And… That’s a Wrap!
September 18th, 2009
Today’s filming went exceptionally well. The medical correspondent, Dr. Archelle Georgiou, was easy to work with and her thoughtful questions led to informative answers, which viewers will appreciate. I have found that making the patient feel comfortable is paramount in maintaining a relaxed and calm atmosphere. There are also special precautions that need to take place to assure the integrity of the surgical space, so after specific safety instructions to the filming crew, we were ready to go. The cameraman was a quick to size up the surgery suite and decided on angles that he wanted to film during surgery. In reality, his work as a videographer will be the cornerstone of the segment. If you miss a shot, there is little chance of going back to capture that moment.
KMSP TV, our local Fox Network affiliate will air the piece we filmed today along with a live patient interview on Tuesday morning, September 22 during the 9:00 AM News broadcast. It will also be available on their website, www.myfoxtwincities.com/.
From my prospective as a surgeon, one of the most stressful elements of participating in a media production like this one, is the actual filming of the surgical procedure. Even though I have done this surgery hundreds of times and have had film crews in the operating room before, there can always be the unexpected. This aspect of medicine is what is both unpredictable and yet challenging. The bepharoplasty or eyelid surgery went well and I would expect my patient to have a great result. However, as with most cosmetic surgery procedures, her optimum results will take a full six months to realize. So tune in and you can be the judge!
Lights, Camera, Action!
September 16th, 2009
Today in my office, we will be filming a cosmetic surgery segment for Fox News.
Dr. Archelle Georgiou is hosting a special report to explore the fears and anxieties that patients may experience while anticipating surgery. She will be examining a wide range of medical treatments.
I will be doing a blepharoplasty or lower eyelid surgery for a patient who has had a facelift in the past. She has expressed significant unhappiness with the appearance of her lower eyelid bags. It is sometimes difficult to overcome the effects of looking tired and aged, often caused by sagging skin, eyelid wrinkles and excess puffiness or bags under the eye. Upper and lower eyelid surgeries are effective tools available to treat these symptoms and do well to restore a more youthful and rested appearance to the face.
I anticipate that my patient will have a dramatic improvement after surgery today and she will have more confidence in her personal appearance after a brief recovery. Her healing progress will be followed and one week after the surgery, Dr. Georgiou will interview the patient live on the air about her experience.
Please stay tuned for details of the actual filming and when the segment is scheduled to air on Fox News.
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