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TOP DOCTORS A. Peter Salas, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.M. SALAS PLASTIC SURGERY | WWW.DRSALAS.COM 101 OLD SHORT HILLS ROAD, SUITE 501, WEST ORANGE | (973) 731-2000 | 1016 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY | (212) 535-5500 “A SURGICAL PRACTICE IS USUALLY CONE SHAPED,” SAYS A. PETER SALAS, M.D. – “a cone that grows smaller as the doctor hones his skills and performs fewer procedures over time.” Salas Plastic Surgery is cone-shaped as well. However, Dr. Salas is proud of his quest to expand his practice by embracing the technological advances in cosmetic and restorative plastic surgery. Salas Plastic Surgery offers numerous surgical and non-surgical options for their patients. Using minimally invasive and scarless techniques, they perform more office-based and out-patient procedures than in the past. In the office they use fillers and Botox® to improve wrinkles and soften lines. Dr. Salas was one of the pioneers of fat reduction through injection in the USA, a procedure that recently gained FDA approval. Surgical procedures commonly performed at Salas Plastic Surgery include facial plastic surgery, breast surgery and body contouring. They use endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques which minimize down-time and make many procedures virtually scarless. They also specialize in Vaser Super-Def. Liposelection, a procedure similar to liposuction which selectively removes more fat, tightens the skin, and creates definition yielding a more muscular physique. Facial plastic surgery is another area where Salas Plastic Surgery excels. In addition to cosmetic procedures on the face, they also do major facial reconstruction following skin cancer and Mohs surgery. Patients seek out Dr. Salas’ expertise to correct a suboptimal result of a procedure they have had elsewhere. He recommends researching your doctor and says, “Googling is not research.” He advised contacting the Medical Board, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the American Board of Medical Specialties. “It is important to make sure your surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.” He also warns about going overseas. Although there are many good surgeons overseas, they often don't have the same sophisticated equipment and technology. Dr. Salas’ training and education are noteworthy. Aside from his training in plastic and aesthetic surgery, he completed training in general surgery, surgical oncology, hand surgery, and microsurgery. He also enjoys the rare distinction of triple board certification and recertification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Board of Surgery, and the American Board of Aesthetic Mesotherapy. This unique background has provided him with the breadth of knowledge and experience to treat the most complex conditions. “I tackle more challenging and a greater variety of cases than most plastic surgeons.” He has a stellar national and international reputation and was repeatedly named one of America’s Top Doctors by Consumers Research Council of America, Montclair Magazine, and New Jersey Monthly magazine. But what he is most proud of is being voted by his patients as one of the Most Compassionate Doctors and receiving the Patients’ Choice Award. 64 MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE BACK TO SCHOOL 2016 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION