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Plastic Surgeons Warn of Malnutrition in Body Contouring Patients
Identifying malnutrition before surgery in massive weight loss patients seeking body contouring will significantly decrease surgical complications, accelerate wound healing, improve scar quality and boost patient energy levels, according to a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons Inducts University of Iowa Physician as New President
John Canady, MD, Professor of Plastic Surgery, University of Iowa, was inducted as President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), at Plastic Surgery 2008, the Society’s annual scientific assembly.
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Practice Philosophy
In a newly renovated, AAAHC accredited office-based surgery facility, Dr. Wassermann provides his patients with the most up-to-date cosmetic surgery options in a private and unique setting.  He creates an individualized treatment plan for each patient and devotes his time and energy to keeping his patients looking and feeling their best.  Please see Dr. Wassermann's website at the web address above.
Location & Office Hours
1220 Blanding Street
Columbia SC 29201
Office Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday
Phone: 803-779-1200
Fax: 803-779-1220
Specialty

Dr. Wassermann specializes in:

Breast Surgery, including augmentation, reduction, mastopexy (lift) and reconstruction. 

Body Contouring-liposuction, abdominoplasty, buttock, thigh and arm lifts.

Facial rejuvenation, both surgical and non-surgical, including face lift,  eye lift, nasal surgery, brow lift, lip augmentation,  laser resurfacing, Botox and other aesthetic injectables.

 

Board Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1999
American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2009
Education
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, BS Honors Economics
Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, MD
Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, LA, Masters in Public Health
University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL, General Surgery Residency
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, Plastic Surgery Residency
Memberships
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Plastic Surgery Research Council
South Carolina Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
Southeastern Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons
South Carolina Medical Association
Columbia Medical Society
Insurance
Most major carriers
Payment Options
Medicare
Discover
Visa
MasterCard
Patient Financing
Cash
Personal Checks
Care Credit
Facilities

Private Office-Based Surgery Facility-Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc., AAAHC

Providence Hospitals

Palmetto Health Baptist Medical Center

Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital

Lexington Medical Center

Lexington Day Hospital

Palmetto Surgery Center

 

Hospital Affiliations
Providence Hospitals
Palmetto Health Baptist Medical Center
Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital
Lexington Medical Center
Consultations
During an initial consultation with Dr. Wassermann  patients can express their concerns about their physical appearance and related health issues.  They will learn about surgical and non-surgical treatments and have time toask questions about the options available to them.
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