
Learning About the Wounded Warrior Project
The Wounded Warrior Project deals with veterans, coming from Iraq or Afghanistan that have serious injuries and deformities, and makes funds available to get the best care for them. Dr. Joel Levin, Plastic Surgeon with Baptist Hospital of Miami, says they have seen four veterans so far. “They are the most unbelievable human beings, they're…...
Read MoreAbout Operation Smile
Operation Smile is a huge international group of people dedicated doing primarily cleft lip and cleft palate. 250,000 kids have been helped worldwide. Dr. Joel Levin, Plastic Surgeon with Baptist Hospital of Miami clarifies that “Day of Smiles” is in Miami at Baptist. Operation smile is based in Norfolk, Virginia. He has worked for years…...
Read MoreBikini Line Hair Removal
Carolyn Presby, Physician Assistant with Miami Plastic Surgery, explains the bikini line is a sensitive area, which is not the most comfortable to receive any kind of stimulation, but the treatment is quick. She recommends if you are going to have laser hair removal, you should have someone who is medically trained...
Read MoreThe Restoring Heroes Program
Veterans are one of the groups of patients who are most treated by Dr. Joel Levin, Plastic Surgeon with Baptist Hospital of Miami. The specialist says in case of veterans it is important to consider the post-traumatic stress, and also explains his work with these heroes...
Read MoreThe Impact of Day of Smiles
Alejandro Izasa, a patient of Dr. Joel Levin, Plastic Surgeon with Baptist Hospital of Miami, shares his experience with “The Day of Smiles” mission. He affirms he was very deformed, because he had some scars and other deformities in his body. That’s why he didn't want people to see him. He says he didn't want…...
Read MoreCommon Cosmetic Procedures for Men
Nose reshaping, eyelid surgery, breast reduction, liposuction, and facelift are the five most common cosmetic surgeries for men. Dr. Ricardo Castrellon, Director of South Miami Hospital's Burn Center, says men are demonstrating a more particular interest in looking more attractive to women, and with nose reshaping the goal is to enhance that male masculinity but…...
Read MoreDuration of Hydrafacial Treatment
Heidy Urra, Medical Aesthetician with Miami Plastic Surgery, explains the long lasting effect of a hydrafacial is a week, but its consistency depends on how often you see the aesthetician. "If you come more often, you'll see your skin improve as you continue to do the treatments." She says with a hydrafacial your skin won't…...
Read MoreEffectiveness of Facial Procedures
Heidy Urra, Medical Aesthetician with Miami Plastic Surgery, says commitment is the key for having a beautiful skin. "If you come to the aesthetician once a year, you won't have the same results as if you come to see me once a month or once every two weeks." She also highlights it is important to…...
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