Eastern Cosmetic Surgery Institute

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Eastern Cosmetic Surgery Institute
2 Bala Plaza Suite PL15
Bala Cynwyd, Pa 19004
Phone: 610-664-8830
Fax: 610-664-8812
E-Mail: info@drgrecoface.com

About Dr. Greco

Timothy M. Greco, M.D., F.A.C.S., received his Doctorate of Medicine from Hahnemann University School of Medicine and did his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, specializing in head and neck surgery. He completed further training in facial plastic surgery thru an accredited fellowship through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the internationally renowned McCollough Plastic Surgery Clinic in Birmingham, Alabama and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Greco is double board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. His aesthetic surgical practice focuses solely on plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face, head and neck. He is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic Surgery. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Greco has authored several papers on facial plastic surgery and co-authored a chapter in Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America. He has provided instruction for a course in endoscopic facial plastic surgery and has presented research in facial plastic surgery at the national meeting of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgery. Additionally, Dr. Greco regularly

teaches physicians throughout the United States on new facial procedures and techniques and has served on the Medical Expert Panel of the Collagen Corporation, a worldwide manufacturer of facial implant technology. He is part of the Botox National Education Faculty where he trains other physicians in the aesthetic application of Botox and serves as a faculty trainer and regional media spokesperson for the cosmetic filler product, Restylane. He is also on the editorial advisory panel for Aesthetic Trends and Technologies, an aesthetic trade journal for physicians. He is often featured in national and local media where he recently appeared on the NBC10! Show and on CBS demonstrating Restylane and on Fox 29 News and Sunday Live! regarding Botox.

In the December 2003 issue of MainLine Today, Dr. Greco was named by his peers as one of the top 4 facial plastic surgeons in the Greater Philadelphia area. Also, in the February 2003 issue of Philadelphia Magazine recognized Dr. Timothy Greco as a “Top Plastic Surgeon” in the Delaware Valley as voted by plastic surgeons, dermatologists and other aesthetic specialists. The list highlights Dr. Greco’s excellence in several facial aesthetic procedures including: Face Lift, Rhinoplasty, Lipostructure (Fat Injections), Chin Augmentation, Otoplasty, and Cheek Implants. Dr. Greco was recently voted "Best Plastic Surgeon" in Philadelphia Style Magazine's "Best of Philly 2005" Issue

A native of Norristown, PA, Timothy M. Greco, M.D. received his BA in Biology from Lafayette College and his medical degree from Hahnemann University, where he graduated in 1989 with honors in Anatomy, Pharmacology, and Surgery.

Laser Hair Reduction

Safe, effective hair reduction is now within your reach!

Removing unwanted hair from your face and body is now easier and more comfortable than ever before. No more tweezing, waxing or shaving. Say goodbye to razor burn, painful ingrown hairs and unsightly rashes and bumps from traditional methods of removing unwanted hair.

We at Dr. Greco’s office have several types of lasers available to best treat all hair colors and all skin types. This will be determined at the time of consultation.

All treatments are performed in a relaxed, spa-like atmosphere and you are afforded complete privacy and comfort. Your treatments will be performed by a fully trained and certified aesthetician after the course of treatment has been determined. Your will require several sessions three to six weeks apart to achieve the desired result as hair grows in cycles and the effected hairs are the ones which are actively growing at the time of treatment.

Some frequently asked questions regarding Laser Hair Reduction include:

What does it feel like?
Each pulse, which lasts less than one second, produces a slight tingling feeling.
What are the side effects?
Most patients experience little or no side effects which may include slight reddening of the treated area which should subside within a few hours. It is advisable to avoid any sun exposure after treatment for a few days to protect the skin.

How many treatments will I need?
The laser effects the hairs that are in the active growth stage, the hairs which are in a resting or dormant stage will not be affected and will need to be treated again. This will vary depending on the area and the individual patient.