If your child has polydactyly syndrome (extra digits) either on their hands or feet, the unknown of it can be scary. And although polydactyl is more of a physical deformity than a health concern, it’s still something every parent is worried about. Here at our office, Dr. George Philip Smith specializes in the removal of […]
If you have found out that you have to undergo any type of surgery, the first thing that may come to mind is the dreaded recovery period. And as much as we would like to take the recovery portion away from our patients, we know that the healing time is crucial for your surgical success— […]
When it comes to taking care of your nose, there’s not a lot you have to do on an everyday basis. As far as your body goes, let’s just classify your nose as low maintenance. If, however, you think you’ve broken your nose then that’s a whole other story. Luckily, here at Dr. George P. […]
Whether you have recently lost a lot of weight, had a baby, or if you have just lost a little elasticity on the skin around your stomach, you may be considering an abdominoplasty or a tummy tuck. By surgically removing excess skin from your abdomen, a tummy tuck can help give you that bikini worthy […]
In this day and age, the last thing you want to experience is pain, swelling, or tenderness in the joints in your hands when you are typing on the computer or trying to write a text message on your phone. However, because we are putting our hands and fingers at more of a risk of […]
Whether you have small breasts, asymmetrical breasts, or lost all the mass in your breasts after pregnancy in breastfeeding, you may want to consider a breast augmentation. Although breast augmentation surgery itself is common and straightforward, many patients worry about the recovery. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Not only will we send you […]
Just like with any part of your body, you don’t realize just how much you use every part of your hand until it is injured. Hand injuries can range from something as small as a hairline fracture in your pinky to as large as an entire hand break. Depending on the severity of your break […]
Having gauged ears may have been the biggest, boldest trend ten years ago but like most trends, that one has quickly faded. If you hopped on that trend wagon and have drooping earlobes that are full of regrets, Dr. George Philip Smith has got you covered. With an earlobe recovery procedure, he can repair your […]
As a condition that seems like it was non-existent until everyone started typing more, carpal tunnel is relatively common. Patients who have carpal tunnel syndrome typically experience weakness, tingling, or numbness in their hands which is caused by the median nerve in the wrist getting squeezed. Although there is no cure for carpal tunnel syndrome […]
Weight loss, pregnancy, your genetics, age, breastfeeding— these are all things to be proud of, but they are also things that can wreak havoc on your breasts and can cause them to lose their shape and firmness. With a breast surgery, however, we can help you gain back your appearance and self-confidence. Let’s take a […]
