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For those seeking to roll back the hands of time, a solution. Genesis ENT in posh Ballantyne Village sees patients of all ages, shapes and sizes. Some come for anti-aging treatments, others for cosmetic surgery, still others for treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders. All are there for one reason: Paul Drago, MD.
Drago’s practice is every beauty buff’s dream. In addition, if some of the procedures seem straight from space age technology, it is because the progressive practice offers the most advanced procedures ever invented, safely and with miraculous results.
A quick glance into Drago’s before-and-after photo album is enough to send any Hollywood wife running to the practice. However, people may be surprised to know how many regular Joe’s and Jane’s have already taken advantage of the procedures he offers. Indeed, cosmetic surgery for the masses is here to stay, and Genesis ENT & Plastic Surgery is happy to oblige.
Proven technology is key to the practice’s success. Drago only uses state-of-the-art equipment and is a pioneer in the surgical aspect of anti-aging. A recognized expert in the field of health and wellness, from diet and exercise to non-invasive anti-aging treatments, his approach is holistic in nature but precise in application. Drago is a proponent of health overall – pre- and post-operatively.
“80 percent of our own destiny is controlled by us, and 20 percent is controlled directly by your genes,” said Drago. “The most important things you can do are to eat appropriately and exercise.” Drago emphasizes the importance of eating small meals frequently throughout the day and heavy drinking – of water that is. His advice is to drink one-half ounce of water per pound of body weight, so for example a 200-pound man should take in about 100 ounces of water daily. No health regimen would be complete without a tenacious work out routine. Drago practices what he preaches by working out five days a week, replete with weight training for 35 minutes followed by cardiovascular exercise for the last ten minutes of the work out.
Drago’s plastic and cosmetic surgery menu is diverse and affords patients with choices for optimum results. Facial cosmetic surgery options include blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), face and forehead lifts, otoplasty (shaping of the ear) and rhinoplasty (nose job).
For problem or preventative skin care, Genesis offers cleansers, treatments, moisturizers, eye area treatment and sun protection. Non-invasive facial rejuvenation, BOTOX®, chemical peels and Sculptra laser resurfacing are popular. Drago’s full menu of services is listed on the practice’s web site at GenesisENT.com.
If you’re thinking of surgery, he says no procedure should be considered without first checking that a surgeon is board certified. He says a surgeon should be board certified in the area for which you are undergoing surgery. In fact, in the medical field it is all too common to find obstetricians doing facelifts and oral surgeons administering BOTOX. Drago is at the opposite end of that spectrum. He is the only surgeon in the country who is board certified in ear, nose and throat surgery, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and, cosmetic surgery and is a fellow in the ENT-Allergy Academy. He has been selected to “America’s Top Physicians” by the Consumer Research Council of America, performed more than 15,000 operations and has extensive experience in Pediatrics.
On July 17, 2006, Drago will reach a milestone when he unveils the introduction of the “Weekend Facelift” – a procedure completed on a Wednesday, which allows the patient to return to work on Monday. The Weekend Facelift involves local anesthesia and valium, takes less than 90 minutes and costs $4800, far less than traditional facelifts of the past.
“Anti-aging medicine is a critical component in making you feel better and look younger,” says Drago. The Genesis ENT & Plastic Surgery web site is loaded with helpful information and links including information on the three basic rules of anti-aging, (lifestyle, nutrition and exercise) and 101 Anti-Aging Tips that everyone should read. Visitors can even calculate their life expectancy, based on their current lifestyle in one of the links.
Patients seeking to reduce lines can literally have them erased by Drago with the powerful Sciton laser. Replacement of natural anti-aging hormones, growth hormones and Estrogen blockers are also available. Audiology services at Genesis ENT & Plastic Surgery include hearing tests, hearing aids and on-going hearing health, and the practice is also a veritable battleground against allergies, offering allergy testing and proven treatments. For Drago, his patient roster is only likely to increase as the hottest medical infatuation, anti-aging, continues it’s climb and more people discover the many affordable options to combat time’s roadmap.
Genesis ENT & Plastic Surgery is a comprehensive approach to wellness and beauty. Drago says no matter what your age you can begin now to improve your health and increase your life-span. So for patients with previous surgical experiences thinking about new procedures, as well as new patients taking a surgical leap of “faith” Dr. Drago probably has the answer.
“I have pulled together a team of caring professionals that bring high levels of expertise and knowledge to our practice,” he said. Find out how Dr. Drago can help you match your outer with your inner beauty by logging onto his web site at GenesisENT.com or schedule an appointment. The practice is located at 14835 John J. Delaney Dr. in the Ballantyne section of Charlotte. Call 704-544-1300 for more information. |
