Dr. GEORGE ALEXANDER VOTED TOP DOCTOR: SPECIALIZING IN PLASTIC SURGERY FOR 20+ YEARS

What colleges have you attended and where did you earn your medical degree(s)?

I attended Rutgers University and obtained a bachelors of science degree in biology with emphasis in physiology. I then moved to Washington, D.C., where I studied at Georgetown University’s School of Dentistry. Although I enjoyed it and did well in the dental school, I decided a medical career was best for me. I applied and was accepted to Georgetown University’s School of Medicine where I obtained my MD. I love that place!

Why did you choose this particular specialty and when did you know this was what you wanted to do?

I always knew I would go into surgery. As a young medical student, I performed open-heart surgery in a research lab. I thought I would be a heart surgeon. A great career, but I became more enamored by the profession of plastic surgery. Of all surgical specialties, plastic surgery has more variety, with different operations, in virtually all parts of the body. My favorite course in medical school was anatomy, and plastic surgery is really surgical applications to all of human anatomy. When I graduated from Georgetown University, I knew I would go into plastic surgery.

What are some of the things in this field that have captured your attention?

 What has caught my attention in the field of plastic surgery is the continual advancement in surgical techniques and materials, with its attendant improvement in patient outcomes and higher degrees of patient safety.

In the subspecialty of aesthetic (cosmetic) plastic surgery there has been an explosion of nonsurgical and minimally invasive procedures over the last one to two decades. One obvious example is the injectable medicine Botox, now a household word.

What is the most rewarding part of your job as a medical professional?

Appreciation. The most rewarding part of my profession is happy patients expressing thanks for the care I provide, and the expression of trust and confidence from my respected colleagues.

What is the biggest problem you see in the health care industry?

I had the pleasure of serving as past president of Clark County Medical Society, which broadens my response beyond just plastic surgery. The biggest problem I see in the health care industry today is the delivery of the highest quality health care to the many patients who need and deserve it. Over the 20 years of practicing in Las Vegas, I am happy to see more and more high quality physicians and surgeons in our community. We need to continue to foster retaining and attracting the best doctors and nurses, to our community. We need to continually improve our infrastructure, which includes medical schools, residencies, and hospitals. There are many moving parts to this solution, but the “good news” is that we have a lot of intelligent and dedicated people who are tirelessly working to make this happen.

To schedule your consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. George Alexander, call us at 702-242-6776 or fill out our online contact form.

You may read the full article on pages 11 and 44 of Health Care Quarterly (Spring 2015) here.

Do you remember the 1993 movie with Bill Murray? If you do, then you know that he every morning he wakes up and the same thing happens over and over again. He’s desperate for his day to turn out differently but instead he does and says the same thing every day.

So be honest, how many Groundhogs Days do you have in front of the mirror? You know what I mean, frowning at the same thigh bulges or face wrinkles or whatever it is that you’ve decided is unattractive. We do this day after day after day. It can even alter our mood, what we wear and how we present ourselves to the world.

There are really only two options to stopping your own Groundhogs Day: First, you can just stop the self-criticizing. So what if you have (fill in the blank). We all have something. Accept it and move on. I know this is easier said than done but really, why make ourselves crazy?

Second, you can do something about it. Maybe this is something you can achieve through diet and/or exercise. If so, do it! Do it now! Why wait? Don’t be in this same place six months or a year from now.

If diet and/or exercise can’t fix what’s bothering you, then start researching cosmetic surgery. It is amazing how many times a patient comes in, finds out they are a great candidate for their chosen procedure, has it done and NEVER thinks about it again (except for how happy they are that they FINALLY did it). We hear from husbands after their wives have surgery and they gush “she never keeps me waiting to get ready anymore, she’s so happy with how she looks”. Patients will tell us after nasal reshaping “I don’t avoid mirrors or having my picture taken anymore. It never crosses my mind to hide my profile”.

If you are okay with that nagging, destructive and annoying self-criticizing exercise in front of the mirror every morning, then by all means keep living your own personal Groundhogs Day. But if you’re ready for your life to resemble a different movie outcome, we’re here to help.

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Dr. Alexander understands the aesthetics of our face and the underlying anatomy in a way that an experienced board certified plastic surgeon can. After successfully achieving natural and refreshed facial plastic surgery results on patients for 20 years, he understands the nuances of our facial structures in a unique way.

Dr. Alexander approaches Botox injection treatments the same way he treats his cosmetic facial plastic surgery procedures, with artistry, precision, and a goal to help achieve a natural result.

Dr. Alexander brings the same care, attention to detail and safety to in-office Botox and filler treatments as he does to out-patient surgical procedures.

Find out why discerning patients just like you value Dr. Alexander’s experience and prefer him for their Botox treatments.

Chocolates and red roses. Yes, love is in the air. While you’re celebrating the loved ones in your life, we’re appreciating the “love” notes that we receive from patients throughout the year. Each kind word reminds us why we love working with people to improve their self-image with realistic plastic and cosmetic surgery procedures.Here are our love letters.

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we want to share from some of our favorite thank you notes. (We like to call them love letters.) These notes mean a great deal to our entire team, so perhaps this will be an inspiration for you to write a note to someone who has made a difference in your life.

Tianna, who was an out of state patient, wrote, “From the very first email everyone was so helpful and made me feel very comfortable.” She let us know that despite traveling for her procedure she “couldn’t have asked for more,” and she’s ready to come back to Vegas!

Dona said, “I feel as if my surgical experience was a textbook case of the perfect surgery. I was treated with just the right amount of friendliness, the greatest respect and the utmost professionalism.” She signed off rating us a 20+ on a scale of 1-10! And, Kelly just wrote to let us know “what a great group of people” we are. (We’re blushing a little.)

If you are considering plastic or cosmetic surgery, we want you to have results that you love, so remember to do plenty of research on your desired procedure, whether it’s a facelift or liposuction, and to go in with realistic expectations. Plastic Surgeon Dr. Alexander loves helping men and women in Summerlin, Las Vegas and Henderson achieve their personal best and is available for a consultation to ensure you get love-letter worthy results. Contact Dr. Alexander & Co. to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, 702-242-6776.

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