HealthLinks Charleston July/August 2022

24 | www. Char l es tonPhys i c i ans . com | www.Hea l thL i nksChar l es ton . com Since his first facial incision, Dr. Hochman has been repeatedly recognized by peers and patients alike – and not just for his surgical abilities. He has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian award, by making it possible for poor people in his community to get free medical service. And he also has a special niche practice for children with vascular tumors, with patients seeking his expertise from around the country. He said that since 1990, facial surgery for any reason has increased. “Cosmetic has become more popular and sought-after,” he said. “And reconstructive procedures have risen because of more injuries from dog bites, gunshots and motor vehicle accidents.” So if you are contemplating any kind of facial surgery, either cosmetic or reconstructive, Dr. Hochman and his team will give you all the information you need to decide. “It is only natural to want to look as good as you can regardless of the cause,” he said. “And for me to be able to change someone’s life through reconstructive surgery, migraine treatment or cosmetic surgery is an amazing privilege.” FACIAL SCARS By the Numbers The market for scar treatment in the United States is estimated at $12 BILLION per year.* In the United States, 500,000 PATIENTS are treated each year for burns, many of which leave scars and painful contractures that require major surgery.* Each year in the developed world, an estimated 100 MILLION patients acquire scars dues to facial surgery.* Up to $7.5 BILLION is spent annually on treatment of burns in the United States, and much of this cost is related to treatment of the resulting scar and contracture.* There was a 22% INCREASE of facial procedures from 2000 to 2020, and 2022 is expected to show continued growth in the popularity of plastic surgery.** Source: *National Library of Medicine.** American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

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