A New Medical-Legal Endeavor: After five and a half years away from practicing plastic surgery to focus on treatment and recovery from Acute Myeloid Leukemia, I’m grateful to return to part-time clinical work with a renewed sense of purpose and a broader perspective. Experiencing the healthcare system as a patient deepened my empathy and sharpened … Read the rest 
Overlooking Lake Michigan, Highland Park, Illinois November 13, 2024 Dear Patients, I hope this letter finds you well. I am excited to share an update on my plans to return to medical practice in the new year, along with personal reflections and details on how I will manage your records moving forward. Health … Read the rest 
Dear Patients -- I hope that you are doing well and staying safe during this unprecedented time. I am writing to give an update regarding my health. Read the rest 
Last Wednesday, our day at Irvine Plastic Surgery Center started out at 8:00 A.M. with a patient who underwent removal and replacement of older silicone gel breast implants, and a lift. Read the rest 
Sometimes someone makes a welcome return to the practice after an extended period of absence. It is typically one of my many wonderful patients who checks in for any number of reasons. Sometimes the visit is to introduce a new family member, or a friend, or often just to say hello. Like a friendly blast … Read the rest 
In the past, breast implant removal was most often performed in post-menopausal women in their 50,’s 60’s, and 70’s. Typically, these individuals experience increases of natural breast tissue over the years and they would like to remove the implants to reduce volume. Some patients would undergo a lift at the time of explantation (implant removal), … Read the rest 
For the longest time, I’ve wanted to share pictures related to my practice and morph them into something Read the rest 
SutureSelfMD “Empowering individuals with information to make better decisions about their out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.” Donald Altman, M.D., M.B.A. August 28, 2016 Injectable Epinephrine This is a demonstration to start a dialogue only and NOT meant to suggest or encourage a treatment modality for individuals requiring epinephrine injections Healthcare professionals can help patients or families needing … Read the rest 
Dr. Altman discusses plastic surgery for dog bites: watch the video or read the transcript below! “A very complex social / economic problem can be made less painful, when the care and result of treatment of dog bites is optimized with plastic surgery.” Facts Dog bite injuries account for 1/3 of all homeowner insurance claims. … Read the rest © 2010-2025 Donald Altman M.D.