After deciding who will perform your plastic surgery, you’ll also need to decide where it will be performed. Plastic surgery can be performed in several types of settings – primarily hospitals or surgery centers. Both options have benefits and drawbacks, and neither is necessarily better than the other. But as the immediate Past Chief of […]
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‘You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.’ Jim Rohn Recently, I had a colleague asked me, “Dr. Schuster, what’s the secret behind your successful cosmetic surgery practice in Baltimore.” My answer, ” A big part of my success comes down to the people I surround myself with.” I don’t
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Whether it involves who you choose to date or who you opt to hire, trusting your gut is a big part of any decision. You should never ignore that little voice in your head that tells you something is amiss. The process of finding a plastic surgeon is no exception. Sometimes the interaction with a
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Taking time off from work after plastic surgery depends on the patient, the job and the procedure. Someone that works behind a desk does not need to take off as much time as someone that loads trucks or trains athletes. Similarly, someone that undergoes a combination tummy tuck-breast lift operation needs more time off than
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Getting your Money’s Worth in Cosmetic Surgery “Dr. Schuster, you know why I like coming to you? It’s because it’s not about the money. You tell me the truth about what I need or don’t need”. This comment was a little bit eye-opening to me. I never really considered doing anything else but doing my
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The before-and-after photo gallery is, without question, one of the hottest spots of any plastic surgeon’s website. Photographs are an excellent way for a surgeon to communicate what their surgical results look like, and patients can get an idea of what they may expect working with that surgeon. However, it is important to look at
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There’s something for everyone. That’s what makes the world go ’round. If we were all the same it would be a pretty boring place. I think that’s one reason why I have never limited myself to one part of the face or body. I really like the variety. At this point in my life I
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Mirrors. The good, the bad, and the ugly. The good. Wow! What an invention. Whoever invented that was a genius. Every day, every one of us looks into a mirror at least once. Whether it’s combing your hair, putting on makeup, shaving, or making sure your clothes look right … well you get the point.
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Numerous news outlets have pointed out the recent rise in plastic surgery among teenagers. There are several reasons behind this increase, including the influence of social media and celebrities. While the majority of plastic surgery procedures have been deemed inappropriate for teenagers, there are some exceptions. In this blog post, Dr. Ronald Schuster shares three
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In response to the recent infection and death in a patient following liposuction performed at Monarch Med Spa, Jayne O’Donnell interviewed me as part of her investigative report for USA Today. Check out the complete story with the following link: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2012/12/10/cosmetic-surgery-laws-effect-debated/1759839/ Tell me what you think.
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