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In this "Giants in Plastic Surgery" episode of the award-winning PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dennis Hammond MD, shares both the unconventional tale of his route into medicine and plastic surgery and his fantastically diverse range of extracurricular interests. In this fascinating encounter, he describes the inspiring mentorship he received during his fellowship and his passion for coaching. A great family man, he delivers useful tips to ensure you are present for the moments that really matter to your family. Read a classic abstract by Dr. Hammond and co-authors, “Late Shape Distortion after SPAIR Mammaplasty Secondary to Seroma Induced Scar Contracture”: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Hammond  Dr. Dennis Hammond, a board-certified plastic surgeon, is a lifelong Michigander having been born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan. After graduating first in his class from Arthur Hill High School, he attended the University of Michigan both for undergraduate training as a premed student as well as for Medical school. While at Michigan, he served as a manager, and eventually as the senior manager, on the football team under legendary head coach Bo Schembechler whose unyielding commitment to excellence influences him to this day. After completing medical school training in 1985 he was accepted into the integrated Plastic Surgery training program in Grand Rapids, Michigan under the direction of program chairman Dr. John Beernink. Upon graduation in 1990, he then completed two year-long highly competitive fellowships in Plastic Surgery. One, at the Medical College of Wisconsin under the direction of Drs. David Larson and Hani Matloub concentrated on Surgery of the Hand as well as Microsurgery. It was based on this fellowship experience that Dr. Hammond was able to replant the nose of a 16-year-old boy involved in a car accident only two weeks after opening his practice. In searching the literature after this case was successfully completed, it was discovered that this was the first time an amputated nose had ever been conventionally replanted using both an artery and a vein, certainly a tribute to the quality of the training Dr. Hammond received in Milwaukee under the direction of several fine surgeons. However it was the second fellowship that has most directly influenced Dr. Hammond's current academic career. This year long combination research and clinical fellowship in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery was completed in Nashville, Tennessee under the direction of two of the finest breast surgeons in the world, Drs. Pat Maxwell and Jack Fisher. Your host, Dr. Vimal Gokani, is a senior Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in London, England.  Your producer & editor, Dr. George Adigbli, is an Academic Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in Oxford, England.  #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #GiantsPlasticSurgery

In this “Leveling Up” Episode of the Award-Winning PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. Lorne Rosenfield discusses safety in plastic surgery, the importance of checklists, his approach to abdominoplasties and the minimal use of liposuction, fleur-de-lis abdominoplasties in non-massive weight loss patients, choosing the right breast implant, why he does not open the neck in a facelift and how he gets good results without dissecting a SMAS flap, placing the lower lid skin excision scar in the mid-lid rather than subciliary, and the most important maxim from his mentor that he keeps in mind every day.  Read a related PRS Global Open article, “The Majority of Venous Thromboembolism Events Should Occur in Lower Risk Aesthetic Surgery Patients: A Simulation Study” by Pannucci, Momeni, and Januszyk: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Rosenfield   Lorne Rosenfield, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice in Burlingame, California since 1987. He is a Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at Stanford University, Duke University, and the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Rosenfield is an oral examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a board member for the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, and a pending board member of the quad A and has served on multiple committees at ASAPS, ASERF, and ISAPS. Three years ago, he created and launched an innovative aesthetic surgery conference called the INDIE Aesthetic Surgery Roundtable Summit, with the mission of teaching demystified, unadulterated and practical techniques that can achieve consistent and safe outcomes. Your host, Dr. Puru Nagarkar, is a board-certified plastic and hand surgeon, and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #LevelingUp

In this "Giants in Plastic Surgery" episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. Daniel Del Vecchio, a renowned plastic surgeon at Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital, shares his journey and insights from his distinguished career. In the episode, Dr. Del Vecchio discusses his pioneering work in fat grafting for breast enhancement, overcoming initial scepticism about the technique, research on the safest approach to Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL), and the evolution of his mindset during surgical procedures. With a spotlight also on his experience working in the British healthcare system, Dr. Del Vecchio's expertise and passion shine through in this captivating conversation. Read a recent PRS Global Open article on the topic of fat grafting, “Current Fat Grafting Practices and Preferences: A Survey from Members of ISPRES:” https://bit.ly/GOX_FatGrafting  Dr. Daniel Del Vecchio, MD MBA is on the Associate Staff at Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He graduated summa cum laude from Yale University and received his MD degree from Harvard Medical School. He also received his MBA in Corporate Finance from Columbia University School of Business. Dr. Del Vecchio's area of research interest is fat transplantation for facial, breast, and body cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.  Dr. Del Vecchio received the 2013 Best U.S. Paper Award from Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Journal (PRS) for ‘’SIEF - Simultaneous Implant Exchange with Fat: A New Option in Revision Breast Implant Surgery.” He has published multiple papers on BBL Safety in PRS and is a Visiting Professor for the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Your host, Dr. Vimal Gokani, is a senior Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in London, England.  Your producer & editor, Dr. George Adigbli, is an Academic Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in Oxford, England. #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #GiantsPlasticSurgery

In this “Leveling Up” Episode of the Award-Winning PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. Kerri Woodberry discusses the importance of treating the patient like family and learning enough about them to understand when not to operate, her approach to panniculectomy and breast reduction, her perfectionism, her favorite instruments, how an MBA has helped her in her practice, and the ups and downs of running a relatively new residency program. Read a recent PRS Global Open viewpoint by Dr. Woodberry and co-authors Joshua T. Henderson MD and Zachary A. Koenig BS,  “Standardized Reporting of Weight Control following Body Contouring:” https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Woodberry Kerri Woodberry, MD, MBA is Program Director, Associate Professor, and Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at West Virginia University School of Medicine. She trained at Union Memorial in Baltimore for general surgery, the Ohio State University for plastic surgery, and the University of Pennsylvania for a hand surgery fellowship. After a stint at Saint Louis University, she went into private practice in Tennessee, and also obtained an Executive MBA from Vanderbilt University. In 2019 she took a position as the Chief of Plastic Surgery at West Virginia University, to take charge of the new residency program there. She has served on many local and national committees in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, including Co-Chair of Diversity for ACAPS. She is a 2023 Plastic Surgery Foundation Visiting Professor. Your host, Dr. Puru Nagarkar, is a board-certified plastic and hand surgeon, and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #LevelingUp

In this “Giants in Plastic Surgery” episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Mr. Michael Tyler, a renowned burns and plastic surgeon working in Buckinghamshire, shares his life journey from Kenya to the U.K. and his career as a whole-body burns and plastic surgeon. He discusses his passion for helping patients, psychologically and surgically, and how he approaches each case with a patient-centred mindset. With excerpts from his seminars on ‘The surgical mid-life crisis,’ Mr. Tyler offers his wisdom on how to navigate the thrills and challenges of the field while maintaining a healthy work-life balance to avoid surgical burnout. He finishes with a personal perspective on the value of beauty in the age of social media, the challenges it presents to patients and surgeons and the importance this places on balanced expectations. Mr. Michael Tyler is a renowned Consultant Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who has made a significant impact in the field of plastic surgery. A graduate of Aberdeen Medical School, with over two decades of experience in his field, Mr. Tyler has earned a reputation for exceptional surgical skills and dedication to patient care. His experience spans the continuum between reconstructive NHS and private aesthetic practice. He is a past president of the Plastic Surgery Section of the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM), currently serves on the council of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) and is the Chair of Restore Burn and Wound Healing Research. He has played a crucial role in advancing the understanding of burn and wound healing, presenting his work across the world and publishing several research papers and book chapters. He is regularly invited to share his expertise with doctors and medical professionals, addressing the crucial topic of managing clinical pressures and burnout.  Your host, Mr. Vimal Gokani, is a Consultant plastic surgeon in London, England. “Giants in Plastic Surgery” episodes of “PRS Global Open Deep Cuts” is produced & edited by Mr. George Adigbli, who is an Academic Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in Oxford, England.  #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #GiantsPlasticSurgery

In this “Giants in Plastic Surgery” episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. Peter Cordeiro discusses his remarkable journey, including moving from India to achieve the American Dream. Sharing details of being brought up by his inspirational mother, Dr. Cordeiro charts his career through Harvard Medical School, plastic surgery training in New York, and always pushing to level up as Chief of plastic surgery at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He also describes his early involvement in the now popularised use of patient reported outcomes in plastic surgery. Emphasising the importance of mentorship, Dr Cordeiro shares his pride in inspiring and educating the next generation of surgeons. With plenty of advice for trainees and plastic surgeons on balancing a busy career with family and personal life, this is an inspiring conversation with a true giant of plastic surgery. Read a recent PRS Global Open article by Dr. Cordeiro and co-authors- “Long-term Growth, Functional, and Aesthetic Outcomes after Fibula Free Flap Reconstruction for Mandibulectomy Performed in Children: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Cordeiro  Dr. Peter Cordeiro is an accomplished plastic surgeon who has made significant contributions in the field of oncologic reconstructive surgery. He holds a medical degree from Harvard Medical School and has completed residencies in General Surgery at Harvard Medical School/New England Deaconess Hospital, and Plastic Surgery at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Cordeiro has also completed fellowships in Microsurgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Craniofacial Surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Dr. Cordeiro has served as the Chief of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering for over 15 years, overseeing the clinical and research activities of the service, as well as the fellowship training program in breast reconstruction and microsurgery. He is recognised as a leader in the area of oncologic reconstructive surgery, both nationally and internationally. Dr. Cordeiro has made significant advancements in plastic surgery, particularly in breast reconstruction, microsurgery, and reconstruction in the head and neck. His innovations include the use of free tissue transfers for oncologic reconstruction, with new applications for free flaps to address complex reconstructive problems in the mandible, maxilla, midface, pharynx, vagina, and breast. He is also working on newer techniques and approaches to reconstruction for patients who have been previously radiated or may require future radiation, using implants as well as the patient’s own tissues.Dr. Cordeiro is an esteemed lecturer, having spoken extensively throughout the United States and the world, and has authored over 300 scientific papers and book chapters. He is a member of the editorial boards of three major plastic and reconstructive surgery journals. Your host, Dr Vimal Gokani, is a Consultant plastic surgeon in London, England.  “Giants in Plastic Surgery” episodes of “PRS Global Open Deep Cuts” are produced & edited by Dr George Adigbli, who is an Academic Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in Oxford, England. #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #GiantsPlasticSurgery

In this “Leveling Up” Episode of the Award-Winning PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. Nicholas Haddock discusses the concept of "deliberate practice," the importance of continuously tracking performance and outcomes in improving patient care, critical pearls of dissecting chest vessels in a DIEP flap, why the safest place to be is right on top of a perforator, how getting the widest surgical exposure isn't always the best idea, and how the era of COVID has affected his approach to breast reconstruction. Read a recent PRS Global Open article by Dr. Haddock and co-author Dr. Sumeet Teotia, “Efficient DIEP Flap: Bilateral Breast Reconstruction in Less Than Four Hours:” https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Haddock Nicholas Haddock is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Business Affairs in the department of plastic surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He trained in plastic surgery at NYU, and in hand and microsurgery at Penn, and now has a practice focused primarily on breast reconstruction.  He currently serves as an Associate Editor on the Editorial Boards of PRS Global Open and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Your host, Dr. Puru Nagarkar, is a board-certified plastic and hand surgeon, and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #LevelingUp

In this “Giants in Plastic Surgery” episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. Alan Matarasso discusses his life, journey and pragmatic perspectives as a family man who is also an academic aesthetic plastic surgeon.  Read a classic PRS Global Open Special Topic by Dr. Matarasso and co-author Dr. Ira Savetsky- “Lateral Temporal Subcutaneous Brow Lift: Clinical Experience and Systematic Review of the Literature”: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Matarasso   Dr. Matarasso trained in general surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Hospital where he continued as a resident and then chief resident in plastic surgery. He completed a fellowship in cosmetic surgery under the direction of Dr. Thomas D. Rees at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital/Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery-New York University Medical Center.  Dr. Matarasso is or has been a professor at two medical schools. He achieved the rank of Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is currently a Clinical Professor of Surgery at Northwell Health System/Hofstra University, Zucker School of Medicine.  Dr. Matarasso has devoted his entire career to the subspecialty of aesthetic plastic surgery. His dedication to medical training, education, and scientific research is manifested in his membership and active participation in more than twenty regional and national medical organizations including the most selective American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and the American College of Surgeons (ACS). He is an invited honorary member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgeons (ASDS). Dr. Matarasso has served on or chaired the annual meeting program or instructional course committees for the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons (NESPS), the Rhinoplasty Society (TRS) and the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons (NYRSPS). He is or has been involved with the the training program of all plastic surgery programs in New York City and is actively involved in the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital (MEETH)—Lenox Hill Hospital’s (LHH) post-graduate aesthetic surgery fellowship. He is or was on the editorial boards of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Journal (PRS), Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Journal- Global Open (PRS Global Open), and Clinics in Plastic Surgery. He was formerly a founding editorial board member and senior scientific editor and cosmetic medicine section editor of Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ). He also was on the editorial board of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (APS). He is a manuscript reviewer or discussant for 22 medical journals including the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA). Dr. Matarasso has authored over 250 articles and 75 book chapters and monographs. He has presented almost 700 papers, posters, and lectures nationally and internationally. He served as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) visiting professor from 1999 to 2001 and received their Jerome R. Klingbeil award for excellence in- teaching/outstanding instructor. In 2014, he was the honorary University of Toronto’s William R. N. Lindsay Speaker award recipient during their 44th Annual Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Symposium. He is the 2017 Rhinoplasty society traveling professor. In 2002 & 2003, he was an invited guest examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery for the oral board certification examination and since 2006, he prepared questions for the written examination. Dr. Matarasso is currently the Immediate Past President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) as well as on the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors, as the largest society of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world. He has been a Member-at-Large and Parliamentarian and on the Board of Directors for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). He was President of The Rhinoplasty Society (2009-2010) and the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons (2006-2007). He also serves as a Director on three non-profit, non-medical Boards. Dr. Matarasso sponsors summer internships for college students from the University of Pennsylvania and Brown University. Your host, Dr Vimal Gokani, is a senior Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in London, England.  “Giants in Plastic Surgery” episodes of “PRS Global Open Deep Cuts” are produced & edited by Dr George Adigbli, who is an Academic Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in Oxford, England.  #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #GiantsPlasticSurgery

In this “Leveling Up” episode of the Award-Winning PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. Nicole Sommer discussed her techniques of breast reduction, her experience with the Apron or no-vertical incision breast reduction, the critical aspects of placing breast pillar sutures, the difference between the chest wall and the breast base, her choice of mesh for direct to implant breast reconstruction and mastopexy, making a umbilicus in an abdominoplasty, how suturing technique affects surgical efficiency, how to teach residents to build surgical intuition and evaluate surgical outcomes, and conversely how to evaluate resident operative performance, her approach to taking care of your own health and the importance of core strength for preventing injury in the OR, and her thoughts on squaring the work-life circle. Read a classic PRS Global Open article by Dr. Sommer and co-authors- “Stretching and Strength Training to Improve Postural Ergonomics and Endurance in the Operating Room”: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Sommer Nicole Sommer, MD is a Professor of plastic surgery at the Southern Illinois University in Springfield, Illinois. She is the Director of the SIU Cosmetic Clinic and the Plastic Surgery Residency Program Director. She has a busy practice with a focus on breast reconstruction, and body contouring, aesthetic breast surgery, and injectables. Your host, Dr. Puru Nagarkar, is a board-certified plastic and hand surgeon, and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #LevelingUp

In this “Giants in Plastic Surgery” episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Joon Pio (JP) Hong, MD, PhD, MBA discusses his well-considered perspective on life and plastic surgery. Emphasising the importance of honesty in colleagues and the value of good mentorship, Dr. Hong explains his belief that fostering positive relationships with patients and colleagues is essential to success in the field of plastic surgery. In a reflective crescendo, Dr. Hong discusses the importance of finding passions outside of plastic surgery, to help sustain you throughout your career and beyond. Enjoy this thoughtful and inspiring look at the world of plastic surgery from the perspective of a seasoned professional. Read a classic PRS Global Open review article by Dr. Hong and co-authors- “Best Local Flaps for Lower Extremity Reconstruction”: https://bit.ly/GOXDC_Hong Joon Pio Hong, MD, PhD, MBA. is Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center. He has board certifications in trauma, hand, and plastic surgery. He received his BS degree from the Yonsei University of College of Medicine and his MS degree in medicine and PhD degree from the Graduate School of Yonsei University. He received his MBA on medical management from University of Southern California at Marshall School of Business. He is an active member of several professional associations such as the American Society of Plastic Surgery, World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery, and Korean Society of Plastic Surgery. His major work has been research and clinical practice in wound healing, diabetic foot reconstruction and microsurgery. He is the Reconstructive Section Editor for PRS Global Open and also serves on the editorial board for numerous journals including Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, International Wound Journal, Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery and more. He has been invited in over 80 countries to present his work and is visiting professor for more than 20 institutions. He has over 180 publications in this field of practice with 24 book chapters including the Neligan Plastic surgery. He was recently awarded the “Godina Travelling Fellowship” from the 2015 American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Your host, Dr. Vimal Gokani, is a senior Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in London, England. Giants in plastic surgery is produced & edited by Dr. George Adigbli, who is an Academic Specialty Registrar in plastic surgery in Oxford, England. #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #GiantsPlasticSurgery