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
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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 
A number of years ago I was completing surgery on a wonderful patient who had injured her earlobe months prior in a terrible dog bite accident. Her psychologic and physical journey was the subject of Discovery Health ChannelTM production. At the end of this minor final step, I turned toward the camera and rambled into … Read the rest 
We use “elbow grease” behind the scenes on a regular basis to keep our patients safe. Hannah, our nurse, and Anupa, our surgical technician scrub down our operating room to create a squeaky clean environment at IPSC. Patients do not always consider the importance of maintaining a pristine surgical environment in a plastic surgery practice. However, … Read the rest 
Today, I had the pleasure of seeing Luis Sanchez who returned to the practice almost 25 years after having a rhinoplasty. As a plastic surgeon, sometimes I fail to realize the impact that a procedure may have on an individual. He was so grateful, thankful, and appreciative, that it just made me feel good. I … Read the rest