Dr. Donn Randolph Chatham M.D.
Plastic Surgeon | Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
1919 State St Suite 144 New Albany IN, 47150About
Dr. Donn Chatham is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in New Albany, IN. Dr. Chatham specializes in the enhancement of appearance. Improving aesthetic, symmetry and proportion are key goals in cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic medicine has nothing to do with these specific areas not functioning properly; therefore, this elective field solely focuses on aesthetics and anti-aging.
Education and Training
M.D., University of Louisville School of Medicine MD 1978
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1984
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Dr. Donn Randolph Chatham M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Can plastic surgery fix a broken nose?
Yes, a broken nose can usually be improved with nasal surgery. It may not be exactly the same, rather it likely will be improved. READ MORE
Does a facelift get rid of wrinkles?
A lower ‘facelift’ can soften some lower face wrinkles and creases that are from laxity. It will not permanently eradicate them. READ MORE
How long does it take for nose to look normal after rhinoplasty?
Healing from rhinoplasty is a slow prolonged journey, taking a minimum of a year. Actually it is common for subtle improvements to be occurring for perhaps 2 years. READ MORE
Is botox safe for a 56 year old woman with diabetes?
Botox, and the other neuromodulators (Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau) have a long safety record and when used appropriately and with proper dosing, appear to be very safe for most people. READ MORE
What should you avoid before rhinoplasty?
Avoid any blood thinning ingestibles like aspirin, Aleve, herbal supplements, or anything not a prescription. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Special considerations for the male patient: things I wish I knew when I started practice.
- The difficult patient. Preface.
- It's a jungle out there: survival guide for the facial plastic surgeon.
- Roundtable: discussion of "the difficult patient".
- Essays on patient management and elective surgery.
- Avoiding and correcting complications in facial plastic surgery: patient selection.
- The art and science of wound healing: the physician can influence the process.
- Completing the nasal fracture.
Treatments
- Melanoma
- Skin Cancer
- Broken Nose
- Lipoma
- Sebaceous Cyst
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