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      The Composite Facelift is a technique developed in the early 90's by Dr. Sam Hamra from Dallas, Texas. It is a technique that elevates and lifts the deeper connective layer (SMAS) together with the skin as a single sheet. It is very powerful since it retains better vascularity to the flap. Most facelift techniques today either separate these two layers or simply do not deal with the SMAS very much at all. I learned the technique directly from Dr. Hamra while spending time with him in 1991 as his first fellow. In its purist form it used to raise the flap together with the orbicularis oculi muscle of the lower eyelid. The technique has evolved however and the sub-orbicular dissection has gone a bit deeper so that the two dissection planes are no longer in contnuity but actually overlap a bit. This has reduced post operative swelling and enabled a more vertical-medial lift to the lower lid-cheek unit. This improves the results of the face by filling in the general hollowing tha

I will be speaking at Northwest Hospital: Thurs, May 14th, 7:00pm - Ronald Schuster, M.D. - The Winner By A Nose - Today's "Nosejob" I will show plenty of before and after photos. I will discuss current techniques and differences between the "old nosejob" and today's more predictable and natural results. Hope to see you there. I'll be available to discuss your individual concerns afterward as well. Dr. S Ronald H Schuster, MD. - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon - Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery Northwest Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland: Clinical Instructor Johns Hopkins Hospital Division of Plastic Surgery - Specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face and body. Procedures include Composite Facelift, Midface Lift, Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty), Brow lift, Endoscopic facial surgery, Laser resurfacing, Nasal surgery (Rhinoplasty), Breast augmentation / lift (Mastopexy), Breast reduction, Liposuction, Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty), Plastic Surgery after

I am proud to announce that the office of Ronald H. Schuster, MD was given the Award of Excellence by the Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.. The award is actually given to the builder A.R. Marani, Inc. to recognize their work in the construction of the office. The office is located in the Greenspring Professional Building, 10807 Falls Road in Baltimore, Maryland, walking distance from Greenspring Station in Lutherville. The office features a contemporary design with emhasis on privacy and a warm, personal atmosphere.   Ronald H Schuster, MD. - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon - Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery Northwest Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland: Clinical Instructor Johns Hopkins Hospital Division of Plastic Surgery - Specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face and body. Procedures include Composite Facelift, Midface Lift, Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty), Brow lift, Endoscopic facial surgery, Laser resurfacing, Nasal surgery (Rhi