Posted on January 18, 2012 in Press Release
Patients' Choice Award Given to Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Robert Rothfield, a Fort Lauderdale plastic surgeon, was recently awarded the 2011 Patients’ Choice Award for his dedication to patient care and quality services in breast augmentation and other procedures. The Patients’ Choice recognition denotes excellence in making a difference in the lives of one’s patients and is evaluated based on various factors of patient care and effective results.
Patients’ Choice, a recognition and evaluation of top doctors throughout the country, recently honored Dr. Robert Rothfield for his work in plastic surgery in Fort Lauderdale. The award, only given out to 5% of the 720,000 active physicians in the U.S. in 2011, is bestowed to physicians who received near-perfect scores as voted by their patients. Dr. Rothfield and his practice provide services in procedures such as breast augmentation in Fort Lauderdale. He says he is honored to be a recipient of the distinguished honor and hopes it will reaffirm his dedication to patient satisfaction and quality results.
In order to be selected for the Patients’ Choice 2011 award, doctors are evaluated by their patient reviews in a number of categories including bedside manner, doctor-patient face time and communication, degree of follow-up, courtesy of office staff, and overall opinion. While the total number of reviews from patients totals in the hundreds of thousands and many receive positive feedback, Patients’ Choice distinction is awarded only to those physicians who have achieved uniformly and exceptionally high scores. The Patients’ Choice website also documents a list of its winners with their credentials, awards, years of experience, patient ratings, and basic information.
Dr. Rothfield says he is excited about the selection because it honors his hard work and commitment to patients. He adds that he hopes to continue striving for the highest quality of results and most comfortable patient care in all of his plastic surgery procedures, from non-invasive enhancements to breast implants in Fort Lauderdale.
About Robert E. Rothfield, MD, FACS
Dr. Robert Rothfield graduated from Haverford College and received his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed a Plastic Surgery Residency and a Hand Surgery Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Rothfield is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and several other professional societies. Dr. Rothfield currently serves as the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Memorial West Hospital in Pembroke Pines, FL.
Located at 2300 N. Commerce Parkway, Suite 202 in Weston, FL, Dr. Rothfield’s practice, Weston Plastic Surgery, can be reached at (866) 417-6996. It can also be contacted online via the website westonplasticsurgery.com or facebook.com/pages/Weston-Plastic-Surgery-Inc/134896541333.
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Posted on August 2, 2011 in Press Release
Plastic Surgeon in Weston, FL Reflects ASAPS Breast Augmentation Statistics
According to the most recent statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), breast augmentation was the most performed procedure in 2010. Of the 318,123 procedures performed, 62% used silicone breast implants; a statistic that board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Rothfield says is reflected in the procedures he performs at his Weston plastic surgery practice.
In the most recent study conducted by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), breast augmentation is highlighted as the most common procedure performed in 2010, with 62% of the procedures using silicone breast implants. At his plastic surgery practice, Dr. Robert Rothfield says when performing breast augmentation in Weston, FL, silicone implants are even more common. “In my practice the ratio is about 80% silicone breast implants and 20 % saline breast implants. The most common reason patients prefer silicone is because silicone breast implants tend to feel more natural than saline breast implants.”
While speculation regarding the long-term safety of silicone breast implants arose in the mid-90s, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration validated the overall safety and effectiveness of the implants after 14 years of extensive research. Dr. Rothfield adds that the latest generation of silicone implants are not only safe but are more reliable than the old generation of breast implants. He adds that the older implants were filled with a semi-liquid silicone, which was difficult to remove, and in some cases formed silicone granulomas (lumps and bumps). “The current generation of silicone implants are filled with a semi-solid cohesive silicone that is not subject to the same types of problems of leaking as was experienced with some of the old generation Implants.”
According to the same study from ASAPS, breast augmentation has been the most popular surgical cosmetic procedure for three consecutive years now. As the popularity of aesthetic enhancement—whether surgical or nonsurgical in nature—continues to grow in the U.S., Dr. Rothfield says he believes breast augmentation will remain one of the most popular forms of cosmetic enhancement because it is safe and has predictable results.
About Robert Rothfield, MD, FACS
Dr. Robert Rothfield earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He 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 at Baylor College of Medicine. 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 Florida Medical Association.
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 westonplasticsurgery.com or facebook.com/pages/Weston-Plastic-Surgery-Inc/134896541333.
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Posted on October 25, 2010 in Press Release
Dr. Robert Rothfield recently discussed the four-year anniversary of the FDA’s re-approval of silicone breast implants. After conducting a wide range of studies concerning the safety of silicone breast implants, the FDA lifted the 14-year moratorium, stating that the implants were safe for breast augmentation patients age 22 and older, and breast reconstruction patients of any age. Dr. Rothfield says the implants used today are extremely different from those used in 1992 thanks to continuing technological advancements.
Weston Plastic Surgery Ft. Lauderdale
At Weston Plastic Surgery in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Dr. Rothfield says he is interested in the continuing research surrounding breast augmentation in Ft. Lauderdale, and silicone implants specifically because he served as an investigator for both FDA studies concerning their use. With great confidence, Dr. Rothfield says as the fourth anniversary of the re-approval approaches, he looks forward to further support and verification regarding the safe, effective use of silicone breast implants.
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 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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