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Plastic surgery is far more encompass- ing than facelifts and other age-altering procedures often seen among Hollywood stars and famous personalities. More often, plastic surgeons are called upon to help repair and reconstruct functionality to a part of the body after a traumatic injury such as a car accident, severe
burn, and the after effects of cancer. The work of plastic surgeons can involve skin grafts, reattachment of severed limbs, fin- gers, toes, and the use of implants to aid with reconstruction.
• Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) • Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
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• Skin Cancer Removal
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New advancements in non-surgical alternatives are also reshaping the world of plastic surgery. While more temporary in nature, these procedures offer individ- uals the ability to see a cosmetic change in appearance without the having surgery.
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Plastic surgeons are also often
needed during a patient’s healing process for burn repair, wound healing, and scar revision. Procedures performed by plastic surgeons are crucial to t help restore flex- ibility and function of skin that has been damaged by a severe burn or injury.
num toxin, Botox injections will tempo- rarily reduce or eliminate frown lines, forehead creases, crows feet, and thick bands in the neck. It works by blocking nerve impulses and temporarily par- alyzing muscles, which decreases the appearance of wrinkles and gives skin
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The removal of cancerous skin lesions and restoration or repair of tissue after breast-cancer surgery is also the job of
a plastic surgeon. Although they cannot take away a cancer diagnosis, plastic sur- geons work closely with patients as part of their healthcare team to help with the physical and mental aspects of healing.
a smoother appearance. Botox is also used to relieve migraine headaches and reduce muscle spasms in the neck and eyes.
Repair of congenital problems is another area where the skills of plastic surgeons are often employed. This may involve the repair of a cleft lip, cleft pal- ate, or bone malformations in the face, hands, or feet. Some procedures such
as eyelid lifts, nose reshaping, or breast reduction, normally thought of as strictly cosmetic, can actually help to alleviate health issues like impaired sight, breath- ing troubles, or chronic back pain.
• Laser Facial Resurfacing – The use of a laser device can treat layers of damaged skin. It softens lines around the eyes and mouth, minimizes facial scars, and reduces the look of unevenly pigmented skin.
Common surgeries performed by a plastic surgeon include:
• Breast Enlargement (Augmentation
Plastic surgeons provide a broad spectrum of care to resolve issues over the entire body. Whether for cosmetic, medical, or reconstructive reasons, plastic surgeons are a crucial part of the health- care team and can make a difference in a person’s quality of life.
Procedures include the following:
• Botox – The cosmetic form of botuli-
• Juvéderm and Restylane Cosmetic Fillers – Dermal fillers help restore vol- ume and fullness to skin. They help to correct moderate to severe facial wrin- kles and folds.
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Dr. Kyle Ver Steeg is a plastic surgeon at Bronson Plastic Surgery Specialists. He sees patients in both Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. For more information or to schedule a consult, contact the office at (269) 372-3000 or fill out the form online at bronsonhealth.com/plasticsurgery.
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Advisory Council to Seek
Advice of Kinship Caregivers
By: Bob Wheaton
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is form- ing a Kinship Advisory Council to advise the department about the needs of these caregivers and the children in their care. Kinship care is the full-time care, nurtur- ing, and protection of children by family members, close family friends, or other important adults in the child’s life. This could include grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings or family friends.
Relatives and loved ones who care for children full-time are asked to apply to join the new advisory council, along with others who are involved in kinship care.
opinions and want to provide the support that they need.”
The Kinship Advisory Council will:
• Devise a plan to engage support groups
and programs providing services to kinship families to obtain a better under- standing of the issues they face.
• Establish a public awareness campaign to educate the public about kinship care- givers and the state’s efforts to better serve these caregivers by increasing visi- bility of the Kinship Support Program.
• Consult and collaborate with the Kinship Support Program on the design and administration of that program.
The council will advocate for reform that will lead to a system that is better coordinated, more consumer friendly, and family-centered. Kinship care can occur when a child is placed formally through the MDHHS foster care system or through an informal arrangement between the par- ent and the caregiver.
• Identify gaps and barriers for kinship families regarding service awareness, coordination, and utilization, peer sup- port, and the use of technologies to cre- ate pathways to resources and supports.
“As MDHHS strives to place children in the most family-like setting possible,
it is important for us to listen to our kin- ship caregivers,” said Demetrius Starling executive director of the department’s Children’s Services Agency. “Children who have experienced trauma can benefit from the stability of living with relatives or other kinship caregivers. We value their
MDHHS is seeking diverse member- ship that includes professionals in a vari- ety of areas, as well as people with expe- rience as kinship caregivers. Applications for membership must be submitted by Jan. 10, 2022, at https://www.research.net/r/ KinshipCouncil.
• Ensure equity is considered when mak- ing recommendations for system changes.
Anyone who is interested in being con- sidered for the Kinship Advisory Council or has questions on the application process can email Jessica Bodell at BodellJ1@ michigan.gov.