Cosmetic Surgery Bel Air Maryland

 

"Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Horowitz brings his unique talents and training to the northern Maryland area.  In addition to being fully trained in General and Plastic Surgery, Dr. Horowitz is one of the few surgeons to have completed a dedicated one-year fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery at the world-renowned Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital.  There, Dr. Horowitz trained with some of the best cosmetic surgeons in the country. 
Dr. Horowitz specializes in the most advanced cosmetic surgery techniques, including endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the face and body.  He and his staff are dedicated to giving you the best in patient care and helping you achieve your new look!"

 

Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Horowitz, brings his unique talents and training to his Bel Air area practice. From his extensive aesthetic fellowship training with top New York plastic surgeons to his art studies in Provence, France, Dr. Horowitz is able to provide the natural and beautiful results you have been looking for. Dr. Horowitz is dedicated to giving you the best in patient care through his sophisticated training.

 

Education:
• B.S. Biology/Visual Arts – Union College - 1991
• M.D. – Albany Medical College - 1995

 

Fellowship and Training:
• Aesthetic Surgery – Lenox Hill Hospital - Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital - New York Eye and Ear Infirmary – 2003
• Plastic Surgery – Medical College of Georgia - 2002
• General Surgery – University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - 2000

 

Certification
• American Board of Plastic Surgery - 2007

 

 

 

Visual Arts:
• Summer Arts Program – Cornell University – 1987
• Lacoste School of Art – Providence, France – 1990

 

Other
• Bicycling
• Golf
• Tennis
• Photography

 

 

• BREAST SURGERY
If You're Considering Breast Augmentation...
Breast augmentation, technically known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast for a number of reasons:

• To enhance the body contour of a woman who, for personal reasons, feels her breast size is too small.
• To restore breast volume lost due to weight loss or following pregnancy
• To achieve better symmetry when breasts are moderately disproportionate in size and shape
• To improve the shape of breasts that are sagging or have lost firmness, often used with a breast lift procedure
• To provide the foundation of a breast contour when a breast has been removed or disfigured by surgery to treat breast cancer
• To improve breast appearance or create the appearance of a breast that is missing or disfigured due to trauma, heredity, or congenital abnormalities
• By inserting an implant behind each breast, surgeons are able to increase a woman's bust line by one or more bra cup sizes. If you're considering breast augmentation, this will give you a basic understanding of the procedure--when it can help, how it's performed, and what results you can expect. It can't answer all of your questions, since a lot depends on your individual circumstances.

 

• BREAST REDUCTION
Women with very large, pendulous breasts may experience a variety of medical problems caused by the excessive weight-from back and neck pain and skin irritation to skeletal deformities and breathing problems. Bra straps may leave indentations in their shoulders. And unusually large breasts can make a woman-or a teenage girl-feel extremely self-conscious.
Breast reduction, technically known as reduction mammaplasty, is designed for such women. The procedure removes fat, glandular tissue, and skin from the breasts, making them smaller, lighter, and firmer. It can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. The goal is to give the woman smaller, better-shaped breasts in proportion with the rest of her body.
If you're considering breast reduction, this will give you a basic understanding of the procedure- when it can help, how it's performed, and what results you can expect. It can't answer all of your questions, since a lot depends on your individual circumstances. Please be sure to ask your doctor if there is anything about the procedure you don't understand.

 

• BREAST LIFT
Over the years, factors such as pregnancy, nursing, and the force of gravity take their toll on a woman's breasts. As the skin loses its elasticity, the breasts often lose their shape and firmness and begin to sag. Breastlift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts--at least, for a time.

(No surgery can permanently delay the effects of gravity.) Mastopexy can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. If your breasts are small or have lost volume--for example, after pregnancy--breast implants inserted in conjunction with mastopexy can increase both their firmness and their size. If you're considering a breast lift, this brochure will give you a basic understanding of the procedure--when it can help, how it's performed, and what results you can expect. It can't answer all of your questions, since a lot depends on your individual circumstances. Please be sure to ask your doctor if there is anything about the procedure you don't understand.

 

• BREAST IMPLANT REMOVAL
There are a wide variety of plastic surgery procedures, such as Breast Implant Removal, that our practice performs. Please contact us if you are interested in receiving more information on this particular procedure.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons offers the following definition describing the amazing breadth of plastic surgery:
Plastic surgery encompasses both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
Cosmetic surgery is performed to reshape normal structures of the body in order to improve the patient's appearance and self-esteem. Cosmetic surgery is usually not covered by health insurance because it is

elective. Reconstructive surgery is performed on abnormal structures of the body, caused by congenital defects, developmental abnormalities, trauma, infection, tumors or disease. It is generally performed to improve functions, but may also be done to approximate a normal appearance. Reconstructive surgery is generally covered by most health insurance policies, although coverage for specific procedures and levels of coverage may vary greatly.
There are a number of "gray areas" in coverage for plastic surgery that sometimes require special

consideration by an insurance carrier. These areas usually involve surgical operations which may be

reconstructive or cosmetic, depending on each patient's situation. For example, eyelid surgery

(blepharoplasty) -- a procedure normally performed to achieve cosmetic improvement -- may be covered by insurance if the eyelids are drooping severely and obscuring a patient's vision.

 

• BREAST RECONSTRUCTION
Reconstruction of a breast that has been removed due to cancer or other disease is one of the most rewarding surgical procedures available today. New medical techniques and devices have made it possible for surgeons to create a breast that can come close in form and appearance to matching a natural breast. Frequently, reconstruction is possible immediately following breast removal (mastectomy), so the patient wakes up with a breast mound already in place, having been spared the experience of seeing herself with no breast at all.

 

• MALE BREAST RECONSTRUCTION SURGERY
Gynecomastia is a medical term that comes from the Greek words for women-like breasts. Though this oddly named condition is rarely talked about, it's actually quite common. Gynecomastia affects an estimated 40 to 60 percent of men. It may affect only one breast or both. Though certain drugs and medical problems have been linked with male breast overdevelopment, there is no known cause in the vast majority of cases.

 

 

• TUMMY TUCK
Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a tummy tuck, is a major surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. The procedure can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen. But bear in mind, it does produce a permanent scar, which, depending on the extent of the original problem and the surgery required to correct it, can extend from hip to hip.

 

• LIPOSUCTION
Liposuction is a procedure that can help sculpt the body by removing unwanted fat from specific areas, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks and neck. During the past decade, liposuction, which is also known as lipoplasty or suction lipectomy, has benefited from several new refinements. Today, a number of new techniques, including ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL), the tumescent technique, and the super-wet technique, are helping many plastic surgeons to provide selected patients with more precise results and quicker recovery times. Although no type of liposuction is a substitute for dieting and exercise, liposuction can remove stubborn areas of fat that don't respond to traditional weight-loss methods.

 

• LIP AUGMENTATION/ENHANCEMENT
As we age, our faces begin to show the effects of gravity, sun exposure and years of facial muscle movement, such as smiling, chewing and squinting. The underlying tissues that keep our skin looking youthful and plumped up begin to break down, often leaving laugh lines, smile lines, crow's feet or facial creases over the areas where this muscle movement occurs.

 

• CHIN SURGERY
Chin surgery, also known as mentoplasty, is a surgical procedure to reshape the chin either by enhancement with an implant or reduction surgery on the bone. Many times a plastic surgeon may recommend chin surgery to a patient having nose surgery in order to achieve facial proportion, as the size of the chin may magnify or minimize the perceived size of the nose. Chin surgery helps provide a harmonious balance to your facial features so that you feel better about the way you look.

 

• EAR DEFORMITY SURGERY
Ear surgery, or otoplasty, is usually done to set prominent ears back closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears.

 

• EAR PINNING SURGERY
Ear surgery, or otoplasty, is usually done to set prominent ears back closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears.

 

• CHEMICAL OR MICRO PEELS
Chemical peel uses a chemical solution to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin by removing its damaged outer layers. It is helpful for those individuals with facial blemishes, wrinkles and uneven skin pigmentation. Phenol, trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and alphahydroxy acids (AHAs) are used for this purpose. The precise formula used may be adjusted to meet each patient's needs. Although chemical peel may be performed in conjunction with a facelift, it is not a substitute for such surgery, nor will it prevent or slow the aging process. This brochure provides basic information about certain types of chemical peel treatments and the results you might expect. It won't answer all your questions, since a lot depends on your individual circumstances. Once you and your plastic surgeon have decided on a specific peel program, be sure to ask about any details that you do not understand. Deciding if chemical peel is right for you Chemical peel is most commonly performed for cosmetic reasons -- to enhance your appearance and your self confidence. Chemical peel may also remove pre-cancerous skin growths, soften acne facial scars and even control acne. In certain cases, health insurance may cover the peel procedure. Be sure to check your policy and contact your insurance company before the procedure is performed.

 

• DERMABRASION
Dermabrasion and dermaplaning help to refinish the skin's top layers through a method of controlled surgical scraping. The treatments soften the sharp edges of surface irregularities, giving the skin a smoother appearance.

 

• ENDOSCOPIC TECHNIQUE
Endoscopy is a surgical technique that involves the use of an endoscope, a special viewing instrument that allows a surgeon to see images of the body's internal structures through very small incisions.

 

• EYELID SURGERY
Eyelid surgery (technically called blepharoplasty) is a procedure to remove fat--usually along with excess skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery can correct drooping upper lids and puffy bags below your eyes - features that make you look older and more tired than you feel, and may even interfere with your vision. However, it won't remove crow's feet or other wrinkles, eliminate dark circles under your eyes, or lift sagging eyebrows. While it can add an upper eyelid crease to Asian eyes, it will not erase

evidence of your ethnic or racial heritage. Blepharoplasty can be done alone, or in conjunction with other facial surgery procedures such as a facelift or browlift.

 

• FACELIFT
As people age, the effects of gravity, exposure to the sun, and the stresses of daily life can be seen in their faces. Deep creases form between the nose and mouth; the jawline grows slack and jowly; folds and fat deposits appear around the neck.

 

• FOREHEAD LIFT
A forehead lift or browlift is a procedure that restores a more youthful, refreshed look to the area above the eyes. The procedure corrects drooping brows and improves the horizontal lines and furrows that can make a person appear angry, sad or tired.

 

• HEAD - NECK CANCER RECONSTRUCTION
There are a wide variety of plastic surgery procedures, such as Head-Neck Cancer Reconstruction, that our practice performs. Please contact us if you are interested in receiving more information on this particular procedure.

 

• LASER SKIN RESURFACING
In laser skin resurfacing a laser is used to remove areas of damaged or wrinkled skin, layer by layer. The procedure is most commonly used to minimize the appearance of fine lines, especially around the mouth and the eyes. However, it is also effective in treating facial scars or areas of uneven pigmentation. Laser resurfacing may be performed on the whole face or in specific regions. Often, the procedure is done in conjunction with another cosmetic operation, such as a facelift or eyelid surgery.

 

• NOSE SURGERY
Rhinoplasty, or surgery to reshape the nose, is one of the most common of all plastic surgery procedures. Rhinoplasty can reduce or increase the size of your nose, change the shape of the tip or the bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils, or change the angle between your nose and your upper lip. It may also correct a birth defect or injury, or help relieve some breathing problems.

 

CONTACT US
Please give our office a call at (410) 741-3440 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Horowitz or one of our experienced aestheticians.

 

Main Office:
520 Upper Chesapeake Drive
Suite 313, Ambulatory Care Center
Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 741-3440