Alan Weiss, M.D. Plastic and Hand Surgeon

02/04/2024

Improving self esteem one earlobe at a time.

We explore Dr. Weiss's expert solutions for earlobe issues, such as splits, tears, and gauge repairs. Dr. Weiss's customized approaches address unique challenges, focusing on avoiding linear scars...

01/18/2024

Experience matters. Reflecting on how I have "grown" procedures ( made them safer and with reliably great outcomes), by combining all my training and experience, I have to say "experience matters".

02/23/2023

Don't Stop Belizing with Margaret Burri

02/22/2023

Years after starting my practice, I feel I have fine tuned the skills I have worked on and provide safe, and cosmetically excellent service, to ALL my patients, regardless of their insurance ...

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04/05/2021

My third article published, since finishing training and in private practice ....

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01/29/2020

Now is the time to have your elective surgery so you are well recovered for summer... message me and let's talk.

09/09/2017

An emotional roller coaster week, caring for an old and also elderly patient :-)

Can a doctor care too much ? I think not. This past week I took care of an elderly gentleman who was to say the least a bit disgruntled with life and his current state of health…. He...

09/12/2016

Received this award....I am at once humbled and proud...I love what I do but "recognition" is priceless..thanks for voting !

08/18/2015

Pro bono work you might like http://www.dralanweiss.com/blog

07/31/2015

added a new blog on wound care ...see if you "like" it
http://www.dralanweiss.com/blog

Wound care has always held a special interest for me, especially when I can not only get a wound to heal but prevent it from recurring. Wound care can be simplified into first making the...

04/01/2015

just added to my blog and preamble at
http://www.dralanweiss.com/breast-reduction.html

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Breast reduction surgery starts with the first interview. The patient is educated as to what to expect physically, and how the recovery with affect her home and work life. If everything fits the next step is to get the insurance company to authorize the surgery. Criteria have to be met to satisfy “medical necessity”. Having a good relationship with many insurance companies has helped me get the necessary approval.

Breast Reduction 410-COSMETIC (410-761-1743) Breast reduction surgery starts with the first interview. The patient is educated as to what to expect physically, and how the recovery with...

03/26/2015

http://www.dralanweiss.com/earlobe-repair-split-or-torn.html

Not all earlobe repairs are the same. There have been many articles written about earlobe repair, because it is not as straight forward as it seems. The scar should not be linear or straight, the lobe (earlobe) needs to have a contour that is natural, and the two sides being brought back together are never equal. All of the above comes into play when a "surgical plan" is created. Attention to detail can leave a healed earlobe that looks very natural.
Insurance may cover the procedure.

Split or torn earlobe repair is done to repair an earlobe that has been pierced and the hole splits or tears open. This is usually due to the prolonged use of heavy earrings, but sometimes can...