CPRS Welcomes Medical Aesthetician Myken Swaithes

We are proud to announce that Medical Aesthetician Myken Swaithes has joined the CPRS Aesthetic team. She has nearly 10 years of experience and specializes in the treatment of acne, pigmentation and aging skin. Myken’s extensive formal training and progressive approach makes her a perfect addition to our growing team. Please call our office to schedule an appointment with Myken at 734-712-2323 for any of the following services:

• Chemical Peels and Dermaplaning
• DermaSound Ultrasonic Facials
• Laser Hair Reduction
• Photo Facials and Pixel Resurfacing
• Microdermabrasion
• Skin Care Consultations

"I am thrilled to join the Aesthetic team at the Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, where I will be working collaboratively with skilled cosmetic surgeons to achieve optimal results. I look forward to building trusted relationships with patients to create healthy, beautiful skin."

Myken will be working closely with Gina Thompson, who has provided skin care services for the practice for over 15 years.

Myken will be working Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and Gina’s schedule will remain the same with skin care services provided Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Learn more about Myken.

Please call to schedule your appointment today at 734.712.2323.

Bridalplasty: Plastic Surgery to Prepare for the Big Day

After seeing several articles and new stories about Bridalplasty recently, I thought it might be appropriate to ask our surgeons about their thoughts on the procedure. "Bridalplasy," or plastic surgery requested by brides in anticipation of their wedding day, can include any number of plastic surgery procedures from tummy tucks, to liposuction, nose reshaping, Botox or other filler injections or even microdermabrasion treatments. Many times Bridalplasty includes several procedures at the same time, and some brides even spend more money on bridalplasy plastic surgery than on their entire wedding.

I asked Dr. Daniel Sherick his thoughts on this trend.

"I have certainly had patients who have come in for rhinoplasty, liposuction, or breast augmentation operations in anticipation of their weddings. All of these patients have had long standing concerns about various body features that were present long before they became brides. It is certainly appropriate to address these issues for life long happiness. I want to caution Brides, and patients in general to give themselves enough time to recover from procedures scheduled before such important life events as weddings. Also, make sure that your motivations including a real desire to change some aspect of your appearance for yourself, and not just so that the photos will be perfect in your wedding album."

I like Dr. Sherick's final statement - To have plastic surgery for yourself! For the perfect wedding photo album pictures I suggest the many filters and Photoshop techniques available.

Skincare Products for Your Comfort This Winter

Happy New Year! As we enter 2013, we wanted to share with you some of the additions we have made to our Aesthetic services for your comfort.

Zimmer Chiller – The Zimmer Cryo Chiller was created to optimize patient comfort during Aesthetic treatments. We are excited about the addition of this advanced cold air-cooling system to our practice. Our laser technicians have been using the Zimmer routinely for IPL treatments with rave reviews and have also utilized the system for laser hair reduction.

Artiste – The Artiste Assisted Injection System is an advanced technology that uses air pressure instead of thumb pressure to control the injection process with pin-point precision. Our injectors use Artiste with a variety of dermal fillers to deliver better results with fewer side effects. Optimal precision and accuracy can result in a smoother application of volumizing products with fewer injections and minimal bruising.

Table Warmer – Our massage tables are all equipped with table warmers. Since our clients love them so much, we have added one to our skin care table as well. The warming table cover keeps the chill away and adds to the comfort of your skin care treatment. Enjoy the added relaxing warmth during your next microdermabrasion, facial peel or DermaSound treatment.

For your skin – Don’t forget to comfort your skin with moisturizing products to calm, hydrate and protect against the harsh effects of winter. Try:

• GlyMed Plus Cell Protection Balm is an all-purpose barrier repair balm that soothes extra-dry skin and chapped lips. It can be used anywhere on the face or body including the hands and feet.
• GlyMed Plus Intense Peptide Complex is perfect for all over hydration, redness reduction and softer, more youthful skin. It can be used alone or layered with other treatment products day or night.
• Bella Des Vanilla Coconut Lip Balm is a wonderful staple to carry in your purse for relief of dry, chapped winter lips.

Also, treat yourself to a DermSound Brightening Chocolate Facial for just $75* (save $50). This Ultrasonic facial is a wonderful solution for dehydrated winter skin.

*Offer good now through 2/28/13.

The Winter TrueBeauty Newsletter is Here!

Skin Care Company Spotlight and Winter Specials 

Read about GlyMed Plus Professional Skin Care and special winter savings including holiday gift sets and the DermaSound Chocolate Facial - Just be sure to read the entire newsletter for more details.

Celebrating the Robert Oneal Collegiate Professorship in Plastic Surgery

Dr. Izenberg had the pleasure
of announcing Dr. Oneal.

On Thursday, September 27^th friends, family and colleagues celebrated the inauguration of the Robert Oneal Collegiate Professorship in Plastic Surgery.  The first recipient was Paul S. Cederna, M.D. The event took place at the Taubman Research Building and the speakers included; James O. Woolliscroft, M.D., Dean, U-M Medical School, Michael W. Mulholland, M.D., Ph.D., Chair, Department of Surgery, William M. Kuzon Jr., M.D., Ph.D., Reed O. Dingman Collegiate Professor of Plastic Surgery, and Paul H. Izenberg, Adjunct Clinical Instructor Section of Plastic Surgery.  

Dr. Izenberg, who met Dr. Oneal in 1969 as an intern in surgery at Michigan, was honored to make his introduction. He summed up his speech by saying; "Many professors leave an indelible mark in surgery by writings and research. But others leave indelible marks by being a special teacher and mentor to those whom they helped train. The University of Michigan Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic Surgery, has been privileged to work with such a professor who has successfully done both. Today we honor Dr. Robert M. Oneal with a well deserved named Collegiate Professorship. Congratulations Bob!"

It was a pleasure to hear Dr. Oneal reminisce eloquently about his career, the mentors that influenced him and the students he loved to teach over the years. He mentioned how the support of his family, colleagues, partners and countless staff members allowed him to flourish as a surgeon and have such a successful career.  Dr. Oneal established a private practice at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor in 1969 and was eventually joined by many partners over the next 40 years including; Dr. John Markley, Dr. Paul Izenberg, Dr. David Hing, Dr. Richard Beil and Dr. Daniel Sherick. Every partner, including the most recent addition to the practice he founded, Dr. Ian Lytle, has had the privilege of training under Dr. Oneal. Although he retired from the Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in 2006, his legacy lives on with the surgeons he trained striving to live up to his expectations of excellence. 

Thanks to the support of his family Dr. Oneal  built a susuccessful
career as a plastic surgeon.  

Plastic Surgery for Men: Top Procedures

Trends reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) indicates that men have been undergoing plastic surgery more and more to look younger and more youthful. Many men just want the added boost to their self confidence, they may need the nudge for their career, or they simply want to look as young as they feel. So what are the popular men's plastic surgery procedures? Liposuction, rhinoplasty (or a nose job), eye lid surgery, breast reduction, and face lifts round out the top 5 procedures men undergo.

Top cosmetic surgery choices for men in 2011.

While the numbers of men having plastic surgery has increased, men have also opted for minimally invasive cosmetic surgery procedures like Botox, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, soft tissue dermal fillers and chemical peels. Cosmetic surgery can help a man in ways that going to the gym cannot - You can tone and firm muscles, but smoothing the skin is a different story!


So what types of surgery are men having done? Find more men's plastic surgery statistics by visiting surgery.org or the American Society of Plastic Surgeons website.

Are you a man that's been considering cosmetic surgery on your face or body? We can help. Call the office today to schedule a confidential consultation (734) 712-2323 with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Proper Hydration for Great Skin & Perfect Health

Now that the weather is changing and furnaces are turning on you might be noticing itchy, dry skin. This time of the year, now more than ever it's important to protect your body with proper hydration. Creams and lotions are good. They seal in moisture and prevent dryness, however let's consider hydration from the inside out!

Generally speaking you should consume 8-8 ounce glasses of water a day, however if you are overweight, additional water may be needed to flush everything from your body and keep you hydrated. I collected a few images from Pinterest I thought were especially helpful, and here are some tips to help you remember to drink your water!

1) Rubber bands - They aren't just for binding things  together, they can also be used on water bottles, on a glass or even worn on your wrist. Start the day by wearing 8 of them or wrapping them on your water bottle, then as you drink 8 ounces remove one rubber band!

2) Water bottles - Use 8 refillable water bottles and stock them in the refrigerator  find water bottles with measurements marked on the side or create your own measured water bottles with colorful tape and Sharpies. Mark the bottle with times throughout the day when you should have consumed that much water! You'll be surprised at how easy it is to drink when you are presented with a huge water vessel.

3) Drink a glass immediately upon waking up and directly before bed. That's two down! Then don't eat a meal without a glass of water! Guess what you now have consumed 5 glasses for the day - Three more and you are set!

Drinking water certainly can help keep us healthy and fit, but it can also improve brain function, bodily functions and improve the way we look and feel. Feeling a little bloated, then drink up. Hydration helps keep our bodies slim too. Feeling a bit fatigued or under the weather, let's flush out those toxins and drink up. Whatever your reason, there is no bad reason to drink your water. So grab a glass and take a guzzle. You'll be glad that you did!