“Always keep in mind that Dr. Haas is a cosmetic plastic surgeon, not a mechanical engineer”
We need to do some more homework before making a statement as this. I am a reconstructive plastic surgeon. Yes I do an occasional cosmetic case for the money but get much more out of the more difficult cases. This is a general overview of things I have done out of a few documents:
Hand surgery: Joint replacement for arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fractured and broken bones, infections, tendon injuries, nerve injuries, birth defects, replantation.
Skin surgery: Removal of skin cancers, melanoma, moles, improvement of scars, tattoo removal, skin grafting for burns, repair of bed sores and decubitus ulcers, burn reconstruction. Restoration of body parts after cancer surgery.
Breast surgery: Breast reconstruction after mastectomy either at time of surgery or many years later, breast enlargement, breast reduction for excessively large breasts, breast lifts for sagging.
Tummy Tucks: Abdominoplasty & other cosmetic surgeries. Thigh and arm lifts after weight loss. Dermolipectomy after massive weight loss.
Facial surgery: Facelifts, eyelid surgery, correction of lid lag, removing wrinkles, removing excess skin and fat from face and neck, cheek and chin implants, reconstruction after severe facial injuries from car and other accidents as GSW and explosions.
Dermabrasion: For acne, scars, and lumpy noses.
Fat suction: Liposuction of hips, thighs, buttocks, stomach, neck, cheeks. Reshaping after other reconstructive procedures.
Nose: Cosmetic surgery and surgery to correct breathing problems.
Ears: Correction of protruding ears.
Congenital: Repair of cleft lip and palate, including improvement in adults, other birth defects. Cranial reconstruction. Gender reassignment. Urology repairs.
Diabetic ulcers and ulcers of the foot: Improvement or repair of all skin ulcers.
Wound Care Center: All phases of wound care regardless of the origin. Treatment of radiation injuries. Snake bite, spider bite, crushing injuries.
General Reconstruction: Complications from vascular surgery or heart bypass surgery. Chest wall reconstruction, abdominal injuries. Reconstruction after gynecology or urology ablative procedures. Orthopaedic salvage procedures, hemipelvectomy, hip disarticulation, amputation.
As far as not knowing anything about oil and flow:
I studied many things including oil as a special project as an honor chem student in high school. Although I was just a biochemistry major in college it involved many areas. I basically had a complete chemistry, physics and biologicals education. But also took basic courses in mechanical engineering, and architecture. I had minors in food sciences (nutrition), psychology and also took a few courses off the mark as theater appreciation, et cetera. Oh, I also played men’s rugby and coached the UF womens rugby team one year.
In medical school and in general surgery training I performed research on blood flow and rheology so do not say I do not know anything about flow. You would be wrong again.
Going back to cars I have taken cars and motorcycles apart and back together many times. I raced Formula Super Vee for a short stint buy my major interests were with the frame and suspension and tires. I actually have my own wheel alignment equipment. My cars are never set to “normal” suspension parameters. This is still an area I play with a lot.
I am tired of this so live with it. I really hate it when people who do not know me start telling people what they think they know about me. Give it a rest.
aehaas
