Breaking down the skin !

"Breaking Down the Skin" A Novel Approach to Treating Acne and Signs of Aging.

Gena O'Neill, Director of Aesthetic Skincare, is a medical licensed aesthetician with more than 14 years of experience in helping clients deal with the physical and emotional impact of acne and aging.

Committed to holistic practice, Gena's approach to skincare incorporates guidance on many levels. However, when it comes to acne and aging, Gena's gentle touch and tender care are rooted in an approach that often times means breaking down the skin and repairing it with product.

Acne and Aging, although positioned on two opposite sides of the spectrum, benefit from many similar techniques.

"Breaking down the skin" can refer to exfoliation with product, dermablading, peel or hydro-rejuvenation. These peel back years from the face and kill the spread of bacteria from acne.

After this completed, Gena will recommend a home care treatment plan to rebuild the skin using product.

Contact Gena at 216-595-6800
3733 Park East Drive, Suite 107
Beachwood,. Ohio, 44122

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Elective Clinical Rotations offered to PA and MA students

Looking for a Physician Assistant Student Clinical Rotation or Medical Assistant Student Clinical Rotation in Plastic Surgery?

Dr. Bryan J. Michelow, MD., FACS., offers an educational experience with personalized attention.
Phone: 216.595.6800
Email: Bryan@DrMichelow.com
Visit our website: www.DrMichelow.com


This is what your colleagus have to say:

As a physician assistant student, having the opportunity to explore the field of plastic surgery during my clinical rotations has been a great experience.

The one-on-one exposure gained by working directly with a plastic surgeon has helped to improve my technical skills and also my diagnostic abilities. I have had the opportunity to see and and assist on a variety of both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, and also observe and assist on in-office procedures.

Unlike many rotations, plastics allows for one-on-one time in the operating room with the surgeon, which means first assisting on a variety of cases. Improving my technical skills, such as suturing and skin grafting, with a surgeon's guidance is truly a unique experience. This valuable time with both the physician and the patients, in addition to a very friendly office staff, really made this rotation a truly positive learning environment.

I would encourage any physician assistant student looking for an exclusive clinical experience in which to improve their skills and also learn about an ever-advancing field to consider a plastic surgery rotation with Dr. Michelow and the office of Contemporary Cosmetic Surgery.

Emily Dannison PA-SCleveland State University/Tri-C Physician Assistant Program

Hand Therapy Workshop - 6.75 CEU's

10/5/2010

Euclid Hospital Administration,

Dr. Michelow presented to the staff, survey results from the Hand Therapy Workshop conducted at Euclid Hospital on 8/11/2010 .The results were very positive and suggest that the attendees were quite satisfied. The following is a brief summary of those results.

32 attendees, 28 returned surveys
Survey questions 12
Presenter variables 1,568
Total data points 6,832

96% felt the CEU’s offered were an important reason for attending the course.
96% said they would return if a course were offered here next year.
100% said they would recommend this course to a colleague.

Neuro rehab, shoulder rehab, tendon injuries, kinesiotaping were mentioned as topics attendees would be interested in learning more about.
Attendees were satisfied with the quality of the presentations.

We are currently discussing which topics would be most popular while still lending itself to the expertise of our staff, should we decide to offer another workshop. All involved in presenting this workshop agreed that while it was a difficult, time intensive endeavor it also proved to be a rewarding learning experience. We would also like to thank our administration for their support in presenting the Hand Therapy Workshop.

Thank you,

David Lea OTR/L, Coordinator Outpatient Therapies

Paying it forward by giving back

Contemporary Cosmetic Surgery partners with

Beachwood High School to educate

the future generation about

skincare and the dangers of sun damage.

Help us contribute to a highly worthwhile educational cause.

How fortunate can one be, having a Plastic Surgery practice in a city with an
outstanding school district such as Beachwood City Schools.

The Beachwood High Schools’ marketing program taught by Jean Getz is a fine example
of an educational experience that contributes to the district’s glowing reputation.

The popular marketing class draws high school students from Beachwood, Chagrin Falls
and West Geauga. Acting as both a marketing and an advertising agency, students are
able to obtain first hand, real-life experience by providing solutions to area
businesses. Students who show interest in marketing are selected to participate in the class. As
a team, they choose the company for which they would like to perform research and
develop a marketing plan.

I am honored to announce the class has chosen Contemporary Cosmetic Surgery and our
products for their current research and promotion develop program..
At an introductory meeting with the students last week, we proposed the following
challenges:

1. How do we promote healthy skincare habits and the use of sunscreen to teens
   and young adults?
2. How do we get the word out that melanoma is the second most common cancer
   affecting teens? Protecting the skin with sunscreen is a simple and effective means
   of preventing Melanoma.
3. Acne is a teens nemesis. How can a practitioner educate teens about the
   management of a serious condition that may lead to scarring,
   disfigurement and personal embarrassment.

We are looking forward to the recommendations this bright group of teenagers will
provide. Their findings will be presented at a Deca (marketing) in Orlando, Florida.

In exchange for their hard work, Contemporary Cosmetic Surgery will make a
contribution to the program.

You too can be a part of this worthwhile educational cause.

Visit our office for any skincare, Botulinum toxin or dermal filler service and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Beachwood High School.

This promotion will continue until the end of the semester when the Beachwood High School marketing program ends.

Call 216.595.6800 to join us in this exciting venture that will help young people
maintain the “health and beauty of their skin” for a lifetime.

Bryan J. Michelow, MD, FACS.

Office: 216.595.6800

http://www.drmichelow.com/

Euclid Rehabilitation Workshop

Date: August 11th 2010
Location: 18901 Euclid Hospital, Euclid Ohio 44119
Venue: Waltz Auditorium

Program Committee: Joyce Vasquez, David Lea, Marianne Joyce, Bryan Michelow

Guest Faculty: William Welches, DO, Steven Maschke, MD

Invited Faculty: Amy Peet, RN, Michael Stacy, OTR/L, Kevin Daykin, OTR/L

Workshop Program

Educational activities: 6 h 15 min

07:45 Registration
08:00 Welcome and Introduction
08:15 Managing the hand with Rheumatoid Atrhritis - Howard Smith, MD
08:45 Applied Anatomy of the Hand and Upper Extremity – Bryan J. Michelow, MD

10:00 Break

10:15 Pain Management, Nutrition and “Anti-inflammatory Diet” – William Welches, DO
11:00 Understanding Wrist Injuries – Steven Maschke, MD
11:45 Panel Discussion regarding interesting hand topics

12:00 Lunch

13:00 Treatment of hand bites, Injuries and Infections – Amy Peet, RN
13:45 Wrist Factures – Michael Stacey OTR/L

14:30 Break

14:45 Cumulative Trauma Disorders – Kevin Daykin OTR/L
15:30 Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (RSD) – Dave Lea OTR/L
16:15 Discussion: Frequently asked hand questions – Moderator: Bryan Michelow, MD
16:35 Final Comments – Program Committee

16:45 Adjourn

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2010 OVSPS Conference Success

June 30, 2010

On behalf of the conference committee of the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgery (OVSPS), I would like to take this opportunity to express my special thanks to the society members who attended the May 2010 conference. A special thank you as well, to all the Exhibitors that supported this event.

The 2010 Conference of the OVSPS is now behind us. Feedback from the attendees has been uniformly positive. Many participants stated that the caliber of the meeting matched that of national and international conferences.

The theme of our conference was: "From laboratory research to clinical reality." This theme was well represented by the panel discussion regarding the form-stable cohesive silicone gel breast prosthesis by the Plastic Surgery researchers at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. The practical nature of the presentations and the vast experience of the presenters were well received. We acknowledge the commendable support provided by the Exhibitors for all their research contributions.

I am pleased to mention that there were a number of firsts this year. There were a record number of abstracts submitted for presentation by residents, fellows and medical students. Although this was the 53rd Annual Conference, posters were displayed for the first time. Judging of the posters was done during the evening cocktails on Friday and provided a relaxed yet entertaining education opportunity for all. The social events on Saturday evening included live jazz entertainment during a delicious dinner at the Lakefront Science Museum that was climaxed by the spectacular IMAX Hubble show.

I mention these facts, not to pat the Program Committee on the back nor to blow my own horn but rather to stress how the support (both professional and financial) of our members and the exhibitors ensured the success of our meeting.

The program committee did the research to set up the conference but it was contributions and support from the members and the Exhibitors that made it a reality. For this we thank you.

Yours sincerely,

Bryan J Michelow

Bryan J. Michelow, MD, FACS.
2010 OVSPS President.
　

Highlights of the upcoming Conference: - Saturday, May 15th, 2010

From Lab Research to Clinical Reality

53rd Annual Meeting of the

Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons

May 14th to 16th, 2010

Ritz Carlton Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio

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Designated for 17 hours of Category one credits and 3.25 hours of Patient safety credits.

Saturday, May 15th

1. Past Presidents are invited to meet for breakfast prior to the meeting.

2. Visit the exhibitors and discuss innovative technologies with knowledgeable representatives.

3. Hear an update about the ASPS and PSEF activities from William Kuzon, MD.

4. Join in a panel discussion with clinical researchers about the latest developments in Silicone Gel Form Stable implants

5. Finding rejuvenation of the mid-face a challenge? Hear about “The mid-face and percutaneous Methods of Elevation” by Luis Vasconez, our keynote speaker.

6. What are the reconstructive options in breast cancer surgery? We have the answers.

7. Understand the technical and scientific considerations of fat sculpting from excision and repositioning to grafting and regeneration.

Join the OVSPS guests for a social evening at the Great Lakes Science Center. Enjoy a relaxing evening of Jazz with Dinner and the Awards Ceremony for Medical Students, Residents and Fellows. The entire museum will be open for viewing. An IMAX preview of amazing scene from the Hubble telescope, will crown the evening.

.…more about Sunday to follow ….

Looking forward to welcoming you to the Conference.

Bryan J. Michelow, MD

2010 OVSPS President.