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Dr. Joe & April are Guest Bartenders at Positive Vibe Cafe this Saturday, July 27th

April (Richmond’s 2019 Christmas Mother) and I are very active with numerous local charities.  Positive Vibe Cafe is one of our favorites as it helps train individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities for restaurant and food service jobs. April and I will serve up some of your favorite beverages and throw in a few you […]

April Niamtu Named 2019 Richmond Christmas Mother

I am so proud of my wife being named the 2019 Richmond Christmas Mother by the Richmond Times-Dispatch newspaper.  This is a Richmond tradition dating back to 1935 to help those less fortunate have an enjoyable holiday season.  I have never met a person who loves Christmas more than April and loves to give back […]

50 Year Anniversary of the Moon Landing

I have met a lot of celebrities in my life but probably the most notable was the late Neil Armstrong, Apollo astronaut, and first man to work on the lunar surface.  He was truly humble and quiet but just being around him had an aura of energy.  He was extremely polite and you wonder “what […]

Your Vote Means the World to Us

  I have the best staff and patients in the world and I love my job.  Winning the “Best Cosmetic Surgeon” award underlines our commitment to excellence in cosmetic facial surgery.  The bottom line is that these awards mean a lot to us and we hope you will support us with your vote.  We really […]

The Aesthetic Show 2019

I have lectured at The Aesthetic Show in Las Vegas for the past 8 years and it is always a great weekend this year was no exception. I lectured in the “Future of Plastic Surgery” section which was once again chaired by my friend Dr. Drew Ordon.  If the name sounds familiar, he is the […]

Cosmetic Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery): Some Great Little Cases

I do a regular YouTube segment that I call “Great Little Cases”.  Basically these brief videos discuss and show before and after cases of various cases I have recently done.  Today’s “Great Little Case” involves several patients that underwent cosmetic blephaorplasty. For more information on cosmetic eyelid surgery visit www.lovethatface.com Joe Niamtu, III DMD Cosmetic […]

Facelift & Cosmetic Surgery Recovery: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

Although the surgeon is most frequently credited with the success or failure of a cosmetic case, in reality the patient can have a lot to do with the result.  Doing the right things and avoiding the wrong things can make a big difference in ease of your experience and your final result.  The video below […]

The Most Meaningful 4th of July Ever!

The Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays.  I got engaged on this day and have had countless parties, but this year was special.  Danny Teodorescu a Romanian immigrant and total stranger that was shot and robbed in Richmond in 2007.  We took him in for four years until he got […]

Cosmetic Surgery Education: Upcoming Meetings

I am lecturing at numerous cosmetic surgery meetings this year and two great ones are  highlighted below along with my upcoming schedule. Other meetings that I will be speaking at this year and near future are listed below. July 2019 The Aesthetic Show Las Vegas, Nevada   Sept, 2019 Ace Symposium Candela Laser New York […]

A Scar Cream that Makes a Difference

Over the years I have used many scar products.  Many of them did not work, were not easy to use or otherwise made wound management difficult. Several years I heard about Stratamed.  At the time it was only available online so I ordered some and began an informal clinical trial.  Stratamed is the first FDA […]