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Michigan Academy of Plastic Surgeons 2010 Conference
Dr. Vanek is in Mackinac Island right now. He is presenting an abstract on
“A MultiCenter, Prospective, Randomized, Single-Blind, Controlled Clinical
Trail Comparing 3rd Generation Ultrasonic-Assisted Lipoplasty and Suction-
Assisted Lipoplasty” today at the Grand Hotel in Mackinac Island Michigan.
Grand Hotel Mackinac Island Michigan
Dr. Vanek on the GOODTIME III
Cleveland…..All Aboard the GOODTIME III
Dr. Vanek with a passenger on the cruise
Dr. Vanek and his staff boarded the Goodtime III last night hosting
The WOMEN WHO WINE event. We arrived in Cleveland with some
humid weather, bright sunshine and some “wacky” hats on our heads.
We were ready for our passengers to arrive.
We presented each passenger with a Vanek Cosmeceutical bag,
various brochures enclosed and an article created by Dr. Vanek
for the Lake County News Herald announcing the MC1 or
VASER Shape that has arrived here in our office. Dr. Vanek is the 1st in Ohio to use the MC1.
Dr. Vanek presented a “Birthday” gift to each passenger with a
birthday in the month of July. We also had 3 great gift baskets
that we had participants fill out registration cards and put in a bag
for drawing. One basket had a $700 value for a hair removal
package here at our office.
Dinner and deserts were served to a stunning sunset on the river.
DJ and MC for the night was Paula from the radio station Star97.
Dr. Vanek did a Q&A for the passengers whom had several great
questions to ask about cosmetic surgery (including Tummy tuck,
Latisse, Laser Skin Resurfacing, Breast Lift and Breast Reduction).
We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise with the WOMEN WHO WINE.
Thank you to all that attended this event and we hope to participate
again next year.
Women Who Wine cruise
VASER Shape now available at Dr. Paul Vanek Mentor Office
Who Knew?!
That wistful desire, “If only they could rub something on my skin and I’d have a skinnier waist,” has been expressed by many. That FDA approved technology is being introduced to Ohio by my practice starting this week! Called MC1 in the US, this in-office procedure involves 5 weeks of treatment utilizing a dual-head, focused beam of ultrasound. The device manufactured in Italy by General Project, gently heats the treated area, releasing lipid and triglycerides from the fat cells treated on the abdomen, flanks, back, chest, arms, thighs and buttocks. Patients feel a gentle warming sensation during their one hour treatment. Within a few days they are re-treated with a lymphatic massage in the office. Measurements and photographs are taken before and after for comparison. Patients can resume normal activities immediately. We expect that a person can have their clothes fit better and their skin look smoother with each treatment. Over a series of 5 weeks patients show improvement of localized fat and cellulite in their treatment areas. It’s really here!
P.S. I will be enrolling the first 20 patients in a clinical trial of patient experience with post-treatment stipends for participation in follow-up studies beginning next week. Call if interested to see if you are a candidate.
Haverford Magazine Spring 2010 issue recently interviewed Dr. Vanek about his trip to Haiti and the reliefe efforts there.
http://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=38721
go to Comments and Crisis in Haiti pg 42 and Dr. Vanek is on page 44-45
The 53rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons (OVSPS) will be held in Cleveland from May 14th, 2010 to May 16th, 2010. Dr. Vanek presented a power point on Haiti and his relief work.
Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons
Vanek, Fitzgerald, Kurdas, Jackson
Concord, Ohio American Red Cross Hero
Awards of Geauga and Lake Counties
Team Cleveland Haiti Relief -Paul Vanek, MD, Jack Fitzgerald, MD, Jean Kurdas, RN, Theresa Jackson,RN.
Honored today at Quail Hollow for the relief work in Haiti.
Program from event.
Program from Red Cross pg 1
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Program from Red Cross pg6
Article by Dr. Paul Vanek - A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Scanning technology that has allowed scientists to map the surface of Mars can also facilitate analysis of your skin! A new device to characterize your skin with multi-spectral analysis makes quantitative measurements allowing me to assess all aspects of your complexion. Severity of wrinkles, 3 dimensional contour mapping, sun damage, rosacea, brown spots, pore size, porphyrins, and scarring are able to be quantified with a computer analysis from the photos of your skin taken at the time of your consultation. This baseline analysis can be used as a tool to assess your skin improvements over time with the treatments we recommend. The images are also compared to a data base of over 4 million people within one year of your birthdate, matching age and ethnicity for comparison purposes. A printed report detailing the results of the imaging session can be taken home for review of skin care and treatment recommendations based upon your unique complexion profile. What better way to assess and follow results than with an objective technology that shows you your progress with treatment?
PS This technology will soon be available in my practice to provide you a vision of your healthier, younger looking, more beautiful skin!
Crooked Finger Fix -Recently the FDA has approved a non surgical option for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture. The collagenase enzyme has been around for a long time experimentally. The clinical use of this biochemical agent involves an injection performed in the office to digest the cord collagen. Patients who have contracture at the MCP (the knuckle) or at the PIP (the first joint) from Dupuytren’s fibrosis are candidates for the injection therapy. The fibrosis in the palm is not as responsive to injection therapy and may require excisional surgery using tourniquet anesthesia. Patients who have the finger contracture can be injected monthly up to three times. The patient is seen the next day for a mobilization maneuver to hopefully break the cord. Tendon rupture is a small risk of the injection, because it contains high collagen content and is in close proximity to the fibrotic cord in the finger. I am credentialed in the safe use of Xiaflex™ collagenase injection. The procedure is not cosmetic.
PS. This injection therapy is ideal for elderly patients who might be on anti-platelet or Coumadin agents who don’t want to have surgical intervention.
Dr. Vanek at LaMalfa
Paul Vanek MD, FACS Keynote Speaker
Today at LaMalfa Banquet Center in Mentor, Ohio the United Way of Lake County honored Dr. Vanek by making him a key note speaker at this event. There he discussed his philanthropic activities over the years and focused on his most recent experience in Haiti and El Salvador. In Haiti Dr.Vanek operated with surgical teams from all over the world including Sweden and Israel. On the El Salvador trip Dr. Vanek went with local church groups from St. Mary of Mentor and St. John Vianney. He visited a school while there and worked all day at a medical out post that had not seen a physician in over 2 years. His daughter Megan accompanied him on this mission and also served as his interpreter. They took donations with them including food, medical equipment and clothing.
United Way of Lake County 2009:
Stephen Baum, MD at LaMalfa
Stephen A. Baum, M.D. – Board Chair,
Matthew A. Logies- First Vice Chair,
Matthew Logies First Vice Chair
Tom Fergerson – Leadership
Thomas Ferguson Leadership Development Chair
Chardon, Ohio earlier this afternoon Dr. Vanek spoke to the NDCL high school students about his surgical mission to Haiti. Questions about the conditions on the ground and his stay there providing human aid was being rendered were discussed.
After meeting with approximately 80 students, facility and administers, students were invited to ask questions abut the Haiti earthquake and relief efforts. Thereafter Dr. Vanek joined a religion class in progress and discussed societal resiliency with the class. His spiritual journey as a result of this experience was also shared with the class.
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