Plastic Surgery Learning Corner | DeLuca Plastic Surgery Albany NY

Open-house style info-sessions/discussions are an opportunity to explore the ins and outs of a specific cosmetic procedure, new/innovative surgery technique or medical product. The diverse interests of a small (or smallish) group has a tendency to generate lively discussion on a wide range of topics due to all of the different questions which get asked. […]

Since Dr. Illouz and Dr. Fournier first brought liposuction to the United States in 1982 – when I was beginning my residency in plastic surgery – there have been only 2 truly game-changing developments in how board certified surgeons approach/perform liposuction: Suction Assisted “Tumescent” Liposuction (SAL) – First introduced in 1985, the suction-assisted tumescent liposuction […]

I recently started answering questions on the plastic surgery Q&A website “Real Self” – it’s a neat new service that has the potential to be a truly great (they just need to improve a few key features which I plan to write about in a later blog post). That said, from reading and answering the many questions that come into my email each day I think what stands out most is the frequent lack of clear and completely open communication between patients and their doctors.

In sports there is an old adage that in order to win make sure you pick the best player(s) available. This holds doubly true when setting up a new medical office. Although I have been practicing plastic surgery in Albany, NY for 25 years, I had no concept on what it takes to run an efficient and successful operation. Susan, our practice manager has been invaluable in this regard. She handles the many day to day functions, understands the complexity of insurance, sets the game plan and she keeps the team running smoothly. I may be the Owner but she is most certainly the Head Coach.