Undergoing cosmetic surgery is an exciting and personal decision. While the procedure itself is an important part of your journey, your postoperative care plays an equally important role in achieving a safe recovery and the best possible result. At The Center …
Pumpkin spice isn’t the only thing that needs a seasonal refresh! As the air gets cooler and drier, your skin may need a little extra TLC too. Your fall skin checklist Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Swap in a richer moisturizer to …
Glowing, sun-kissed skin might look effortless, but summer can be one of the most challenging seasons for your complexion. Heat, sweat, sunscreen buildup, and increased sun exposure can leave your skin feeling congested, dull, and dehydrated. The secret to that …
Surgeon Brianne Sullivan, M.D., focuses much of her work on one of the body’s most complex—and valuable—tools: the human hand. As a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with specialized training in hand surgery, she helps patients recover movement, strength and dexterity. …
“Hands are how we interact with the world,” says Munir Patel, M.D., a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at the Center for Plastic Surgery at Sentara Princess Anne & Fort Norfolk. With specialized training in hand surgery, Dr. Patel makes those …
Construction worker could regain full hand function with therapy. A steel beam smashed and severed a Hampton Roads construction worker’s left thumb. In an instant, a young man’s work life was in jeopardy. An attempt to re-attach the thumb was …
As an expert in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Howard Levinson, M.D., is determined to give his patients outstanding results — which may mean inventing new tools to get the job done right. Dr. Levinson, the Clinical Chief of Plastic and …
Tingling. Numbness. Pain. Weakness. These are classic signs of nerve conditions that affect the hand and arm. If you notice these symptoms, consider them a red flag, says Manas Nigam, M.D., a plastic surgeon at The Center for Plastic Surgery …
Howard Levinson, M.D., is powered by an ambitious goal: excellence, both internal and external. “We define internal excellence as pushing oneself to be the best we can be. External excellence is about ensuring patients are satisfied by their experience and …
As your body’s largest organ, your skin has many jobs. It protects you from the elements, regulates body temperature and enables your sense of touch. But it’s more than just a body part. Your skin is often one of the …
