Nerve compression syndrome occurs as a result of damage to the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system connects the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) to the rest …
Teaming Up to Prevent Vision Loss
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Dr. Andrew Elkwood and Dr. Zuhaib Ibrahim have teamed up with Dr. Ravi Patel, an Ophthalmologist specializing in Cornea Surgery, to offer a cutting edge procedure …
A Novel Approach to Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
Dr. Adam Saad, Dr. Michael Rose and Dr. Russell Ashinoff recently published a research article in Plastic Surgery International, “Single Stage Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy and Reduction Mastopexy in the Ptotic Breast.” …
Your Day Begins With Sleep
March 11 to 17, 2018 is Sleep Awareness Week, an annual event supported by the National Sleep Foundation. This week aims to promote the importance of good sleep to best …
March is Lymphedema Month
Lymphedema is a common and widespread problem that is often underdiagnosed because many patients and even many doctors are not aware of the potential treatments for this condition. It is …
Dr. Matthew Kaufman – Phrenic Nerve Specialist
A unique area of our practice is our Phrenic Nerve surgery program. Dr. Matthew Kaufman has pioneered state-of-the-art treatment for phrenic nerve injury which reverses diaphragm paralysis. Dr. Matthew Kaufman …
This Valentine’s Day, Consider Becoming a Donor
We recognize February 14th not only as Valentines’ Day, but National Donor Day. This is a great time to think about all types of donation- organ, eye, tissue, blood, and …
Sternum Pain, Clicking or Popping in your Chest Bone after Heart Surgery?
February is American Heart Month! Earlier this month we shared some tips on How to Live a Heart Healthy Lifestyle and reduce your risks of developing heart disease. Unfortunately, heart …
Phrenic Nerve Surgery Featured in Medical Resource UpToDate
The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction at The Plastic Surgery Center is proud to announce that Dr. Matthew Kaufman’s comprehensive topic review entitled, “Surgical Treatment of Phrenic Nerve Injury” was launched …
World Cancer Day
We recognize February 4th as World Cancer Day. Cancer is something that affects everyone in one way or another, and we feel strongly about supporting this cause. The surgeons at …