Dr. Alan John Weiss, MD is a plastic surgeon in Glen Burnie, MD specializing in plastic surgery. He graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1981 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Alan John Weiss, MD is affiliated with MedStar Harbor Hospital, University of Maryland Medical System and MedStar Health.
216 Crain Highway N
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
3001 S. Hanover Street
Baltimore, MD 21225
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue around the eyelids. With aging, skin loses elasticity. In some people, skin can pool around the eyes causing wrinkles, puffiness, under-eye bags, and drooping.
During a blepharoplasty, tiny incisions are made under local anesthesia, and any excess skin or underlying tissue is removed from the eyelids. The procedure takes between one and three hours, and patients may have bruising and swelling around their eyes for a few days afterwards. Icing the area may help.
The surgery is sometimes done along with other facial surgery as part of a facelift. Typically, a blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic. In severe cases, however, upper eyelids may droop so significantly that they make it hard to see. In these cases, blepharoplasty may be considered a necessary treatment.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.
Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:
Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.
Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.
Skin Grafting
When a large area of skin is too damaged to heal, a skin graft may be used to protect the tissue underneath and reduce scarring. A layer of healthy skin is taken and moved to the injured area, where it is fixed in place. Skin grafts are used to treat burns, infections, large wounds, ulcers, and other significant problems that affect the skin.
There are several different types of skin graft, depending on where the donor skin is taken from:
In all cases, the skin graft may either be full-thickness or partial-thickness. While thicker grafts make recovery more difficult for the donor site, they heal more easily than thinner grafts.
Before skin graft surgery, patients are given anesthesia so they cannot feel any pain. If using an autograft, the surgeon carefully measures and removes the skin from the donor site. Sometimes the graft is cut in a mesh-like pattern, to allow a small piece of donated skin to stretch and cover a larger area. This also helps oxygen pass through the graft. The site where the skin graft will go is cleaned well to remove any dirt, bacteria, or dead skin cells. Then the skin graft is placed and attached with stitches or staples. It is often covered with antibacterial ointment and supportive bandages for the first few days.
As the skin graft heals into its new position, new blood vessels grow to reach and support the skin. Depending on the thickness of the graft, oil glands, sweat glands, and hair follicles may also regrow. Recovery time depends on the thickness of the graft and the overall health of the skin in the grafted area, but it generally takes from two to four weeks.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan John Weiss, MD for Medicare patients.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan John Weiss, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alan John Weiss, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. Alan John Weiss, MD graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1981. He completed residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center and has a state license in Maryland.
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (1981)
Residency: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) Affiliated Hospitals (1983)
Board Certification: UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Licensed In: Maryland
Dr. Alan John Weiss, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alan John Weiss, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alan John Weiss, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Glen Burnie, MD.
If you need a straightforward doctor that really cares for the healing of the patient instead of making lots of money, Dr. Weiss is the one you need to go to. He explains the problem well, the risks of treatment and helps us make decision. We really wish we have met him sooner, my daughter’s keloid could have been cured by now. I wish all doctors are like Dr. Weiss!
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alan John Weiss, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$426
OPDIVO $388 |
YERVOY $38 |
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$136
Revlimid $136 |
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$114
Cotellic $64 |
Erivedge $33 |
Zelboraf $17 |
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$90
IMBRUVICA $45 |
DARZALEX $32 |
YONDELIS $13 |
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$72
QUVIVIQ $72 |
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$568
ZOLADEX $59 |
Nerlynx $59 |
GEMTESA $56 |
Kerecis Omega3 Wound $56 |
Halaven $46 |
Other $292 |
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Dr. Alan Weiss is a specialist in plastic surgery. He speaks Spanish. These areas are among his clinical interests: genioplasty (chin osteotomy), turbinate reduction surgery, and deviated septum. Dr. Weiss's professional affiliations include the University of Maryland Medical System and MedStar Harbor Hospital. He attended the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and a hospital affiliated with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) for residency.
