Robert Silich MD, FACS
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery,
NY Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Welcome to robertSilichMd.com. Dr. Robert Christopher Silich is a
board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice at the Manhattan office of his mentor and surgical residency professor Dr. Gerald Imber. He specializes
in all areas of aesthetic surgery with particular emphasis on facial
rejuvenation and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Silich is board
certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a fellow of the American
College of Surgeons, and a member of both the American Society of Plastic
Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. As a Clinical
Assistant Professor of Surgery at Cornell University Medical College, Dr. Silich
teaches in the plastic and reconstructive surgery residency program at New York
Presbyterian Hospital. He is an attending surgeon at New York Presbyterian
Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital, and the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital.
In 2006 Dr. Silich was listed as one of New York Magazine’s Best Doctors. Dr. Silich is the youngest plastic surgeon to be placed on this list. He is also listed in the Castle Connoly Top Doctors Guide. He has appeared on CNN and his work has been recognized in The New York Times, The New York Post, The Washington Post, The New York Daily News, Elle Magazine, W magazine, Quest magazine, Hamptons and Gotham magazine, and was featured in New York Magazine as one of New York City’s Cutting Edge plastic surgeons in 2002. In 2004, Dr. Silich was featured in W magazine as one of the country’s foremost up and coming plastic surgeons.
NY Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Welcome to robertSilichMd.com. Dr. Robert Christopher Silich is a
board-certified plastic surgeon in private practice at the Manhattan office of his mentor and surgical residency professor Dr. Gerald Imber. He specializes
in all areas of aesthetic surgery with particular emphasis on facial
rejuvenation and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Silich is board
certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a fellow of the American
College of Surgeons, and a member of both the American Society of Plastic
Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. As a Clinical
Assistant Professor of Surgery at Cornell University Medical College, Dr. Silich
teaches in the plastic and reconstructive surgery residency program at New York
Presbyterian Hospital. He is an attending surgeon at New York Presbyterian
Hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital, and the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital.In 2006 Dr. Silich was listed as one of New York Magazine’s Best Doctors. Dr. Silich is the youngest plastic surgeon to be placed on this list. He is also listed in the Castle Connoly Top Doctors Guide. He has appeared on CNN and his work has been recognized in The New York Times, The New York Post, The Washington Post, The New York Daily News, Elle Magazine, W magazine, Quest magazine, Hamptons and Gotham magazine, and was featured in New York Magazine as one of New York City’s Cutting Edge plastic surgeons in 2002. In 2004, Dr. Silich was featured in W magazine as one of the country’s foremost up and coming plastic surgeons.
Oct
16
Managing Pain of Minor Burns
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Q:What is the best way to manage pain of minor 1st Degree and 2nd Degree Burns?
A:A local anesthetic is usually sufficient; also Aloe Vera can be used to heal the burn area. However, systemic anti-inflammatory drugs such as naproxen may be effective in mitigating pain and swelling. Additionally, topical antibiotics such as Bacitracin and Neosporin are useful in preventing infection to the damaged area. Lidocaine can be administered to the spot of injury and will generally negate most of the pain.
A:A local anesthetic is usually sufficient; also Aloe Vera can be used to heal the burn area. However, systemic anti-inflammatory drugs such as naproxen may be effective in mitigating pain and swelling. Additionally, topical antibiotics such as Bacitracin and Neosporin are useful in preventing infection to the damaged area. Lidocaine can be administered to the spot of injury and will generally negate most of the pain.
Oct
15
Why are Rhinoplastys Performed in a Doctor's Office?
Q:How come a “nose job” doesn’t need to be done in the hospital?
A:Mainly, the big difference with rhinoplasty in particularly is the advent of quick acting non-narcotic anesthetic agents. Rhinoplasty as opposed to other kinds of plastic surgery deals with deeper structures such as the bone and the cartilage and tends to be a little more painful to undergo under local anesthesia with some sedation, and therefore the anesthetics that traditionally had been used were general anesthetics. Today the vast majority of cosmetic nasal surgery is performed with local anesthesia and modern medications which allow for deep sedation with complete patient safety without the need for general anesthesia.
A:Mainly, the big difference with rhinoplasty in particularly is the advent of quick acting non-narcotic anesthetic agents. Rhinoplasty as opposed to other kinds of plastic surgery deals with deeper structures such as the bone and the cartilage and tends to be a little more painful to undergo under local anesthesia with some sedation, and therefore the anesthetics that traditionally had been used were general anesthetics. Today the vast majority of cosmetic nasal surgery is performed with local anesthesia and modern medications which allow for deep sedation with complete patient safety without the need for general anesthesia.
Sep
15
What makes someone a good candidate for a full neck-lift?
Q:Who is a good candidate for a full neck-lift?
A:Good candidates are usually people with excess skin laxity and skin that does not really respond well to microsuction alone. In other words, skin that’s particularly seen in people that are older, a lot of sun-damaged skin not particularly fat people but usually elderly people that have a lot of loose skin.
A:Good candidates are usually people with excess skin laxity and skin that does not really respond well to microsuction alone. In other words, skin that’s particularly seen in people that are older, a lot of sun-damaged skin not particularly fat people but usually elderly people that have a lot of loose skin.
Aug
11
What About Scarring From in Microsuction Surgery?
Q: Is there scarring in Microsuction?
A: Not at all. You can barely see it. We make a small incision underneath the chin that’s the size of a staple. Most people interesting enough, tend to have a little scar under the chin from falling as a child, and we can use that. If somebody is very squeamish about making an incision underneath their chin, we can make 2 small incisions behind the earlobe and the instrument we use (a cannula) will then reach behind the ear to underneath the chin. But usually just under the chin, no one will see it
A: Not at all. You can barely see it. We make a small incision underneath the chin that’s the size of a staple. Most people interesting enough, tend to have a little scar under the chin from falling as a child, and we can use that. If somebody is very squeamish about making an incision underneath their chin, we can make 2 small incisions behind the earlobe and the instrument we use (a cannula) will then reach behind the ear to underneath the chin. But usually just under the chin, no one will see it
Aug
11
Is a limited incision face-lift a procedure that’s permanent?
Q: Is a limited incision face-lift a procedure that’s permanent like a normal face-lift?
A: Yes, it is permanent. This procedure really started to become popular in the last 10 years. We are just starting to see these patients now 10 years after surgery with virtually about the same results that you would get from a full face-lift. Some people argue that a limited incision face-lift will keep you going for a good 7-10 years whereas the more classic face-lift can take you to 15 years but I think that the trade off between the incisions and the length of operative time (longer for the classic face lift), is probably not worth it for the time difference.
A: Yes, it is permanent. This procedure really started to become popular in the last 10 years. We are just starting to see these patients now 10 years after surgery with virtually about the same results that you would get from a full face-lift. Some people argue that a limited incision face-lift will keep you going for a good 7-10 years whereas the more classic face-lift can take you to 15 years but I think that the trade off between the incisions and the length of operative time (longer for the classic face lift), is probably not worth it for the time difference.
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The Underarm Overhaul
Dr. Silich Interviewed in Essential Homme Magazine
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Safety in Plastic Surgery
Dr. Silich in Consultation - Video Part 2
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The Underarm Overhaul
Dr. Silich Interviewed in Essential Homme Magazine
The Risk of a Stroke During Plastic Surgery
Safety in Plastic Surgery
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