CRAIG MEZROW. M.S., M.D.

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CRAIG MEZROW. M.S., M.D.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
15 North Presidential Blvd, Suite 200
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Phone: (610) 664-8888
Fax: (610) 664-7548

Dr. Craig Mezrow
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Philadelphia, PA

Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons as well as The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Dr. Mezrow is one of the premier plastic surgeons serving the Philadelphia area. Dr. Mezrow’s education includes Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He received his medical degree from The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. Dr. Mezrow worked in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery for nearly a decade where he published extensively and lectured throughout the United States and also internationally. Desiring a surgical career with greater variety, Dr. Mezrow trained for five years in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He received additional training in Cosmetic Surgery at the Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat hospital in New York City.

Dr. Mezrow specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast and body, while providing patients with the utmost care and advanced technology to fit their individual needs. Dr. Mezrow spends countless hours educating his patients prior to surgery and takes meticulous care of them during their surgical procedure and during their recovery period. He is known for individualizing each patient’s surgical and non-surgical needs offering the latest in technology and techniques.

Dr. Mezrow is a specialist in the top, most common cosmetic procedures performed in the United States, breast augmentation using implants and liposuction. Breast enhancement - augmentation procedures have now surpassed liposuction and are now the number one cosmetic surgical procedure performed on women in the USA.

In addition, Dr. Mezrow offers a comprehensive nonsurgical aesthetic center for facial and body rejuvenation that includes skin care, microdermabrasion, Botox, Dysport, wrinkle fillers, lasers and intense pulse light. All of these procedures are offered without any downtime.

The FDA has now approved Dysport an alternative to Botox Cosmetic for the treatment of frown lines and forehead wrinkles. Dysport is made from type A botulinum, the same active ingredient in Botox Cosmetic.

In additon, the FDA has approved Sculptra Aesthetic for facial rejuvenation in restoring facial volume in regions of facial wrinkes, folds and contour deficiencies.

Our newest addition to the center is a revolutionary new FDA-approved medical called the VelaShape and Matrix IR/RF. The VelaShape cellulite treatment is the first medical device to receive clearance from the FDA for the effective treatment of cellulite and shrink fat. It combines bi-polar radio frequency, infrared light, and tissue mobilization to re-contour the skin surface. It melts the unwanted fat that gives cellulite its “cottage cheese” appearance, while it tightens the skin. It is completely non-invasive. There is no downtime associated, or anesthesia required. In fact, many patients compare the treatment to a warm relaxing massage.

Call for more information and to schedule your complimentary consultation.

Dr. Mezrow is proud to offer the finest medical team in the Philadelphia area. Our philosophy is to create strong client relationships so that we may together achieve the goals we have set, with the latest technologies and the most highly trained technicians. Our expertise is developed through continued education and experience. As the industry changes, we are continuously evolving to satisfy all client expectations. Our patient base is primarily through satisfied referrals. We achieve patient satisfaction with teamwork throughout the office.

Donna Palumbo -- Patient Care Specialist: Donna has over twenty years experience as a plastic surgery patient care specialist. She coordinates consultations, office visits and procedures. She assists patients during each phase of their treatment plan with regard to procedures, aesthetic treatments, and skin care products.

Carol Foley -- B.S, M.B.A. Director, Aesthetic Services: Carol provides comprehensive skin assessments, reviews patient’s goals for skin services, and recommends treatment plan options and home skin care regimes. She answers questions concerning skin rejuvenation, wrinkle reduction, skin tightening, laser hair removal, chemical peels, micro-dermabrasion, collagen remodeling, cellulite treatments, acne and leg vein therapy and skincare. Carol ensures that the finest medical grade skin care products are available for every budget level.

Hazel Parks -- Licensed Registered Nurse: Hazel is a Clinical Nurse with over 20 years of experience. Hazel is an Operating Room and Recovery Room Nurse.

Lillian Zacny -- Licensed Registered Nurse: Lil is an Operating Room and Recovery Room Nurse with over 20 years experience. Lil is also responsible for maintaining state licensing and accreditation of our ambulatory surgery center.

Sheila Adams -- an educated Permanent Make-up Artist with advanced training in cosmetic tattooing of eyebrows, eyeliner and lips. Sheila is an active member of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals, licensed cosmetologist and certified electrologist.


Hakimah Collier -- Surgical Technician: Hakimah has extensive training as a Surgical Technician and has performed internships at both Methodist and Cooper Hospitals prior to joining Dr. Mezrow’s team. Hakimah is an Operating Room technician, assisting Dr. Mezrow in all surgical cases as well as pre and post-operatively.

Juanita Garcia -- Surgery Center Preparatory Specialist: Juanita is responsible for preparing the surgery center for all the surgical procedures performed.

Laser Hair Removal

Gentle laser, pulsed light and radio frequency energies are used to provide permanent hair reduction to areas of excess and unwanted hair. Common sites treated include underarm, bikini, legs, abdomen, back, face and chest. We offer the newest hair removal systems to even provide permanent reduction in blonde, gray and red-haired patients.


Who Is A Candidate?

Women/Men over 18 years of age (those younger must be accompanied by a parent), who have unwanted face or body hair. Our laser technology will also allow treatments to be performed on darker skinned individuals and patients with grey, blond or red hair.


Intended Results

Results are dependent on many factors: color of the hair, exposure to the sun, energy level that can be safely used, and coarseness of the hair.

All patients will require a minimum of 5-6 treatments, separated by approximately 6 weeks, to target hairs that might have been in the sleeping phase (telogen) at the time of the first treatment. After laser treatments, some patients notice a dramatic reduction in the number of hairs that don't grow back and a long delay before those hairs that were not killed to begin to grow back. Permanent reduction of up to 90% can be achieved. The hairs which grow back are usually much lighter in color and finer in thickness.

Most patients notice that the maximum number of hairs which are permanently destroyed occurs after the 4th or 5th treatment. Patients then take advantage of the prolonged growth delay for the remaining hairs (which all grow in the same cycle).


Procedure Description

The laser or pulsed optical and Radiofrequency system is pulsed or turned on for a fraction of a second. The light and energy emitted by the laser is selectively absorbed by the pigment in your hair follicle or attacks the hair follicle directly. The duration or this pulse is just long enough to disable the follicle but not so long that excess heat is transferred to the surrounding skin. Further skin protection is provided by a special cooling gel. The treatment is generally a comfortable and well-tolerated office procedure. Treatment times vary from 15 minutes for small zones to 60 minutes for larger areas.


Post Treatment

Immediately after the treatment, the area will be slightly red. This reaction subsides quickly as the laser does not burn or cut the skin in any way. It is possible to return to normal activities right away. A "regrowth or stubble" may appear in 2-3 weeks. This is the old hair regrowth from the follicle, which will fall away from the skin easily with gentle rubbing. The area must be protected from the sun for one week and then a sunscreen should be used for two months.

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