Welcome to our website and thank you for taking a moment to meet Dr. Waldman, Dr. Schantz and our staff. Our practice is composed of a team of apt and caring individuals dedicated to providing our patients with the highest degree of professional care possible. Our doctors understand that all patients are unique and no single procedure fits all patients. That is why we offer so many different invasive and non-invasive techniques and alternatives. With the combination of our aesthetic talents and superb surgical skills we possess the ability to meet the unique needs of our patients. You can rest assured that your comfort, confidentiality, and safety are our top priority. Waldman Plastic Surgery offers surgical excellence with an aesthetic and artistic perspective to help the individual’s outward appearance reflect and amplify his or her inner vitality and beauty. Cosmetic surgery is an investment in you. A younger healthier appearance can make you feel better about yourself. We encourage our patients to feel comfortable and confident in discussing this personal investment with Dr. Waldman, Dr. Schantz, and our staff of caring individuals. Both doctors believe that the most critical factor of any cosmetic procedure is the attention to detail. In fact, Dr. Waldman’s favorite saying in the office is “There are no shortcuts to quality”. |
Dr. Waldman and Dr. Schantz offer you a strong sense of security based on years of experience and thousands of successful outcomes. From ultrasonic assisted (vaser) liposuction and minimal incision facial rejuvenation to external rhinoplasty or endoscopic browlifting our goal is to improve your looks and well being. Dr. Waldman and Dr. Schantz are dedicated to helping you look better, look younger, and feel better about you.

In 2005 Dr. Waldman
was honored to receive a special award from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the Mark Rafaty Award. This award is given once a year at the annual meeting to a
surgeon who has demonstrated a lifetime of valuable contributions to the specialty and
to the education of other facial plastic surgeons. As such,
Dr. Waldman became the first
Kentucky Surgeon to receive this prestigious award.
Dr. Waldman has also been selected as one of the top 200 plastic surgeons in the US and has also been listed for the past two years as one of the
Best Doctors in America as published by Woodward and White and has been listed in
America’s Top Doctors 2005 and 2006, published by Castle Connolly, LTD.

Dr. Schantz is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with extensive experience and specialization in all forms of breast surgery including augmentation, reduction, and lifting. He has also developed expertise in abdominoplasty and liposuction as well as post-bariatric body lifting. His Los Angeles training has allowed him to gain special expertise in the laser bra technique of breast reduction and lifting.
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Multi-specialty Foundation President, S. Randolph Waldman, M.D., hosted the 3rd Annual Facial Aesthetic Surgery meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Bellagio, June 12-17, 2007
Las Vegas, NV, June 25, 2007- A faculty of 55 of the most talented surgeons in the country presented to over 500 attendees the advancements and current trends in facial cosmetic surgery. Among the distinguished faculty were renowned facial cosmetic surgeons Edward Terino, MD of Thousand Oaks, CA, Bruce Connell, MD of Anaheim, CA, Alan Matarasso, MD of New York, NY, Ron Moy, MD of Los Angeles, CA, Richard Anderson, MD of Salt Lake City, UT and Gaylon McCollough, MD of Gulf Shores, Fl who are internationally recognized as experts in facial enhancement.
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Rhinoplasty:
Rhinoplasty is the official name of the operation that improves the appearance and/or function of the nose. It involves removing any "excess" bone or cartilage while refining the appearance of the nose to bring it in harmony with other features of the face. As a specialist in Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Waldman is uniquely qualified to perform rhinoplasty, having initially trained with Dr. Jack Anderson in New Orleans (who many consider the father of modern day rhinoplasty). Dr. Waldman has now operated on over 1500 rhinoplasty patients, since opening his practice in Lexington , Kentucky in 1983. more info
Lip Enhancement:
Lip augmentation or enlargement is one of our most requested procedures. Common options for lip enhancement include the injection of filler material such as hyaluronic acid or even fat. Another option for lip enhancement is the sub-nasal lip lift or the vermillion advancement. Dr. Waldman Is considered an expert for lip augmentation both surgical and injectable. more info
Laser Bra:
The laser bra was created to improve results and make them last longer. The whole point of the laser bra is to create a longer lasting and more permanent lift of the breast when performing a reduction, augmentation, mastopexy, or standard breast lift. more info
Breast Augmentation:
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to improve and enhance the size of a woman’s breast. The procedure is used to enlarge small breasts, to correct a reduction in breast volume after pregnancy and to balance different breast sizes. more info
FDA Approval of Silicon Breast Implants!
There are many reasons women consider breast augmentation. Whatever your reason, MemoryGel silicone breast implants are an option you should know about. After extensive research and studies involving more than 120,000 U.S. patients, the FDA has approved MemoryGel implants in the U.S. To learn more about silicon breast implants refer to our hot topics section.
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FDA Approves New Wrinkle Treatment
Radiesse is not actually new, having been used since 2002 in facial reconstructive surgeries, but the FDA has now approved it for a couple of new treatments. more
Filler Injection Reduces Depression
A pilot trial, published in the May 15 issue of Dermatologic Surgery, found that botulinum toxin Type A injected into frown lines around the mouth or in the forehead furrows of 10 women eliminated depression symptoms in nine of them and reduced symptoms in the 10th. more
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