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S-Lift Procedure

. . Summary Purpose (Indications) Sagging jowls Deepening smile lines Sagging or down turning at corners of the mouth What It Does Provides “rested” look Supports muscles Removes excess skin Technique Small incision hidden in skin crease in front of ear Dissolvable sutures used Supporting muscles provides for longer lasting result and more natural appearance Read More

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Face Lift Procedure

. . Summary Purpose (Indications) Sagging jowls Deep smile lines Fullness and “bands” in neck Sagging or downturning at corners of mouth What It Does Provides more “rested” look Removes excess fatty tissue Supports muscles Removes excess skin Technique Incisions in hair and in skin creases around ear Small incision hidden in skin crease under Read More

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Activities

President, Aesthetic Stem Cell Society, 2016 – present President, Federated Ambulatory Surgery Association , 2003 –2004 Member, JCAHO Sentinel Event Advisory committee, 2002 – present President-elect, Federated Ambulatory Surgery Association , 2001 – 2003 Member, Board of Directors, National Patient Safety Foundation – 2001 – 2008 President, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), 1999 Read More

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Awards

Distinguished Hoosier Award, awarded by Governor M. Daniels from the State of Indiana, 2007 Webster Distinguished Lecturer, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 2006 Dr. John H. Clark Leadership Award, 2005 Crystal Flame, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 2003 Sagamore of the Wabash, awarded by Governor Frank O’ Bannon from the State of Indiana, 2001 Distinguished Read More

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Publications

Books Beeson WH: Administrative aspects of Ambulatory surgery, Handbook of Ambulatory Anesthesia-Second Edition, R Twersky and B Philips, editor Springer, New York, NY 2008. Beeson WH: Ambulatory Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-Second Edition, I. Papel, editor Thieme Medical Publishers, New York, NY, 2014. Beeson WH: Ambulatory Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, I. Papel, Read More

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

What is It? Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common form of skin cancer after basal cell carcinoma. It affects more than 100,000 Americans each year. It arises from cells (squamous cells) that make up the upper layers of skin and can occur anywhere on the body but are most common in sun-exposed areas. Read More

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

What is It? Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer, affecting nearly 1 million Americans each year. In fact, it is the most common of all cancers. Traditionally, elderly males with outdoor exposure were most affected. People now are developing basal cell carcinomas at earlier ages and women are now equally Read More

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Melanoma

What is it? Last year in the United States, more than 38,000 people were diagnosed with malignant melanoma. Each year 7,000 people die from this form of cancer. Malignant melanoma is less common than other skin cancers (basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas), but it is potentially more lethal. The incidence of this tumor has Read More

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Osteoma

An osteoma is a condition where the lining over the skull, called the periosteum, is severely bruised. It can stimulate a bony deposit to form deep in the skin. While it does not usually grow, it can cause an unsightly protrusion and oftentimes results in irritation of the overlying skin because of pressure from clothing, Read More

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Laxity in Neck

Often with aging, one develops deep bands or cords in the neck. This is due to laxity of the platysma muscle. Surgically re-supporting this muscle can provide a more pleasing contour. Often, people develop a significant laxity in fullness in the neck area — the so-called turkey gobbler neck. This is due to laxity in Read More