Were you fooled on April Fools Day?

The truth is that if something is too good to be true then it usually is. We have all heard the outrageous claims made by popular "Plastic Surgery Centers." They claim to provide excellent service for only a fraction of the price. But what are you really saving?

Make sure that your surgeon is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The ASPS requires a surgeon to have at least two years experience and performed a set quota of procedures.

Beware! Many "Plastic Surgery Centers” often give new and inexperienced surgeons the opportunity to “practice” on patients to build up the required quota of surgical cases that they need to become board certified. These surgeons will perform surgery at barely any cost just to get the experience. Do you really want to be a guinea pig with your body to save a few hundred dollars?
It is important to know if the surgeon has any Malpractice lawsuits against them and how this was resolved. This information is a matter of public record and easy to find.

Beware! With centers you must look up the physician as well as the facility. Many lawsuits are registered under the plastic surgery center's name drawing poor plastic surgeons with checkered pasts because they can hide behind the corporation.
Your surgeon should be reachable 24 hours a day for all questions. It’s better to ask a seemingly simple question than to ignore a potential problem.

Beware! Centers are infamous for retail-like hours of operation. Unfortunately, emergencies don’t only occur between 9am and 5pm. You should have a direct phone number or at minimum the surgeon’s direct pager number.
Your health should be the primary concern and certain procedures must be performed in a sterile surgical facility. Particularly when anesthesia is used, there must be adequate monitoring. Going to a certified facility helps guarantee that you are in a safe environment.

Beware! Many centers will sell you on their cheap surgery only to find out on the day of surgery that you will have to be awake throughout the whole thing! This really happens. There are horror stories of patients screaming in pain that everyone in the building can hear- including their families!
You need to know how many cases your surgeon performs a day. You want to make sure that your surgeon is experienced but still takes the time necessary for each case in order to get good results.

Beware! Surgeons who work at centers usually pump out 6-10 cases a day, somewhat resembling a factory or as some call a “Chop Shop.” Quality over quantity is the rule when you’re dealing with surgery.

April Fools Day is only one day - you have to live with your plastic surgery results forever....

For more information or to schedule your complimentary consultation call 305-861-8266 or visit us online: http://www.balharboursurgery.com

Let’s face it, becoming a mommy is great for the soul but terrible for the body. Together with that beautiful new baby often come the not so beautiful changes to your body. Many moms are unhappy with their figure after pregnancy. Body parts that used to be perky and firm might now sag or feel flabby.

Some women might assume their body will never be the same after they have children, but it doesn't have to be that way.

Advances in technology and in the plastic surgery industry ensure that mothers can indeed return to their pre-pregnancy shape. In fact, their figure could be better than ever!

Body: Have you tried dieting and exercising and still need a little extra help getting your body in it’s pre- baby shape? Liposuction can help you smooth out your figure and get you back in your skinny jeans. Whether the weight is on your hips, stomach or any other area, Liposuction is a simple procedure that can eliminate fat for good.
Abdomen: After childbirth many women are left with some loose skin and possibly some stretch marks on their abdomen. A Tummy Tuck can help you get rid of many stretch marks and give you a nice flat, tight stomach once again; possibly resulting in an even better tummy than the one you had before you got pregnant.
Breasts: Breasts go through so many changes during and after pregnancy. They enlarge during pregnancy, even larger if you breast feed and then deflate and sag afterwards. A Breast Augmentation restores lost volume and cleavage and may also give you a slight lift. If you have more than moderate sagging, a Breast Lift with or without breast implants can restore your breasts to their pre- baby perkiness.

On the other hand, your breasts might have become overly large and stayed that way, and in which case a breast reduction could be the best solution for you.

A Mommy Makeover is often so effective that you could look better after some treatments than you did before your pregnancy. If this sounds appealing, simply call for a complimentary consultation and digital imaging session. Dr. Michael Salzhauer Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery

(305) 861-8266 www.balharboursurgery.com

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Testimonial

Dear Dr. Salzhauer, Wonderful ladies!
Thank you All so much for making this life-altering experience such a compassionate, memorable one from start to finish. From the moment I called to book the consult to every follow up visit, you and your staff made me feel like family and that my time was invaluable. The “sweetie” nicknames, the late night calls to “check on me”, the smiling faces at every visit and your miracle-working hands – most importantly made me feel as beautiful inside as I now am outside. Thanks to you =) This page is not big enough to express the amount of LOVE and GRATITUDE that I have for you all.
I can’t wait to start my new journey with my new body, as a beautiful, wife teacher and most importantly Beautiful Mommy! :-) Much Love, Natalie

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Bal Harbour Plastic Surgery

Internationally recognized as one of the premiere cosmetic surgery practices in the country, Bal Harbour Plastic Surgery Associates sets the standard not only for appearance enhancement, but also for the superior level of patient care they provide every client. Located in beautiful Miami Beach, Bal Harbour Plastic Surgery Associates operates from their private, state of the art surgical facility designed to maximize patient comfort and safety. Taking a cue from the surrounding neighborhood, Bal Harbour Plastic Surgery Associates models itself after a five-star resort where patients are pampered from start to finish. Our exceptional staff provides the perfect "beauty team" to help achieve the ultimate in patient satisfaction with service and aesthetic results. Bal Harbour Plastic Surgery Associates welcomes local patients throughout South Florida, across the country and from and around the world.

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Bal Harbour Plastic Surgery Associates Dr. Michael Salzhauer

1140 Kane Concourse
Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154

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