Mole Removal at home? Safer options with a Bethesda Plastic Surgeon

February 28, 2010 @ 09:01 AM — by Roger Oldham

“Mole” has become a common umbrella that refers to any number of types of moles, also known as benign or malignant skin lesion growths, says Dr. Roger J. Oldham, board certified plastic surgeon. Changes in appearance in your moles seriously warrant the examination of a physician, and removal by a plastic surgeon like Dr. Oldham can be beneficial when lesions present in visible areas such as the face, arms, or legs. But in-office mole removal at Dr. Oldham’s Bethesda Surgery Center can provide a convenient and easy solution to that pesky mole that you’ve been ignoring.



Home mole removal remedies or natural mole removal can be dangerous when left to inexperienced hands because they cannot help you determine the types of moles you may have. Benign pigmented skin lesions can be treated in a number of ways including surgical excision and repair, shave excision, freezing (cryother

Gynecomastia Pills? Real Results with a Bethesda Plastic Surgeon

February 27, 2010 @ 08:57 AM — by Roger Oldham

Dr. Roger J. Oldham’s Bethesda, Maryland plastic surgery office has been treating the men of Washington D.C. for more than 25 years. Gynecomastia (male breast reduction) is a popular treatment for men who desire a more toned appearing pectoral profile that cannot be achieved through diet or exercise. The causes of gynecomastia are discussed below, but one thing is for certain: many men sympathize with the discomfort of excess breast tissue, and they desire a long-lasting solution from a physician that they trust. Dr. Oldham has more experience than many Bethesda plastic surgeons, and offers convenient solutions for his patients. Dr. Oldham, for example, is an attending surgeon at Shady Grove Adventist and Suburb

Bethesda, Maryland: Chin Augmentation with a board-certified plastic surgeon

February 26, 2010 @ 08:55 AM — by Roger Oldham
Tagged with: Face Chin Augmentation

The plastic surgery practice of Dr. Roger J. Oldham has gained immense recognition from the Bethesda area and beyond for his expertise in chin augmentation (chin implant) surgery. Dr. Oldham, board certified plastic surgeon, has more than 25 years of experience with facial plastic surgery procedures including chin augmentation (chin implant) surgery. Chin augmentation (implant) surgery is often sought by Bethesda patients who feel that the proportions of their face are asymmetrical or unpleasing to the eye. Dr. Oldham understands the self-esteem that is rooted in physical appearance and encourages patients to meet with him for a full 30-minute personal consultation so that he can fully understand their dissatisfaction.

For many people, a proportional chin can aid significantly in balancing the facial profile, producing a look of symmetry in the face. Some people, however, feel that their chin is lacking

Teasing can be detrimental: Ear Contouring in Bethesda provides a real solution

February 25, 2010 @ 08:53 AM — by Roger Oldham
Tagged with: Face Otoplasty

Bethesda parents have been seeking the expert advice of Dr. Roger J. Oldham, board certified plastic surgeon, for 25+ years when it comes to ear contouring (otoplasty / ear pinning) surgery. Ear contouring is also referred to as an otoplasty or ear pinning surgery and describes a plastic surgery procedure in which patients undergo an outpatient procedure that treats overly prominent ears by securing them closer to the head. Protruding ears can leave a child vulnerable to immature teasing, but ear contouring (otoplasty / ear pinning) with Dr. Oldham is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures among younger patients because it greatly improves self-esteem.

Ear contouring (ear pinning / otoplasty) is less invasive, relative to other c

Laser Hair Removal in 3-4 visits to Bethesda Plastic Surgeon

February 24, 2010 @ 08:54 AM — by Roger Oldham

Bethesda patients have been coming to Dr. Roger J. Oldham for more than two decades, seeking a range of plastic surgery procedures. Surprisingly, many of Dr. Oldham’s patients visit multiple times a month, but not for more invasive procedures like a rhinoplasty, or liposuction. Rather, Dr. Oldham’s Bethesda office provides a plethora of non-invasive rejuvenation treatments and procedures, one of which is laser hair removal. Dr. Oldham is pleased to offer laser hair removal services to his Bethesda patients.

Results from treatment of the laser are most successful when treatment is located on areas of darker hair growth and repeated for at least 3 treatments. Four or five treatments might maximize results for some patients. Laser hair removal is a common procedure that utilizes the progress of laser technology to identify sites of hair growth and discourage future growth. It works well

Healthy skin is only a visit away: In-office mole removal with Bethesda Plastic Surgeon

February 23, 2010 @ 08:35 AM — by Roger Oldham

A lifetime of fun in the sun can result in a stress-free attitude but can also produce adverse effects for your skin. Dr. Roger J. Oldham specializes in mole removal in-office at the Bethesda Surgery Center. Dr. Oldham understands the demands of today’s multitasking schedules, and takes pride in offering efficient treatment options to his Bethesda patients. A brief consultation with Dr. Oldham is required before the date of surgery, and surgery typically last 15-30 minutes. Mole removal with a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Roger J. Oldham is an extremely popular option for Bethesda residents. Your skin’s health is worth the time.

Skin lesions like moles can be benign or malignant but should be looked at by a dermatologist or plastic

Prepare for a Skimpier Summer: (Mini) Tummy Tuck Surgery with a Bethesda Plastic Surgeon

February 22, 2010 @ 08:34 AM — by Roger Oldham

Around this time every year, people begin to think about their progress in getting healthier for the new year. March is often a busy month for Dr. Roger J. Oldham, Bethesda Plastic Surgeon. Bethesda patients seek the 25+ years of experience from Dr. Oldham for their modified abdominoplasty, also referred to as mini tummy tuck surgery. A mini tummy tuck is often a great option for patients who are frustrated by stubborn fatty tissue in their lower abdomen. A mini tummy tuck, for example, doesn’t typically involve treatment above the belly button, concentrating the removal of excess fat and skin of the lower abdomen.

When patients consider modified abdominoplasty / mini tummy tuck surgery with Dr. Roger J. Oldham, they have many questions about cost, recovery time, risks, and before and after pictures. Dr. Oldha

Back/Shoulder pain? Tight clothes? Unwanted attention? Breast Reduction Surgery with Dr. Roger J. Oldham, Bethesda

February 17, 2010 @ 08:29 AM — by Roger Oldham

Dr. Roger J. Oldham has become a sage practitioner in his 25+ years of service to his breast reduction patients in Bethesda, Maryland and nearby communities of Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia. Breast reduction surgery patients often inquire about the “medical necessity” of this common plastic surgery procedure for the purpose of health insurance. Breast reduction patients, like all plastic surgery patients, also deliberate about the particulars of the surgery including their desired cup size, the firmness of their breasts, and the position of the nipples. In addition, breast reduction patients wonder about the price, cost/benefit ratio, recovery time, and availability of breast reduction: before and after photos. One decision, however, that

Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping) in Bethesda, Maryland

February 16, 2010 @ 08:28 AM — by Roger Oldham
Tagged with: Face Rhinoplasty

Dr. Roger J. Oldham is a plastic surgeon who has built an impressive career in the 25+ years that he has been in practice and performing rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) surgery. Dr. Oldham is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons, has repeatedly been a top choice for best Plastic Surgeon by Checkbook magazine, was voted “Best Plastic Surgeon” by Bethesda Magazine, and has been consistently chosen by fellow physicians to be named Washingtonian magazine’s “Top Doctor” over a twenty year period. Yet, what matters most to Dr. Oldham is the health, safety, and personal satisfaction of his patients. Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) surgery is among Dr. Oldham’s most common procedures, and one that he takes personal pride in performing.

Forehead Lift and the Important Decision to have Plastic Surgery: Bethesda

February 15, 2010 @ 09:26 AM — by Roger Oldham
Tagged with: Face Brow Lift

Dr. Roger J. Oldham is a board-certified Bethesda plastic surgeon who has been practicing in the greater Washington D.C. area for more than 25 years. His experience with brow lift (forehead lift) surgery is extensive. Even more extensive, however, is his familiarity with helping you decide if the procedure is right for you. Patients seeking brow lift (forehead lift) surgery and other plastic surgery procedures in the Bethesda area, often come to Dr. Oldham with dozens of questions about cost, recovery time, price estimates, post operative discomfort, and before and after

Facelift Alternatives with an Experienced Bethesda Plastic Surgeon

February 14, 2010 @ 09:23 AM — by Roger Oldham

Dr. Roger J. Oldham is an experienced, board-certified Bethesda practitioner specializing in plastic surgery of the face, breasts, body, including facelift surgery and facelift alternatives. How much do American’s spend on beauty and skincare products every year? While exact numbers are hard to identify, a number of sources estimate that American men and women spend about $1.5 Billion annually to achieve the look of radiance that comes with healthy skin. If you compare that cost to the average price of facelift surgery or non-invasive facelift alternatives, the return on your investment is impressive and immediate. If facelift surgery feels excessive for your skincare desires, read on to learn about facelift a

Breast Lift + Breast Augmentation = Higher Self Esteem in Bethesda Patients

February 13, 2010 @ 09:03 AM — by Roger Oldham

Dr. Roger J. Oldham, a plastic surgery practitioner for 25+ years, has been serving patients of Bethesda, Maryland through breast augmentation (breast implants) and breast lift (mastopexy) surgery. An expert in breast surgery, Dr. Oldham has built a large repertoire of satisfied patients. Patients who are self-conscious about the size or shape of their breasts sometimes seek surgical options through the combined breast augmentation (breast implants) and breast lift (mastopexy) surgery. This combination simultaneously lifts sagging breasts while augmenting the breasts with implants to increase size and improve firmness.

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Concerns about the cost of a Facelift? Prices and Alternative Procedures in Bethesda

February 12, 2010 @ 08:38 AM — by Roger Oldham
Tagged with: Face Facelift

In Bethesda, facelift surgery patients have been visiting the cosmetic and reconstructive surgery practice of Dr. Roger J. Oldham for many years. Choosing your facelift surgeon is an extremely important decision. Dr. Oldham is a board-certified plastic surgeon with the American Board of Plastic Surgeons since 1979 and has been performing facelifts and other facial rejuvenation plastic surgery procedures (both invasive and non-invasive) for decades. In addition, Dr. Oldham has been recognized for many years by Checkbook magazine as one the best Plastic Surgeons in the Washington area. He has also been voted by readers of Bethesda Magazine as the Bethesda’s “Best Plastic Surgeon” and has been repeatedly selected by his peer physicians to be named in Washingtonian magazine as a “Top Doctor.”

Liposuction with Dr. Roger J. Oldham: Before and After Photos from Real Patients

February 11, 2010 @ 09:02 AM — by Roger Oldham
Tagged with: Body Liposuction

Dr. Roger J. Oldham is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has been serving the Bethesda area for more than 25 years through countless liposuction procedures. Liposuction is one of the 5 most popular procedures among women in 2008, according to the American Society for Plastic Surgeons: a testament to its positive effects in healthy individuals whose body shape or genetics frustrate through stubborn deposits of fat around the abdomen, hips, or thighs. Liposuction is not for everyone, but can be a less-invasive plastic surgery option for patients whose skin has retained its elasticity. If your skin has lost firmness, perhaps a skin-tightening procedure (tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck, or arm lift) may be a more appropriate procedure than liposuction.

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Blepharoplasty Surgery in Bethesda Maryland: Recovery Time? Before and After?

February 10, 2010 @ 09:06 AM — by Roger Oldham
Tagged with: Face Blepharoplasty Faqs

Dr. Roger J. Oldham, a board-certified plastic surgeon, has been performing blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) in the Bethesda area for dozens of patients each year. Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is lifting and reshaping of the upper and/or lower eyelids that may have lost firmness or skin elasticity due to aging, stress, and other individual factors. Patients seeking blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) have many questions about surgery including the price, cost/benefit ratio, and the effects visible in before and after photos. Dr. Oldham shares his experience with patients during their 30-minute personal consultation.

Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift or eyelid surgery) with Dr. Roger J. Oldham lasts about 1 ½ ho