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Plastic surgery for 2: Couples grow young together

Friday, November 11th, 2011

 

 

 


By Melissa Dahl
Health writer TODAY.com

Updated 11/7/2011 2:51:43 PM ET 2011-11-07T19:51:43

 

Click Here to watch a video of the interview from this story.

Most marriages start with a promise to grow old together — but couples like Ira and Roberta Almeas have instead decided to grow young together.

The Almeases are part of a burgeoning trend: couples who have cosmetic surgery done — together. It’s something that Dr. Mitchell Chasin, medical director for Reflections Center for Skin and Body in Livingston and Bridgewater, N.J., told TODAY he’s seeing more often.

“Years ago, we would see a wife come in and she would say, ‘I can’t let my husband know what I’m doing,’” says Chasin, who consulted with the Almeases on their cosmetic procedures. “And then the husband would come in and he would say, ‘You know what, this is a secret, please don’t tell my wife.’”

Now, as Ira Almeas told his wife, the attitude is often, “If you’re gonna look good, I want to look good!” The pair had minimally invasive work done to slow the signs of aging: Botox, fillers and laser treatments.

The uptick in couples pursuing cosmetic procedures — and more invasive plastic surgery — together is likely at least partially due to the increase in cosmetic procedures in men, explains NBC’s chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman. Last year, American men accounted for 1.1 million of the country’s cosmetic procedures, a small-but-significant 2 percent increase over 2009, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

“It’s been destigmatized with men,” said Snyderman, adding that this can help men compete in the workforce — if you’re in your 50s and looking for work, you may benefit from looking a decade younger. As Snyderman phrases it, we used to make fun of men for coloring their hair; now, procedures like Botox and fillers have become more acceptable.

Three months later, Ira and Robert Almeas are delighted with the results of their joint cosmetic procedures. “I think it’s a great experience to grow younger together,” Ira Almeas says. “We feel a little bit more refreshed, a little bit more energy, and it’s just another part of our life together that we’re sharing.”

To find out how Dr. Kapp can help you and your spouse grow young together, call (561) 833-4022.

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Nipple Sparing Mastectomy gives Breast Cancer Patients A Third Safe Surgery Option for Breast Reconstruction

Friday, November 4th, 2011


A new study published in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that some women who need a lumpectomy or mastectomy have a third, perfectly safe option for treatment. The NSM or Nipple Sparing Mastectomy.

There are essentially two main paths for surgery when breast cancer is detected. The first less aggressive is just to remove the lump and the tissue around it (lumpectomy). The second is to remove the entire breast. Obviously the first option is less damaging and leaves a women’s breast looking relatively normal, but it carries an 8-12 % risk of a recurrence, whereas the second removes the entire breast which can be traumatic in and of itself, before considering the issues of the cancer.
The third option now becoming more common is the nipple saving mastectomy, which leaves the skin, nipple and peripheral breast tissue intact. It also allows for immediate reconstructive surgery, meaning a quicker overall recovery time and less psychological trauma for the women having breast surgery.

Dr. Scott Spear, chairman of the department of plastic surgery at Georgetown University Hospital and co-author of the study said “Nipple sparing mastectomy as compared to other forms of mastectomy is becoming more common, and the surgery is usually successful in terms of achieving good breast reconstruction with a low risk of complications … There’s a low risk of finding breast cancer or disease beneath the nipple in those patients who are offered nipple sparing mastectomy.”

To read the full article, click HERE.

Call Dr. Kapp today at (561) 833-4022 for more information on this surgical option for breast reconstruction. 

 

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Plastic Surgery Goes Mainstream

Friday, October 28th, 2011

 

Plastic surgery has historically been viewed as an exclusive and costly service only the rich and famous could afford to pursue. Not anymore. With even the most dramatic and promising cosmetic surgery procedures becoming safer, more common and far less complicated than ever as well as a growing inventory of options now available for financing, plastic surgery of all forms is becoming more popular for the middle class. There is a distinct demographic-shift taking place today. The belief that plastic surgery is primarily for wealthy white women is waning and Dr. Kapp is increasingly seeing patients from a wide variety of age groups, ethnicities, family and economic situations.

 

Dr. Kapp offers patients customized financing packages to cover individual procedures, such as the “Palm Beach Mommy Makeover” a popular choice for large numbers of women in their 30′s and 40’s. The “Mommy Makeover” includes a tummy tuck, breast lift and frequently a breast augmentation with a small breast implant. The procedure helps the moms get their body back to the way it was before they began having babies.

 

Financing surgery is a popular option for those who do not have cash set aside. Others are stocking money away for a variety of procedures, much as they would for any luxury item or family vacation. A lot of people save up for the surgery, and others choose to finance. They are shifting their views on the expenses involved and see surgery as an important investment and first step toward an enhancement plan for the rest of their lives.

 

Part of the change comes because today’s plastic surgery is performed using improved technology. This results in less expensive and safer procedures with less down time. Now people with responsibilities both at work and at home can take time out for procedures, removing plastic surgery from the exclusive domain of the leisure class.

 

Dr. Kapp also performs most cosmetic surgery procedures in outpatient surgery centers in Palm Beach County, which greatly improves the ease and convenience of procedures when compared to those performed in the hospital setting.

 

Call Dr. Kapp today at (561) 833-4022 to learn more about how plastic surgery can help you achieve the look you want, yet still fit within your budget and lifestyle.

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Why Board Certified Isn’t a Choice

Friday, October 21st, 2011


By choosing a plastic surgeon who is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc., you can be assured that the doctor has graduated from an accredited medical school and has completed at least five years of additional training as a resident surgeon in a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Medical Education or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. This includes a minimum of five years of residency training in all areas of surgery, including at least two years devoted entirely to plastic surgery. Certification is a voluntary process a surgeon seeks after this training. To become certified, the doctor then must pass comprehensive written and oral exams.

Dr. Daniel Kapp is a board-certified plastic surgeon who takes pride in his education, training and quality of patient care.  You’ll be in expert hands with Dr. Kapp and can trust he is the right choice for you plastic or reconstructive surgery needs. 

Read the article below to fully understand the perils of choosing a non-board certified plastic surgeon.

Beware ‘white-coat deception’ with unqualified plastic surgeons


By Nicole Brochu, Staff Writer
October 16, 2011

Like many women seeking a little surgical assist to improve their appearance, the California stay-at-home mom thought nothing of going back under the knife to replace her leaky breast implants.

Sadly, though, Dinora Rodriguez made what experts say is a risky and increasingly common mistake: At her friend’s recommendation, she chose a doctor without checking his credentials to ensure he was board-certified and adequately trained in plastic surgery.  He wasn’t.

The unqualified surgeon so botched the job that Rodriguez made national headlines for the painful deformity he left her with: a “uniboob,” know in medical terms as symmastia. The 40-year-old awoke from what she expected to be a simple procedure to find that her new implants were pushed together in the middle, creating one large mass and causing her excruciating pain. If that weren’t bad enough, Rodriguez also discovered that, without her consent, her adventurous doctor had taken it upon himself to “fix” a scar near her eyes, giving her a lift that has since prevented her from closing her eyes.

Experts around the country believe that, because the non-board-certified doctor was not properly trained, he didn’t know how to correctly perform either procedure, leaving Rodriguez with lasting medical issues. While her implants can be fixed — though at considerable expense — her eyes cannot.

The scary part is that Rodriguez is far from alone in trusting the wrong doctor. 
 
 
 
 
 

More patients are signing up for plastic surgery procedures performed by physicians with little or no background, training or certification in the field. 
 
 

Click HERE to read the full article. 

 

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Less Invasive Plastic Surgery

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

Day after day, people come to our office and request big changes to their appearance but with minimal downtime. Some people don’t want to take much time off from work, others don’t want their friends to know they had surgery and others are just active and want to return to their normal lives as quickly as possible. For these reasons, Dr. Kapp offers a transformational minimally-invasive plastic surgery procedure known as “Palm Beach Chin Rejuvenation.” This cosmetic surgery procedure is often ideal for patients who are tired of seeing that double chin in the mirror, no matter how much they exercise or how much weight they lose.

 

Palm Beach Chin Rejuvenation is not an extensive procedure, in that it does not take a long time in the operating room or have a prolonged recovery period. Despite its minimally invasive nature, this cosmetic surgery can make a big change in a person’s appearance. In the past, patients would need a facelift or necklift to deal with this problem of excess fat under the chin and in the neck; while this liposculpture procedure offers an alternative. For appropriate candidates, the chin lipo procedure is effective, minimally-invasive, has little downtime and successfully addresses the problem of the annoying “double chin” or overly full-looking neck. The chin liposuction procedure, compared with the routine facelift or necklift, is more affordable, easier to recover from, has much shorter and fewer scars and can have remarkable benefits for the ideal candidate. “Palm Beach Chin Rejuvenation” is ideal for both men and women. But men, who often fight an uphill battle with their double chin look, will particularly benefit from this procedure.

 

When we see people in our offices we examine and discuss recommendations for the type of chin liposuction, facelift or necklift procedure and recovery program to yield the best results. The chin liposuction is usually an outpatient procedure with local anesthesia and mild sedation to minimize discomfort and maximize safety during the procedure. We do the procedure at our state-of-the-art outpatient plastic surgery center in West Palm Beach. Most patients have very little pain following the surgery because long-lasting local anesthetic is administered as part of the procedure and most people are able to return to work within several days. However, there may be some bruising afterwards and swelling for up to two months following surgery.

 

Some procedures will always need to have a defined recovery period. This is the case for our Palm Beach Mommy Makeover and can be the case for a tummy tuck. But the chin rejuvenation procedure provides impressive results with much less down time.

 

 

Call Dr. Kapp today at (561) 833-4022 to learn more about these and other less-invasive plastic surgery procedures.

 

 

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Dr. Daniel Kapp Performs Surgery on Shark Attack Victim

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

From WPTV.com

Jupiter dive instructor speaks about shark attack

By: Liz Flynn

JUPITER, Fla. – A Jupiter dive instructor is recovering after he was bitten in the leg by a shark. Daniel Webb was diving near the Jupiter inlet Sunday when the shark attacked.

“It was just incredible how fast it happened. It was incredible he actually bit me at all!” Webb said. “He was on it and I had to shake him off. He finally let go and I was very thankful.”

Webb is very thankful and incredibly fortunate to still have his leg. On Sunday, Webb, a dive instructor with Scuba Works in Jupiter, was 70 feet under the water with a student near the Jupiter Inlet when they spotted a four-foot black tipped reef shark.

“(He was) just kind of darting all over the place … real jumpy and weird. It was the weirdest thing and it circled up once and it was almost circling us again and it just came right in at me,” he said. “He just bit right down on my leg and, of course, the first thought is, ‘I got bit by a shark!’ It didn’t want to let go of my leg and there was a brief struggle for a few seconds for my leg, which fortunately, I won.”

Daniel’s co-workers on the boat and lifeguards were able to get him to shore where paramedics rushed him to Jupiter Medical Center. Plastic surgeon Dr. Daniel Kapp was able stitch his right leg back together.

“We were fortunate that we were able to take the small strips of skin that were surviving after the injury and we were actually able to sew them together,” explained Dr. Kapp.

Doctors say one of the most amazing things about Daniel’s recovery is that he was able to keep his presence of mind while remembering his training after he was bit. Otherwise, they say they could have ended up having to treat him for something else, as well.

“It’s something commonly called the bends,” said Dr. Kapp, “and basically what happens is the gas in the blood vessels expand too fast and it causes all sorts of problems: neurologic problems, joint problems, organ problems in the liver or kidneys and it can be a very, very serious situation.”

Dr. Kapp expects Webb to make a full recovery. Webb will have to wait two months; however, he is already eager to get back in the water.

“All the creatures down there, even the sharks, are still just amazing creatures to watch,” he said.

Daniel expects to be released from Jupiter Medical Center Tuesday. He’s made about 200 dives and said he’s never had anything like this happen. He said he doesn’t blame the shark for biting him. He said, after all, he was in the shark’s territory.

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Breast Cancer Patients Seek More Information on Breast Reconstruction

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

About ten years ago, Dr. Daniel Kapp studied the effect of the Women’s Heath and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 on the numbers of breast reconstruction surgeries being performed. This is the law that requires insurers to provide coverage for breast reconstruction. We found a tremendous increase in breast reconstruction when insurers were required to pay for the costs. While all insurers are required to cover breast reconstruction, many women are poorly informed about their needs and rights regarding the procedure. Below is more information on this topic.

It is important to understand the process of breast cancer management. There are many online resources for patients seeking information on breast reconstruction. My favorite sites are The American Cancer Society and American Society of Plastic Surgeons. It is also worthwhile to attend a public seminar on breast cancer to learn about the process by which doctors care for breast cancer patients. Of course, when ever I have an opportunity, I always like to teach my patients about breast cancer reconstruction. Better informed patients are better consumers of health care.

It is also important to me personally to show support for the breast cancer survivors who I treat and all others in our community. I am a sponsor of Fashioning A Cure, a fashion show celebrating cancer survivors by Friends 4 Cancer Research a 501c3 corporation. 100% of all proceeds from this event will directly benefit the Kristin Hoke Breast Health Center at Jupiter Medical Center. Please celebrate with us on Saturday May 14, 2011 at The Gardens Mall on PGA Blvd. at 12:30pm for a fashion show, wine, fine food, and lots of fun. For more information please visit www.f4cr.org or e-mail friends4cancer@gmail.com.

Breast Reconstruction and Patient Information
A recent survey of 762 breast cancer patients who were eligible for breast reconstruction found that 43 percent did not receive information about breast reconstruction options when making treatment decisions at diagnosis.

Kim Thiboldeaux, president and CEO of the nonprofit Cancer Support Community (CSC), which conducted the survey, said, “It is critical that women get information on breast reconstruction early on because it can be an important part of quality of life and image. I think there is a lot of attention focused on treatment and curing cancer and sometimes in the health care system, reconstruction becomes a secondary concern.”

In response to the survey, the CSC is creating a program that streamlines information about breast reconstruction called Frankly Speaking about Cancer: Spotlight on Breast Reconstruction. The program will include 75 free, patient education workshops scheduled to take place throughout the U.S. in 2011 and 2012; a comprehensive patient education breast reconstruction resource guide; and multimedia education tools and online web content to engage women in discussions around breast reconstruction.
What information are women looking for about breast reconstruction? The survey found that women wished they knew more about the following:

• How they would feel after reconstruction (31%)
• How they would look after reconstruction (31%)
• Future breast health (23%)
• Details of each procedure (15%)
• Risks and benefits of reconstruction at the point of mastectomy vs. at a later point (14%)

According to the breast cancer patients surveyed, there are a variety of sources they currently use to get information about breast reconstruction, in addition to their health care team, including:

• Breast cancer patients and survivors (56%)
• Internet (50%)
• Friends and family (35%)
• Medical literature (34%)
• Online communities (29%)

Physical appearance and body image were the most influential factors in their decision to undergo reconstruction, while financial concerns and the opinions of others had the least influence, according to the survey.

The survey also found that 60 percent of respondents opted for breast reconstruction following a partial or full mastectomy and 87 percent of respondents who discussed breast reconstruction options with a plastic surgeon reported that they were mostly or extremely satisfied with their decision to undergo breast reconstruction.

Call Dr. Daniel Kapp today at (561) 833-4022 to learn more about breast reconstruction.  You should feel comfortable that he will spend as much time as necessary to answer all of your questions and provide you with thorough information.

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More people get breast implants today than 10 years ago; nose jobs, liposuction are on the decline

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

 

Kathryn Kattalia – New York Daily News

Saturday, March 26th 2011

 

Nose jobs and liposuction? So 10 years ago. Today’s top procedures are boob jobs and wrinkle treatments.New numbers released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that although breast enhancement surgeries have shot up almost 40 percent in the past decade, other cosmetic procedures, including nose reshaping, liposuction, eyelid surgery and face-lifts, are losing popularity.
The New York Times Well blog reported that 13.1 million cosmetic procedures took place in 2010, a 5 percent increase from 2009. Of those procedures, 11.6 million were noninvasive treatments and 1.6 million were operations.
About 90 percent of patients were women, and many were looking to give their breasts a boost. In 2010, 296,203 people sought breast implants and 90,000 received breast-lifts, a number up 70 percent from 2000.
Breast reduction operations were also up 6 percent from 2009, and implant removal procedures jumped 9% from the year before.

But although more women are changing their cup size than they were 10 years ago, people are less willing to undergo other invasive surgeries. Doctors performed 43 percent fewer liposuctions than they did in 2000. Nose jobs also went down 35 percent and face-lifts declined by 16 percent.

One treatment that has taken off in the past decade? Botox. The Times reported 5.4 million people received injections in 2010, up a whopping 584 percent from 2000. Wrinkle fillers and laser hair removal also spiked in popularity.

Patients aged 40 to 54 accounted for nearly half of all procedures last year, but an increasing number of older people are getting work done these days, too. The Times reported that 3.3 million people over age 55 received some sort of treatment last year, up 4 percent from 2009.
If you are interested in breast implants or Botox, a nose job or liposuction, or any cosmetic procedure, please call Dr. Daniel Kapp today at (561) 833-4022 for a free consultation.
 

 
 
 
 

 

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Plastic Surgery Isn’t Just for Women Anymore

Monday, March 21st, 2011

 

An article in Healthland, Time Magazine by Meredith Melnick

Monday, March 21, 2011

 

Pretty Boys: Plastic Surgery Isn’t Just for Women Anymore

 

What economic downturn? According to the latest figures, the rate of plastic surgery procedures is not only back on the upswing, but the surgeries are becoming increasingly popular among men.

 

According to data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), men underwent 1.1 million plastic surgery procedures in 2010, an average 2% increase over the previous year. That might not sound like a huge uptick, but the increases in popularity of certain procedures were in the double digits.

 

Among men, facelifts saw the biggest gains, with a 14% increase between 2009 and 2010, largely among men in their 50s and 60s. Other procedures that men received more frequently last year: ear surgery, which increased by 11% from 2009; soft tissue fillers like Juvederm and Botox, which increased by 10% and 9%, respectively; and liposuction (7% increase) and breast reduction (6% increase). Eyelid surgery and dermabrasion also enjoyed 4% increases each.

 

The rate of some other procedures declined, but still remained among the most popular for men: nose reshaping, chemical peel and microdermabrasion.

 

“The growth in cosmetic surgical procedures for men may be a product of our aging baby boomers who are now ready to have plastic surgery,” said ASPS President Phillip Haeck in a statement. “Minimally invasive procedures such as Botox and soft tissue fillers work to a point. However, as you age and gravity takes over, surgical procedures that lift the skin are necessary in order to show significant improvement.”

Although more and more men are getting cosmetic surgeries, women still make up the majority of patients. The ASPS reported a 5% increase in plastic surgery overall, from 2009 to 2010. Read the full report HERE.

If you are interested in plastic surgery, please call Dr. Daniel Kapp in West Palm Beach at (561) 833-4022 for a free consultation.

 

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Dr. Kapp Proudly Sponsors Jupiter Medical Center’s Pink & White Ball

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

 

Dr. Daniel Kapp is proud to sponsor the 2011 Pink & White Ball to benefit Jupiter Medical Center.

 

Slated as one of the “must attend” social events of the season in northern Palm Beach County, the 35th Pink & White Ball will take place at Frenchman’s Creek in Palm Beach Gardens on April 2nd from 7:00 to 11:30 p.m. 

 

Short on speeches and long on fun, the Pink & White Ball will continue the popular tradition of a prize drawing with a luxury Mercedes-Benz serving as the grand prize. Chairmen from each of the Hospital Board, the Foundation Board of Trustees and the hospital’s Auxiliary represent the Honorary Chairs.

 

For more information on the Pink & White Ball and Jupiter Medical Center, please call 561-745-7528.

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