Posted on March 2, 2011 in Practice News
Dr. Rothfield Discusses Plastic Surgery Safeguards
Dr. Robert Rothfield, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, recently discussed simple, key factors all patients should address when considering cosmetic enhancement. To ensure their safety is the top priority, regardless of whether a patient is undergoing breast augmentation, tummy tuck, or liposuction, Dr. Rothfield says patients should at least verify a surgeon’s certification and hospital privileges.
At his Ft. Lauderdale plastic surgery practice, Robert Rothfield, MD, FACS discusses the necessary safeguards all cosmetic enhancement patients should verify before choosing a surgeon. He says the minimum requirements a patient must evaluate concern certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, along with a surgeon’s hospital privileges. Whether considering a facelift or tummy tuck, Dr. Rothfield says verifying these two important factors will ensure a patient’s safety remains a top priority throughout the entire aesthetic enhancement procedure.
The certification process required by the American Board of Plastic Surgery is a rigorous combination of written exams and performance-based evaluations designed to ensure each certified surgeon has had the appropriate training to perform a range of safe and effective plastic surgery procedures. Dr. Rothfield stresses that while finer nuances do exist with each procedure, from BOTOX Cosmetic® to liposuction, to tummy tucks and facelifts, a baseline standard is established when a surgeon achieves board certification that places him or her in an elite class of exceptional practitioners.
Similar to the difference between a surgeon who is board-certified and one who is not, the difference between a free-standing surgical center or hospital and an in-office operatory room is significant. Dr. Rothfield says one main difference is the size of the facility’s budget, as hospitals and surgical centers tend to have large capital budgets that allow them to implement the latest technology and newest equipment. However, he adds that the key difference between an office set up and a free-standing surgery center or hospital is in the ability to handle an emergency. Whereas an office facility is limited by the personnel available (i.e., one doctor, one nurse, etc…) hospitals and free standing surgical facilities have a team of physicians and nurses available at all times.
Dr. Rothfield says validating a surgeon’s certification and a facility’s credentials will lead to the safest cosmetic plastic surgery enhancement possible, across the spectrum of available procedures, from breast augmentation to BOTOX Cosmetic®. He adds that in the end, verifying these two important factors can lead to exceptional results and increased patient safety.
About Dr. Rothfield
Robert E. Rothfield, MD, FACS is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Rothfield then completed his general surgery residency at Western Pennsylvania Hospital, an otolaryngology residency at the University of Pittsburgh Eye and Ear Institute, and a plastic surgery residency and hand surgery fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. He is Chief of Plastic Surgery at Memorial West Hospital in Pembroke Pines. Dr. Rothfield is also affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, FL, as well as Memorial Hospital Miramar in Miramar, FL. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Broward County Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Weston Plastic Surgery is located at 2300 N. Commerce Pkwy., Ste. 202 in Weston, FL 33326, and can be reached at (866) 417-6996 or found online at www.westonplasticsurgery.com or the Weston Plastic Surgery Inc. Facebook page.
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Posted on January 28, 2011 in Plastic Surgery Information, Practice News
On January 26, 2011 the FDA released a White Paper and Advisory Statement on Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) in women with breast implants.
ALCL is an incredibly rare tumor… only 34 cases worldwide have been reported over the last 25 years despite an estimated number of at least 5 to 10 million women with breast implants. Moreover, the type of ALCL that has been reported is very different from other ALCL’s. As opposed to systemic ALCL, which can occur anywhere in the body, this condition is localized to the scar tissue that forms around the breast implant. Most importantly, in the very rare cases where this condition has occurred in the presence of breast implants, patients have responded well to a variety of treatments, including simple removal of the implant and surrounding scar tissue. It is important to understand that this is NOT breast cancer.
The FDA has not changed the status or availability of breast implants. The FDA, in conjunction with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), maintain that breast implants, one of the most studied devices in medical history, are safe.
Of course, all women including those with breast implants should follow their normal routine in medical care and follow-up, specifically regular self examination and mammography when appropriate.
Posted on September 17, 2010 in Practice News, Press Release, Procedural Information
Ft. Lauderdale Plastic Surgery with Dr. Rothfield
A recent study conducted by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) found that breast augmentation and breast reduction were in the top five procedures performed for women in 2009. However, what the study does not address is the number of procedures that were performed to correct breast asymmetry. Dr. Robert Rothfield, board-certified plastic surgeon in Ft. Lauderdale, recently discussed the process of addressing breast asymmetry to create a more balanced aesthetic for his patients.
Breast asymmetry is a common condition that naturally occurs in all women, though the difference between the breasts are often unnoticeable. However, some women experience a more pronounced dissimilarity, which can ultimately affect their self-confidence. Through a combination of procedures, including breast augmentation in Ft. Lauderdale, Dr. Rothfield says he can help his patients formulate realistic expectations and decide which procedures will provide the best plastic surgery results.
Posted on August 31, 2010 in Practice News, Procedural Information
Silicone gel breast implants are now mainstream and account for at least half of all breast augmentation surgeries. What is new, however, is a recently developed device that is used to insert silicone implants called the Keller Funnel. Until the development of this device, putting in a silicone implant was like trying to push a water balloon through a buttonhole… it could be done, but it was always a struggle putting in the prefilled silicone implant through a small incision. With the Keller Funnel, the implant can be placed through an even smaller incision with much less trauma to the surrounding tissue or to the implant. This gentler method of placing the implant also facilitates “the no touch technique,” which is believed to decrease the incidence of capsular contracture, the most common complication of breast augmentation surgery. I have been using the device for several months now and only wish I had come up with the idea myself!
Posted on July 8, 2010 in Practice News, Press Release
At his Ft. Lauderdale plastic surgery practice, Robert E. Rothfield, MD, recently discussed the latest fads in the field of plastic surgery, and liposuction in particular. He says choosing a board-certified surgeon when considering cosmetic procedures like liposuction, or the nonsurgical option known as SmartLipo, is the most important decision a patient will make during the entire process.
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Posted on May 10, 2010 in Practice News
Just back from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons meeting in Washington, D.C. This is one of the best cosmetic plastic surgery meetings of the year with surgeons from all over the world attending. It is a forum where there is a tremendous exchange of ideas and techniques among those of us who are board certified aesthetic plastic surgeons.
I had the opportunity to spend several hours with Louis Benelli, MD from Paris, France. He is the internationally renowned plastic surgeon who popularized the periareolar mastopexy (i.e., donut or circle breast lift). We shared our thoughts about this surgery, particularly with regard to some of the finer technical points. His technique has changed and evolved since he first described it. I was extremely pleased to see that we both utilize similar techniques when performing this procedure.
The meeting also gave me an opportunity to purchase some of the newest surgical instruments on the market. I can’t wait to get back to the operating room and start using them!
Posted on July 9, 2009 in Practice News
Welcome to the my Blog……cyberspace’s newest blogsite! In this part of my website I will bring you my thoughts on a variety of topics relating to cosmetic plastic surgery. In addition, I will use this space to keep you up to date with the latest cosmetic plastic surgery news.