Dr. Alexander E. Handschin, Plastic Surgeon In Germany

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Dr. Alexander E. Handschin

With several specializations in surgery, Dr. Alexander E. Handschin shares his practice style changes in Germany.

Name: Dr. Alexander E. Handschin
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Website: drguth.de

That's interesting: Dr. Handschin belongs to the following professional organizations: the Board of General Surgery in Switzerland and Germany, Board of General Surgery in Switzerland and Germany, and Specialisation Board of Hand Surgery. He is also a fellow of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS).

With the advent of Botox therapy and hyaluronic acid fillers, non-surgical options have certainly increased over the past years. I believe that these tools are adding to the possibilities of a plastic surgeon, since their indications do not necessarily interfere with surgical options.

The use of autologous fat-transplants has certainly seen a significant rise, and I believe that additional knowledge will emerge from this technique. Also, the use of stem cells, such as adipose-derived stem cells poses a great potential for plastic surgeons.

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Dr. David A. Caplin, Plastic Surgeon At Parkcrest Plastic Surgery in St. Louis, MO

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Parkcrest Plastic Surgery St. Louis, MOParkcrest Plastic Surgery doctors: Dr. David Caplin second from left.David Caplin MD is one of four plastic surgeons at Parkcrest Plastic Surgery and draws patients from across all of Eastern Missouri.

In this interview, Dr. Caplin shares his thoughts on training, technology, and even marketing a busy cosmetic practice.

Name: David A. Caplin, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Specialties: Cohesive Gel Implants, SmartLipo laser assisted liposuction
Location: St Louis, Missouri
Website: ParkcrestPlasticSurgery.com

That's interesting: Dr. Caplin is a recipient of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery’s "Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery" and been a principal clinical investigator for the Mentor CPG (gummy bear) Cohesive Gel implant since 2002 with one of the longest and largest clinical experiences with this procedure in North America.

(Cohesive Gel implants have been used with great success in Europe and many other countries for many years but are currently only available to surgeons who are investigators in this study. Cohesive Gel implants have unique qualities including their form-stabilized anatomic shape and their resistance to implant leakage. The distinguishing factor is that the implant is a "soft solid". If the Cohesive implant is cut in half the implant maintains its shape.)

What do you think is most important to train a well rounded plastic surgeon?

In order to be a good aesthetic surgeon I have always felt that a strong background in...

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