Accumulation of fat along the back of the upper arms combined with lax upper arm skin is difficult to hide with clothing. Despite a healthy diet and exercise, many people still find they have localized fat deposits and skin laxity of the upper arms. Often the loose skin follows a weight reduction. The upper arms can be sculpted to reduce and contour the skin and excess fat. Wearing clothing that fits and raising your arms with pride is the goal.
Rheumatology
Pediatric Care
Primary Care
Smoking Cessation
They also take it upon themselves to devise smoking cessation plans, prescribe drugs like Wellbutrin or Chantix and recommend hypnotists or support groups.
By Michelle Tooker On March 3, 2008, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM, area women are invited to the Westport Country Playhouse for a night of sharing, embracing and spreading wisdom. Produced by Westport-based public relations boutique Connections, the event will feature a light catered dinner, casual atmosphere, three notable speakers and the opportunity to make new friends. Robin Scarella, owner of Connections, created this event so women can experience an empowering evening with peers. She defines wisdom as “being open to hearing all different kinds of people speak,” and with that belief, the evening will be full of interesting discussions on topics pertinent to all females. “Women need to come together and enjoy each other,” she also said, noting that “connecting on a friendship basis is being lost.” Scarella came to fully appreciate the value of solid friendships after battling a number of serious health issues. When friends quickly offered their support, she not only realized the importance of their assistance, but also that it is okay to ask for help—something many women are scared to do. So with that knowledge, her hope for “Wine, Women and Wisdom” is that the participants will not simply network, but also form new friendships, feel inspired to make changes, laugh and learn. Lectures from three powerful speakers are the night’s focal point. New York Times best-selling author, Jane Green, will discuss the inspiration behind her novels and why women always get a second chance. Anne Keefe, Co-Artistic Director at the Westport Country Playhouse, will explain how her skills as a stage manager helped expand and solidify her current career. Keynote speaker, Dr. Jeffrey Rosenthal, a Fairfield, Connecticut Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Chief of Plastic Surgery at Bridgeport Hospital, is going to discuss the internal benefits of natural-looking cosmetic surgery. As an artist and surgeon, Dr. Rosenthal blends his creative talents with his extensive knowledge of science to individualize each patient’s results. For him, plastic surgery is an art form, and as with his sculpting, poetry, photography and other creative endeavors, he does not stop until he is satisfied with his work. His lecture will help women explore the benefits and downfalls of surgery, understand why cosmetic alteration is desired and what the realistic outcomes will be. “Plastic surgery is not an end-all, but it allows you to put your best foot forward,” Dr. Rosenthal said. For example, “natural-looking eye surgery will make someone look more awake.” Plastic surgery may also improve psychological function and allow an individual to exude more confidence, and therefore give a better first impression. Dr. Rosenthal involved himself with this event to resolve misconceptions about cosmetic surgery, and explain its positive psychological effects. He was also attracted to the evening’s informal, lighthearted structure coupled with t
Eye Exam
You may be asked to obtain a medical evaluation by your family physician, and/or an eye exam by either your optometrist or ophthalmologist to ensure that you are in the best possible shape.
Obstetrics & Gynecology – Jeffrey F. Peipert, MD, MPH; David G. Mutch, MD; Randall R. Odem, MD; Anthony Shanks, MD; Leonard Lewis Wall, MD, DPhil (Washington University School of Medicine)
Obstetrics
Pregnancy
Labor and Delivery
Sometimes, patients are confused about exactly which procedures they need to under go in order to take care of a bulging stomach. Many come to me after childbirth and when their families are complete to regain the figure they had before pregnancy.
“When someone hears this from an internist or cardiologist who says it’s really bad for you, it increases your risk of lung cancer, it’s bad for your heart, people tend to blow that off if they’re feeling well,” said Dr. Alan Gold, the president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. “But if they have a medical problem and are not going for just a routine checkup, they may tend to listen to that advice more.
“I really enjoyed black-and–white photography and then developing and printing the images in a inspired way, while in college. In medical school, I decided that I wanted to learn how to draw with pen and ink, so I bought pen and paper. During one psychiatry class I was drawing an Oriental couple with an umbrella. The instructor walked by, looked at it and smiled. He didn’t bother me about it, I was lucky it was a psych. professor,’ Dr. Rosenthal says.
Self-examination, followed by routine physician evaluation and mammography allow timely recognition, treatment and cure. Your active participation in your own health care is of paramount importance. Therapies have become more effective and easier to tolerate. Deforming surgeries, performed many years ago, have been replaced by simpler yet effective modalities for removing the cancer cells. And for those women who choose a mastectomy there are a host of reconstructive procedures available to reshape this very vital area of the body. Hope is the common thread that weaves us together, as we fight against and treat breast cancer. The Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center, whose symbol is the rose of hope, at Bridgeport Hospital and in Fairfield, is an organization dedicated to quality of life. It may be ironic to celebrate this month with the enthusiasm normally given to a holiday, but the progress that has been made and will continue to be made in the detection and cure of breast cancer not only gives us all hope for the future, but tears of joy for those women and men who will be able to live normal, productive lives. Wishing health and happiness for the years ahead!
Chemotherapy
Previously only discussed behind closed doors; chemotherapy’s aftermath of memory problems, fatigue, anger and despair are now out in the open. While chemotherapy affects each and everyone differently, by understanding what is happening during this crucial time in your life, you can establish a sense of control. With the knowledge of the physiological and psychological effects of chemotherapy treatment, you can have more confidence in your self-perceptions and can assist in your recovery. You can call upon your inner resources (and power) during and after your treatments to help heal yourself. Rest assured that this strength is at your fingertips. So, let us explore some of the explanations for what is happening to your body that will enable you to better deal with these confounding alterations in your life and very being.
Radiation Therapy
Treatment options are multidimensional, relying on the control of breast cancer through surgery, chemotherapy gene identification, and radiation therapy. Someday we hope to identify and isolate the genetic causes of cancer. Until such time current treatments reflect the present day state of medical research and are still the most effective that humanity has ever yet known.
In private practice since 1985, Dr. Rosenthal received his training in some of America’s finest medical institutions, including General Surgery at Bridgeport Hospital; Plastic Surgery at Nassau County Medical Center with affiliations at Nassau Hospital, North Shore, Glen Cove and Mercy Hospitals. He had additional training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital, Yale School of Medicine, Boston University Hospital, and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Rosenthal is a member of the Connecticut Plastic Surgery Executive Committee, past member of the Operating Room Committee at Bridgeport Hospital and the Connecticut State Medical Insurance Committee. In Addition, he is on the Medical Executive Committee at the Surgery Center of Fairfield County.
Orthopedics
Neurosurgery
Vascular Surgery
Otolaryngology
Reconstructive Surgery
“This book is thematically original in style and execution. Rather than swamp readers with every conceivable manifestation of breast surgery, it focuses on a select subset of problems that are universally encountered in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. With its problem-focused format, this is an ideal reference for all breast surgeons.”
“Thank you so much for your superb work. My Botox looks natural – the one thing I was so afraid of. I feel like a new person!”
Brow Lift
The brow lift techniques were designed by Dr. Rosenthal to brighten the entire face. With the lifting and natural repositioning of the brows the entire face becomes alive, refreshed and vibrant.
Eyelid Surgery
Are there other procedures or associated services that might enhance my appearance? Some procedures work best when accompanied by complementary procedures. For instance, if you’re having eyelid surgery done, consider also having an eyebrow lift.
Liposuction
Two options exist for sculpting the upper arms. Liposuction can contour and reduce the fat through tiny entry points. Another option is to tighten the skin and remove fat by surgically taking away these tissues. The latter procedure requires more of a recuperation period and the scar along the inner upper arm is more extensive; however, this procedure is more appropriate for the upper arms that have loose or hanging skin.
Breast Augmentation
Fear motivated Carolyn Davis, 42, a reformed social smoker in Sacramento, to quit cold turkey before her breast augmentation in 2005. “This was like the first major surgery I’d had as an adult,” she said, “so when my doctor, who I respect, tells me not to smoke and here are some reasons why — then I have to respect that.” (In the four years since surgery, she relapsed for just two days, she said.)
Breast Reduction
Margaret Pyles, 42, a human resources director for youth homes in Bakersfield, first went to Dr. Shah in 2004, looking to have a breast reduction. He told her that she needed to quit a minimum of 30 days before the surgery. A pack-a-day smoker since 16, she couldn’t face battling her addiction yet again.
Breast Lift
For the last 5 to 10 years, many plastic and cosmetic surgeons have refused to operate on smokers, especially those seeking a face-lift, tummy tuck, or breast-lift — procedures that require skin to be shifted.
Rhinoplasty
Each rhinoplasty or nose remodeling is unique. Imagine a master working on a gemstone. Precision, time and years of training fashions an incredible gem unlike no other. There is no room to error and the master never rushes.
Breast Reconstruction
Your suitability for breast reconstruction will be influenced by a host of factors. The type of tumor, position of the tumor in the breast, and the extent of the cancer will all be important factors in determining the amount of breast tissue left behind after the mastectomy. Operations that spare the chest (pectoralis) muscle, such as simple or modified mastectomies, usually leave behind ample amounts of skin and fat. This allows for an easier reconstruction than those operations that remove this muscle, such as a radical mastectomy. One of the main decisions to be made about breast reconstruction is whether to start the reconstruction simultaneously with the mastectomy (immediate reconstruction) or to delay the process for days, months, or even years (delayed breast reconstruction). In attempting to restore the breast to a shape and size compatible with your wishes and to match the opposite breast, surgeons start by considering the simplest procedure and progress to the more complicated ones as necessary. The controlling factors in this decision will be the amount and quality of the tissue left behind and the position and shape of the opposite breast.
Plastic Surgery
Dr. Jeffrey S. Rosenthal is Former, Chief of Plastic Surgery, at Bridgeport Hospital and in private practice since 1985. He has been voted “Best Plastic Surgeon in Fairfield County” numerous times and was recently named a Top Plastic Surgeon within the state of Connecticut and awarded Top Surgeon Recognition in America. Additionally Dr. Rosenthal is academically acclaimed being the Chairperson for a national medical book review service. His reviews of plastic surgery texts and writing reach 300,000 subscribers and medical librarians in this country and abroad.
Face Lift
The optimal or best time to have or consider a facelift is when you view yourself in a mirror and see a face that no longer fits well with your energy level or how you view yourself.
Blepharoplasty
Having lids that allow your eyes to sparkle is accomplished with eyelid or blepharoplasty surgery. Blepharoplasty surgery by Dr. Rosenthal is truly a blend of art and science. The good news is there is little discomfort and the scars are hidden in creases or under the lashes. Dr. Rosenthal developed techniques for a natural appearance that smoothes out the bulges above and below and removes the sagging skin to reveal your lovely eyes. Using techniques that Dr. Rosenthal, with offices in Fairfield and Greenwich, Connecticut, has created from years of experience, he meticulously sculpts the surrounding lid fat that is bulging and repositions the lid skin a manner that looks so natural. He is known for his artistry, personalized approach to each surgery and philosophy that he will never rush through surgery and is finished only when he is satisfied with the results.
Abdominoplasty
Tummy Tuck is a surgical procedure to correct the apron of excess skin hanging over your abdomen. Abdominoplasty surgery removes excess skin, wrinkles and fat, and tightens the underlying bulging muscles to reshape and smooth out the abdomen. Abdominoplasty restores weakened or separated muscles creating a smoother, flatter and firmer abdomen.
Nose Surgery
Breast Surgery
“I was very impressed by this book. It offers useful, well described and illustrated advice for all the common complications encountered when performing breast operations. I strongly recommend it to all surgeons with an interest in breast surgery. We have waited a long time for a book like this.”
Otoplasty
Adults and children that present with protruding ears that may also have lost many of the curves and contours can benefit from an Otoplasty.
Body Contouring
Body contouring is a permanent solution to improving both your shape and body image. Both liposuction and abdominoplasty remove fat from the belly, but that is where the similarities diverge.
Gynecomastia
For many men, overly large breasts are a physical conditions that can make leading an active life quite difficult. A complaint of feeling self-conscious and suffering from low self esteem is common. If you are a male with breasts that limit your physical activity or are causing you physical or emotional discomfort, then breast contouring surgery, or Gynecomastia, may be right for you.
Cosmetic Surgery
Watching areas our face and body start to sag, bulge or show lines of maturity can be a challenging experience. In past generations there was little that could afford relief. Diet and exercise are important components of our well-being but cannot erase or turn back the hands of time. Advances in cosmetic surgery enable us to look relaxed, toned and healthy. Neck and jaw lines that once were clean and crisp can be smoothed or reshaped anew. Sagging skin and bulging fat around the lids that give a tired appearance are sculpted away to yield a bright and well-rested look. A wide or irregular nose is balanced to blend seamlessly with your other facial features.
Chin Augmentation
Juvéderm: Adds volume and smoothness to skin by supplementing the body’s own natural supply of Hyaluronic acid (HA)to treat moderate to severe facial wrinkles, worry lines, lip volume, chin augmentation, cheek depressions, nasolabial folds (from your nose to the corners of your mouth) and more. Smooth, lift and rejuvenate lines and creases of the Face-Mouth-Lips. See the dramatic results YOU can achieve with Juvéderm.
Visit us and have a facial or skin care treatment with our highly trained aesthetician. We offer a variety of rejuvenating facial services to enhance the quality of your skin. Medically supervised, our treatments are advanced and highly effective. We have created a relaxing atmosphere so that you will be sure to have a wonderful experience with instant, glowing, rejuvenating results.
Microdermabrasion
Juvéderm is a Hyaluronic Acid based product that has revolutionized how Dr. Rosenthal is able to add volume, enhance, recontour, and rejuvenate the appearance of your face and mouth in a caring and gentle manner. A consultation with Dr. Rosenthal prior to the procedure allows for a proper evaluation and treatment plan. These products do not replace good skin care. Treatments such as facials, Microdermabrasion, peels and effective skin care products supplied by our professional aesthetic staff will help promote better skin condition and the appearance of your skin. Juvéderm is not a sole solution for those who are in need of surgical lifting and re-supporting of your face and eyelids.
Sports Medicine – Douglas B. McKeag, MD, MS (Indiana University School of Medicine); Athletic Training – Jason S. McVeigh, MS, PT, ATC, LAT (University of Tennessee at Knoxville); Exercise Physiology – Jonathan Dugas, PhD (UIC College of Applied Health Sciences)