A refection on hardship, repair, and resilience - what blooms in the cracks. Read the rest
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A refection on hardship, repair, and resilience - what blooms in the cracks. Read the rest
OpineMD Plastic Surgery Expert Witness and Independent Medical Examinations 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 … 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 © 2010-2025 Donald Altman M.D.