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Robert Frank

Robert Frank, Owner, Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive SurgeryOwner
Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Robert Frank, MD, is a board certified Plastic Surgeon in private practice in Northwest Indiana. Dr. Frank has extensive expertise in general and plastic surgery procedures entering practice in 1997. He has special interest in breast and body contouring procedures, particularly cosmetic breast surgery. Dr. Frank has used both Allergan and Mentor breast implants, and has been an investigator with the adjunct studies of both manufacturers. Since widespread reintroduction of silicone gel implants in November 2006, Dr. Frank has become one of the biggest users of silicone gel implants in the state. He is also experienced in nonsurgical plastic surgery procedures, including use of fillers, such as, Restylane, Juvederm, and Sculptra, and Botox. Dr. Frank has also used Alloderm, Collamend, FlexHD, and other similar graft products. He is a member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and a Fellow of American College of Surgeons. (This is me - Update Profile)


Employment History
1997 - present Owner
Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Dermatologists? I worry more about the Family practitioners, Ob-Gyns, and Internists... | 07-31-2008
Analysis of: As Doctors Cater to Looks, Skin Patients Wait | www.nytimes.com
Author: Robert Frank, Owner, Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

As insurance reimbursements decline, everyone suddenly thinks they're a cosmetic surgeon.

Phase 2 trials show significantly improved scars | 03-14-2008
Author: Robert Frank, Owner, Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Juvista appears to be effective in improving scar quality according to recently released Phase II results. Renovo reported no clinical improvement in breast augmentation scars treated with a single injection of the drug.

Botox competitors can't come soon enough | 02-07-2008
Author: Robert Frank, Owner, Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Botox from Allergan has enjoyed an exclusive monopoly for the past nine years. Alternative drugs do not appear to be available as soon as was hoped.

Credit crunch may effect healthcare financing | 09-13-2007
Author: Robert Frank, Owner, Aria Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Changes in the credit market, specifically the subprime market, may impact companies clamoring to finance elective healthcare and cosmetic procedures. This may impact the number of patients ultimately undergoing these expensive procedures.

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