Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Samuel Lin Continues Partnership With Haute Beauty Network

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Friday, February 2, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Samuel Lin is a double board certified Plastic Surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School who practices in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lin received his Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University and was enrolled in the Honors Program for Medical Education at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois. He then completed a five-year-residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery followed by a three-year-residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. This was followed by a one-year fellowship appointment in Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at the world-renowned University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Throughout the course of his training, Dr. Lin gained state-of-the-art skills in a multitude of reconstructive and cosmetic procedures with his background in Head and Neck Surgery providing him with additional expertise in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has also been named a Top Influencer in #PlasticSurgery.

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  • Nose Expert from Boston, Dr. Samuel Lin, continues his partnership with Haute Beauty Network, now in his sixth year.
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Samuel Lin is a double board certified Plastic Surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School who practices in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • Dr. Lin is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
  • Dr. Lin, his team, and his collaborators regularly publish scientific papers in the literature to further knowledge about plastic surgery and other topics.

BOARD-CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEONS DR. JEFF KENKEL AND DR. AL S. ALY ASSUME EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ROLES FOR AESTHETIC SURGERY JOURNAL AND ASJ OPEN FORUM

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

PARIS, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aesthetic Surgery Journal proudly introduces plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey M. Kenkel as its newly appointed Editor-in-Chief. Dr. Kenkel is participating in the IMCAS World Congress in Paris, actively promoting The Aesthetic Society's family of scholarly journals. As part of this initiative, a special meeting, Digital Edition, is showcased, featuring translated content in French. Dr. Kenkel celebrates his appointment alongside The Aesthetic Society President, Dr. Mindy Haws, Immediate-Past President Dr. Jennifer Walden, President-Elect Dr. Kiya Movassaghi, CEO Mark Theis, and Senior Director, Publishing and Global Partnerships Phaedra Cress as they convene at IMCAS to advance The Aesthetic Society's global relationships this week. 

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  • Coinciding with the appointment of Dr. Kenkel, Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum appoints board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Al S. Aly as Editor-in-Chief.
  • Aesthetic Surgery Journal saw a 14% increase in submissions, while Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum experienced a 10.5% rise, underscoring the growing influence of The Aesthetic Society's scholarly publications.
  • Aesthetic Surgery Journal and Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum (ASJOF) are award-winning , peer-reviewed, international journals focusing on scientific developments and clinical techniques in aesthetic surgery.
  • It is also the official journal of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and The Rhinoplasty Society.

Wolters Kluwer and Smile Train increase access to critical medical research

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Monday, January 29, 2024

To help meet this universal need, Wolters Kluwer Health and Smile Train , the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, are collaborating to bring full online access to select medical journals for Smile Train partners and affiliates globally.

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  • To help meet this universal need, Wolters Kluwer Health and Smile Train , the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, are collaborating to bring full online access to select medical journals for Smile Train partners and affiliates globally.
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    Wolters Kluwer Health and Smile Train are collaborating to bring full online access to select medical journals for Smile Train partners and affiliates globally.
  • Nearly 71% of Smile Train partners report that access to journal articles is a challenge they face when developing research.
  • Wolters Kluwer and Smile Train are both dedicated to increasing equity in access to medical literature and publications throughout the world,” said Rafael Sidi , Senior Vice President & General Manager of Health Research, Wolters Kluwer Health.

Smile Train and Wolters Kluwer increase access to critical medical research across global network

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Monday, January 29, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Access to medical information in low-and-middle-income countries continues to hinder global health equity. To help meet this universal need, Smile Train and  Wolters Kluwer Health are teaming up to bring full online access to select medical journals for Smile Train partners and affiliates globally. The vital resources will be available to Smile Train's network of local clinicians through Wolters Kluwer's Ovid research platform.

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  • To help meet this universal need, Smile Train and Wolters Kluwer Health are teaming up to bring full online access to select medical journals for Smile Train partners and affiliates globally.
  • The vital resources will be available to Smile Train's network of local clinicians through Wolters Kluwer's Ovid research platform .
  • Nearly 71% of Smile Train partners report that access to journal articles is a challenge they face when developing research.
  • Wolters Kluwer and Smile Train are both dedicated to increasing equity in access to medical literature and publications throughout the world," said Rafael Sidi , Senior Vice President & General Manager of Health Research, Wolters Kluwer Health.

Dr. Wright Reports on Benefits of Lipedema Reduction Surgery

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

This paper, " Lipedema Reduction Surgery Improves Pain, Mobility, Physical Function, and Quality of Life " is the first of its kind demonstrating mobility improvements that have been correlated with reduction in development of disability and improved mortality.

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  • This paper, " Lipedema Reduction Surgery Improves Pain, Mobility, Physical Function, and Quality of Life " is the first of its kind demonstrating mobility improvements that have been correlated with reduction in development of disability and improved mortality.
  • The peer-reviewed publication presents a case series comparing data collected using NIH-developed outcome tools and orthopedic assessments before and after undergoing Lipedema Reduction Surgery.
  • The procedure, "Lipedema Reduction Surgery," a newly validated surgical technique, is a derivative of lymph-sparing liposuction which is fundamentally different than cosmetic liposuction because it is focused on functional improvement, reduction of pain and swelling, and not esthetic changes.
  • Dr. Wright, Medical Director at Lipedema Surgical Solutions stated, "This paper validates the benefits of surgical reduction of lipedema including improving mobility complications and knee function and mechanics.

Dr. Brannon Claytor Invited to Present at Five National & International Plastic Surgery Meetings in Fall 2023

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The staff of Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery congratulate renowned plastic surgeon and researcher, Dr. R. Brannon Claytor, on being invited to present his research and surgical techniques to fellow board-certified plastic surgeons at numerous conferences and professional meetings in the fall of 2023:

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  • "It is wonderful to spend time with fellow leaders in cosmetic plastic surgery, learning from one another and shaping the future of aesthetic medicine," said Dr. Claytor.
  • "We advance the field by convening and sharing the best of the best techniques and technologies in cosmetic medicine."
  • At several of these conferences, Dr. Claytor debuted his proprietary LaMiNa technique for facial anti-aging and perioral wrinkle treatment (around the mouth).
  • Dr. Claytor also recently published research on his microneedling technique for post-operative scars in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; this article won a "Best Paper" award, and Dr. Claytor received the award at Plastic Surgery: The Meeting.

Breast Expert Dr. Josh Waltzman Joins Exclusive Haute Beauty Network

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Monday, October 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Josh Waltzman is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who believes every patient deserves high-quality, safe, and individualized care to help optimize their own personal goals. With his years of training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and a rooted passion for the field, Dr. Waltzman is dedicated to helping achieve the objectives of his patients with regard for what is aesthetically natural and functional.

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  • Dr. Josh Waltzman joins Haute Beauty Network as a breast expert representing the Los Angeles market.
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Josh Waltzman is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who believes every patient deserves high-quality, safe, and individualized care to help optimize their own personal goals.
  • After graduating magna cum laude from the University of Southern California, Dr. Waltzman attended the University of California Irvine School of Medicine.
  • Dr. Waltzman has been invited to present his research to other Plastic Surgeons at numerous national and international meetings.

IC Surgical, Inc. Announces Breakthrough Clinical Study Published Reporting Improved Outcomes in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction with Novel Interi® System

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

IC Surgical, Inc., an innovator in surgical technologies, announces the independent publication of a groundbreaking clinical study showcasing the success of the Interi™ System in breast reconstruction.

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  • IC Surgical, Inc., an innovator in surgical technologies, announces the independent publication of a groundbreaking clinical study showcasing the success of the Interi™ System in breast reconstruction.
  • This pivotal research, "Reduction in Seroma and Other Complications with a Novel Internal Negative Pressure System in Breast Reconstruction", offers compelling evidence of the Interi System's effectiveness in reducing complications compared to traditional drains.
  • The study, recently published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open in September 2023, demonstrates the potential for the Interi System to significantly improve outcomes for breast cancer patients undergoing post-mastectomy breast reconstruction.
  • In the study, author Dr. Robert Paul evaluated the safety and efficacy of the Interi System compared to standard drains in 200 prepectoral breast reconstructions patients, in two well-matched cohorts.

Philadelphia Plastic Surgeon Earns Prestigious Award for Innovative Scar Treatment Study

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneering research published by Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. Brannon Claytor, along with co-authors Dr. Casey Gene Sheck and Dr. Vinod Chopra, has been honored by the journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. "Microneedling Outcomes in Early Postsurgical Scars" won Honorable Mention for "Best Ideas and Innovations Paper" in the journal's 2023 Best Paper Awards. The study found postsurgical scar appearances are significantly improved after a series of microneedling treatments in early healing phases. 

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  • Dr. Brannon Claytor of Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery published research on improving scar appearance that could change how surgical scars are treated.
  • PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneering research published by Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. Brannon Claytor, along with co-authors Dr. Casey Gene Sheck and Dr. Vinod Chopra, has been honored by the journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. "
  • The study found postsurgical scar appearances are significantly improved after a series of microneedling treatments in early healing phases.
  • Dr. Claytor's Philadelphia plastic surgery practice in Bryn Mawr, PA, serves the areas around Philadelphia, the Main Line, and beyond.

Breast Expert Gregory M. Fedele, MD Joins Exclusive Haute Beauty Network

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

CLEVELAND, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gregory M. Fedele, MD is a native of the Cleveland area. He attended St. Joseph High School in Cleveland and went on to major in pre-medicine at The University of Dayton, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Chemistry. Dr. Fedele attended The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine where his interest in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery began to grow. Dr. Fedele returned to the Cleveland area for his five years of General Surgery training at Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals of Cleveland. He then went to The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, one of the top plastic surgery training centers in the country, for his Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery training. Dr. Fedele remained in the Pittsburgh area in private practice and was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Division of Plastic Surgery.

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  • Gregory M. Fedele, MD joins the Haute Beauty Network as a breast expert representing the Cleveland, OH market.
  • Dr. Fedele attended The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine where his interest in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery began to grow.
  • Dr. Fedele returned to the Cleveland area for his five years of General Surgery training at Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals of Cleveland.
  • Dr. Fedele has been awarded Castle Connolly Top Doctors in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023, for Plastic Surgery in Cleveland.