Surgery

Hudson, FL 34667

www.eberbach.com

Scott L. Ennis, MD

Destin Plastic Surgery

Destin, FL 32541

www.theplasticdoc.com

Mark D. Epstein, MD

Center for Aesthetic Surgery

Plastic Surgery

Stony Brook, NY 11790

www.epsteinplasticsurgery.com

Joseph Eviatar, MD, FACS

Chelsea Eye & Cosmetic Surgery Associates

New York, NY 10011

www.chelseaeye.com

Peter G. Fakhre, MD

New Tampa Plastic Surgery

Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

www.newtampaplasticsurgery.com

Timothy E. Fee, MD

Coastal Cosmetic Center

Jacksonville, FL 32216

www.coastalcosmetic.com

John C. Ferguson, MD

The Ferguson Clinic

Honolulu, HI 96813

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Julius Few, MD

The Few Institute for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Chicago, IL 60611

www.fewinstitute.com

Bryan Forley, MD, PC

Bryan G. Forley, MD, PC

New York, NY 10028

www.drforley.com

Paul F. Fortes, MD

DrFortes.com

Houston, TX 77024

www.drfortes.com

John L. Frodel, MD

Geisinger Medical Center

Atlanta, GA 30062

www.atlantamedicaldayspa.com

Richard Gangnes, MD

Facial Aesthetic Concepts

San Clemente, CA 92673

www.newbeautymd.com

Craig E. Geist, MD, MS, FACS

Medical Faculty Associates/

George Washington University

Washington, DC 20037

www.gwdocs.com

Ashkan Ghavami, MD

Ghavami Plastic Surgery

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

www.ghavamiplasticsurgery.com

Joannis P. Glavas, MD, FACS

The Glavas Center

Boston, MA 02116

www.eyelidspecialist.com

Laurence T. Glickman, MD, MSc, FRCS

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group PC

Garden City, NY 11530

www.lipsg.com

Boris E. Goldman, MD, FACS

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center LLC

Westport, CT 06880

www.westportplasticsurgery.com

Ashley Gordon, MD

Restora Austin

Austin, TX 78705

www.restoraaustin.com

Aaron D. Gorin, MD, FACS

Gorin Plastic Surgery

Tualatin, OR 97062

www.gorinplasticsurgery.com

Robert H. Gotkin, MD, FACS

Cosmetique Dermatology, Laser & Plastic

Surgery LLP

Greenvale, NY 11548

www.cosmetiquemd.com

William Grant Stevens, MD

Marina Plastic Surgery

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

www.marinaplasticsurgery.com

Richard J. Greco, MD

The Georgia Institute For Plastic Surgery

Savannah, GA 31410

www.mycosmeticsurgeon.md

John A. Grossman, MD

Grossman Plastic Surgery

Denver, CO 80220

www.grossmanplasticsurgery.com

Sanjay Grover, MD, FACS

The Center for Aesthetic

Plastic Surgery

Newport Beach, CA 92660

www.doctorgrover.com

Stanley P. Gulin, MD, FACS

Stanley P. Gulin, MD, FACS/

Plastic Surgery Associates of SWFL

Naples, FL 34109

www.drgulin.com

Ayman Hakki, MD

Luxxery Medical Boutique

Waldorf, MD 20601

www.luxxery.com

Yael Halaas, MD, FACS

Yael Halaas, MD, FACS

New York, NY 10022

www.drhalaas.com

Michael James Harl, MD, FACS

Marquette General Surgical Specialists

Marquette, MI 49855

www.mgh.org

Arthur Hawes, MD

The Center of Plastic Surgery at Ferrell-

Duncan Clinic

Springeld, MO 65807

www.417plasticsurgery.com

William J Hedden

Hedden Plastic Surgery

Birmingham, AL 35242

www.heddenmd.com

Judith Hellman, MD

Judith Hellman, MD PLLC

New York, NY 10019

www.bigappleskin.com

Thomas W. Horn, MD

Georgia Institute of Plastic Surgery

Savannah, GA 31405

www.mycosmeticsurgeon.md

Jennifer I. Hui, MD

The Eyelid Institute

Palm Desert, CA 92211

www.TheEyeLidInstitute.com

Mario J. Imola, MD

Colorado Facial Plastic Surgery

Englewood, CO 80113

www.cofps.com

David A. Jansen, MD, FACS

Surgical Associates LLC

Metairie, LA 70002

www.jansenplasticsurgery.com

Emilio M. Justo, MD

Arizona Eye Institute &

Cosmetic Laser Center

Sun City West, AZ 85375

www.justoMD.com

Ram Kalus, MD

Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas PA

Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

www.plasticsurgerycarolina.com

Jonathan Kaplan, MD

Center for Reconstructive and

Cosmetic Surgery

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

www.crcplasticsurgery.com

Amir Karam, MD

Carmel Valley Facial Plastic Surgery

San Diego, CA 92130

www.drkaram.com

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS

Southlake, TX 76092

www.txplasticsurgeon.com

Gregory S. Keller, MD

Gregory S. Keller, MD, FACS

Santa Barbara, CA 93105

www.gregorykeller.com

Denise M. Kenna, MD, FACS

Denise M. Kenna, MD, FACS

York, PA 17402

www.kennaplasticsurgery.com

Matthew A. Kienstra, MD, FACS,

Facial Plastic Surgery

Springeld, MO 65804

www.facialplasticsurgeon.com

Matthew S. Kilgo, MD, FACS

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group PC

Garden City, NY 11530

www.lipsg.com

Peter Kim, MD

Simply Beautiful Cosmetic Surgery &

Laser Clinic

Chatswood, Sydney, Australia

www.asiancosmeticsurgery.com.au

David Kirsch, MD

Dr David Kirsch Plastic Surgery Clinic

Monterrey, Mexico 64710

www.drdavidk.com

Alan Kisner, MD, FRCS, FACS

Kisner Plastic Surgery

Huntington, NY 11743

www.kisnerplasticsurgery.com

Brian K. Klink, MD

Solano Plastic Surgery

Vacaville, CA 95687

www.solanoplasticsurgery.com

Michael S. Kluska, DO

The Center for Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery

Greensburg, PA 15601

www.cosmeticcontours.com

Suresh Koneru, MD

Advanced Concepts in Plastic Surgery

San Antonio, TX 78209

www.drkoneru.com

Tanya Kormeili, MD

Tanya Kormeili, MD

Santa Monica, CA 90404

www.drkormeilidematology.com

Bouraoui Kotti, MD

Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

Tunis, HI 01029

No Website

Keith A. LaFerriere, MD, FACS

Facial Plastic Surgery

Springeld, MO 65804

www.facialplasticsurgeon.com

Sabrina A. Lahiri, MD

Lahiri Plastic Surgery

Shenandoah, TX 77384

www.lahiriplasticsurgery.com

Babak Larian, MD, FACS

Center for Advanced Head & Neck Surgery

Beverly Hills, CA 90212

www.larianmd.com

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Christopher R. Cote, MD, is a leader in facial

plastic surgery. Recognized among his peers

and past patients alike, his reputation as the

go-to specialist for complex facial plastic

surgery cases spans throughout the West.

Why? Cote’s dedication and commitment

means he won’t think twice about taking on a

challenging revision rhinoplasty or a complex

facial reconstruction. Due to his background

and surgical skill set, when these cases come

up, it is Cote who gets the call. As such, he

has developed quite a niche for his practice at

Faces First (facesfirst.com) in Denver and Lone

Tree, Colorado.

Double boarded in facial plastic surgery and

otolaryngology, Cote is highly sought-after

for aesthetic facial-rejuvenation procedures,

including facelifts, blephs, and brow lifts. He

was also tapped by none other than the Denver

Broncos Cheerleaders as their official facial

aesthetic provider.

“I have been fortunate to have had very broad

experience in my practice,” he says. “I especially

enjoy rhinoplasty for the challenges of each case

and the satisfaction of achieving great results for

my patients.”

Regardless of whether a surgery is performed

for aesthetic or functional purposes, Cote’s

basic patient care philosophy remains the

same: “Listening to my patients and balancing

expectations with the best that the art and science

of medicine offers is the core of what I do.”

This philosophy has earned him high marks

from many satisfied patients, including a highly

involved rhinoplasty performed on a young

woman with Wegener’s granulomatosis. She

underwent this highly involved rhinoplasty after

the autoimmune disease literally destroyed her

nose. The surgery did more then allow her to

breathe again, it gave her back her life. She writes:

“Dr Cote: Almost a year ago today I underwent a

surgical procedure that changed my life. Thanks

BY AMY DI LEO

A Trusted Expert

Christopher R. Cote, MD

Faces First

Porter Adventist Campus

850 E Harvard Ave, Suite 575

Denver, CO 80210

(303) 744-2300

Lone Tree Office

9218 Kimmer Dr, Suite 202

Lone Tree, CO 80124

(303) 708-8787

www.facesfirst.com

to you, my health has improved in addition to my

good looks. I am so grateful. Thank you.”

Much of his experience and can-do attitude

stems from the time he spent as a lieutenant

colonel in the US Army. He and his team

treated many veterans wounded in Iraq and

Afghanistan. Thanks to advances in body

armor, many soldiers whose injuries would

have been fatal in previous wars survive but

often sustain injuries from the neck up. Facial

plastic surgeons with reconstructive experience

are needed now more than ever as these

warriors return from the ongoing wars. “It was

a humbling experience to treat these brave

injured soldiers. Their own perseverance and

determination to survive inspired me to give

them my best care.”

Cote served as a US Army doctor overseas as

Chief of Otolaryngology for US Forces in Korea.

He then relocated to Washington, DC, and

was appointed Chief of Facial Plastic Surgery

and also Chief of Otolaryngology Head Neck

Surgery at the prestigious Walter Reed Army

Medical Center. During that time, he was also

Otolaryngology Consultant to the White House

Medical Unit, under President Barack Obama.

It was during his time at Walter Reed that

Cote pioneered the use of 3D imaging—that

is just now becoming a more common tool

in many surgeons’ offices. Cote was an early

adopter of the technology, which has allowed

him to customize treatment plans and optimize

results. “We’ve been able to prefabricate

models that we bring in the operating room and

use these to achieve more targeted results.”

Cote received his undergraduate education at

the College of the Holy Cross and Oxford University

in the UK. He then became a Harvard University

Research Fellow at Massachusetts General

Hospital in Boston. Cote received his medical

degree from Tufts University. He completed his

surgical internship and residency at Walter Reed

Army Medical Center and National Naval Medical

Center in Washington, DC, and did his facial plastic

and reconstructive surgical fellowship training at

John Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore.

Cote is a member of both the American Academy

of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery

and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and

Reconstructive Surgery. He lives in the Denver area

with his wife and three children.

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Mishail A. Shapiro, DO, FOCOO-HNS, is committed

to making facial plastic surgery accessible to many

patients. Both of his offices in the Chicagoland area

boast certified surgical facilities to make cosmetic

surgery more affordable.

“I have cultivated a patient-oriented culture for

years, which now permeates every aspect of our

practice,” Shapiro says. “My staff is dedicated to

making patients feel comfortable and well cared for,

so they can feel more confident to refer their friends

and family to us for cosmetic procedures.”

Board certified by the American Osteopathic

Board of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology,

Shapiro is a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon.

He offers a full range of facial plastic surgery

procedures, including partial and full facelifts, eyelid

procedures, and neck lifts. His personal interest is in

rhinoplasty, and in fact, his personal e-mail uses the

moniker, “nosedoc.”

“Facial plastic surgery is a subspecialty

of ear, nose, and throat surgery. I chose

otorhinolaryngology with the intent of becoming a

facial plastic surgeon,” he says.

His practice, called Medical Arts Unlimited,

offers surgical procedures as well as liposuction

of the body and neck and noninvasive cosmetic

treatments, such as dermal fillers, neurotoxins, and

energy-based technologies.

The ArTisTic Touch

A background in art and sculpture empowers

Shapiro in the artistic aspect of surgery. “Systematic

analysis of the facial structure, skin appearance, and

feature balance combined with surgical expertise

are the tools needed to turn back the effects of

aging,” he says.

And he has an artist’s eye for surgical results;

overly pulled skin and bulbous lips are not his style.

“I strive for balance between the normal aging

process and a surgical result. Ideal results are

younger, ‘natural’-looking patients without obvious

signs of surgical overcorrection.”

BY DORENE KAPLAN

In 1999, Shapiro founded Medical Arts

Unlimited, which currently has offices in Evanston

and Libertyville, Ill. Set up as a cosmetic center, the

offices and staff are friendly and inviting, dedicated

to offering customized services. “The atmosphere is

warm, nonthreatening, and every patient is treated

with the respect and the care they deserve,”

Shapiro says.

In addition to surgery, the facilities offer

noninvasive procedures including Botox and

filler injections, laser treatments for facial

rejuvenation, and treatment of sun spots and

other hyperpigmentation. The staff includes

a surgical coordinator as well as a nurse

practitioner, who handles preop and postop

treatments and injections.

Providing full-service cosmetic options to his

patients is important to Shapiro, and the Advance

Skin Center medical spa associated with his practice

has two aestheticians on staff who specialize in

high-end skin care treatments and permanent

makeup. The spa’s menu includes facials and

chemical peels, microdermabrasion, IPL and DioLite

Laser treatments, and hair removal and tint. “We

are really a full-service aesthetic operation. The skin

center’s objective is to offer maximum aesthetic

results with minimum recovery time,” he says.

The most popular surgical procedures for his

Chicagoland practices are rhinoplasty, face and neck

lifts, traditional and laser liposuction, blepharoplasty,

and otoplasty, which reshapes prominent ears

in children. According to Shapiro, nearly every

procedure is performed in his office’s surgical suite.

While plastic surgery is becoming more and more

popular with men, Shapiro reports that about 90%

of his patients are women.

When not performing surgery or seeing patients,

Shapiro believes in giving back to the profession

and medical community. He trains other physicians

in the use of Botox and facial fillers. A frequent

lecturer, he most recently addressed an OB-Gyn

group in Evanston.

He also holds a section chair at St Francis Hospital

in Evanston, where he participates regularly in the

resident program to help educate future doctors.

In addition to his board certification, Shapiro is a

member of the American Osteopathic Association,

American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology/Head

and Neck Surgery, American Osteopathic Colleges

of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, Head and

Neck Surgery, Chicago Medical Society, Illinois State

Medical Society, and American College of Allergy,

Asthma & Immunology.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree

from California State University and a Doctor of

Osteopathic Medicine degree at Western University

in California.

When not working with patients, Shapiro enjoys

arts, music, literature, and the wide outdoors.

As for the future, Shapiro says he will continue

“to make patients feel like one of the family.”

A Patient-Oriented

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800 Austin St

Suite 157 East Tower

Evanston, IL 60202

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Medical Arts Unlimited

114 W Rockland Rd

Libertyville, IL 60048

(847) 353-8802

www.maucorp.org

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Michelle Ehrlich, MD, is a board-certified

dermatologist and fellowship-trained cosmetic

surgeon. She is a Diplomate of the American Board

of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American

Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. In addition to her

private practice, Ehrlich is the Director of Cosmetic

Dermatology for the Harbor-UCLA residency

program and a clinical instructor in dermatology

for UCLA.

Ehrlich completed her advanced fellowship in

cosmetic surgery, laser and cosmetic dermatology at

the La Jolla SpaMD, where she trained with a team

of cosmetic dermatologists, facial plastic surgeons,

and general plastic and reconstructive surgeons.

Previously, Ehrlich completed her training in

Dermatology and Internal Medicine at the Cleveland

Clinic Foundation. While at the Cleveland Clinic,

Ehrlich was elected President of the Foundation’s

House Staff and also served on the Graduate

Medical Education Committee and the Alumni

Council. She is a graduate of the State University

of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and

Biomedical Science, and graduated from Princeton

University Cum Laude and Sigma Xi.

An experienced researcher, Ehrlich is a published

author in scientific journals and textbooks, and she

is certified in Human Subjects Research Protection.

She has held research positions at Dermatology/

Cosmetic Laser Associates of La Jolla, the Cleveland

Clinic Foundation, Princeton University, Princeton

Biomedical Research, Marine Biological Laboratories

at Woods Hole, and the State University of New

York at Buffalo. Ehrlich serves as a consultant and

instructor in laser medicine and surgery, and she

has received the Teacher of the Year Award for the

Harbor-UCLA residency program.

Ehrlich’s professional awards and fellowships

include the American Society for Dermatologic

Surgery preceptorship grant, the Pieter Hitzig

Research Grant at Princeton University, induction

into the Sigma Xi science and research Honors

Society, and the Robert C. Byrd award for New York

BY DORENE KAPLAN

The Training of an Expert

Michelle Ehrlich, MD

Michelle Ehrlich, MD

Dermatology and Laser Center

2319 N Sepulveda Blvd

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

(310) 546-7546

www.dr90266.com

State. She is an active member of the American

Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the American

Society for Liposuction, the American Society of

Photodynamic Therapy, the Women’s Dermatologic

Society, Cambridge Who’s Who in Medicine, the

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the

American Academy of Dermatology, the Cleveland

Clinic Alumni Council, and the Princeton University

Alumni Association of Southern California.

Creating a Personal touCh

In 2008, Ehrlich opened the Dermatology and

Laser Center in Manhattan Beach, California,

where she offers a full spectrum of medical and

cosmetic treatments. Ehrlich treats all her patients

personally and with a full array of the most

cutting-edge laser technology.

Ehrlich is able to customize each and every

treatment to fit the personal needs of each

individual patient. “We care for every patient

in a unique way, and choose treatments that

are best suited to the individual, not a cookie-

cutter approach. Every patient who makes an

appointment with me deserves my personal skill,

to receive the benefit of my years of training and

artistic expertise,” she says.

Ehrlich also places an emphasis on a well-

trained, caring, and empathetic team. The

contributions of her staff and their incredible

skills in providing attention and care to her

patients are integral to the overall atmosphere

and happiness of the patients in her practice.

“My team is the most important part of

delivering world-class care to our patients. Not

only do they anticipate the patient’s every need,

but they also make coming to work a pleasure

for me every day.”

Ehrlich’s love of the arts allows her

to combine medicine with a natural-

looking result. Ehrlich says, “My goal

is that you look great, refreshed and

rejuvenated, without looking ‘done.’ My

patients look like themselves, as they did

10 years ago.”

Her outside interests include photography

and sculpting. Her work has been shown in

exhibition and competition in New York and

New Jersey. Ehrlich speaks fluent Hebrew and

conversational French.

areas of exPertise

• Adult and Pediatric Dermatology

• Skin Allergy and Eczema

• Laser Acne and Scar Treatment

• Skin Cancer Treatment and Prevention

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• Photodynamic Therapy and MicroLaser Peel

• Liposuction and Nonsurgical Cellulite Reduction

• Skin-Tightening Treatments

• Visia

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Gregory S. LaTrenta

Carnegie Hill Plastic Surgery

New York City, NY 10128

www.latrenta.com

Gregory Laurence, MD

Germantown Aesthetics

Germantown, TN 38138

www.lasermemphis.com

John Layke, DO

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Group

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

www.bhpsg.com

Theodore A. Lazzaro

Aestique Medical Center & Spa

Greensburg/Pittsburgh, PA 15601

www.aestique.com

Richard Levine, MD, FACS

Levine Plastic Surgery

San Antonio, TX 78212

www.levineplasticsurgery.com

Jean Loftus, MD

Loftus Plastic Surgery Center

Fort Wright, KY 41011

www.infoplasticsurgery.com

Paul Z. Lorenc, MD, FACS

Z. Paul Lorenc, MD, FACS

New York, NY 10028

www.lorenc.com

Herluf Lund, MD

St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery Inc

Chestereld, MO 63005

www.stlcosmeticsurgery.com

William P. Mack, MD

Oculoplastic & Facial Cosmetic Surgery

Tampa, FL 33609

www.mackmd.com

Sean Maguire, MD

Physicians’ Center for Beauty

Louisville, KY 40207

www.physicianscenterforbeauty.com

Mike Majmundar, MD

Northside Facial Cosmetic Surgery

Atlanta, GA 30328

www.northsideplasticsurgery.com

Daniel Man, MD

Daniel Man, MD PA

Boca Raton, FL 33486

www.drman.com

Mark K. Mandell-Brown, MD

The Plastic Surgery Experts

Cincinnati, OH 45242

www.mandellbrown.com

Daniel P. Markmann, MD

Metamorphosis Plastic Surgery LLC

Ellicott City, MD 21042

www.discoverthebeauty.com

Nathan Mayl, MD

Mayl Plastic Surgery Center

Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308

www.suriplasticsurgery.com

Michael J. McNeel, MD

Marietta Plastic Surgery PC

Marietta, GA 30060

www.loveyourlook.com

Michelle Ehrlich, MD

Michelle Ehrlich, MD Inc

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

www.dr90266.com

Ricardo Meade, MD

William Bruno Plastic Surgery

Dallas, TX 75231

www.doctormeade.com

Henry A. Mentz III, MD

Dr. Mentz.com

Houston, TX 77027

www.henrymentzmd.com

Charles A. Messa III, MD, FACS

Weston Cosmetic Surgery Center

Weston, FL 33331

www.westoncosmeticsurgery.com

Stephen E. Metzinger, MD, MSPH,

FACS

Aesthetic Surgical Associates

Metairie, LA 70002

www.aestheticsurgical.com

M. Mark Mod, MD, FACS

M. Mark Mod, MD, FACS

La Jolla, CA 92037

www.modplasticsurgery.com

Clayton L. Moliver, MD, FACS

Clayton L. Moliver, MD, FACS

Webster, TX 77598

www.drmoliver.com

Harry K. Moon, MD

Himmarshee Surgical Partners

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

www.himmsurg.com

Arash Moradzadeh

AM Facial Plastics

Beverly Hills, CA 90212

www.amfacialplastics.com

Kenneth Morgenstern, MD

Morgenstern Center for Orbital and

Facial Plastic Surgery

Wayne, PA 19087

www.morgensterncenter.com

David M. Morrow, MD

The Morrow Institute

Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

www.morrowinstitute.com

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD

Northwestern Medical

Faculty Foundation

Chicago, IL 60611

www.drthomasmustoe.com

Robert Najera, MD

Najera Cosmetic and

Plastic Surgery

Frisco, TX 75035

www.najeraplasticsurgery.com

Noel B. Natoli, MD

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group PC

Garden City, NY 11530

www.lipsg.com

Carey Nease, MD

Southern Surgical Arts

Calhoun, GA 30701

www.southernsurgicalarts.com

Peter R. Neumann, MD

Nassau Plastic Surgical Associates PC

Roslyn Heights, NY 11577

www.nassauplasticsurgical.com

German Newall, MD

German Newall, MD

Houston, TX 77027

No Website

Martin I. Newman,

MD, FACS

Cleveland Clinic Florida

Weston, FL 33331

my.clevelandclinic.org

Zein Obagi, MD

Obagi Skin Health Institute

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Lewis J. Obi, MD

Samuel Wells Sugicenter

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Cosmetic Renewal

Jacksonville, FL 32216

www.obiplasticsurgery.com

Krista Olson, MD

Baylor Facial Plastic Surgery Center

Houston, TX 77030

www.bcm.edu/facialplasticcenter

Samir Pancholi, MD

Cosmetic Surgery of Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV 89117

www.drpancholi.com

Amit Patel, MD, FACS

Roxbury Surgical Associates

Lexington, KY 40536

www.roxburysurgery.com

Christopher K. Patronella, MD

Christopher K. Patronella,

MD, FACS, FICS

Houston, TX 77024

www.patronellamd.com

Malcolm Paul, MD, FACS

Malcolm Paul, MD, FACS

Newport Beach, CA 92660

www.surgery.org/drmpaul

Marilyn Pelias, MD

Pelias Cosmetic Surgery

New Orleans, LA 70115

www.drmpelias.com

Marco A. Pelosi II, MD

Pelosi Medical Center

Bayonne, NJ 07002

www.pelosimedicalcenter.com

Marco A. Pelosi III, MD

Pelosi Medical Center

Bayonne, NJ 07002

www.pelosimedicalcenter.com

Robert Peterson, MD

Athena Clinic

Honolulu, HI 96826

www.athenaclinic.com

Alan B. Pillersdorf, MD, FACS,

Plastic Surgery of Palm Beach

Palm Springs, FL 33461

www.laser-clinique.com

David V. Poole, MD

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Specialist

Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

www.drpoolemd.com

Carl Price, MD

The Center of Plastic Surgery at

Ferrell-Duncan Clinic

Springeld, MO 65807

www.417plasticsurgery.com

Rady Rahban, MD

Rady Rahban, MD

Beverly Hills, CA 91212

www.radyrahban.com

Jeffrey R. Raval, MD, FACS

Raval Facial Aesthetics

Denver, CO 80209

www.ravalmd.com

Brian Reagan, MD

True Beauty - San Diego Aesthetic Surgery

& Medicine

Carlsbad, CA 92009

www.drreagon.com

Brian K. Reedy, MD

Berks Plastic Surgery

Wyomissing, PA 19610

www.berkplasticsurgery.com

Dustin Reid, MD, FACS

Restora Austin Plastic Surgery Centre

Austin, TX 78705

www.restoraaustin.com

Neal R Reisman, MD, JD

Plastic Surgery Specialists

Houston, TX 77030

www.drnealreisman.com

Carla Retief, MD

Retief Skin Center

Nashville, TN 37215

www.retiefskincenter.com

Louis H. Riina, MD

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group PC

Garden City, NY 11530

www.lipsg.com

Alexander Z. Rivkin, MD

Westside Aesthetics

Los Angeles, CA 90025

www.westsideaesthetics.com

Sam Rizk, MD, FACS

Sam S. Rizk, MD, FACS

New York, NY 10028

www.drsamrizk.com

Daniela Rodriguez, MD

Daniela Rodriguez, MD, Plc

St. Clair Shores, MI 48080

www.drdrodriguez.com

Elliott Rose, MD

The Aesthetic Surgery Center

New York, NY 10075

www.facemakernyc.com

Michael I. Rose, MD, FACS

The Plastic Surgery Center

Shrewsbury, NJ 7739

www.looknatural.com

Harold Rosenfeld, MD

Premiere Plastic Surgery

Pasadena, CA 91105

www.bhpremiereplasticsurgery.com

Douglas A. Roth, MD

Plastic Surgery at Mount Kisco Medical Group

Mount Kisco, NY 10549

www.mkmg.com

Daniel Elliott Rousso, MD, FACS

Rousso Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic PC

Birmingham, AL 35223

www.drrousso.com

Adam J. Rubinstein, MD, FACS

Adam J. Rubinstein, MD, PA

Aventura, FL 33180

www.dr.rubinstein.com

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Marco Pelosi II, MD, FACOG, FACS, FICS,

FAACS, and his son, Marco Pelosi III, MD,

FACOG, FACS, FICS, FAACS, are board-certified

gynecologists who practice at the Pelosi

Medical Center, a state-of-the-art facility in

Bayonne, NJ, minutes from lower Manhattan.

They offer comprehensive gynecological

services, aesthetic vaginal surgery procedures,

and general cosmetic services for women and

men, including liposculpturing, abdominoplasty,

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Both are Fellows of the American College

of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American

College of Surgeons, the International College

of Surgeons, the American Academy of

Cosmetic Surgery, and the American Society of

Liposuction Surgery.

They created the subspecialty of

cosmetogynecology and in 2004 founded the

International Society of Cosmetogynecology

(ISCG), the first and largest-growing

association of cosmetogynecologists in the

world. Drs Pelosi state that the primary goal

of ISCG is to advance knowledge, skills,

and excellence in female cosmetic medicine

and surgery by bringing together experts

from relevant fields and to create cohesive,

organized learning opportunities for interested

and committed physicians.

It was about 15 years ago that, following

intense training, Drs Pelosi added the aesthetic

dimension to their surgical practice. They

explain that the experience and skill set in

complex gynecologic procedures was a great

advantage in learning and mastering the

aesthetic procedures.

“To achieve consistent, excellent results while

avoiding complications,” Pelosi II explains,

“adequate education, training, and experience

need to be acquired in the procedures that

BY AMY DI LEO

Melding Aesthetics and

Gynecology

Marco Pelosi II, MD, and Marco Pelosi III, MD

Marco Pelosi II, MD, FACOG, FACS, FICS, FAACS

Marco Pelosi III, MD, FACOG, FACS, FICS, FAACS

Pelosi Medical Center

350 Kennedy Blvd

Bayonne, NJ 07002

Phone: (201) 858-1800

FAX: (201) 858-1002

www.pelosimedicalcenter.com

comprise the surgeon’s practice.” Adds Pelosi

III, “There are no shortcuts, but also there is no

reason why competent surgeons in any specialty

cannot learn relevant anatomy, situation-

specific techniques, and the avoidance and

management of complications as they already

do in their current surgical practices.”

The Pelosis are credited with the

introduction of several new cosmetic

techniques and modifications, the design of

instrumentation and devices for cosmetic

surgery. They are frequent presenters in

national and international meetings, including

live surgery demonstrations.

“The patient base for the cosmetic surgery

practice is as diverse as the issues they seek

corrected,” Pelosi II says. Their success and

reputation with cosmetic vaginal surgery—

which includes cosmetic enhancements of the

vulva, labia minora, labia majora, mons pubis,

perineum, introitus, G-spot magnification,

hymen repair, and vaginal tightening, among

others—have brought patients from many

different states and several countries.

“Because the Pelosi Medical Center is

the world training center for ISCG,” Pelosi

III explains, “we have available all new

technology for liposculpturing, including

lasers, ultrasound, power-assisted liposuction,

radiofrequency, water-assisted liposuction,

and more. We incorporate and teach all new

technology and use them whenever we feel

that it will improve a result, but we are not

married to any particular approach.”

Techniques for liposculpturing and fat grafting

vary by physician. “Fat has many of the qualities

of an ideal filler,” Pelosi II explains. “It feels

like native tissue, it’s abundant, and it won’t be

rejected by the body. For both small- and large-

volume filling, it offers unparalleled sculpting

ability and natural texture. The popularity of

the buttock enhancement with fat (Brazilian

Lift) has brought fat grafting to the forefront of

cosmetic practice. We utilize fat grafting to the

face, hands, buttocks, breasts, scar correction,

correction of post-liposuction defects, and more,

on a regular basis, and it integrates well with

liposuction body contouring.”

Drs Pelosi have one of the largest practices

in the country that performs fat transfer to the

buttocks and breast, and it was one of the first

cosmetic groups to incorporate the routine

use of platelet-rich plasma for autologous fat

transfer procedures.

Pelosi II believes that the future of the field

includes an expansion of the minimally invasive

surgical options, the elimination of general

anesthesia for routine office cosmetic surgery,

and an evolving understanding of stem cells.

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Dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Carla Retief,

MD, and plastic surgeon Michael Stephanides, MD,

have formed a remarkable and unusual partnership

in Nashville, Tenn. They run concurrent but

independent practices at the same location.

“Plastic surgery and dermatology—there are

no two specialties that complement each other

better,” Retief says. “When these highly specialized

disciplines combine, patients are offered the

most comprehensive care available and the most

beautiful results possible.”

A board-certified dermatologic surgeon,

Retief founded Retief Skin Center in 2002.

Practicing dermatology since 1999, Retief

brings extensive experience and an artistic eye

to the region. She is one of a handful of board-

certified, fellowship-trained Mohs micrographic

surgeons in the Tennessee area, specializing

in Mohs surgery, laser surgery, and minimally

invasive cosmetic surgery.

Stephanides, a board-certified plastic

surgeon, moved to Nashville from Stanford

University in California in 2001. He joined

forces with Retief in 2009. His practice

concentrates on facial surgery, breast surgery,

liposuction, and body-contouring procedures.

“Patient satisfaction is of the utmost

importance,” Stephanides says. “You have

to treat your patients as if they were family

members. Patient satisfaction and safety plays

a major role in the decision-making process

before any surgery is scheduled.”

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Both surgeons have a hands-on approach and

are available to patients even outside of office

hours, including weekends and house calls.

Retief offers a full range of services, including

Mohs surgery, eyelid surgery, mini facelifts, facial

liposuction, fillers, neurotoxin injections, and

laser skin treatments. Retief Skin Center offers an

extensive menu of aesthetic services by medically

trained aestheticians.

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Retief has spent more than 8 years

developing a customized skin care line, BuffRx.

Between her background in chemistry and her

medical expertise, she has been able to produce

very effective prescription products. In her

office lab, Retief compounds all of her BuffRx

products to ensure superior patient satisfaction.

Since it is compounded in the lab at her office,

Retief is able to customize each product to

meet the skin care needs of each patient. It is

mixed fresh, so the product is at its ultimate

potency when purchased.

Stephanides specializes in the full spectrum

of cosmetic surgeries, including facelifts, eyelid

surgery, neck lifts, breast augmentation, breast

lifts, liposuction of the face and body, tummy

tucks, body contouring, thigh lifts, arm lifts, and

body lifts.

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The physicians agree that patients benefit from

synergy of their partnership with the opportunity

to receive consultations and treatments from

two surgeons. With some patients, both surgeons

use their individual skills at the same time (at

the office facilities and in the operating room),

maximizing the cosmetic results.

“From surgical to nonsurgical procedures, we

offer the convenience of one-stop shopping,”

Retief says.

“Our skills and expertise complement each

other, ensuring that the patient will receive the

best possible outcome from two doctors who

have spent years in training. This is a unique

setup in Nashville,” Stephanides adds.

Well-GRounded exPeRtise

A native of Huntingdon, Tennessee, Retief

attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville

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Carla Retief, MD

Retief Skin Center

4301 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 200

Nashville, TN 37215

(615) 383-6092

www.retiefskincenter.com

Michael Stephanides, MD

Stephanides Plastic Surgery

4301 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 200

Nashville, TN 37215

(615) 383-0702

www.stephanidesplasticsurgery.com

and received her medical degree from The

University of Tennessee in Memphis.

Following her dermatology residency at Rush-

Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Chicago, she

was one of approximately 40 dermatologists

in the world to begin a Mohs Micrographic

Surgery Fellowship. During that time, she was

fortunate to train under the current president

of the American College of Mohs Micrographic

Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology.

Stephanides graduated from Stanford

University School of Medicine in Palo Alto,

Calif, where he continued his training in plastic

surgery. In 1997, he joined the faculty in the

Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

at the Stanford University Medical Center.

In addition to training other plastic

surgeons, Stephanides was one of the

founders and the medical director of the

Stanford-NASA National Biocomputation

Center, and was involved with developing

high-end technology solutions for difficult

surgical problems and surgical training. He

has lectured extensively around the world and

has participated in numerous surgical trips in

developing countries.

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Board-certified in both plastic and reconstructive and general surgery,

Michael Kluska, DO, FAACS, FACOS, completed his internship and general

surgery residency at the Cleveland Clinic Health System. A Fellow of the

American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), where he also sits on

the Board of Trustees, Kluska is also a member of the American College

of Osteopathic Surgery, the American Osteopathic Association, and other

prominent organizations.

Kluska’s idea of plastic surgery has always extended beyond providing

the basic scientific standard of medicine; he recognized long ago that

plastic and cosmetic surgery are much more than that. He firmly believes

that every individual is a unique work of art and that plastic surgery

requires a delicate balance of science and artistry. In addition to his

medical training and board certifications, Kluska received a BA in art from

Washington & Jefferson College.

“I received my undergraduate degree in art, and enjoy working with

my hands,” he says. “I particularly enjoy painting with watercolors and

sculpting.”

According to Kluska, creating a work of art is a concept that is directly

applicable to the world of cosmetic surgery, for he believes every individual

is a unique work of art. The soft tones in watercolors combined with his

naturalist style, coupled with his love of sculpting to create pleasing shapes,

translates daily at his practice in Greensburg, Pa. Kluska’s training and

experience have provided him the skills, artistic eye, and ability to recognize

the body as an integrated whole; therefore fulfilling his mission of creating

“art in motion.”

“I’ve always been intrigued by surgery, and I am passionate about

plastic surgery in particular,” he says. “It combines science and art,

and creates or enhances something that moves and changes. I find it

truly inspiring.”

Plastic surgery motivates him to see the results of his surgical efforts

on the outside. “In most surgical fields, everything happens inside the

body; and when it’s done, in most cases, there aren’t external signs of the

changes,” he says. “But with plastic surgery, there are external changes

which provide the patient and the surgeon with instant visual gratification.”

The PaTienT aPProach

Kluska and his staff strive to treat each and every patient like family. “I

will not recommend any procedure or perform any service that I would not

do for a member of my own family,” he says. He works hard to develop a

rapport with each individual. “We have to connect and trust one another

if we’re going to achieve the desired results,” he explains. Moreover, he

says, the importance of the physician-patient relationship is a crucial part

of this process. Taking the time to get to know his patients, as well as their

BY WILLIAM E. PAYTON

Creating Art in Motion

Michael Kluska, DO, FAACS, FACOS

Michael Kluska, DO, FAACS, FACOS

The Center for Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery

The Center Spa & Salon

410 Pellis Rd, Suites 2A & 2B

Greensburg, PA 15601

(724) 836-0400

www.cosmeticcontours.com

needs and how to best communicate with them, provides the opportunity to

achieve the optimum results, he adds.

Kluska’s background in osteopathic medicine and his artistic eye help him

look at each patient as a whole. “A new patient may come in wanting a

certain size breast augmentation, but I encourage each person to consider

the overall picture,” he explains. “We have to match the proportionate

breast size to her complete figure—everything from shoulders to waist,

from chest to hips. Balance is the key.”

The cenTer for PlasTic & cosmeTic surgery

Kluska has practiced out of his Western Pennsylvania center for more

than 12 years, and offers an all-encompassing range of aesthetic services at

his AAAHC-accredited, 7,000-square-foot, “state-of-the-art” facility. These

include a full medspa and hair and nail salon; noninvasive procedures, such as

injectables; as well as plastic and cosmetic surgery. Although he performs all

types of plastic and reconstructive surgery, Kluska is highly recognized for his

cosmetic procedures of the breast, body, and face.

The Center for Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery has evolved and changed over

the last couple of years, adapting to the economy and the needs of patients.

Kluska believes in natural, more subtle results. “Patient demand has

changed,” he says. “Today’s patient needs a more natural look with less

downtime in order to keep up with the demands of everyday life, including

work and family.” At the Center, Kluska and his staff listen to the patient and

try to customize treatments based on the patient’s individual needs.

In the end, it comes down to providing top-notch care to his patients. As

Kluska explains, “We are invested in our patients’ well-being, so we make

every effort to accommodate their needs.”

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Ask Santa Monica, Calif, cosmetic surgeon

Mark Youssef, MD, if he sees any distinctive

trends in cosmetic surgery, and he gives a

definitive thumbs-up.

“We are seeing an increase in Hispanic patients,

an increase in male patients, and we are getting

more and more requests for buttocks augmentation.

In fact, butt lifts are up 200% in my practice,” says

the medical director and founder of YOUnique

Cosmetic Surgery.

Lip augmentation is on the rise as well, Dr Youssef

reports, as are requests for smaller breast implants.

“Patients want a more natural look,” he says.

There is also a trend for less dramatic rhinoplasty.

“Ultimately, patients want to maintain their ethnic

identity. They want a look that corresponds with

their heritage.”

Working just steps from the Pacific Ocean in

Santa Monica, Calif, Dr Youssef is a board-certified

cosmetic surgeon who specializes in surgical

enhancement of the face and body as well as

minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. His practice

focuses on breast augmentation, tummy tucks,

eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, and facelifts.

more than 10,000 Patients injected

Treating thousands of patients from across

Southern California, Dr Youssef views cosmetic

surgery as a surgical art, not just a job. “I enjoy

the satisfaction of seeing that special smile on a

patient’s face. I’m always honored when patients

trust their face and body to me,” he says.

For patients with active lifestyles and limited

time for recovery, Dr Youssef’s most-requested

noninvasive cosmetic procedures include laser skin

rejuvenation, Botox

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and varicose vein treatments, as well as nonsurgical

face and body lifts. To date, he has injected more

than 10,000 patients.

Some of the most popular surgical cosmetic

procedures that Dr Youssef performs include

laser liposculpture, liposuction, rhinoplasty, trans-

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umbilical breast augmentation, tummy tuck, eyelid

surgery, and stem cell rejuvenation procedures.

Patients are extended Family

Integral to the success of a surgical or

noninvasive treatment is patient comfort and

knowledge about the procedure. Dr Youssef

relies on his team of 12 to make sure patients

are well taken care of, including preop and

postop care. The staff is available to answer

all questions and make sure that patients feel

comfortable before and after their procedure. “I

am very proud of how the YOUnique Cosmetic

Surgery staff works as a team to make sure that

our patients are happy with their results and

have the best experience,” Dr Youssef says. “We

pride ourselves on the highest quality of patient

care and customer service. We want all of our

patients to feel like family.”

media savvy

At his office, Dr Youssef offers the latest

techniques and cutting-edge technology.

Working with media, he is sought-after as

an expert in the field of cosmetic surgery,

appearing frequently on television programs

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T52 Telemundo News.

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InTouch Weekly

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When appearing in the media, Dr Youssef is

often asked to discuss the latest cosmetic

enhancement trends and technologies, such as

laser treatment for varicose veins and cutting-

edge skin-rejuvenation procedures. He also has

demonstrated his skills by performing cosmetic

procedures on many of our most popular

television shows.

sharing exPertise

As a certified trainer and speaker, Dr Youssef

travels internationally to share his expertise and

knowledge with other physicians, teaching them

how to perfect the latest techniques in cosmetic

surgery and achieve natural, youthful results. He

has published numerous articles in national and

international scientific journals, and has trained and

mentored hundreds of physicians worldwide.

“I love collaborating with other colleagues in

my specialty. I always look forward to sharing

information and promoting the advancement of

cosmetic surgery with my fellow surgeons,”

Dr Youssef says.

A board-certified Diplomate of the American

Board of Cosmetic Surgery, Dr Youssef’s background

has prepared him well for his role as physician,

trainer, and speaker. He graduated with honors

from the School of Medicine at the University of

California, Irvine. He completed his residency and

training at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical

Center, where he went on to become a staff

physician. Currently, he is an active member of the

American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery,

the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the

American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery,

and the American Medical Association. Also, he

is a faculty member of the American Academy of

Aesthetic Medicine.

Dr Youssef sees a bright future for cosmetic

surgery, and plans to continue to integrate the

newest technologies into his practice and offer

his patients the best possible results.

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YOUnique Cosmetic Surgery

1551 Ocean Ave, Suite #200

Santa Monica, CA 90401

(310) 434-0044

www.youniquecosmeticsurgery.com

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Rachel A. Ruotolo, MD

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group PC

Garden City, NY 11530

www.lipsg.com

Neal Sakwa, MD

Neal Sakwa, MD

Troy, MI 11530

www.nealsakwamd.com

Renato Saltz, MD, FACS

Spa Vitoria and Saltz Plastic Surgery

Salt Lake City, UT 84117

www.saltzplasticsurgery.com

Speron Sam, MD, FACS

Speron Sam, MD, FACS

Park Ridge, IL 60068

www.prplastic.com

Michel C. Samson, MD, FRCSC, FACS

Cleveland Clinic Florida

Weston, FL 33331

www.myclevelandclinic.org

George H. Sanders III, MD

George H Sanders, MD Inc

Encino, CA 91436

www.drsanders.com

Chris Saunders, MD

Christopher Saunders, MD, PA

Chadds Ford PA, and Wilmington, Delaware,

PA 19713

www.chrissaundersmd.com

Kamal T. Sawan, MD

OU Physicians, University of Oklahoma Health

Sciences Center

Oklahoma City, OK 73104

www.juveniss.com

Jeffrey Schiller, MD

Jeffrey Schiller, MD

New York, NY 10011

www.beautifuleyes.com

Larry S. Schlesinger

Breast Implant Center of Hawaii

Honolulu, HI 96814

www.mauibody.com

Robert Schwarcz, MD, FACS

Centre of Advanced Facial Cosmetic &

Plastic Surgery

New York, NY 10021

www.naturalfacedr.com

Warren B. Seiler III, MD

Seiler Skin Cosmetic Laser Center and Spa

Birmingham, AL 35209

www.seilerskinandcosmeticlaser.com

Bharat Shah, MD, FACS

Mercy Clinic Medical Spa, Mercy Clinic

Plastic Surgery

Springeld, MO 65804

www.mercy.net

Mishail A. Shapiro, MD

Medical Arts Unlimited Corp

Libertyville, IL 60048

www.maucorp.org

Robert Shaw, MD

The Center of Plastic Surgery at Ferrell-

Duncan Clinic

Springeld, MO 65807

www.417plasticsurgery.com

Maurice P. Sherman, MD

Del Mar Cosmetic Medical Center

Del Mar, CA 92014

www.drsherman.com

David A. Sherri, MD

Clinic of Facial Plastic Surgery

Buffalo, NY 14209

www.drsherris.com

Erin Shriver, MD

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

www.bascompalmer.org

Eugene J. Sidoti, Jr, MD

Eugene J. Sidoti, Jr, MD PC

Scarsdale, NY 10583

www.drsidoti.com

Robert C. Silich, MD, FACS

Robert C. Silich, MD, FACS

New York, NY 10028

www.robertsilichmd.com

Julian De Silva, MBBS, MD

Centre of Advanced Facial Cosmetic &

Plastic Surgery

London, England

www.londonfacialplasticsurgery.co.uk

Peter J. Simon, MD, PA

Peter J. Simon, MD, PA

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33306

www.drpetersimon.com

George T. Simpson, MD,

MPH, FACS

George T. Simpson, MD, MPH, FACS

Buffalo, NY

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Roger L. Simpson, MD, MBA, FACS

Long Island Plastic Surgical Group PC

Garden City, NY 11530

www.lipsg.com

Brent J. Smith, MD

Smith Cosmetic Surgery

Centennial, CO 80122

www.smithcosmeticsurgery.com

Somprasong Songcharoen, MD

Mississippi Premier Plastic Surgery

Jackson, MS 39216

www.surgery.org

Aldona Spiegel, MD

Institute for Reconstructive Surgery,

Center for Breast Restoration

Houston, TX 77030

www.breastrestoration.org

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD

Advanced Facial Aesthetics

Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

www.drspiegel.com

Scott A. Spiro, MD

Spiro Plastic Surgery LLC

West Orange, NJ 07052

www.drspiro.com

Michael Stephanides, MD

Stephanides Plastic Surgery

Nashville, TN 37215

www.nashvillebody.com

Douglas M. Stevens, MD

Fort Myers Centre for Facial Plastic and

Laser Surgery

Fort Myers, FL 33908

www.douglasstevensmd.com

Michael D. Storch, MD, FACS

The Storch Plastic Surgery Facility at Aventura

Aventura, FL 33180

www.storchplasticsurgery.com

Laura Sudarsky, MD

Glassman and Sudarsky, MD, PLLC

Nyack, NY 10960

www.glassmansudarsky.com

Kelly Marie Sullivan, MD, FACS

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of

Annapolis

Annapolis, MD 21401

www.ksullivanmd.com

Edward Szachowicz, MD, PhD

Facial Plastic Surgery Minnesota

Medina, MN 55435

www.facialplasticsurgery.com

Amy Forman Taub, MD

Advanced Dermatology

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

www.advdermatology.com

Frederick Valauri, MD, FACS

Frederick Valauri, MD

New York, NY 10021

www.drvalauri.com

Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD

Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD

New York, NY 10028

www.bestcosmeticsurgeryny.com

Stephen J. Vega, MD

Vega Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Pittsford, NY 14534

www.vegaplasticsurgery.com

Michael D. Vennemeyer, MD

Loftus Plastic Surgery Center

Cincinnati, OH 45219

www.infoplasticsurgery.com

Luis Vinas, MD, FACS

LA Plastic Surgery and Med Spa

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

www.lavinasmd.com

Drake Vincent, MD

Vincent Surgical Arts

Salt Lake City, UT 84121

www.vincentsurgicalarts.com

Holly Casey Wall, MD

Wall Center For Plastic Surgery

Shreveport, LA 71105

www.wallcenter.com

Robert D. Wallace, MD

University of Tennessee Medical Group,

Department of Plastic Surgery

Germantown, TN 38138

www.drrobertwallace.com

Stephen W. Weiland, MD

The Weiland Group Cosmetic Surgery +

Skin Spa

Las Vegas, NV 89147

www.weilandgroup.com

Verne Weisberg, MD, FACS

The Plastic Surgery Center, PA

Portland, ME 4101

www.drverne.com

Frederick G. Weniger, MD

Weniger Plastic Surgery

Bluffton, SC 29910

www.wenigerplasticsurgery.com

Wm. Philip Werschler, MD,

FAAD, FAACS

Werschler Aesthetic

Spokane, WA 99204

www.werschleraesthetics.com

Robert C. Wilke,

MD, FACS

Edina Plastic Surgery

Edina, MN 55436

www.edinaplasticsurgery.com

Joel A. Williams, MD

Williams Plastic Surgery

Dalton, GA 30720

www.joelwilliamsmd.com

Brian Windle, MD, FACS

Peak Aesthetics

Seattle , WA 98101

www.yourpeakasthetics.com

Carlos Wolf, MD

Miami Plastic Surgery

Miami, FL 33176

www.miamiplasticsurgery.com

Robert E. Wolf, MD, FACS

Cosmetic Surgery by Wolf PC

Camp Hill, PA 17011

www.watersedgepa.com

Julie Woodward, MD

Duke Aesthetic Center

Durham, NC 27705

No Website

Janet P. Woodyard, MD

Janet P. Woodyard, MD

Owings Mills, MD 21117

www.woodyardmd.com

Suzanne M. Yang, MD

Doc Yang Medical Corp

La Quinta, CA 92253

www.docyang.com

Steven Yarinsky, MD, FACS

Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery PC

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

www.yarinsky.com

James A. Yates, MD

Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center

Camp Hill, PA 17011

No Website

Seth A. Yellin, MD, FACS

Marietta Facial Plastic Surgery &

Aesthetic Center

Marietta, GA 30060

www.mariettafacialplastics.com

Mark Youssef, MD

Younique Cosmetic Surgery

Santa Monica, CA 90401

www.younquecosmeticsurgery.com

Marc E. Yune, MD

Aesthetic & Dermatology

Specialty Centre

Roswell, GA 30076

No Website

Hootan Zandifar, MD

Osborn Head and Neck Institute

Los Angeles, CA 90048

www.ohni.org

Scott J. Zevon, MD

Scott J. Zevon, MD PC

New York , NY 10023

www.drzevon.com

Joshua D. Zuckerman, MD

Long Island Plastic Surgical

Group PC

Garden City, NY 11530

www.lipsig.com

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