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David J. Levens, MD
Ft. Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon
Recent answer posted by David J. Levens, MD
Q: Removing scar from navel piercing? asked by Ck77 chicago,il
A:
A hole can be closed but not removed. There will always be a small scar remaining. You should always remove any piercings for a surgical procedure to avoid infections and electrocautery burns.
| Board certification | |
| Education | Undergraduate: B.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 1978 Medical School: M.D. Columbia University, NY, NY, 1982 |
| Post-medical school training | Internship: General Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1986 Residency: Plastic Surgery, Montefiore Hospital & Medical Center, Bronx, NY, 1988 Fellowship: Hand Surgery, Orthopaedic Hospital, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 1989 |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 20 years (post-medical training) |
| Professional memberships | American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS) |
| Medical or professional license | FL |
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| Location | 1725 University Drive Suite 440 Coral Springs, FL View map |