John McCann, MD, PhD Specialty: Eyelid and Facial Plastic Surgery Where did you grow up? Waterloo, Iowa As a child what did you want to be when you grew up? I liked using knowledge to solve problems and thought mostly of becoming a doctor or a scientist Where did you go to medical school? University… Read More »
Most skin cancer occurs on the face so one of the important areas of emphasis at the Center for Facial Appearances in skin cancer reconstruction. We coordinate care with Mohs surgeons who are experts in removing skin cancer while we are experts in reconstruction after removal. Skin cancer is best prevented so remember: sun screen,… Read More »
HISTORY The earliest reports of sutures date back to 3000 BC in ancient Egypt, with suture material found in a mummy dating back to 1100 BC. Hippocrates wrote about the different techniques of suturing in 400 BC and by the 10th Century they were manufacturing absorbable gut sutures much like those used today. MODERN SUTURES… Read More »
DESCENT OF THE FACE When the face ages there are two changes that occur simultaneously. The best known is descent of the face; all of the facial structures tend to descend with aging. For patients over 45 years old descent of the face is commonly treated either with surgery to lift the lower face, mid-face,… Read More »
What are the true motivations for cosmetic surgery? Whether it is for a full facelift, mid facelift, neck lift, forehead/brow lift, dark circles under the eyes, or to repair droopy eyelids, why do people decide to undergo cosmetic surgery? Is cosmetic surgery just a part of the Beauty Industry? Watch Dr. McCann’s “Motivations for Cosmetic… Read More »
Chronic Migraines? Use the link below and take the survey to see if you may qualify to have insurance coverage for Botox as a treatment for your Chronic Migraines. The purpose of this Chronic Migraine quiz is to evaluate whether insurance coverage for Botox through your insurance could be a treatment option for your chronic… Read More »
Discovery of Botox™ Benefit for Migraine Prevention Many years ago when treating cosmetic patients with Botox™ to reduce wrinkles in the forehead and eyebrow region some patients began to note an improvement in headaches which lasted as long as the Botox™ was effective for reducing wrinkles. I used to think the overlap was atypical but… Read More »
Ultherapy, the Non-Invasive Lift for the Neck, Chin, Brow and Chest Read below about the no recovery face lifting procedure called Ultherapy. Call 801-997-9999 to schedule a consult to discuss this new procedure. Mention this email when you book your Ultherapy appointment by July 15th and get a 20% discount. Ultherapy™: Using sound to improve… Read More »
Dr. McCann had the rare honor of being a guest speaker in Oculoplastics at the New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology held in New Orleans January 30th – February 1st. He was able to associate and share knowledge with the leaders in the Oculoplastics field and receive Continuing Education Credits as well.
Dr. McCann had the opportunity to present as a guest speaker at the New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology 64th Annual Symposium and was presented this Certificate of Recognition by the City of New Orleans Mayor, Mitchell J. Landrieu. Congratulations Dr. McCann!
