deme : Philadelphia Pa : Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgeon

2200 Arch Street Suite 102 Philadelphia PA 19103 P: 215.561.deme (3363)

Devon Square Two Suite 100 744 Lancaster Ave Wayne PA 19067 P: 610.688.deme (3363)

Thomas E. George, D.M.D., F.A.G.D.
Dr. Thomas E. George graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1984. After completing a two-year General Practice Residency at the University of Pennsylvania, he remained at the Dental School as full-time faculty for two years. He then became Director of the General Practice Residency in advanced dental training at the Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia where he taught for thirteen years while also maintaining a private practice.

Dr. George is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry and maintains a cosmetic and general dentistry practice with an emphasis on advanced dental esthetics. Along with his wife Cheryl, Dr. George is co-owner and co-founder of .

Aside from basic restorative dentistry, Dr. George offers an array of aesthetic services including porcelain veneers, implants, various teeth whitening processes, non-metal restorations and removable prostheses, smile evaluations, and aesthetic sculpting as well as emergency services, root canals, non-surgical and surgical periodontics, oral surgery, and oral medicine.

In conjunction with other practitioners at , Dr. George can create the perfect makeover for those who want to improve their appearance.

Cheryl L. George, R.D.H., is a licensed dental hygienist and has been in clinical practice for 27 years. She received her dental hygiene degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1981. She was a clinical professor at the University of Pennsylvania Dental School in the periodontology department and a clinical researcher in periodontal disease.

Cheryl and her husband, Dr. Thomas E. George, have been in practice together since 1984 in center city Philadelphia. She is the co-founder and co-owner of .

Kevin J. Cross, M.D.
Dr. Kevin J. Cross's expertise is founded in his background. Having returned to Philadelphia from New York City where he completed his general surgery and plastic surgery training at Cornell University, New York Presbyterian Hospital on the upper east side of Manhattan, Dr. Cross is proud to include as his mentors some of the giants in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. His aesthetic surgery background stems not only from his experience in the Park and 5th Avenue offices of his professors, but also through his training at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital, long felt to be two of the epicenters for cosmetic surgery. He brings with him both the classical as well as the newest and most advanced techniques in aesthetic surgery ranging from surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation to body enhancement and body contouring procedures. His reconstructive background was developed at the university hospitals of two Ivy League institutions, Cornell and Columbia.

Prior to his general and plastic surgical training, Dr. Cross graduated as an AOA honors society member from the University of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine. He then spent time as a research fellow at Northwestern University; where he studied how skin ages and what allows it to heal faster and better. Dr. Cross later went to be the primary investigator for the Tissue Regeneration Project at Cornell Medical Center. He authored 5 textbook chapters and has published extensively on aspects of both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and routinely presents at national meetings throughout the country. Recently, he headed a clinical study testing a new device to help minimize scarring during incision healing and maintains an academic appointment at Cornell University Medical Center.

Dr. Cross's repertoire of procedures includes face lifting, eyelid rejuvenation, brow and forehead aesthetic surgery, nose surgery, breast augmentation and breast reduction, liposuction, tummy tuck procedures, arm lifting using a minimal incision approach, and body contouring. He is also well versed in numerous botox and injectable filling techniques.

Dr. Cross's philosophy is to develop an individualized treatment plan for each of his patients. He then uses his breadth of experience to ensure that his patients receive long lasting, natural appearing results that reach their aesthetic goals. Not one procedure is appropriate for every patient. Rather, the correct procedure must be chosen based on the needs of the individual. Dr. Cross believes that good plastic surgery means that a patient should not look as if they have had plastic surgery, rather they should look more harmonious and rejuvenated.

Harvey M. Rosen, M.D., D.M.D.
Harvey M. Rosen, M.D., D.M.D is a board certified plastic surgeon and has been in clinical practice for 26 years. He received his medical and dental degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and completed both general surgery and plastic surgery residencies at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University. He then went on to complete his surgical training with a fellowship in craniofacial surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Dr. Rosen is widely recognized throughout the country as an authority on facial aesthetics having widely lectured and written on the subject. He has authored over 150 peer reviewed articles, abstracts and book chapters and has published an entire surgical textbook on facial skeletal aesthetics. He recently retired from active plastic surgical practice after having held the position of chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia for his entire surgical career. He maintains his academic appointment as Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine.

He joins the staff at as a consultant in plastic surgery providing expertise in the non-surgical management of cosmetic aspects of the aging face.

Betsy Rubenstone, M.A.
Betsy Rubenstone, director of skin care services at , has been working in the medical aesthetic field for 16 years. In 1992 she obtained her aesthetic license and instituted a skin care practice within the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. She became the director and taught many residents and physicians on the importance of skin care. She remained at Penn for 15 years instituting new programs as well as consulting and educating patients on the many possible procedures that could be available to them with or without surgery.

n 1999, Betsy served as President of the Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists. She has many published articles that have appeared in various national medical newsletters and journals and has been recognized in Philadelphia Magazine as being the best in the medical field for clinical skin care. She has also been on several local news programs and has lectured for many organizations. Betsy has participated in multiple clinical research companies over the years in helping to test for new products and peels for the consumer. She is currently on the board of Lindi Skin, a skin care line for patients going through chemotherapy. Betsy is a consultant to Skin Medica and was a consultant for LaRoche Posay.

In 2004, Betsy received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Society of Plastic Surgery Skin Care Specialists, given to her by her peers. In addition to remaining active on the board of SPSSCS, she is also a member of the American Society of Esthetic Medicine, Association of Plastic Surgery Assistants and The Academy of Anti Aging Medicine.

Betsy has been trained and is extremely accomplished in the newest ablative and nonablative techniques in skin rejuventation. In addition to her experience in the field of medical skin procedures with lasers, she is certified in chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser hair removal, and camouflage make-up.

Gigi Fishman, M.A.
Gigi Fishman is a licensed aesthetician and has been doing micropigmentation (permanent make-up) for 5 years. Her fine arts degree from Tyler School of Art Provides Gigi with an understanding of color to create a natural result for her clients.

Nicole Dresnin is a licensed medical aesthetician, with advanced certifications in anti-aging ingredients, function of ingredients, formula knowledge, cosmetic ingredients, medical aesthetics, and wellness and medi-spa benefits. She is also certified in advanced medical aesthetics in peels, pre- and post- operative laser care. Additionally, Nicole is trained in microdermabrasion, vibradermabrasion, portrait PSR 3, chemical peels, customized medical skin care treatments, wool stone therapy, and camouflage make-up application. Prior to her career in aesthetics, Nicole received her bachelor's degree in communications, from Temple University.

An experienced communicator, Nicole has appeared on the Today show, nationally syndicated news reports, NBC, and CN8, demonstrating and discussing skin care and laser treatments. In addition, she has been quoted extensively about analyzing skin care protocol in publications such as Cosmetic Surgery Times, and American Medical Media. Nicole has lectured and demonstrated to private groups and skin care professionals on skin care, rejuvenation, sun damage, and chemical peels.

Nicole joins the team, using her wide-ranging experience to create personalized skin care regimens for patients, based on their individual needs.

Jane Marie D'Amato is a nationally certified medical aesthetician and holds licenses in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. She also has a degree in Business Administration from Widener University. Previously affiliated with the Sally Balin Medical Center where she held the position of Co-Director of Esthetics at The Laser Institute of New England, Inc., Jane Marie co-founded The Institute of Medical Esthetics, a post-graduate center for licensed aestheticians, physicians, and nurses, where she held the position of Director of Esthetics and lecturer. As a practitioner and educator, Jane Marie's focus is pre-teen/teen and adult acne, age management and pigmentation concerns, and chemical peels. Jane Marie and her work have been featured in the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine's Festival of Fashion, and Thailand's Vogue.

Jessica has been working in the aesthetic field for 7 years and in the medical aesthetic field for 2 years. She first obtained her cosmetologist license and then returned to school in order to further her knowledge in skin care. Following her aesthetics training she earned her diploma in massage therapy.

Jessica has worked in multiple medi-spas since 2002. In 2007 she relocated to the Philadelphia area to further her knowledge and skills in medical aesthetics. She has trained under some of Philadelphia's most talented medical aestheticians, including Betsy Rubenstone.

Jessica has been trained in the newest ablative and non-ablative techniques in skin rejuvenation. She has extensive training in chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and microplaning. She is certified in laser hair removal and laser skin procedures.

Mary F. Morrison, M.D.
Dr. Mary F. Morrison is board certified in both Psychiatry and Internal Medicine, having trained in both specialties at the University of Pennsylvania. She received her MD from Case Western Reserve University. After her residencies, she was an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. In 1995, she received a career development award from the National Institutes of Health to pursue research on the relationship between sex steroids and depression in aging women. During this award, Dr. Morrison received a Master's degree in Epidemiology from PENN. Dr. Morrison edited the book, Hormones, Gender and the Aging Brain, published by Cambridge University Press, which was the first book to focus on psychiatric effects of hormones in aging. Dr. Morrison is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. She has worked at Merck Research Labs, Shire Pharmaceuticals and Astra Zeneca pharmaceuticals in drug development of novel psychiatric medications, particularly for depression and anxiety. She is currently an independent research consultant and clinical practitioner with a focus on women's mental health, geriatrics and psychopharmacology in Philadelphia. Dr. Morrison continues to teach at the University of Pennsylvania as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry.

Gloria Horwitz, M.A.
Gloria Horwitz is a nutritional coach/consultant for twenty one years. Gloria's weight loss programs and coaching are designed specifically to cater to those individuals who have demanding lifestyles both socially and in business. The personal fine tuning provided by Gloria's coaching will help you easily make informed choices and decisions that support permanent weight loss, control, and good health without deprivation or starvation for all of your dining needs. You can eat out or at home and effectively lose weight while your cravings are in control. Learn how to develop your own eating style for a healthier, thinner, and more energetic you.

Sara Trohaugh's massage education blends eastern and western traditions to bring many healing modalities to each session. She first trained at the Lotus Palm School of Thai Massage in Montreal, Canada and then continued to graduate from the massage Arts Center of Philadelphia. She is also a certified and practicing yoga instructor. Her sessions blend techniques of deep tissue, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, thai strectching, and shiatsu. Each session is tailored to the needs of each client.

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deme offers aesthetic medical and dental services including dental medicine, plastic surgery, skin care, psychiatry, nutritional counseling, and massage therapy with offices in Philadelphia PA and Wayne PA, including a staff of dentists, plastic surgeons, skin care specialists, psychiatrists, and massage therapists such as Thomas E George DMD FAGD, Cheryl L. George RDH, Kevin J. Cross MD, Harvey M. Rosen MD DMD, Betsy Rubenstone MA, Gigi Fishman BA MA, Mary Morrison MD, Gloria Horwitz MA, Sara Trohaugh

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