Ronald H. Schuster, MD - Blog

Happy Holidays! It's been a difficult year for so many people. I'm glad that I could help out al of my psatients, whether or not they were having surgery for out of necessity or personal gratification and fulfillment. I hope that the worst is behind us and I am looking forward to bigger and better things in the New Year. Wishing you the best for a safe and healthy 2010.   Dr. S     Ronald H Schuster, MD. - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon - Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery Northwest Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland: Clinical Instructor Johns Hopkins Hospital Division of Plastic Surgery - Specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face and body. Procedures include Composite Facelift, Midface Lift, Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty), Brow lift, Endoscopic facial surgery, Laser resurfacing, Nasal surgery (Rhinoplasty), Breast augmentation / lift (Mastopexy), Breast reduction, Liposuction, Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty), Plastic Surgery after Weight Loss fr

Recently I have encountered several patients who had unsuspected hernias found during their abdominoplasty. While this is really not that unusual, it is generally surprising to the patient. What is a hernia? Basically it is a "hole" in the abdominal wall, through which either fat or intestine can "poke through". It is usually not much of a problem but can become a medical emergency if whatever "pokes out" gets caught and can't get back in. This can cause pain and swelling. If severe it can require emergency surgery, performed by general surgeons. The most frequent place I find hernias are beneath the umbilicus (belly button). This is a naturally weak area because of the umbilical cord which nourished us as a fetus. In any event during an abdominoplasty the skin and fat are lifted off the abdominal wall and the hernias come in to view. They are usually easily repaired and in fact the repair is reinforced by the usual muscle tightening which is done. Usually the hernias can be felt prio

While there are many different types of facelift procedures, the Composite facelift still provides for a natural balanced improvement of the aging face. After learning the technique first hand under the guidance of Dr. Sam Hamra, it has been modified slightly through the years to allow predictable beautiful results. Combined with a mid-face plication lift it is my preferred method of facial rejuvenation. The Composite lift retains the volume in the face and moves it back to where it belongs.  Improvements in the technique have reduced recovery so that patients can "get back out" faster than ever.  Let me know what you think.   Ronald H Schuster, MD. - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon - Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery Northwest Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland: Clinical Instructor Johns Hopkins Hospital Division of Plastic Surgery - Specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face and body. Procedures include Composite Facelift, Midface Lift, Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty), Brow lift,