| which involves repositioning the underlying facial tissues, rather than just pulling the skin. Benefits of this technique include natural and longer-lasting results with only mild discomfort after surgery, and a recuperation time of approximately two weeks, after which one can resume a "public life". »More on Deep-Plane Lift...
In addition to his formal training and medical accolades, Dr. Gordon takes great pride and care in the humanistic side of his practice. Dr. Gordon invests an immense amount of time and energy to ensure that his patients approach facial plastic surgery with healthy attitudes and appropriate expectations. He strongly believes that a patient's care begins with the educational process that occurs during a consultation and gains importance after a procedure, where the presence of the physician not only ensures proper healing but provides the emotional support and comfort necessary to minimize the recovery process, allowing Dr. Gordon to consistently achieve the very best results. His belief in mind, body and soul's influence on healing directly lead to Dr. Gordon's creation of the most unique environment for the entire process of plastic surgery, The Retreat at Split Rock.
Dr. Gordon's credentials are superior. After graduating with the highest honors, Alpha Omega Alpha -medical honor society, from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, he completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Yale University School of Medicine. He later earned the prestigious fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Tulane University School of Medicine under the instruction of world renowned facial plastic surgeon, Calvin M. Johnson, M.D. In addition to academic honors and scholarships, Dr. Gordon is one of a select few surgeons to achieve double board certification by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Gordon has recently been promoted to Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Yale University School of Medicine where he also serves as Coordinator of Residency Education in the Division of Facial Plastic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Yale Surgical Society, the American Medical Association, the Connecticut State Medical Society and the Fairfield County Medical Society.
Dr. Gordon has written and lectured extensively on current concepts in facial plastic surgery and is recognized for his expertise in the most sophisticated techniques in face lifting, eye and brow lifting and nose surgery. He appears frequently on television and in the print media to discuss and educate the public on the field of facial plastic surgery. Acknowledged by both fellow physicians and the public, Dr. Gordon is honored as a top physician in many publications such as Castle Connolly's Top 100 Doctors, Best Doctors in America and the Guide to America's Top Physicians: Consumer Research Council of America. In addition, Dr. Gordon participates in and contributes to the City of Hope National Medical Center to advance the research and treatment of disease and ultimately help improve the lives of the afflicted and has been honored with the Spirit Of Life award in acknowledgement of his dedication.
Dr. Gordon receives patients for consults in New York City at his 990 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan office as well as Greenwich and Wilton, Connecticut.
In Wilton, patients have access to tour the unique environment he has created, The Retreat at Split Rock. In addition to Dr. Gordon's state licensed, fully accredited surgical suites, New England Surgical Center, The Retreat at Split Rock offers the adjoining comforts of The Inn and Spa at Split Rock for the ultimate in safety, luxury, comfort and privacy. The adjacency of Dr. Gordon's offices to the Metro New York area provides easy access for his patients from all over the world.
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