You’ve probably heard of “white coat syndrome” in which the presence of a doctor strikes immediate fear into a patient causing blood pressure to rise and eyes to widen. Unfortunately, this is the perception many have of medical providers until they meet people like board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ed Pittman of Pittman Plastic Surgery, [...]
Read more...According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), there were 318,123 breast augmentation surgeries performed in 2011. While this number may make it seem like breast surgery is commonplace, it’s important to properly understand what to expect after breast surgery in order to obtain the best plastic surgery results possible. Breast augmentation, breast [...]
Read more...Like so many of you, I had another career before finally working at the profession I feel is my true calling. This article, which will appear in the March issue of “Southern Distinction” magazine, gives an in depth look at my background, and my motivation to become a plastic surgeon. Hope you enjoy!
Read more...When patient and comedian Dannette Flint came to our office, our entire staff enjoyed her positive attitude and hilarious demeanor. We quickly learned that entertainment was her trade, and it’s no surprise! She had us all in stitches (no pun intended)! The Pittman Plastic Surgery staff is thrilled to be supporting Flint in her performance [...]
Read more...These days, it doesn’t seem like wearing sunscreen and covering up with clothing or hats is nearly enough. Despite being warned for decades about the dangers of sun exposure, skin cancer continues to run rampant across North America and around the world. The lifetime prevalence of skin cancer is one in six people and it [...]
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