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Q&A; PhySiCianS & SPaS dr. T. Gerald O'Daniel T. Gerald O'daniel, M.d. FaCS How does your pHilosopHy of "tHe fine art of medicine" guide your approacH to cosmetic surgery? As a surgeon and an artist, I use this philosophy as the guiding principle and foundation for all that my practice is built upon. The combination of science and art to achieve harmony, proportion and balance, intersects nicely with my extensive training and experience across the full spectrum of cosmetic plastic surgical procedures. A patient must remember that we as surgeons use tools just as any artist - a scalpel, laser, fller, or bio-stimulator are nothing more than tools we use to sculpt a face. As such, the outcomes are dependent on the level of skill with which the tools are used—each tool having a specifc use and application. The result is a highly evolved aesthetic sensibility alongside a highly honed surgical skill set. wHat role does a HealtHy lifestyle play in tHe results from any cosmetic procedure? The frst step in achieving satisfaction in any cosmetic procedure is choosing the right surgeon. A successful outcome of even a simple cosmetic injection depends on numerous factors including a patient who has reasonable requests and expectations. My goal is to help the patient understand the procedure he or she is about to undergo, and develop a realistic expectation of what can be achieved. Equally important are the lifestyle habits of the patient. The skill set of any surgeon is exponentially expanded when a patient balances realistic expectations with proper nutrition, sleep and exercise. In my experience, the benefts of a balanced diet and an active lifestyle play a large role in the long-term results and satisfaction of nearly every cosmetic procedure. please elaborate How tHe medispa component of your practice complements tHe surgical procedures. First and foremost I am a surgeon. When I operate on a face, I am working with a period of time, and the aging process continues as soon as the procedure is fnished. My most important responsibility is to not create an unnatural appearance that will most certainly worsen with aging. Upon completion of a well-performed surgery, my team and I stay engaged with patients through our MediSpa. We utilize numerous, noninvasive products and technologies to preserve the results of our surgeries. Our MediSpa is geared toward the maintenance of a healthy, youthful appearance whether a patient has had surgery or utilizes nonsurgical procedures. My team and I use a full array of technologies and services to promote healthier skin while my esthetician staff provides consulting services and ongoing follow-up care to optimize a daily health program for your face. are tHere any new trends or advances in tHe world of cosmetic surgery available in louisville, or soon to arrive? Louisville as a whole is continually at the forefront of cosmetic surgery trends. One advancement as of late is a procedure known as CoolSculpting. An FDA-cleared U.S. liposuction alternative that uses fat-freezing technology to safely and effectively eliminate unwanted fat cells. Unlike other methods of fat reduction, CoolSculpting involves no needles, anesthetic, incisions, surgery or downtime. Instead, a noninvasive applicator directs targeted cooling to the desired treatment area to safely chill and damage unwanted fat cells without causing harm to surrounding skin or tissue. As part of my due diligence to incorporate this technology into my practice, and before I offereed it to my patients, I had the CoolSculpting procedure myself. I have tried various technologies previously – all of which were ineffective – and to my delight CoolSculpting has signifcantly reduced my stomach and love handles to the best they have been in my adult life. Taking CoolSculpting one effcient step further, I'm proud that my practice is the frst in the states of Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia to offer DualSculpting. With "dual" treatments occurring concurrently, the process takes only one hour to complete with no downtime needed afterwards. In the weeks following the procedure, the body will naturally eliminate damaged fat cells and present a slimmer appearance as a result. located at 222 South First Street, Suite 100 | 502.584.1109 FA L L 2 0 1 3 w w w. v o i c e - t r i b u n e . c o m | The Voice oF LouisviLLe 59