Christopher Costanzo, M.D., F.A.C.S.

"Over the years I have incorporated a philosophy which works for both me and my patients. It is based on these important tenets:

-- Honest, up front answers to all your questions
-- Making myself available to listen to your needs
-- Provide you with information, without pressure, so that Cosmetic Surgery is always the "your" decision
-- Give you sound advise and judgment
-- Continue to maintain safe surgical decisions

By following these dictates, using sound judgment and safe surgical practices, I have seen fears about Cosmetic surgery turned into wonderful experiences."
-- Christopher Costanzo, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Certification

Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery 1987

Degrees

Medical Degree - M.D., Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI
Pharmacy - B.S., Wayne State University School of Pharmacy, Detroit MI

Post Graduate Training

Fellowship - Craniofacial Surgery & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic: Rochester MN
Pediatric Plastic Surgery: Children's Hospital, Akron OH
Plastic and General Surgery: Providence Hospital, Southfield MI

Hospital Appointments - Los Robles Regional Medical Center

Chief of Surgery - 1996-1998
Chairman, Department of Laser Surgery - 1995-2000

Memberships

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS)
International Society for Craniofacial Surgery
Fellow, the American College of Surgeons
Mayo Clinic Alumnus

Past Affiliations

Chief of Surgery: Los Robles Regional Medical Center Department Chair
Laser Safety: Los Robles Regional Medical Center

Lectured For

American Cancer Society and Breast Cancer support groups Annual Plastic Surgery Conference
British Virgin Islands Professional Education Society Conferences
Los Robles Regional Medical Center Community presentation: Breast cancer symposium Nurses and Local Women groups on Cosmetic Surgery

Featured On

Los Angeles Times 1994 - New Laser for treating wrinkles
Channel 3 TV Santa Barbara- Breast Cancer treatment

Articles Written

A NEW APPROACH FOR THE TREATMENT OF RECURRENT LARGE ABDOMINAL HERNIAS: THE OVERLAP APPROACH Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 102(1):270, July 1998.

USE OF EXTERNAL RESERVOIRS IN TISSUE EXPANSION Jackson IT, Sharpe DT, Polley J, Costanzo C, et al. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Aug 1987, 80(2) p266-73

DESMOPLASTIC MALIGNANT MELANOM: AN AGGRESSIVE TUMOR C.Costanzo, I.T. Jackson, C McEwan and J.M.Self Eur J Plast Surg (1987) 9:137-140