Aestique Surgical Center News
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Aestique is a fully licensed as a multi-specialty surgical center by the Department of Health, certified by the federal Medicare Program and accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. (AAAASF). Aestique Surgical Center is also licensed by state and federal inspectors. We adhere to the strictest standards & regulations to assure we are providing the most exceptional care, treating every patient as if they were family.
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Each month we like to highlight one of our surgeons here at Aestique Surgery Center.
This month's Surgery Center Spotlight is on our newest staff member, Dr. Linda Camp.
Dr Camp is a Board Certified Cosmetic & Reconstructive surgeon. She graduated cum laude from Akron University, Ohio and obtained her medical degree from North Eastern Ohio University College of Medicine. Dr. Camp completed her plastic surgery residence at Penn State University.
Most recently, Dr. Camp comes from a large hospital based practice at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She is an experienced surgeon with quality results and a high patient satisfaction rate. She offers her patients over 20 years of experience. Dr. Camp recently joined Aestique Plastic Surgical Associates in August 2018.
She looks forward to meeting you and developing a personal relationship with you to help you achieve your desired outcomes. When Dr. Camp is not at the office she enjoys spending time with her family - her husband, Joseph, and her two sons, Joseph & Jonathan, as well as several grandchildren. She is a dog lover and cherishes her two Australian Shepherds.
Dr. Camp currently specializes in cosmetic & reconstructive surgery including:
- Breast Surgery including augmentation, lifts, reductions and reconstruction
- Post Weight Loss surgeries including body lift, thigh lift, arm lifts, panniculectomy
- Labiaplasty
- Excision of lesions,cysts, moles
- Hand surgery including Carpal Tunnel and ganglion cyst removal
- Eyelid surgery
- Facelift
- Necklift
- Fat grafting
For your convenience, Dr. Camp offers office appointments and surgical procedures at Aestique.
To meet Dr. Camp and schedule a visit with her,
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COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON, DR LINDA CAMP
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We would like to introduce you to our Clinical Director, Paulette Tarkin.
Paulette started in the operating room right out of school in Lincoln Nebraska in a large hospital. She learned various specialties from ENT, plastics, CV, orthopedics to general surgery. After gaining vast experience in her first position, she decided to travel as an OR nurse for 2 years to NC, KS, NE where she received an unbelievable amount of experience in transplant, cardiac and trauma surgery.
Returning to Omaha, she joined the staff at Creighton University Medical Center, a level 1 trauma center with 25 operating rooms, where she became the OR manager. Life took her to Minneapolis, MN in 2005 where she then took a travel position at the University of Minnesota Medical Center on the adult and pediatric cardiovascular team for 1 year.
Pittsburgh became her home in July 2006. Her daughter Lily was born a year later. She took some time off to stay at home with her daughter for several years. As most of us parents can relate, Lily became the center of Paulette's world!
She returned to work as a pre-op/PACU and OR nurse at Laurel Surgery Center. During that same time, she worked as a private duty nurse and had the pleasure of taking care of an amazing little boy, Dr. Lazzaro's grandson. Her strong work ethic and superior patient care led her to be recruited to the Aestique Surgery Center in December, 2016.
She comes from a family of nurses with both her mother and sister are operating room nurses. Her mother was the Chief Nursing Officer of an independent orthopedic hospital and her sister is a Director of Peri-operative Services in Omaha so I guess you could say nursing is in their blood!
We invite you to meet Paulette the next time you have a procedure scheduled at Aestique Surgery Center.
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PAULETTE TARKIN,
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
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CO2 Laser by Dr. Shawn Echard
What are Plantar Warts?
Warts are one of several soft tissue conditions of the foot that can be quite painful. They are caused by a virus and can appear anywhere on the skin.
Children, especially teenagers, tend to be more susceptible to warts than adults.
Identification Problems
Most warts are harmless, but they may be painful. They are often mistaken for corns or calluses. The wart, however, is a viral infection. Plantar warts tend to be hard and flat, with a rough surface and well-defined boundaries; warts are generally raised and fleshier when they appear on the top of the foot or on the toes. Plantar warts are often gray or brown (but the color may vary), with a center that appears as one or more pinpoints of black. It is important to note that warts can be very resistant to treatment and have a tendency to reoccur.
Source of the Virus
The plantar wart is often contracted by walking barefoot on dirty surfaces or littered ground where the virus is lurking. The causative virus thrives in warm, moist environments, making infection a common occurrence in communal bathing facilities.
Self treatment is generally not advisable. Over-the-counter preparations contain acids or chemicals that destroy skin cells, and it takes a skilled hand to do without also destroying surrounding healthy tissue. Self treatment with such medications especially should be avoided by people with diabetes and those with cardiovascular or circulatory disorders. Never use them in the presence of an active infection.
Professional Treatment
Often times, Dr. Echard will recommend removal of warts by a simple surgical procedure, performed under local anesthetic. Lasers have become a common and effective treatment. A procedure known as CO2 laser cautery is performed under local anesthesia at Aestique Surgical Center. The laser reduces post-treatment scarring and is a safe form for eliminating wart lesions.
To schedule your consultation with Dr. Echard and see if the CO2 laser is right for you, call (724) 832-7880 or visit his website at
Laurel Podiatry.
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October is National
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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You Have the Power to Fight Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And whether you
Race for the Cure
,
Make Strides against Breast Cancer
or buy a “pink” item that benefits the cause, the most important thing you can do to help fight breast cancer is take control of your own breast health.
Early Detection is Key
Catching any disease early gives you more options for treatment and a better chance of living a
longer, healthier life. And that’s especially true for breast cancer – and the two and half million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
- A monthly breast self-exam for all women starting in their 20s. Any changes in how breasts look or feel should be reported to a doctor right away.
- A clinical breast exam, from a doctor or nurse, for women in their 20s and 30s at least every 3 years. After age 40, women should have a breast exam by a doctor or nurse every year.
- A yearly mammogram for women age 40 and older (as long as they are in good health). While mammograms can miss some cancers, they are still a very good way to detect breast cancer.
Helpful Mammogram Tips from the American Cancer Society
- Schedule your mammogram when your breasts are not tender or swollen to help reduce discomfort and to ensure a good picture. Try to avoid the week just before your period.
- On the day of your mammogram, don't wear deodorant or antiperspirant. Some of these contain ingredients that can interfere with the reading of the mammogram.
- You might want to wear a skirt or pants, so you'll only need to remove your top for the exam.
- If you do not hear from your doctor within 10 days, do not assume your mammogram was normal – call your doctor or the facility to follow up.
You can find more mammogram tips and information from the American Cancer Society’s Web site at www.cancer.org.
You Have the Power
You can’t prevent breast cancer, but you do have the power to take charge and make sure you get the screenings you need to detect any health problems early.
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SPECIALTIES OFFERED AT AESTIQUE SURGERY CENTER
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We offer a wide variety of surgical specialties with our highly skilled physicians including:
- Cosmetic Dental Surgery - Dr. Carl Medgaus
- Gastroenterology - Dr. Bruce Bradley
- Gynecology - Dr. Diane Denning
- Oculoplastic Dr. Phillip Choo
- Ophthalmology - Dr. Patrick Lally, Dr. Valli Muthappan, Dr. Jerome Peters, Dr. Ramakumar Gounder
- Oral Surgery - Dr. Michael Buckley, Dr. Robert Queale
- Pain Management - Dr. Kevin Hibbard, Dr. Matt Lodico, Dr. Yesh Navalgund, Dr. Haibin Wang
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery - Dr. Theodore Lazzaro, Dr. Linda Camp
- Podiatry - Dr. Shawn Echard, Dr. Cherrie Cindric, Dr. Todd Cindric
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Aestique Surgery Center| 724-832-3085 | info@aestique.com | www.aestiquesurgerycenter.com
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