Web Log - November 2009 - ASPS Meeting
Seattle at Twilight
Last month, I went to the annual American Society of Plastic Surgeons conference in Seattle. It was a good trip where I learned some new approaches and had others confirmed. I will just present a list things which impressed me and explore them more fully in future blogs.
- First, there was a lot of emphasis on presenting information to current and potential patients on Facebook. I will be developing a business page soon. I have a personal one right now which I never look at and may delete to avoid confusion, so please do not use it.
- A course which I took on comprehensive breast reconstruction helped solidify my thoughts on this important part of my practice.
- I learned a new technique to improve liposuction results without using expensive and potentially dangerous energy sources.
- There was an interesting discussion on if Plastic Surgeons can remain in solo practice (over half of us are, a huge number). The conclusion was, you can, but you may need a little help from your friends.
- Fat grafting in the breast and face continues to become a more proven and popular technique. I can confirm that I have largely been happy with the results (as have patients) as long as I understand the limitations.
- I don’t do buttocks augmentation. Given the complication profile, I’m not likely to start. The circumferential incision techniques for large weight loss and selective liposuction are most reliable.
- A great talk looked at common plastic surgical practices such as antibiotic use and antiembolic prophylaxis and it is surprising how little good information is really out there.
- A facelift panel concluded that a good result is largely based on proper technique and patient selection. The technique itself did not matter so much as long as it was well performed.
- Fillers and Botox are not cure alls, but still have their place in early aging.
That is all that comes to mind at the moment, but I am sure that I’ll think of a few more topics. We may send out an additional e-mail if and when the business Facebook page comes to fruition.
Seattle Storm Reflection
After graduating medical school, Dr. Wigod completed eight years of formal General Surgery Residency and Plastic Surgery Fellowship training. His 16 years of higher education allows him to perform both Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and to treat the whole patient without being limited to one body part or technique. Broad surgical training, large volume practice experience, and continuing education assist Dr. Wigod in his efforts to provide optimal care for his patients. Dr. Wigod has experience in all aspects of Plastic Surgery, but now specializes in Cosmetic Surgery of the Breast, Body and Face, as well as Breast Cancer Reconstruction.
