Posts Tagged ‘ Plastic Surgery ’

1 million Blog hits and 2 million YouTube Hits

My main goal in life was to be a surgeon, a teacher and an author.  Medical publishing on the topic of cosmetic facial surgery is and has always been a big part of my life.  In 2008 I began writing a blog and posting YouTube videos on cosmetic facial surgery wondering who would read them. […]

Dr. Niamtu featured on NBC for his work with domestic violence survivor after machete attack

I have treated tens of thousands of patients over my career and Davette Hayes is one of the strongest, courageous and most beautiful people that I have ever met.  She is truly one of my heroes.  She was violently attacked with a machete in a domestic violence incident.  The surgeons at VCU Medical Center saved […]

I Have Met the Real Ken and Barbie!

        Cosmetic surgery is not only my job, it is my passion and one of the perks is getting to lecture all over the world. There are some curious things associated with this profession and whether you call it bizarre, edgy, interesting or crazy, the world is obsessed with looking younger. Whether […]

Kybella: Lose your double chin without surgery

This month a drug called Kybella was approved by the FDA as the first and only non-surgical means of treating isolated fat deposits under the chin.  I recently returned from Kybella training in Miami and I am proud to be one of the first trainers in Virginia.  This video explains everything you wanted to know […]

Writing a Textbook……….Again!

‘ In 2011 I was honored to to have been asked to write a major cosmetic surgery text book for Elsevier, the largest medical publishing company in the world.  The first edition was over 1,000 pages and had over 3,000 pictures.  I did all of this myself except for a great chapter on rhinolasty by […]

Dr. Joe Niamtu and Team Win Best Cosmetic Surgeon for the Fifth Year in a Row

I am so excited to announce that for the fifth year in a row we have been voted first place for “Best Cosmetic Surgeon” in the 2015 Style Magazine Reader’s Choice Award.  Our goal from day one was to provide excellence in cosmetic facial surgery and I am passionate about my job.  I love going […]

Cosmetic Removal of A Sebaceous Cyst on the Face

This video shows Dr. Joe Niamtu, III removing a large sebaceous cyst on the face.  Expelling the cyst contents is graphic and may not be suitable for all viewers. I frequently get asked about various lumps and bumps on the face.  Cosmetic surgeons frequently called upon on to treat cysts, lipomas and other soft tissue […]

Dr. Joe Niamtu & Staff Win Best Cosmetic Surgeon for the 4th Year in a Row

  I was elated to get the news yesterday that I have been voted number one “Best Cosmetic Surgery Practice” by Virginia Living Magazine for the 4th year in a row.  I am so fortunate to have the best staff in the world as well as a state of the art surgery center.  We are […]

Kybella: Will it be the Next Big Thing ?

Rejuvenation of the aging face and neck is my vocation, my avocation and my passion.  I have performed 1,000 facelifts and over 1,000 facial liposuction procedures.  I therefore feel extremely qualified to discuss treatments to this area.  If you have not already heard, Kybella (formerly known as ATX-101) is a drug that was approved today by […]

Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge: Fail!!

About a year ago, the Web began to buzz with something called the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS and it was an extremely positive, noteworthy and effective promotion to benefit ALS research.  Today there is a new challenge, the Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge.  This involves people placing a shot glass or other vessel (a baby […]