Published in the February 2010 issue of More Magazine, “The Truth About A Tummy Tuck” is the real life account of Penny Musco, an actual tummy tuck patient of Dr. LoVerme’s. Written in a diary format, she shares all of the intimate details of her experience from finally making the decision to undergo the procedure to her end result.
Here’s what More Magazine readers have to say…
“I loved reading this story! I am scheduled for a tummy tuck in February and was so glad to find this article in your magazine. I hope my results are as great as Pennys!”
“Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for sharing your story. I appreciate hearing about it from a patient’s perspective, pain and all.”
Our New Jersey plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul LoVerme, is recognized in his field as an authority on plastic surgery and has been interviewed for a feature in NJ Monthly Magazine. View all of the details below!
NJ Monthly Magazine Feature
Questions for board-certified plastic surgeon Paul J. LoVerme, MD, FACS, director of the LoVerme Center for Plastic Surgery in Verona. Dr. LoVerme is chairman of surgery at Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, a past president of the American College of Surgeons and the New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a perennial New Jersey Monthly Top Doctor.
What factors influence a woman’s decision to have breast augmentation surgery?
Many of my patients are women in their thirties, forties, and fifties who have had children and decide to spend some time on themselves. They may have small breasts and have always wanted to augment them, or perhaps after pregnancies their breast shape changed. I use FDA approved silicone gel or saline implants to enhance their appearance. I spend a great deal of time educating patients, discussing their implants, procedures, and expectations, and show them “after” pictures of patients with similar anatomy who have undergone similar procedures. In our office we have different size implants they can try inside their bra to get a general idea of what their results will look like. Together we develop a plan designed specifically for them.
What are common misconceptions about breast lifts and augmentations?
Often women are told that by getting a larger implant they can avoid having a breast lift. An implant alone is fine for women with small breasts without much droop. Otherwise, a breast lift is also necessary. Women are often concerned about vertical scars from breast lifts, but my experience has shown that this type of scar usually heals very well, and a breast lift will improve results, giving them a better, younger appearing breast. Another frequent misconception is that a woman must have an implant when having a breast lift. If a woman is satisfied with the size of her breasts, an implant isn’t necessary. The lift itself will reshape the breasts and provide more fullness on top, giving them a more youthful appearance and contour.
Introducing NeoCutis Skin Care Products – Exclusive Swiss Technology with PSP®
PSP helps to improve the appearance of aged skin by providing the most complete and balanced combination of human growth factors and cytokines currently available. Through years of research, physicians discovered fetal skin has a unique ability to heal wounds without scarring. Inspired by this, medical researchers at the University Hospital of Lausanne, Switzerland created a biotechnology process to extract the rich proteins responsible for scarless wound healing. This process provides the growth factors in PSP. In addition, NeoCutis BLANCHE Skin Lightening Cream (Hydroquinone USP, 4%) with new and exclusive MELAPLEX® was selected by Allure, the beauty expert, as this year’s winner of the Best Beauty Editors’ Choice Breakthrough Award.
Meet our newest Aesthetician at Radiance – Geri D’Antonio
Geri is a certified Aesthetician and has 3 years of experience working as a Medical Aesthetician. She has received Obagi Advanced Training as well as SkinCeuticals Advanced Aesthetic Training and is experienced in aesthetic peels & medical treatments. She will be available Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Lisa Completing Oncology Aesthetic Training
Lisa will be completing her Oncology Aesthetic training with Touch for Cancer in mid January and is available to treat patients who have cancer or are going through chemotherapy or radiation. She is trained in the special needs of the oncology patient, including cancer therapies, immunology, the lymphatic system, Esthetic oncology, massage, spa treatments & esthetic equipment, sanitation & infection control, skin care products choices and ingredients for the oncology patient, skin reactions, hands, feet and nail disorders and molecular biology. Lisa will continue to see our regular spa clients and is available Mondays, Thursdays and 1 Saturday per month.
Sandy, our senior massage therapist is also trained and certified in Massage For The Oncology patient and worked with cancer patients at Morristown Memorial Hospital.
A preferred method of liposuction for our New Jersey plastic surgeon, VASER® Lipo is gaining national media attention through a feature in the September issue of Marie Claire magazine. To learn more about this exiting fat melting technology, please visit our VASER Lipo page, or feel free to contact our office for your personal consultation with Dr. LoVerme.
June is National Safety Month. As a member of the national plastic surgery society – The American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Dr. LoVerme is urging you to help reduce devastating lawn mower-related injuries by forwarding the video, “When Lawn Mowers Attack,” to friends, and family members.
Lawn mowers are dangerous tools, not toys. The best way to prevent a problem is to create awareness. Send this warning on to as many people as possible. Don’t let someone you know or love become a statistic.
Lawn mowers don’t “attack” on their own. Most injuries – such as severed fingers and toes, limb amputations, broken bones, burns and eye injuries – can be prevented by following a few simple safety tips.
* Children should be 12-years-old before they operate any lawn mower, and 16-years-old for a ride-on mower.
* Children should never be passengers on ride-on mowers.
* Pick up stones, toys and debris from the lawn to prevent injuries from flying objects.
A Safe, Permanent Solution for Lip Augmentation Has Finally Arrived!
We are proud to be one of the first New Jersey plastic surgery practices to offer this new revolutionary procedure for lip enhancement. Unlike traditional injectable fillers used in the past, PermaLip™ is permanent and does not require re-treatment!
How Does PermaLip™ Work?
PermaLip™ is an implant made of a soft solid silicone which gives a natural look and feel without the worry of leaking or rupturing. The implant is tapered on each side to follow the natural contour of the lips which results in a more natural appearance that does not look “overly done”.
What Does the Procedure Involve?
Although patients experience dramatic results, PermaLip™ Lip Enhancement is a simple, safe procedure to perform. Dr. LoVerme will administer local anesthetic to your mouth and lips so you will not experience any discomfort. The implants are placed through tiny incision in the corners of the mouth and centered into place. The procedure is usually completed in about an hour and you will be able to resume normal activity the next day.
New Jersey Lip Enhancement Patient Testimonial
“After years of living with thin (almost nonexistent) lips, I came across a wonderful procedure which has changed my life. I couldn’t believe that in just under an hour, I would have fuller, natural looking and feeling lips which are permanent! My boyfriend and I highly recommend the PermaLip™ implant. I just can’t believe how real my lips look and feel!”
-MLH
New Jersey
PSP helps to improve the appearance of aged skin by providing the most complete and balanced combination of human growth factors and cytokines currently available. Through years of research, physicians discovered fetal skin has a unique ability to heal wounds without scarring. Inspired by this, medical researchers at the University Hospital of Lausanne, Switzerland created a biotechnology process to extract the rich proteins responsible for scarless wound healing. This process provides the growth factors in PSP. In addition, NeoCutis BLANCHE Skin Lightening Cream (Hydroquinone USP, 4%) with new and exclusive MELAPLEX® was selected by Allure, the beauty expert, as this year’s winner of the Best Beauty Editors’ Choice Breakthrough Award.
