NOTICE TO OUR PATIENTS AND PROSPECTIVE PATIENTS

A website deceptively labeled “Support for Dr. Sydney R Coleman Patients” has recently been launched on the Internet. This “site” is an anonymous posting, with misleading statements and deceptive photographs. The website has been calculated to confuse patients. Legal efforts are underway to have the website removed. In the interim, we would ask that any patient or prospective patient with questions or concerns please contact our offices. We ask that no one allow himself or herself to be misled by this website and consider all the facts before coming to any conclusions or forming an opinion.

The website claims that “following certain links” will confirm the statements set forth on the site. Nothing could be further from the truth.

First, the New York State Department of Health has NEVER taken any disciplinary action against Dr. Coleman.

Second, Dr. Coleman has NEVER been found liable for malpractice and no judgment in a malpractice lawsuit has ever been entered against him. The links to the New York State and Federal Court websites are another attempt to mislead and misinform.

Third, the complaint of Patient DD is completely unsubstantiated and is not part of a public record.

The photographs “chosen” to be displayed are not fair and accurate depictions of the results of Dr. Coleman’s treatment of these patients. These photographs are not comparable “before and after” presentations of the patients and show the results of surgeries that are unrelated to the fat grafting procedures performed by Dr. Coleman.

As anyone weighs the decision of undergoing plastic surgery, there are certain facts that all patients should consider:

• Patients should realize that there is a recovery after any procedure, and that recovery is variable. Although most people look great by two months after fat grafting, the actual result may not be seen for as much as six months or even longer in rare circumstance.

• It is not prudent have further procedures after any surgical procedure until most of the swelling has resolved.

• Fat grafting, like any surgical procedure on humans, involves the manipulation of living tissues. The results of any procedure by any surgeon (urologist, gynecologist, otolaryngologist, et cetera) are not completely predictable. Secondary procedures may be necessary. We cannot compare surgical procedures or fat grafting to the purchase of an IPOD or Monte Blanc pen because molding living tissue is not as predictable as molding plastic or metal

• You should always discuss any questions or concerns you have about your medical treatment, and specifically any surgical procedure you are considering with your physician.

  
  

PATIENT TESTIMONIALS

"Well, it's been 9 weeks since my procedure. I definitely notice a difference, and for the first time today, one of my friends told me I look really good!!!!! I did not expect perfection,because I was so bad, but I look much better and consequently I feel so much beter about myself!!!!I lived with that horribly sunken-in look for 2 years. I did my research about correcting the situation. I even went so far as to travel to LA and Virginia to consult with renowed plastic surgeons, but i kept coming back to the pictures I'd seen and the articles i read about Dr. Coleman's patients, but then you probably know all this.

It was a lot to go thru,esp. being in NY by myself, and as you know, I almost chickened out,not once but twice. I'm really glad I didn't. I think most of the swelling has gone down,though I'm still puffy when i wake up,but that subsides quickly enough.

Thank you for all your help and encouragement. You told me I would definitely look better, and I do. Dr. Coleman used his "Magic Wand!" Please pass this along to Dr. Coleman and to Donna, and you can add it to your testimonials if you'd like. I read those when I came back, which helped me going thru the period of my "scary monster look!"

Thanks again!"

- Molly

PATIENT TESTIMONIALS
"The results of a traditional facelift left my face devoid of fat, looking unnatural and unhealthy. Dr. Coleman was able to reverse these effects with Lipostructure. The results of the procedure are outstanding. I have regained the look of my younger years, beyond my expectations. While the swelling and recovery time, from Lipostructure, are greater than with other procedures, the results warrant the process. My only regret is that I didn't learn about Lipostructure sooner."

- Nancy H., New York

"I had my LipoStructure face procedure performed on 12/27/05 and I must confess that my recovery was so slow, I thought, never to see my face looking normal again. Then all of a sudden, just like Dr. Coleman promised, the swelling and bruising are mostly gone and of as today’s date 3/21/06, I do have minor swelling and slight bruising but, for the most part , I finally feel great about myself and people around me love the results, as well.

THERE IS A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL!

My total experience with Tribeca Plastic Surgery Facility was always positive. During my recovery I had constant doubts and concerns and I did frequent the office more then usual. The staff and the doctors were always patient and accommodating to all my emotional and physical needs."

- Sandy, New York

"Thank you for your professionalism, your sensitivity and above all, your expertise delivery of results. In 2000 I came to you with severe acne scars; you sat down with me, carefully explained your recommendations and walked through the procedure. I was so happy with the outcome and have recently come back for additional surgery. Your staff is very friendly and caring, I always felt completely comfortable. I am truly grateful, thank you."

-- Christopher, Corporate Public Relations

“Just going to Dr. Coleman’s office makes my day. He is a skilled, caring surgeon who’s integrity level is so high. I am so pleased with my results. I would use him again for anything. My skin has never looked better. It’s the best money I ever spent.”

-- Sherry, New York City

“I just wanted to write you this letter to express how thankful I am. Back in 2001 when I first walked in your office, I was scared; and never thought you would be able to make me look as good as you have. For a whole year I was so depressed looking in the mirror, but you have changed that. Thank you, I am so happy. I live so far away, but I would never go anywhere else, nor would I ever let anyone touch my face but you. I will continue to tell all my friends and family how great you are because you changed my life…thank you again.”

-- Sandra, Michigan

“I came to Dr. Coleman at age 38, looking 45 or older. I also had severe acne scarring coupled with surgical scars from previous, unsuccessful corrective surgeries. Dr. Coleman performed lipostructure on my facial scarring and on other, prematurely aged areas of my face. Today, most of my acne scars are gone and, at age 41, I don't look a day over 35. Most importantly, however, I no longer hide at home, consumed with anxiety over my haggard and disfigured appearance. Instead, I leave the house each day feeling confident about the way I look and able to focus on the outside world and what I want to achieve in it. Lipostructure has improved not only my physical appearance but my overall quality of life.”

-- Karen, Retired, New Jersey

“I have found Dr. Coleman to be a highly credentialed medical professional who possesses the artistic sensitivities and awareness of a sculpture. He is constantly looking for ways to improve and refine his art, which is why I trust him to reduce the tell-tale signs of aging on my face, which has enabled me to feel happier and more confident about my appearance.”

-- Marion, New York

“My before an after pictures speak for themselves, so I guess that’s all I have to say. I just want to thank Dr. Colman and everyone else in Tribeca Plastic Surgery for your professionalism.”

-- Barbara, Art Dealer, Mexico

“I was referred to Dr. Coleman by a physician who said that as I grow older, my eyes will continue to appear more sunken, and my face was beginning to be gaunt. He highly recommended Dr. Coleman as the pioneer of lipostructure and as a person who could "fix" my growing problem. Indeed, after a partial treatment, my eyes and my face appear much fuller and more youthful. Since I am in the public constantly, I could not afford sufficient healing time to have everything that Dr. Coleman recommended done, but I most definitely plan to return for more. The change is subtle but significant. Yesterday I was asked if I were in my early forties, and I am 57! Dr. Coleman is more than a physician; he is an artist is his ability to visualize and design what a person wants. He listens carefully and shows great care in planning how to achieve the desired results. As soon as my work schedule allows, I am planning to return to Dr. Coleman to complete the process.“

-- Entertainer, North Carolina

“It was a wonderful experience! I just turned 60 and after a facelift with another doctor, I still had thin lips and still had all the vertical lines.

Dr. Coleman recontoured my lips and got rid of all of the lines. The shape is totally natural. It took 15 years off my lower face. He is really restored the bottom of my face. I am totally delighted. I cannot say enough on how great my lips look and how great I feel!”

-- Susan, New York

"I am in the beauty industry and I see lots of plastic surgery. Good or bad, there are always scars and a facelift only works the first time around. What makes Dr. Coleman's technique different is that it can turn back the clock a decade without any cutting. 10 years later it can be repeated with similar results. Lipostructure has restored the youthful fullness to my face, the kind I used to have when I was younger. In addition, my skin is smoother as well, because it has been filled out. All this without scars! I have had 2 procedures with Dr. Coleman, twelve years ago and a year and a half ago. Each time I am amazed at the long lasting natural looking results. No one can ever guess my real age, thanks to Dr. Coleman!"

-- Johanna, Beauty Industry, Florida

I have a systemic disease called discoid lupus which involves sub-dermal fat and collagen in certain areas of the body, leaving very noticeable depressions and scaring. I had had an abdominal fat graft placed about 15 years ago but it was totally reabsorbed. Dr. Coleman performed lipostructure in Jan 2004 and Jan 2005. The abdominal fat was injected on both sides of my face. Around 40% was reabsorbed after 3 to 5 months of the first procedure, but there has been evident improvement, since jan 2005 Given that lupus is an active process that cannot be cured, I am very satisfied to see that this procedure has worked so well.

-- Maria, Columbia

I was in a serious accident in 1995 which rendered my left gluteus muscle paralyzed. After five years of atrophy, the majority of the tissue was lost. Thanks to Dr. Coleman and his lipostructure procedure, the tissue loss is almost completely restored. I now feel confident when wearing a bathing suit thanks to Dr. Coleman’s remarkable procedure.

-- Ann, Aesthetician, Florida

My two facial Liposculpture sessions by Sydney Coleman have exceeded my high expectations. I am a busy plastic surgeon who occasionally appears on television. My goal was to diminish the depressed cheek scarring from Acne and soften some of the atrophy of aging, especially on camera. His lipoaugmentation achieved an 80% correction. Not only am I frequently told how much better I look, but there is a softer texture to my face. I am both a student and collegial friend of Sydney and I found the entire experience educational and worthwhile. I am surprised at my improved self esteem. Again he proves himself the consummate master of LipoStructure.

-- Dr. H., Plastic Surgeon, Pennsylvania

Another surgeon who performed surgery for my drooping eyelids had removed too much fat and skin. After multiple surgeries to allow my eyes to close completely, my lids were scarred and my eyes looked hollowed out. The lid crease had actually moved to right below my eyebrows. I was also very uncomfortable with dry eyes. Dr. Coleman performed two procedures to add fat and reshape the area below my eyebrows. In addition to restoring the appearance of normal eyelids, I no longer have a problem with dry eyes. I had researched all possibilities before seeing Dr. Coleman and am convinced that Lipostructure is the only procedure that could have given me a successful result.

-- Eileen, System Analyst, Maryland

“I met Dr. Coleman in 2003. Before discovering Dr. Coleman, I had several skin peels and dermabrasions for various facial scars all performed by a board certified plastic surgeon. The plastic surgeon encouraged me to continue the procedures thinking the next one would “do the trick”. Overtime this philosophy left my face sullen, pigmented and stripped of the tops layers of skin. I finally went to another plastic surgeon for a second opinion. He looked at my sullen face and suggested Dr. Coleman. This plastic surgeon attended a seminar where Dr. Coleman presented his research on lipostructure. He suggested that I get a consultation from Dr. Coleman as he feared the procedures being performed on my face were leaving me with a new kind of facial deformity.

I had a consultation with Dr. Coleman who explained his LipoStructure technique in great detail. I remember his extensive picture taking of my face and his explanation of harvesting, purifying and then placing fat taken from other parts of my body (in my case my inner thighs) into my face for restructuring and contouring. At every step in the process, he explained in detail the expectations, risks and how the healing processes would evolve over time. He explained that it sometimes took a few procedures to get the fat interspersed correctly through out my face and that it was a very delicate procedure that needed a healing curve to optimize the results. Basically, the procedure needs a patient to be patient.

The procedure itself is not painful. You are under sedation/anesthesia by a licensed anesthesiologist and wake up with bandages on the areas where fat was removed and where it was re-deposited. His office staff is helpful and gives very clear directions as to how to care for the areas post operatively. Once the bandages are removed then the healing process begins. As a pharmacist, I can tell you that the healing curve is very patient specific. Some people bruise easier than others and some require more time for swelling to subside so there is no exact timeline for these healing steps. Most importantly since they are regulated by your own body clock, the steps can not be rushed. Also, if there is one point to reinforce is that you must follow directions given by the staff. For example, after a period of time, ice is not warranted nor is the use of steroids helpful to decrease any swelling. The swelling will go away over time and can not be rushed. I think that this is the hardest part that some find annoying and at times disconcerting. I found it helpful not to keep looking in the mirror - waiting for instant results because the results do not come instantly but rather evolve through a rejuvenating process, restoring what was loss through aging or in my case trauma. Over time the rejuvenating results are apparent. There is swelling, bruises, redness in the eyes and even a little discomfort post the procedure, but as time goes by all disappear and the results of the procedure are natural and rejuvenating.

The transplanted fat feels like normal body structures. If the transplanted fat is near bone or cartilage then it feels like bone or cartilage. The LipoStructure system feels natural to the touch. Using this technique, Dr. Coleman refined and restructured my face but most importantly brought back myself confidence. Would I do it again? Yes. It changed my life and gave me the self confidence I needed to reach my goals.“

-- Helen, Pharmacist