Plastikos Dr. Chrisopher Park

Megan Vallance, a Certified Nurse Practitioners at The Park Clinic, takes over the Plastikos microphone to talk with Dr. Elizabeth Park and Danielle Rebowe, the amazing plastic surgery wives of Dr. Park and Dr. Rebowe. This Plastikos Wives Club shares their individual stories of how they met their husbands, the life-work balance with the rigors of a medical and surgeon family, and the team approach to being an extension of their plastic surgeon spouses.
Behind the success of The Park Clinic, Dr. Park, and Dr. Rebowe, there is a long list of contributors, especially the three outstanding and dedicated ladies featured on this special episode of Plastikos captured LIVE at The Park Clinic Jingle and Mingle Annual Event.

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This is the first-ever Plastikos PODCAST LIVE! recorded in front of a lively audience at The Park Clinic's Jingle and Mingle Annual event. Dr. Park and Dr. Rebowe share some of the most popular plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures they see over the Christmas Holidays. Plus, the docs talk with breast cancer warrior and breast reconstruction patient, Shannon Reeves.


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Meet Shannon Reeves
Shannon has expanded her involvement with The Park Clinic by being an active recipient of MedSpa services and cosmetic procedures, involving face and body. Shannon has, unfortunately, required medical assistance for several accidents as well. She is a loyal and happy patient of the clinic and the MedSpa, who has found help moving beyond cancer with the services of Dr. Park and what his staff has to offer.
 
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If we see a patient that honestly feels like they have something related to an implant, we're happy to listen, and we're happy to take that implant out. - Dr. Park
I think it takes going to a plastic surgeon, especially one who has seen some of these issues before to know what to do and what the best way is to move forward. - Dr. Rebowe
On this episode, Dr. Christopher Park and Dr. Ryan Rebowe discuss breast implant safety, concerns about silicone implant ruptures, cancer fears, and illness claims associated with this common procedure. Breast implants are one of the most studied medical devices in human history, and Dr. Park and Dr. Rebowe want to share some medical facts about the history, safety, and personal experiences surrounding breast implant options and surgery.

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Key Takeaways:
There's overwhelming medical and anecdotal evidence to support the safety of breast implants.
Breast implants can last for a very long time; the average lifespan is quoted for around ten years, but this is based on old data, and modern day implants can last a lot longer.
Breast Implant Illness Syndrome symptoms share symptoms with common medical issues and conditions.
Studies show that an overwhelming majority of women have absolutely no issues with their breast implants.
If you think you are experiencing illness or discomfort from a new or existing breast implant, consult a qualified plastic surgeon for an examination.
To rupture a modern silicone breast implant would take an extreme amount of force and major trauma.
First and foremost, plastic surgeons are doctors first, and your safety is the number one priority for any practice.
 
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The Docs Said:

If we see a patient that honestly feels like they have something related to an implant, we're happy to listen, and we're happy to take that implant out. - Dr. Park

If you just took a breast implant, put it on the table and cut it in half, the silicone wouldn't run out of the breast implant capsule like a liquid. Dr. Rebowe

The best way to diagnose an implant rupture is actually with an MRI, but we usually start with an exam and ultrasound. - Dr. Rebowe

Inability to sleep, poor appetite or excessive appetite, hair lose, and a whole laundry list of symptoms are among those that some people are attributing a condition something called Breast Implant Illness Syndrome. - Dr. Park

We do not have any studies, absolutely a hundred percent proving that the symptoms of Breast Implant Illness Syndrome are attributable to breast implants. - Dr. Rebowe

There are case reports in the literature to suggest that removing breast implants can help Breast Implant Illness Syndrome symptoms, although it does not always do that. - Dr. Rebowe

Some types of budgetary plastic surgery where you travel may not even be a real plastic surgeon. - Dr. Park

Patients should see a plastic surgeon every year for a breast implant check-up. - Dr. Park

If you have cosmetic implants, routine implant rupture screening with an ultrasound or an MRI will not be covered by health insurance. - Dr. Rebowe

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so in this episode, Dr. Christopher Park and Dr. Ryan Rebowe wanted to discuss breast reconstruction and all of the options available to their patients. Dr. Park lays out the five general categories for breast reconstruction. Dr. Rebowe explains microsurgical options and why both doctors are excited about this procedure. And lastly, Kim Anderson asks about insurance coverage for breast reconstruction and who is the best candidates for this common procedure.
 
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Key Takeaways
There are many options for breast reconstruction after a cancer diagnosis, surgery, and treatment.
Dr. Park and Dr. Rebowe are focused on doing breast reconstruction and all other cancer reconstruction procedures.
If there is something that's bothering you, after being treated for breast cancer, no matter what it is about the way you look or feel. Breast reconstruction can help your confidence, self-esteem, and overall quality of life.
There are five general categories for breast reconstruction options.
Ask your Plastic Surgeon about Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction as it may be an option for you.


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The Docs Said:
Dr. Park and I are expanding the gulf coast reconstruction focus a bit more on microsurgical reconstruction, especially of the breast. - Dr. Ryan Rebowe
Dr. Park and I both love doing reconstructive surgery of all kinds. - Dr. Ryan Rebowe
We both focus on cancer reconstruction, especially breast cancer, but we love doing all kinds of reconstruction. - Dr. Ryan Rebowe
Abdominally based breast reconstruction takes tissue from their abdomen and transfer it to their chest and make them a new breast out of their abdominal tissue. It's the tissue that we would typically throw away during a tummy tuck. - Dr. Ryan Rebowe
Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction has an easier recovery for the patient because we're using the microsurgery to disconnect and reconnect the tissue. We do not have to disrupt the muscle. - Dr. Chris Park
There are two basic ways to reconstruct breasts, and one is with a tissue expander and implant the others is with your tissue or what we call autologous tissue. In terms of microsurgical breast reconstruction, you can take fat from a lot of different areas. - Dr. Chris Park
The fat from your abdomen matches the feel of a breast a lot better than your buttock tissue. Buttock tissue is very hard and almost brick-like in some women. - Dr. Ryan Rebowe
Some women are candidates for breast implants after breast-conserving therapy. - Dr. Ryan Rebowe
It's easier to get coverage after a mastectomy for both breasts. It is more difficult and not a guarantee that insurance will cover it after a partial breast procedure. It can be done, but it's not automatic. - Dr. Chris Park

 
 

Dr. Rebowe and I both spent six-plus years at Wake Forest learning to think the same way. We're not butting heads. Naturally, we feel the same way think the same way. I feel like we've just doubled me with a great surgeon, a great decision-maker, and a smart brain. Now we can do all the things that we need to do, do them better, more efficiently, and can be more available to our patients. - Dr. Park
Dr. Park and I are an absolute team. We help each other out on surgeries. It's not just better for us in terms of getting things done, but it's better for patients. People are getting two brains in an operation and decreased surgery time. Overall, it's a better experience for the patients. - Dr. Ryan Rebowe
In this episode, you will meet Dr. Ryan Rebowe, the newest face and Plastic Surgeon at The Park Clinic. Dr. Park has wanted to grow his practice, and Dr. Rebowe's addition has increased the options, availability, efficiency, and skills for the patients of The Park Clinic and Medspa at the park. Learn about Dr. Rebowe's medical journey, his passion for Plastic Surgery, and how Dr. Park and he seamlessly work together.

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Key Takeaways:
- Dr. Ryan Rebowe is now available for appointments and consultations at The Park Clinic.

- Dr. Rebowe and Dr. Park make a great Plastic Surgery team. Two brains are better than one for all the patients at The Park Clinic.

- Dr. Rebowe and Dr. Park are dedicated to helping with any cosmetic issues, trauma, cancer, and any procedure to reach the intended outcomes for their patients.

- There are no minor issues. If something physically is bothering you, schedule a consultation with a well-trained Plastic Surgeon and have a discussion to see the many surgical and non-invasive options that we offer.
 
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Quotable & Notable
 
Plastic Surgery is not really about changing the way you look; it's about changing the way the world looks at you. Dr. Ryan Rebowe
The average time that anyone thinks about having a cosmetic procedure before walking into our office is two years. That's two years that you could have been living your best life. Those are two years that you could have had this thing that holds you back. - Dr. Ryan Rebowe
Even on the cosmetic side of plastic surgery, we are changing lives. We are making people happier. Statistics show that people are happier, healthier, and more successful in their business after cosmetic surgery. - Dr. Park
People carry themselves differently when they're more self-confident, and it makes you more successful. It makes you more powerful in a meeting, and people are just happier, more successful in life, marriage, and work. - Dr. Park
Plastic Surgeons help out with trauma, cancer, and cosmetic procedures. We operate head to toe on everything from three week olds to 100-year-olds. It's why I chose plastic surgery. - Dr. Park
Even if you're not a good candidate for surgery, whether or not it's other medical problems, or maybe you're just not quite ready for surgery there are other things that we can do to temporarily make it better, or give a new outlook on life, providing a better way to carry yourself. - Dr. Ryan Rebowe
There are so many things in terms of non-surgical options between injectables, lasers, equipment, or even a good skin regimen to really change the way a person looks and feels. - Dr. Ryan Rebowe
I've got some breaking news; you're not going to figure out what Plastic Surgery you need on Dr. Google. - Dr. Park
Hand rejuvenation, it's a new frontier in plastic surgery. - Dr. Ryan Rebowe
The benefit of having two surgeons is that we frequently bounce things off each other. It's not infrequent that one of us will mention something the other one didn't think about. - Dr. Ryan Rebowe
It's nice to have two brains thinking about what we can do and what we can offer our patients. - Dr.

 

Patients at The Park Clinic are considered family, and they will spend a lot of time interacting with Dr. Park's staff and cosmetic coordinators. So on this episode, we wanted to share the patient experience from the perspective of Cosmetic Coordinator Sydney Schmidt. Sydney details how she and other coordinators schedule your appointment and procedures. Plus, she'll discuss insurance, estimating costs, and guides you on what to expect with your first appointment with Dr. Park or The Med Spa.

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Takeaways:
Dr. Park wants to get the best outcome for the patient so that the first appointment can be lengthy.
Dr. Park likes to take his time with each patient so he can customize the surgery and procedures to each patient.
Cosmetic coordinators are always happy to give a range of cost. But to get an exact estimate, it's best to schedule a consultation with Dr. Park.
Dr. Park is a very friendly and compassionate doctor, and you will not feel uncomfortable in our office whatsoever.
The Park Clinic offers CareCredit, an easy way to pay for elective surgery with a credit card.
 
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Notable and Quotable
After an examination, Dr. Park will share his ideas of what can be done to reach the desired outcome. Your input in this conversation is imperative and highly encouraged. - Sydney Schmidt
The MedSpa can be a relaxing day which a lot of people don't realize. - Sydney Schmidt
In your consultation or appointment, it's always good to have questions. We're always happy to answer any of them. - Sydney Schmidt
Dr. Park is a very realistic and conservative doctor. He's not going to make you look crazy or fake. - Sydney Schmidt
Another big thing that we see is after somebody who's lost a lot of weight, and they need that excess skin treated. - Sydney Schmidt
We can help with the costs of plastic surgery. We do have care credit, which is basically like a credit card. You can apply for it, and it's only accepted at medical facilities. - Sydney Schmidt