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Smoking cessation for many weeks prior to and after surgery is essential to maximize healing and reduce the risks associated with poor wound healing. The components of cigarettes that affect healing include nicotine, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen cyanide. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon if you have aesthetic concerns...
"Do you want the bed up?" I heard these words frequently from the circulating nurse and anesthesiologist in the operating room during residency. I heard them rarely, not surprisingly, from my attending physician. It was an expression of concern for my back and neck because I looked so unnatural and uncomfortable operating as a new resident. I almost always replied that I would like the bed...
This blog post is adapted from multiple sources (references below) and summarizes some things I have learned over the years about aging well that I have tried to incorporate into my life. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon if you have aesthetic concerns about your face and/or neck. Aging Well Means Maintaining Function...
The purpose of anesthesia is to reduce the discomfort associated with surgery and to keep the patient safe while allowing the surgeon to complete the operation. The types and depth of anesthesia patients can undergo fall on a spectrum. As a facial plastic surgeon, I am not an authority on anesthesiology. However, I work closely with anesthesiologists in the operating room. I have cared for...
Following my previous post on the development of facial plastic surgery in South Korea, this blog post includes a list of cosmetic treatments for the face that are available in South Korea but not the United States (US). It is important to note that not all of the treatments listed below have been evaluated, much less approved, by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). That is, to the best of my...
Men frequently seek a wide range of surgical and non-surgical facial plastic surgery procedures. This list is not all-inclusive but does highlight commonly requested procedures. Seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon to help determine whether any of these procedures may be able to address your concerns and desires. Non-Surgical Procedures...
It is a common misconception that all plastic surgeons have the same background and surgical training. The number and complexity of plastic surgery procedures had increased and the required depth of knowledge and skills to master a specific anatomic area has increased. The route a facial plastic surgeon takes begins with a five (5) year residency in head and neck surgery. That training includes...
Pre-operative testing and medical clearance from a Primary Care Provider (PCP) are key to maximizing the safety of any surgical procedure in which oral or IV anesthesia medications are being used at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery in Cincinnati. The testing and medical clearance are reviewed by Dr. Harmon and the physician anesthesiologist prior to the surgery date. It is important to seek not only...
Patients can expect a detailed and honest conversation with Dr. Harmon during their consultation at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon if you have aesthetic concerns about your face and/or neck. Expect a Detailed Conversation About Your Concerns and Aesthetic Goals with...
There are many wonderful options for facial rejuvenation prior to a wedding. And whether you are the bride, groom or, more commonly, the mother or father of the bride or groom, it is important to know what procedures are commonly sought and how long before such an event one should consider undergoing these procedures. Seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial...
