Dr. Tahl N. Humes: Vitahl Medical Aesthetics In Denver

With two physicians, 30 years of combined aesthetics experience, and inclusion in the top 1% of Botox injectors in the US, Dr. Tahl Humes is rocking it at Vitahl Medical Aesthetics in Denver.

Name: Tahl N. Humes, MD
Clinic: Vitahl Medical Aesthetics
Location: Denver, CO
Website: vitahl.com

That's interesting: Dr. Tahl Humes is a Laser Trainer and Spokesperson for Cutera Lasers. She is in the top 1% of Botox injectors and the top 5% of Juvederm injectors in the country. 

In addition to serving as Medical Director for VITAHL Medical Aesthetics, Dr. Humes practices Internal Medicine at Saint Joseph Hospital in downtown Denver. 

You're an Internal Medicine Attending at a hospital in Denver. How (and why) did you end up making a move into cosmetic medicine?

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Dr. Sabine Zenker: Aesthetic Dermatologist In Munich, Germany

Dr. Sabine Zenker welcomes us to her clinic in Munich, Germany and she shares her thoughts on cosmetic dermatology, technology, and the operations of her clinic.

Dr. Sabine Zenker is a well know European dermatologist who has a passion for clinical research and teaching that we've been wanting to interview for some time. We finally got together to learn what this German dermatologist thinks. 

Name: Sabine Zenker, MD
Clinic: Dr. Zenker Dermatology
Location: Munich, Germany
Website: dr-zenker.de

That's interesting: Dr. Sabine Zenker is the consultant dermatologist for L'Oreal Paris and an internationally recognized authority on micro-invasive techniques. She is well known for her clinical research into both established and innovative technologies and treatments, teaching, training, and continuing professional development both in Germany and internationally.

She contributes regularly to medical journals, public press, print, TV and multimedia. Sabine Zenker is a member of a large number of national and international societies including DDG, AAD, ASCDAS, AAAACS, EADV, ISDS, DASIL etc. She serves as executive board member of ESCAD. She is also a speaker and clinical trainer on almost any recognized national and international congress in the aesthetic medical field

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Dr. Karen B. Vaniver: A Plastic Surgeon in Seattle

Breast cancer advocate, Dr. Karen B. Vaniver is paying it forward from her plastic surgery clinic in Seattle, Washington.

Name: Karen B. Vaniver, MD, FACS
Clinic: Seattle Plastic Surgery
Location: Seattle, WA
Website: drvaniver.com

That's interesting: Dr. Vaniver's essays on women in plastic surgery and the role of spiritual practice in plastic surgery have been published in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She has worked internationally with Interplast, a not-for-profit organization providing free reconstructive surgery for children and facilitates a support group named "Girltalk". She is the creator of Dr. Karen B. Vaniver Breast and Body Recovery Serum.

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Wilfred Brown, MD, FACS: Plastic Surgeon In Connecticut & New York

Dr. Wilfred Brown has a medical spa and plastic surgery practice in Middlebury, Connecticut and belongs to New York Aesthetic Consultants, a group practice in Manhattan's Upper East Side.

Splitting time between two practices in different states poses some challenges.

Name: Dr. Wilfred Brown
Location: Middlebury. CT and New York, NY
Website: thenyac.com; drwilfredbrown.com

That's Interesting: Dr. Brown completed his medical training at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa then six years of General Surgery training through Yale University, followed by a fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Pennsylvania State University.

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Interview With Barbara Strafella: Permanent Makeup & Medical Spas

Permanent makeup has made an appearance in a number of medical spas and clinics. Does it have a place in your practice?

Permanent makeup spans a gamut from cosmetic eyeliner to aesthteic treatments like areola repigmentation after mastectomies. While not a medical treatment, there's always some interest about adding aesthetic treatments that patients may be interested in. In this interview we wanted to find out more about what permantent makeups offer, and where (if anywhere) they may fit inside a clinic.

Name: Barbara Strafella, DAAM, CPCT, LMTA
Location: Staten Island, NY
Website: iwakeupwithmakeup.com

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Thomas Lamperti, MD: Lamperti Facial Plastic Surgery In Seattle, Washington

Dr. Thomas Lamperti specializes in facial plastic surgery with clinics in Seattle and Bothell Washington. 

Physician: Dr. Thomas Lamperti
Clinic: Lamperti Facial Plastic Surgery
Location: Seattle and Bothell, WA
Website: drlamperti.com

That's interesting: Dr. Lamperti participates in "FACE TO FACE: The National Domestic Violence Project". Formed as a partnership between the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Foundation and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, FACE TO FACE surgeons offer consultation and surgery, pro-bono, to eligible victims of domestic violence.

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Robert G. Aycock, MD, FACS: A Plastic Surgeon In San Francisco

Bay Area plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Aycock shares his thoughts and choices about plastic surgery, medical spas and cosmetic lasers.

Performing surgery since 1988, Dr. Aycock operates two locations in San Francisco and was voted "best plastic surgeon in the Northbay" in 2008. 

Name: Dr. Robert G. Aycock
Location: Walnut Creek and Greenbrae, CA
Website: aycockmd.com

That's interesting: Dr. Aycock was recognized in Forbes Magazine as one of The Ten Most Dependable Plastic Surgeons of the Western United States. He's also a trainer for Botox Cosmetic and dermal fillers.

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Dr. Taha Z. Shipchandler, A Plastic Surgeon At Indiana University Health

Dr. Shipchandler splits his time between reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery at Indiana Health Physicians Facial Plastic Surgery & Skin Care. 

Not all of the physicians practicing cosmetic medicine are completely outside of larger healthcare institutions. We got together with Dr. Taha Shipchandler to learn how he's juggles the cosmetic and reconstructive sides of this practice.

Name: Taha Z. Shipchandler, MD
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Website: iuhealth.org/shipchandler

That's interesting: Dr. Shipchandler has performed over 27 facial reanimation surgeries on patients with facial paralysis- this is a surgical procedure no one else in the Midwest is currently performing. He also participates yearly in medical mission trips. He recently traveled to Eldoret, Kenya leading a team of surgeons on a facial plastic surgery trip. He preformed over 27 surgeries in 5 days operating on children with cleft lips and palates and resected a large parotid gland tumor providing all the reconstruction. He also travels yearly to Guatemala with a team of surgeons from Johns Hopkins.

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Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Robin T.W. Yuan

Dr. Robin Yuan is an admittedly 'old-school' plastic surgeon in the heart of Beverly Hills with a staff of one and no marketing.

Dr. Robin Yuan was a founding member of of the Cedars-Sinai Craniofacial Clinic and the Cedars-Sinai Breast Center, and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons. He was kind enough to sit down and share his thoughts on cosmetic medicine.

Name: Robin T.W. Yuan, M.D.
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
Website: robinyuanmd.com

That's interesting: Dr. Yuan is a member of the newly-formed American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons and was recognized as the Best Plastic Surgeon in Beverly Hills last 2011. His new book, Behind the Mask, Beneath the Glitter: The Deeper Truths About Safe, Smart Cosmetic Surgery is available on Amazon.com. He was one of the original participants in the hit TV show, Extreme Makeover.

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Alex Denes, MD, FACP, A Medical Spa In California

From a start in internal medicine, Dr. Alex Denes has moved to an entirely cosmetic medical spa and practice.

Dr. Denes worked as an assistant surgeon for 30 years before entering the cosmetic field in 2000. We sat down with Dr. Denes to find out what he's learned, and what lessons he has to pass on.

Name: Dr. Alex Denes
Location: Hemet, CA
Website: HiGorgeous.net

That's interesting: Dr. Denes is qualified as an expert witness for the US Department of Justice and the California Medical Board. He's appeared as an expert witness for the defense in hundreds of medical malpractice cases.

He is Medical Director and VP of Medical Affairs of Hemet Community Medical Group, a multispecialty group consisting of 155 physicians, and Corporate Medical Director for KM Strategic Management Group.

How did you transition from Internal Medicine to Cosmetic Medicine?

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Dr. Elan B. Singer, A Plastic Surgeon In Manhattan

NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Elan Singer is in one of the most competitive plastic surgery markets anywhere.

Plastic surgeon and naval reserve officer, Elan Singer MD is practicing on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. We got together with Dr. Singer and asked him what he's going to make sure his practice continues to thrive.

Name: Elan Singer, MD
Location: New York, NY
Website: ebsplasticsurgery.com

That's interesting: Dr. Singer has performed reconstructive surgery on patients from all over the world, including surgical missions to Haiti and Nigeria. Dr. Singer is also an officer in the United States Navy Reserve and performs monthly surgeries at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

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Interview: Brian K. Sidella, Founder Of Forever Young Medspa In South Florida

Surviving and thriving in the cut-throat cosmetic industry of South Florida.

Brian Sidella, founder of Forever Young Medspa sat down with us to discuss how a non-physician running a medical spa competes with a host of physician run clinics in South Florida.

Name: Brian K. Sidella
Location: Cooper City, FL
Website: foreveryoungmedspa.us

Having now been in this business for almost 7 years, I’m still amazed at how this industry operates. Most of the players have a planned obsolescence strategy of about a 4 year life cycle and then most force you into a fork lift upgrade. As an example you could have begun 2004 with a Palomar Medilux, bought a Starlux 300 in 2005, a Starlux 500 in 2009 and now an Icon in 2012. Each of these systems represents a six figure investment. Whoever brings to market a field upgradable platform that will last a decade is going to dominate… as for the technology itself we have a pretty extensive suite from Palomar, Cynosure, Syneron, Edge & BTL. We use Palomar for IPL services and 1540 Fractional, Syneron for the Matrix, Cynosure for laser hair removal, Edge for HydraFacial M.D., Syneron for VelaShape & BTL for the Exilis...

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