SANTA FE, N.M., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ — Over the last two decades, incredible advancements in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery have led to significant improvements in patient outcomes. Year after year, less invasive procedures that accomplish better and better results have been developed. Patients undergo less time on the operating table and have a shorter recovery time. For one Ivy-League trained plastic surgeon, these advances are taken a step further by incorporating elements of alternative medical therapies into the traditional standard of care.
Dr. Daniel Ronel is a Board-Certified plastic surgeon in Santa Fe, NM. He explains that incorporating alternative therapies and modalities into his practice has made a significant improvement in his patient results, even after the less-invasive, modern techniques he uses. “We began to look at the biggest concerns our patients had when it came to their procedures, and the number one goal was a decreased amount of downtime after surgery. By implementing a more comprehensive approach to the patients we see, we are able to help them achieve their goal. Then we took it a step further.” Dr. Ronel uses methods such as acupuncture, aroma-guided imagery, nutritional supplementation, and even psychotherapy, depending on the patient and their procedure, to achieve what he calls ‘The New Plastic Surgery.’ Dr. Ronel explains, “The decision to include a holistic approach as an adjunct to the standard procedures has really improved the results the patient experiences. I was skeptical at first, but now I am convinced.”
For Una Medina of Santa Fe, the surgery was only part of the plan to improve her self-image. “Dr. Ronel’s approach leaves nothing out, which meant that I was afforded the greatest success when it came to my surgery. I really believe that bringing in all the extra elements; the acupuncture, the imagery, the nutrition, all of it played a very significant role in my body’s ability to heal itself that much more quickly, and I believe that was the determining factor in my success.”
Dr. Ronel explains that plastic surgery patients today are far more focused on the event of their procedure as a whole than they were just five or ten years ago. “Nowadays, when a patient comes in for a procedure, they really look at the change they will undergo as a process; essentially, a life- changing event. This gives me the chance to inspire healthier lifestyle choices in my patients because they get to experience the transformation from the inside out, not just through the difference in appearance. I see this as a fantastic opportunity for me to address issues such as nutrition, stress management, smoking cessation, etc that are sometimes even more important than the physical changes of the surgery.” For Una Medina, the ‘whole being’ approach Dr. Ronel employs was far more enjoyable because, “I was able to have a direct and positive impact on my surgery…this made me feel more in control and empowered.”
DR. DANIEL RONEL is a board-certified plastic surgeon with offices in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM. Educated and trained at Princeton, Penn, Columbia, Cornell, and Harvard, he is the only surgeon in the US who is board certified in both plastic surgery and pediatrics. Dr. Ronel was named one of America’s Top Plastic Surgeons by the Consumer’s Research Council of America. Because of his combined expertise in pediatrics and plastic surgery, Dr. Ronel is one of 13 national experts selected by Allergan to sit on the Breast Implant Research Team. Additionally, Dr. Ronel is a member of the Radiesse Medical Education Facility, a group composed of approximately 120 physicians from across the United States who are experts in the field of injectable fillers. He was voted Albuquerque’s Plastic Surgeon of the Year in 2007 by readers of The Herald, and was named one of Albuquerque’s 2007 Top Docs by Albuquerque, the Magazine.
Dr. Daniel Ronel
CONTACT: HOLMES WORLD MEDIA INC., +1-806-368-9194, for Dr. Daniel Ronel
Web site: http://www.danielronelmd.com/
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