Beautiful, Natural, Noticeable

Breast Augmentation so naturally attractive you will forget that you have implants.

Dr. Michelow's "Hidden Incision" combined with the new tear-drop shaped, high-strength, cohesive silicone gel implants add volume and fullness where these should be...for natural breast enhancement.
Tighten, lift and achieve the silhouette you want and an appearance that will turn heads

www.DrMichelow.com


3733 Park East Drive Suite 107
Beachwood, OH 44122
216 595 6800

Best Results Obtained When Your Surgeon is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

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Scary Scars - Simple Solutions!

Jennifer Kish, DO, FACEP  Seriously Skin 

Bryan J. Michelow, MD  Contemporary Cosmetic Surgery

Dr. Jennifer Kish (Seriously Skin) and Dr. Bryan Michelow (Contemporary Cosmetic Surgery) have teamed up to treat those tough, thick scars that can be unsightly.

What are scars?
Healthy skin consists of two layers (Epidermis and Dermis). However, after an injury to the skin, be it a cut, a burn or an operation, the skin will heal with a scar. Scar tissue consists of collagen fibers.
Because of this difference, scars are visible.

Why do I get scars?
If the injury to the skin is superficial, like an abrasion or a "road rash" following a fall, the skin will heal from the uninjured deeper dermal cells.  A scab may initially form. As the wound heals, the scab falls off leaving healthy skin.

If, however, the wound in the skin is deep (full thickness) then the natural healing is with scar tissue. Scars are pink when they are healing (immature scar) and turn lighter in color when fully healed (mature scar).

Unfortunately, scars can be unsightly. Some scars thicken (hypertrophic scar or keloid).  Other scars widen or develop spider veins within them.

Will my scars disappear?
Fortunately, the majority of scars heal well and fade over time, becoming less noticeable. Because scars and natural skin differ, they will never disappear completely.  Cover up cosmetics can help hide a scar.

What can I do about my unsightly scars?
Dr. Bryan Michelow cautions about treating your scar with surgical excision alone. "This may lead to a new, thicker, more unsightly scar then before."

The solution is to combine the expertise of the Plastic Surgeon with that of a "Seriously Skin" Specialist. Dr. Jennifer Kish offers additional specialized services with the aid of lasers, topicals and injectibles to manage those scars.

Some options available to clients include BBL (broad band light) treatment which allows for reduction of the scar’s pigment and brown hues.

Another option, the Micro Laser Peel, is used to reduce the raised effect of a scar and smooth out any Keloid scarring that may be present.

Finally, a Profractional treatment may be considered as the Profractional treatment allows the scar to heal in a more even fashion than a surgical procedure, reducing the size of the scar, and assisting the scar in replicating skin cells in a “non scarred” fashion.  

Ask about these special options:

Jennifer Kish, DO, FACEP  Seriously Skin, Chagrin Falls, Phone 440-247-3111
Bryan J. Michelow, MD,  Contemporary Cosmetic Surgery, Beachwood. Phone: 216-595-6800

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Blurred Lines

We know you don't want them.

Blurred lines are defined as lines that are just starting to appear but are not deep.  These small, fine lines may appear on the cheeks or around the eyes.

Attacking these "blurred" lines as soon as you notice them, may prevent them from getting deeper.

Plumping up the skin and enhancing cheek bones with dermal filler is one way to minimize the appearance of these nascent lines.

For optimal results, we often combine a Hydrojet facial, chemical peel or dermaplaning performed by our licensed estheticians. Dermaplaning utilizes a fine file to polish the skin thereby refining and brightening it's appearance.

Please ask us how we can help you

Office 216-595-6800

Bryan J. Michelow, MD

Gena O'Neill, Esthetician

Karli Mohr, Esthetician

more details at:

www,DrMichelow.com

PA Student Elective with Dr. Bryan Michelow - My Experience

The month-long rotation that I have spent with Dr. Michelow and his staff at Contemporary Cosmetic Surgery, Inc, has been the highlight of my clinical year, to date. Because this was one of my elective rotations, I was thrilled from day one to have an opportunity to learn about plastic surgery.  However, I never expected that I would gain so much hands-on experience.

This rotation has been unlike any of my other rotations.  From day one, Dr. Michelow and his office staff made me feel like a welcome part of the team and were willing to take the time to show me anything I wanted to learn.  My previous rotations had allowed me to take histories and perform physical exams; however, this rotation has allowed me to do so much more.
Rarely, did I find myself simply observing.  I have gained experience with documenting SOAP notes, pulling up injections, and assisting with excisions and other office procedures.

During my first week, I had the incredible opportunity to review suturing technique in the skills lab at Southpoint Hospital.  Dr. Michelow offers this additional instruction for his students and I am so grateful for the experience.  I received one-on-one instruction and then was able to practice what I had learned while the instructor checked back intermittently to give me feedback and to share other helpful tips.  This experience was so valuable to me because I have always been interested in surgery and I feel that it is where I would like to work in the future.  The suture lesson boosted my confidence and showed me areas in which I could improve.  I did not get the opportunity to practice much at all during my general surgery rotation; however, Dr. Michelow has allowed me to actively assist him on nearly every surgery.

This rotation has been unique in that it has allowed me to follow a patient’s case through the various stages of pre-op consults, surgery, and post-op office visits.  Through each stage, Dr. Michelow actively taught me about the importance of recognizing the uniqueness of each patient’s case.  More so than in any other rotation, I learned that patient education is vital and that what we learn from listening to patients is the most valuable tool of all.  .

I have gained invaluable clinical skill experience by finally applying what I had only read about and practiced in school.  I have been challenged to do more than in any other rotation,

and with that experience, I have gained more confidence in my abilities than ever before.  This rotation with Dr. Michelow has been such an incredible learning experience for me because

I have been encouraged to ask questions, to think critically, and to practice new skills each and every day.
It has been an incredible month and I can’t imagine a future rotation topping this one.

Maggie Deardurff
Physician Assistant Student
University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH
1/7/13 – 1/31/13

My Experiences as a Physician Assistant (PA) student - A great variety of patients

The last four weeks at Contemporary Cosmetics has been an amazing experience that I will never forget.

I was able to engage in a vast array of reconstructive as well as cosmetic procedures. I got the opportunity to assist in numerous different surgeries and in-house procedures from atypical nevus removals, facelifts, breast reductions and repairs of tendons. From dermatology to orthopedics and everything in between, I got to experience it all!

Dr.  Michelow’s patient population consists of male/female, pediatric/adult, and anything from head to toe. In my time at the practice and under close supervision,  I experienced an excision of a giant congenital nevus on a pediatric patient, removal of an atypical nevus of the foot, placement of a screw into a middle phalanx, and sewing of an extensor tendon back together, just to name a few. All of the procedures listed above were done with Dr. Michelow teaching me each step of the way.

The amount of trust Dr. Michelow has in his students is a great feeling. Not only was I being told and shown how something was done, I was involved in it!

Outside of procedures, I was able to understand the dynamics of an interprofessional workplace. When visiting Dr. Michelow’s hand clinic I got the opportunity to see how occupational and physical therapists work with patients.  It was interesting to see the progression and the effect of good follow-up care on a patient. For example, a patient we saw with a gunshot wound to the index finger was unable to move his hand at all and now is regaining motion. The progression is amazing to witness.

I benefited from a one-on-one suturing class at a local hospital, attended residency meetings, and had multiple networking opportunities. Dr. Michelow has even offered to be a reference when it comes time to apply for positions.

Although Cleveland was a long way for me to travel, Dr.Michelow and his staff made me feel right at home. The staff was extremely welcoming and eager to teach and show me how the office runs. Once I learned the system, I was taking history and physicals, helping with physical exams and finishing off by writing complete SOAP notes and setting follow-up appointments.

Coming into this rotation, I thought it was going to be all breast augmentations and tummy tucks, but I learned very quickly it was much more than just cosmetics. The knowledge I have gained is that of which I do not believe any other rotation has given me. The variety of different cases I saw made this a great learning experience that I will remember forever!

I highly recommend this rotation to all PA students interested in any type of surgery. Dr. Michelow and his staff have been wonderful and I will miss them so much! Thank you for an amazing opportunity!

Kinslee Scamaldo, PA-S
A.T. Still University
Mesa, AZ

PA-Student Elective - Highlights of the Day

Daily Highlights...

M- meeting the doctor and office staff and experiencing the hand clinic
T- seeing my first cosmetic procedures in office (fillers and muscle relaxants)
W-first-assisting Dr. Michelow in a few surgical cases
TH- first-assisting Dr. Green in my first cosmetic surgical experience
F- Excising of large basal cell lesion almost on my own and having the patient thank me as well as Dr. Michelow at the end was such an awesome feeling.

M-seeing a patient in the office after his Friday operation and checking the stitches that I placed
T- assisting with a sebaceous cyst removal in office
W- learning how to correctly present a history and physical exam for Dr. Michelow
TH- suture lab experience in which I received one-on-one teaching and observation of my suture technique
F- having my own operative patient in order to present my case presentation

M- assisting with an in-house nevus removal
T- draining post-operative breast seroma
TH- filling breast expanders up with saline
F- assisting 2 plastic surgeons in a large reconstructive case (bilateral breast  reconstruction with TRAM flaps)

M-seeing radial nerve palsy at the hand clinic
T- removing stitches that I had placed myself

Plastic Surgery Rotation II     
Brianna Fabiani
University of Mount Union
Alliance, OH
10/15/12- 11/8/12

A 4-Week Physician Assistant Elective in Plastic Surgery

The four weeks spent at Contemporary Cosmetic Surgery, Inc. are four weeks of my clinical rotations that I will never forget. 

As a PA student, I had the opportunity to work with and get to know an outstanding plastic surgeon and his amazing staff. Dr. Michelow has shown to be an excellent physician, who cares not only about his patients, but his students, and staff as well. He has extensive medical training and knowledge, which he is willing to share with all.

 This elective has been a great opportunity for knowledge growth, clinical skills, and patient encounters.  During my time with Dr. Michelow I was able to participate in many aspects of patient care and academic experiences.  They included:
- History and Physical examinations
- In office procedures: cosmetic fillers and muscle relaxant injections, wound care, I&Ds, punch biopsies, skin tag removal, suture placement and removal
- First assisting in reconstructive and hand surgeries presenting in the OR
- Observation and evaluation of many different skin pathologies including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous carcinoma
- Attending a clinical suturing lab
- Accompanying Dr. Michelow to the residency meeting at University Hospital
- Participating in valuable research, allowing me to create a survey on cosmetic procedures

All students considering a plastic surgery rotation would be extremely lucky to have an opportunity with Dr. Michelow.  He is a wonderful and patient teacher who constantly provided me with the best possible clinical experience.  He was always teaching, presenting, and walking me through any procedure and patient care. 

With that being said, I highly recommend this clinical site as an elective rotation for all students interested in a plastic surgery rotation.

Hayley Griswold PA-S
University of Mount Union