The Plastic Surgery Group is proud to announce that our very own Dr. Allen D. Rosen has once again been named a 2012 Jersey Choice Top Doctor in New Jersey Monthly’s annual survey of New Jersey doctors. It is a prestigious designation, as the list is determined by the state’s practicing physicians, who submit the names of doctors who they would recommend to a loved one. Dr. Rosen, who has been named a Top Doctor numerous times, was selected by his peers as a trusted and talented surgeon.

A study released by the Aesthetic Surgery Journal reported that 93% of patients are most concerned with a physician’s training and expertise. Carefully selecting a surgeon that is board-certified and highly-trained is a critical step in your decision to get cosmetic surgery. They are also two criteria many doctors consider when selecting a physician or surgeon.

Along with his already extensive education and training, Dr. Rosen is constantly improving his knowledge, skills and techniques to provide the best possible patient experience. He is published in several journals for his innovative strides in optimizing surgical procedures. Displaying great leadership, Dr. Rosen also takes an active role in many industry societies, associations and foundations.

New Jersey Monthly is only the most recent media outlet to feature Dr. Rosen. Good Morning America, MTV, Eyewitness News, CBS and NBC have profiled Dr. Rosen’s work. He has been an invited guest on News 12 New Jersey and numerous other network media shows. Allure, Shape, and Self magazines, the New York Daily News, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Times have interviewed Dr. Rosen for feature articles on cosmetic surgery, as well.

Visit this page to learn more about Dr. Rosen’s training, experience and activities as a practicing surgeon for over 25 years.

Congratulations, Dr. Rosen!

Recently, there seems to be a “buzz” about the rising number of chin augmentations performed in the United States. I must admit that the Plastic Surgery Group has noticed an increase number of patients who will consider this option as part of an overall approach to facial reshaping, contouring or rejuvenation. Generally, chin enlargement is not done as a stand-alone procedure, without other associated techniques like neck liposuction or nasal reshaping.

Facial rejuvenation has become more popular within the last couple years for many reasons, including the availability of new technologies. Chin augmentations may still lag behind rhinoplasty, facelift and eyelid surgeries, but now patients are aware of what we can offer as part of a more inclusive package.

Whether it is due to their own personal network or the media’s influence, patients are realizing the importance of balance for their face, allowing us, as surgeons, to take a more “global approach” during consultations. Patients tend to have multiple areas of focal concern, especially after they’ve seen a simulated 3D preview of their face before surgery. We use the Vectra 3D advanced imaging technique during consultation to develop a well-thought-out strategy. We then perform a virtual augmentation to let the patient experience a preview of the potential result before making their final decision.

Combination surgeries for a balanced and better end-result are becoming more popular. Some examples would be chin implants with nasal reshaping, or brow lift with eyelid rejuvenation. Chin augmentation is no longer secondary; it is now an integral part of the overall contour.

While recent statistics tout chin augmentation’s increased popularity, many are part of an overall facial rejuvenation, not stand-alone procedures. The actual number of chin augmentations performed remains lower than many other procedures so any relative increase may look statistically like it is outpacing the others. In any case, we, as surgeons, are thrilled to see patients starting to understand our goal of achieving “beauty in balance” and be and become more aware of just how important the lower face and chin contour are a big part of that.