Our very own plastic surgeon, Dr. Andrew Cohen, was recently featured in Ventura Blvd magazine as part of its list of 2019 Top Doctors. In his profile, Dr. Cohen was interviewed about his specialty and what makes his role as a plastic surgeon so rewarding. Take a look at the article to read what Dr. Cohen had to say about his passion for changing people’s lives through plastic surgery. Dr. Cohen in Ventura Blvd Magazine
The cosmetic surgery industry has continued to advance over the years, with new technologies making procedures safer and more effective. From people using social media to show off their results, to lasers and microsurgery creating beautiful results with shorter recovery times, there’s no doubt cosmetic treatments have become more convenient and more appealing for men and women. In a recent article on Cosmetic Town—an online resource featuring medical journals, patient reviews, and news—our plastic surgeon, Dr. Andrew Cohen, was interviewed ... Continue Reading
Our own Dr. Andrew Cohen recently sat down for an interview with health and lifestyle website ConnectWithLife.com to offer interesting insights into some of the things individuals should be aware of before having breast augmentation surgery. Dr. Cohen answered a number of frequently asked questions about the procedure, from how to choose the right implant to how he determines whether a patient is a good candidate for breast augmentation. In the article, Dr. Cohen explained the consultation process and the ... Continue Reading
I am excited to be using a new product designed to provide up to 72 hours of pain relief after surgery called EXPAREL. EXPAREL, which is Bupivacaine, is a local anesthesia which has been around for many years. What’s different is the way the product is delivered to the surgical site. I inject the medication directly into the surgical site while my patient is still asleep in the OR. The medication is packaged into little soap bubbles, allowing extended distribution ... Continue Reading
FYI: Just because a doctor is “board certified” it does not necessarily mean they are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). In many states, a licensed physician from any medical field can perform cosmetic procedures without being board certified in plastic surgery. When choosing a plastic surgeon, make sure they are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, which is the only board that certifies physicians in plastic surgery of the face and all areas of ... Continue Reading
The future is fat! Having just come back from the ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons), meeting in Toronto last weekend fat is the rage. Fat grafting to the face and body helps restore your youthful appearance and has changed how I think about facelifting. Yesterday I used the waterjet which is a fantastic new machine to harvest fat more easily and gently and re-inject into a young woman’s hands. Hands are a great area for fat grafting as we ... Continue Reading
