Dr. Samuel G. Rosenthal M.D., F.A.C.S. - Jacksonville, FL

Dr. Samuel G. Rosenthal
Practicing and teaching plastic surgery for 28 years (25 in Jacksonville), Dr. Rosenthal has perfected his surgical technique to give maximum results with a minimum of time performing the procedure. In most cases the operation is complete in under one hour.

Dr. Rosenthal's staff of three has more than 32 years of experience with Dr. Rosenthal. This dedicated team will ensure quality results with the shortest possible time under anesthesia.

Speed in surgery is important for several reasons:

	•	Reduces complications
	•	Reduces the chance of wound infections
	•	Less stressful on the patient for a more speedy recovery
	•	Less costly for the patient

Dr. Rosenthal has been published over a dozen times nationally and internationally, and is affiliated with the following professional organizations:

	•	American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
	•	American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
	•	American Cleft Palate Association
	•	American Burn Association
	•	Lipoplasty Society of North America
	•	Florida Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
	•	Northeast Florida Society of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery
	•	Florida Medical Society
	•	Duval County Medical Society
	•	Society of Former Residents and Associates of Plastic Surgery of Kings County Hospital
	•	Clarence Dennis Society

* The artist's illustrations in this website show basic
surgical techniques that may vary according to the
preference of the individual surgeon.

Rhytidectomy patient shown before surgery with deep cheek folds, jowls and loose skin on the front and side of the neck.

Incisions are made on either side of the face from inside the hairline at the temples, in front of the ear, around the earlobe, in the crease behind the ear and to the lower scalp. The design of these incisions may vary from patient to patient and according to the surgeon's personal technique.

Loose skin is pulled up and backward, and the excess is removed.

The postoperative patient with smoother, firmer skin on the face and neck.

dr. s. rosenthal, m.d., p.a.

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