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Michael Constantin Gartner, DO

Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Michael Gartner is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Paramus, NJ. Dr. Gartner 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.
Michael Constantin Gartner, DO
  • Paramus, NJ
  • Boston University
  • Accepting new patients

What are the side effects of Botox?

Very rare allergic reaction, which having injected thousands of patients, I have never seen

PRP or dermafillers?

First of all as a board certified Plastic Surgeon your asking a cosmologist? Really ? This is a doctor who took a weekend course on this and is is a self proclaimed expert. They READ MORE
First of all as a board certified Plastic Surgeon your asking a cosmologist? Really ? This is a doctor who took a weekend course on this and is is a self proclaimed expert. They offered you both because they just want your money and do not know any different. Prp has not been studied and its results and not consistent. So fillers are the way to go. Only a very few fillers work in this area, so I would recommend you see an actual expert.

How to correct a scar that is present between the eyebrows?

There are many was to improve scars: re-excision, Injections and laser treatments. I would recommend you see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon by the American Board of Plastic READ MORE
There are many was to improve scars: re-excision, Injections and laser treatments. I would recommend you see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon by the American Board of Plastic Surgery who offers these treatments.

Best Regards,
Dr Gartner

How safe is a face contouring treatment?

These treatments definitely have side effects such as: permanent hypo pigmentation, hyper pigmentation and scarring just to name a few. I would recommend you see a board certified READ MORE
These treatments definitely have side effects such as: permanent hypo pigmentation, hyper pigmentation and scarring just to name a few. I would recommend you see a board certified Plastic Surgeon by the American Board of Plastic Surgery who offers these treatments.

Best regards,
Dr Gartner

I was left with a hole in the skull after hematoma evacuation. Is it safe?

I would recommend yo see a plastic surgeon with experience in cranio facial surgery.
Best Regards
Dr Gartner

What could be the best option for correcting baldness?

Both are good options. I would recommend you have a consultation with each expert to review pro and cons.

Best Regards,
Dr. Gartner

I want to undergo a jaw setback surgery. Are there any risks?

Yes, there are risks. It's best to go over them with your surgeon.

Best Regards,
Dr Gartner

My daughter who is 2 years old burnt her hand. What should I do?

This is difficult to answer with out and examination. I would recommend you seek a second opinion, someone at a burn unit who specializes in the treatment of burns. Best regards, Dr READ MORE
This is difficult to answer with out and examination. I would recommend you seek a second opinion, someone at a burn unit who specializes in the treatment of burns.

Best regards,
Dr Gartner

I want to correct my deviated nose. What will be the procedure?

The crooked nose can be corrected by surgery or possibly depending on the situation by injection of filler. I would recommend you seek a board certified plastic surgeon by the READ MORE
The crooked nose can be corrected by surgery or possibly depending on the situation by injection of filler. I would recommend you seek a board certified plastic surgeon by the american board of plastic surgery.

Best Regards,
Dr Gartner

Is botox bad for you?

No, It is the most common injectable and is FDA approved