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Dr. Rian Maercks has a unique philosophy that he applies to his
practice and incorporates into every procedure he performs,
'histiocentricity,' strictly defined tissue centered or tissue focused.
What this means is precise surgery maintaining minimal tissue
invasiveness with thoughtful design to maximize results and minimize
swelling, complications and recovery. Using this principle he has
designed radically new techniques in the subspecialties of facial
aesthetics, breast aesthetics, craniofacial reconstructive surgery and
reconstructive microsurgery.
The MAERCKS-lift, for example, is a face lift based on the principles
of many of Dr. Maercks’ mentors including Dr. James Stuzin, Dr.
Fernando Ortiz-Monasterio, Dr. Fernando Molina and others, but modified
with a histiocentric approach. The SMAS, a deep structural layer that
defines and supports the face is not completely elevated. The entire
blood supply is maintained but through three thoughtfully designed
vectors (directions of pull) the natural aesthetically beautiful
convexities and concavities of the face are created in their
aesthetically ideal locations.
This means there is no need to pull on the skin, creating the
unnatural stretched appearance that has become stigmata of a facelift in
today’s media. A naturally beautiful deep structure is overlayed by
relaxed redraped skin with no tension and subtle positional differences.
Even the incisions are hidden and placed so the stigmata of
face-lifting (abnormal skin folds, ear deformities, hairline
displacement and scars in the hair bearing scalp) are not evident. <h2>The Practice Philosophy of Maercks Institute</h2>
<img alt="Rian Maercks MD - Miami FL" src="http://www.rianmaercksmd.com/images/mission1-th.jpg" title="Image: http://www.rianmaercksmd.com/images/mission1-th.jpg">Whether
Dr. Maercks is administering Botox neuromodulation and fillers,
rejuvenating a face with unique thoughtful techniques or creating a new
face, breast or body in complex reconstruction, his dedication, insight
and passion for his <strong>plastic surgery FL</strong> work shines
through. With the eye of a trained artist he is result focused. As an
experienced plastic surgeon he is patient and safety focused. As a
teacher, he is education focused. These qualities are apparent in every
interaction as exemplified by patient testimonials. Dr. Maercks spends
time to ensure patients understand all available options and their
potential risks and benefits and moves forward skillfully with his
patients' decisions grounded in his knowledge, judgment and experience.
Dr. Maercks <strong>plastic surgery FL practice</strong> is
conveniently located in Miami Beach, offering a wide range of cosmetic
and reconstructive surgery options for Florida patients and beyond. Call
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Dr. Maercks.
Learn about Dr. Maercks' unique procedures
As you can ascertain, Dr. Maercks has an unparalleled passion to
improve the esteem and physicality of others. He offers a suite of
cosmetic solutions such as breast implants and laser skin tightening procedures. Don’t wait to improve the way you look and feel. Realize the cosmetic opportunities that await you.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Plastic Surgery
Dermatology
Facial Plastic Surgery
Languages spoken
Italian
Doctor Q&A
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Spa: A micro current lift is more of a spa treatment and in reality does not offer trueresults.
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No!: Mederma is simply onion extract. It has been studied and has absolutely no effect on scarring. It's only effect is hypersensitivity in a small perce... Read More
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Stay the course: There is not much of anything that can be done except stay the course. Months after you have stopped and your breasts have stabilized, autologous fat... Read More
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No: Vitamin e is an antioxidant that can protect against sun and free radical damage but has no demonstrated role in modifying scarring.
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Retinoic acid: Retinoic acid can be very helpful but you need an exam by a doctor first.
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Be careful: I storngly recommend that you do not look for the cheapest place. I have patients coming into my office weekly needing problems fixed after budget li... Read More
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No. Be careful: Breast enlargement pills mostly do nothing but be very careful as these heavily marketed items are not regulated by the fda. There is a possibility t... Read More
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DONT DO IT!!!: Dermal graft lip augmentation is when a surgeon takes a contiguos strip of dermis and fat usually from the groin area and slides it in the lip from on... Read More
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No: Depending on what you are using it may actually make things worse. Most people overmoisturize their skin with expensive creams. The things that work... Read More
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It : It is very likely that an identical lift procedure can be performed on both breasts that will make the lumpectomy irrelevant. The best thing to do is... Read More
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It varies: There are so many different technigues that it varies quite a bit. In general if there has not bee preperiosteal or subperiosteal undermining the swe... Read More
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Drain immediately: It needs to be drained. This is what is called a paronychia. If not drained it can turn into a much bigger problem affecting the pulp of the finger c... Read More
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Week to weeks: It really depends on the technique. I perform transaxillary subfascial breast augmentation and the breasts do not see much swelling at all. The axil... Read More
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Yes : Yes it certainly is possible but extra care has to be taken so that the implants can be supported in an aesthetic shape. This is exactly why I use t... Read More
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Maybe: Facial moisturizers actually cause increase dermal inflammation which may contribute. I recommend avoiding moisturizers.
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Not realy: To cure a sebaceous cyst it needs to be destroyed completely or removed completely. The best way is surgical excision.
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Antioxidants: You should always wear sunscreen but morning topical antioxidants that are actually absorbed into the skin offer longer lasting protection.
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Fat & hyaluronic aci: There are countless options out there but most of them cause horrible consequences. In my opinion there are only two options: your own fat and hyalu... Read More
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NO!!!!: Never go to a tanning bed. If you really need to look more tan. There are some bronzers now that are very natural looking and do not require dangero... Read More
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Generally No: The data for silicone in scarring is very poor. It is mostly a waste of money. Fro some scars there are laser modalities that work well.
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Fat grafting: The most natural way to increase breast sizeis by transfering fat from your abdomen or thighs into your breasts.
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Great results: I would recommend a tuned erbium laser for the best results and minimal recovery. These interventions if pormed appropriately should not have long te... Read More
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Subfascial anatomic!: The most natural and beautiful appearing technique is subfascial placement with shaped form stable silicone implants via a transaxillary approach. Av... Read More
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I : I would strongly recommend subfascial placement. If you go submuscular they will move and look very unnatural and age quickly. The subfascial plane ... Read More
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Yes: It really depends on the pigment issue and the type of laser. Make sure that you treat with topical pigment suppression for 4-6 weeks before treatmen... Read More
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Be careful: In reality the cheapest way is actually the most expensive way. I have patients come in weekly that recieved a $3000 breast augmentation from a clini... Read More
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Yes: It is certainly safe but your body will change and you will likely want revisions at some time.
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No: The indication for a surgical procedure has little to do with numerical age but rather with physical findings. Mid face lifts can be useful in the ra... Read More
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It depends: It really depends on the type of labiaplasty. Talk to your doctor!
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No: Depending on your findings you could do best with a lift alone, an augmentation alone or both. You have to be evaluated by a qualified plastic surge... Read More
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Always: A facelift that is performed by a plastic surgeon with good training experience and judgement should always look natural. Many non plastic surgeons p... Read More
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Beware of mini lifts: Your concern should not be anesthesia but rather with the mini-lift. True plastic surgeons generally do not offer mini lifts. We spend too much time... Read More
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Yes: This is pretty routine in my practice.
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It depends: These scars fade to nearly invisible in most patients if the facelift is a success. With the advet of mini-skin only facelift more complications are ... Read More
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Stay safe not sorry!: In general when doing a true rhinoplasty, there is always a chance of brief but significant bleeding when septal cartilage is harvested. This is not ... Read More
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Be careful!: Be careful. There are some nice light hydroxyacid peels that are take home and many nice micro exfoliating cleansers. Aside from those i would not t... Read More
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9 months or more: Depending on your genetics the worst part of redness (hyperemia) in scar healing can be as far as 9 months after wounding. In a year it should be wel... Read More
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BEWARE OF IMPLANTS: The nose and chin are intimately relate, any well versed plastic surgeon will at least consider the chin when performing rhinoplasty. Be very careful... Read More
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Probably: If it is truly microdermabrasion and not dermabrasion. The difference being that dermabrasion removes the epithelium and would need to recover before... Read More
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Laser: The best way to deal with this type of scar is ablative laser resurfacing.
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Multimodal: The best way is to treat with hydro quinine and retionoic acid for 4-6 weeks followed by superficial resurfacing with erbium laser.
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BBL: Rosacea is best treated by minimizing inflammation with antioxidants, stabiliziing the skin with retinol and using broadband light therapy.
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Basic skin care: Basic skin care with antioxidants retinols sunscreen can help a bit followed by tailored broadband light.
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Not w nerve blocks: I always block all the sensory nerves to the face when i perform resurfacing. Topical agents will not help much.
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No: Polysoprin will never remove acne scars. In my experience, the best treatment for deep acne scars is a deep fractionated erbium laser combined with a... Read More
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Very effective: In my experienc troubling acne scars are best treated with a near full dermal thickness fractionated erbium beam laser combined with superficial penet... Read More
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Capsular contracture: This most likely results from capsular contracture. Visit your original surgeon for an exam.
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You need support: E most important part of this is to get a qualified psychological professional to help you evaluate the choice and support you through the process.
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Niether work: Niether product helps with scarring and Mederma sometimes causes irritation. Depending on the scar there are multiple treatment options but topicals ... Read More
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Ablative laser: I have had the best results with ablative erbium beam laser.
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Dr. Povilas Vitenas
Dec 2, 2012
I endorse this doctor.
HealthTap member
Dec 16, 2012
Hi, I would like to share my wonderful experience with Dr. Rian Maercks.
I am a mother of 3 and I used to have beautiful natural breast before my 3 kids. And after 3 pregnancies along with breast f...Read More
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Dec 16, 2012
Dr. Maercks is the King of injectables! This is my second Botox and Juvederm treatment by Dr. Maercks and my results went far beyond my high expectations....I was more than pleased with the results an...Read More
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Thanks a lot doc. Is it available in the market as a product , if yes by what name n is it an ointment too?
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Duke University School of Medicine
Graduated 2003MD
Residency
University Hospital, Inc.
Awards
Unrestricted Research Grant, Misonix Medical
Unrestricted Research Grant, Integra Life Sciences
Unrestricted Educational Grant, Synthes
Affiliations
American Society for Reconstructive Transplantation
American Medical Association
Florida Medical Association
Publications
The vastus intermedius periosteal (VIP) flap. A novel flap for osteoinduction
Tertiary Plus Rhinoplasty: Recreating Deep Structural Subunits for Optimal Aesthetic Outcomes
Endoscopic Monobloc Advancement with Ultrasonic Osteotomy: A feasibility study.
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