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Steven S. Carp, MD
Akron Plastic Surgeon
Recent answer posted by Steven S. Carp, MD
Q: Do saline breast implants cause any weight gain or retention over time?
A:
There is absolutely no evidence that breast implants would cause weight gain or any other illness. Certainly look for other potential causes such as thyroid disease.
| Board certification | |
| Education | Medical School: Wayne State University |
| Post-medical school training | Internship: General Surgery, Detroit Medical Center Residency: General Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Chief Resident Plastic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin Fellowship: Wound Healing Research, Shriners Burns Institute |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 14 years (post-medical training) |
| Professional memberships | American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) |
| Hospital affiliations | Aultman, Mercy, Affinity, Akron |
| Medical or professional license | OH |
| Location | Carp Cosmetic Surgery Center 4031 Massillon Rd Suite A Uniontown, OH View map See Dr. Steven S. Carp, MD at surgery.org |
Treatments offered by Steven S. Carp, MD
Arm liftBody lift
Botox
Breast implants
Breast lift
Breast reduction
Chemical peel
Chin liposuction
Dermabrasion
Dermaplaning
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Juvederm
Laser hair removal
Lightsheer Laser
Liposuction
Lower body lift
Microdermabrasion
Mini lift
Mini tummy tuck
Nipple surgery
Phenol peel
Radiesse
Restylane
Sculptra
Tattoo removal
Thermage
Tumescent liposuction
Tummy tuck
Product reviews by Steven S. Carp, MD
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX with Mexoroxyl MX: Nice basic products for skin
Prevage MD: Helps with aging due to potent antioxidant
Proactiv Revitalising Toner: Toners do very little for the skin
StriVectin-SD: No proven benefit, NOT better than Botox