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Uber: A Paradigm Shift in Transportation

Uber means “super” in German, and it is super. Understandably, 99% of my blogs deal with cosmetic surgery but from time to time I enjoy writing about noteworthy situations and Uber falls into that category. Uber is a ride service that is digital, easy, affordable, safe and hip.  It also represents a paradigm shift.  A […]

Dr. Niamtu and Implant Education

Dr. Niamtu has published a 1,000 page comprehensive textbook on cosmetic facial surgery which includes a large chapter on his cheek, chin and facial implant techniques.  Few surgeons receive the honor to publish such a text with a major medical publisher like Elsevier. Implant Expertise Dr. Niamtu is very involved with the use of facial implants […]

Dr. Niamtu and Blepharoplasty Education

Dr. Niamtu has published a 1,000 page comprehensive textbook on cosmetic facial surgery which includes a large chapter on his cosmetic eyelid techniques.  Few surgeons receive the honor to publish such a text with a major medical publisher like Elsevier . Dr. Niamtu has published numerous scientific publications on cosmetic blepharoplasty including the following; Dr. […]

Domestic Violence, Ray Rice, and the NFL

   Sometimes it takes a tragic or unfortunate situation to shed light on very important topics such as Robin Williams’s untimely death which brought attention to depression and suicide.  The recent video that showed NFL star Ray Rice knock out his girlfriend, as horrific as it was, will no doubt bring much needed attention to […]

Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery: Plain and Simple

Aging changes occur at an earlier age in the upper face and hence I am performing cosmetic eyelid surgery  (blepharoplasty)  from the mid fourth decade on.  Aging changes in the eyelids include excess sagging skin, fat bags and wrinkly skin. With aging, the upper eyelid can skin hang below the lashes and can decrease vision […]

Angel Faces

Several years ago I was invited to speak in New York City at a major laser meeting and part of my lecture involved my treatment of burn injuries.  Other surgeons also reported their experiences and it was a great meeting.  Between all the doctor lectures I had an opportunity to hear a talk by Lesia […]

Helping A Beautiful Little Girl

From time to time I like to discuss touching cases that impact my life and practice.  Earlier this year I received a pleading and heartfelt letter from a low income single mother in Atlanta whose daughter has dprotruding ears and was being taunted and bullied by her peers.  The mother could not afford the surgery […]

Treating Small Birthmarks with the Iridex 940 Laser by Joe Niamtu, III DMD

Dr. Niamtu discusses and shows a video of the treatment of a small port wine stain birthmark using the 940 wavelength laser. For more information about lasers or cosmetic facial surgery by Dr. Niamtu, visit www.lovethatface.com

Football Hall of Fame 2014

Having grown up in Canton, Ohio I have always been a fan of the NFL Hall of Fame which opened during my childhood.  I don’t go every year, but have been to the annual enshrinement many times including for my buddies from the Buffalo Bills, Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, Bruce Smith and this year Andre […]

Dr. Niamtu featured on ABC discussing “filler rhinoplasty”