Open letter of Thank You as St. Barnabas celebrates the Dr. Scott and Susy Spiro Welcome Desk Now more than a week after the dedication of the surgery family waiting area, I can reflect on the outpouring of support, love, admiration, and respect I was shown by colleagues, administration, nurses, and patients. I was […]
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Venus, Jupiter, and Mars in the palm of your hand
If you are fortunate enough to be outside in the predawn hours these days you should make sure you stop for a moment and take advantage of a truly special event which you can see in the eastern sky on a cloudless night. This time of year ( late September to early November) when the […]
Read MoreMaking Strides Against Breast Cancer
Sunday, October 18, 2015, I along with many of my office staff participated in the “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk sponsored by the American Cancer Society, which took place in Parsippany, NJ. Our Spiro Plastic Surgery Team was joined by many former and present patients and their families. There seemed to be thousands of people […]
Read MoreI Love My Doctor!
On Wednesday evening, June 17, 2015, St. Barnabas hosted a tribute event called “I Love My Doctor”. The event paid tribute to both patients who recognized their physicians’ outstanding efforts and the physicians themselves. The response of my patients was overwhelming and greatly appreciated. The hospital placed enlarged copies of patient letters around the entrance […]
Read MoreSaline Versus Silicone Gel Implants
Chest wall shape, gravity, and base coverage in breast augmentation. Decision making and planning in breast augmentation cannot be overlooked. It takes a keen and critical eye to see the subtle features that can make or break an ideal breast augmentation. The contour of the rib cage is often overlooked and its influence is underestimated […]
Read MoreBreast Implant Reconstruction and Acellular Dermal Matrix and Insurance Company Battle
Ok, now I’m really shocked and angry! As many know, breast reconstruction has always been an important part of my practice and I’ve always made time and many personal sacrifices for my patients. Recently, I met a young woman with breast cancer who planned to undergo bilateral mastectomy and together we planned an innovative type […]
Read MorePlastic Surgery and a Healthy Lifestyle: How Do They Compliment Each Other?
We had a very interesting day today at Spiro Plastic Surgery. Today we filmed a segment for NBC New York for their show “American Health Front”; a half hour program which provides up to date and comprehensive healthcare and medical information to viewers in the tri state area. It will air on Sunday, March 25th, […]
Read MoreA New Blog From A Plastic Surgeon In New Jersey
Today marks the beginning of a new era in plastic surgery blog postings. I aim to provide the reader with insight, fact, dispel fiction, debunk innuendo, with a concise, and informal approach. You will be educated as well as entertained. There will be some humor and irony with a touch of satire. Nothing will be […]
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