Miami Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Adam Rubinstein Featured in Killer Body with K. Michelle

Renown Miami Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Adam Rubinstein is an award winning, board- certified plastic surgeon well regarded for his outstanding work and cutting edge non-invasive and surgical plastic surgery procedures for women and men. He is a well-known and outspoken patient advocate and is not afraid to speak out about botched plastic surgery, unsafe conditions and questionable clinics related to patient deaths. Dr.  Rubinstein is passionate about his mission to educate the public about plastic surgery www.dr-rubinstein.comYou can learn more about on his site www.dr-rubinstein.com. and social channels including his Instagram accounts, @drrubinstein and @plasticsurgerytruths, SnapChat @drrubinstein, and Facebook page @MiamiPlasticSurgeon

Dr. Rubinstein is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery whose skills are sought out by patients from around the world. He has trained with the world’s eminent surgeons at the forefront of developing techniques for plastic surgery. His offices are located at 2999 NE 191 Street, PH 6, Miami, Fl 33810.

Dr. Rubeinstein is one of the plastic surgeons featured in the new series My Killer Body with K. Michelle on Lifetime.

With reports revealing over $9 billion spent on plastic surgery in 2020 alone just in the United States, Lifetime takes a deep dive into the darker side of achieving physical perfection with the series, My Killer Body with K. Michelle.

R&B chart-topper K. Michelle is one of the first celebrities to come forward with her health struggles after silicone injections nearly took her life. In My Killer Body with K. Michelle, she will help desperate men and women correct plastic surgery procedures and get their lives back. With the number of cosmetic surgeries on the rise and an alarming number of these procedures resulting in post-surgery suffering and trauma, each episode will follow two patients who desperately need help, as well as K. Michelle’s ongoing personal story.

The show’s goal is to help people reverse the plastic surgery they had that has caused them significant medical issues and near death. Dr. Rubinstein has operated on several patients for My Killer Body with K. Michelle to fix the horrible problems created by botched plastic surgery. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to help patients reverse the intense trauma they have experienced due to bad or negligent plastic surgery says, Dr. Adam J. Rubinstein. This is an issue that has been the focus of my career and practice. K. Michelle was very brave to publicly share her troubles with cosmetic surgery in the past. Her new show will make a real difference in helping people. I am honored to help these patients and to help raise awareness about the growing number of problems in the world of plastic surgery.

FMM: Tell us about your background and credentials?

I am a board- certified plastic surgeon outspoken patient advocate. I have always been passionate about my mission to educate people about choosing a board- certified plastic when choosing a plastic surgeon. I am certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery.  I have served as the Chief of Plastic Surgery and the Chief of the Department of Surgery for Jackson North Medical Center, a 382-bed acute care hospital in the Jackson Healthcare System. I am also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at NOVA Southeastern University, clinical faculty for the Department of Plastic Surgery at Florida International University (FIU) School of Medicine, and clinical faculty for the Cleveland Clinic Plastic Surgery Residency Program in Florida.  I currently serve on the editorial staff of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal published by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Additionally, I hold memberships in many prestigious medical societies and associations, some of which are:

·        The American Society of Plastic Surgeons

·        The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

·        The International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

·        The American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons

·        The Ralph Millard Jr., M.D. Medical Society & Education Foundation

FMM: Your goal is to help people make their best most informed choices when choosing plastic surgeon.  What does that mean exactly?

Most people considering cosmetic procedures are confused when it comes to choosing a plastic surgeon. With all the information out there on the internet and social media, both good and bad, it can be hard to know what to believe. I try to be a reliable resource for accurate information and help people educate themselves. I always give the real deal about cosmetic surgery. I believe people can only make good decisions when they have good information.

FMM: Tell us about your background.

I’ve been practicing plastic surgery for almost 20 years. So, I have a lot of experience to draw from, not only in surgery, but also in giving advice to each patient individually. I can look at someone and get a good sense of what procedures can help and which procedures should be avoided. When I my patients and I make a plan together it is based upon many years of experience, excellent training, and complete transparency so the best choices can be made. I often tell patients, “no” when they come asking for a particular procedure. If that procedure is not going to lead to the results he/she is looking for, it should not be done. People choose me because they feel that can trust me, rely upon my experience, and know that I will give them the best results I can achieve. 

FMM: You were one of plastic surgeons featured in the new series, My Killer Body with K. Michelle that aired on Lifetime. What led you to this project?

I am honored, humbled and privileged to be a small part of My Killer Body thanks to Lifetime network and K. Michelle that aired recently.. I have spent my career trying to help people stay safe and helping correct problems that happened when things didn’t go well. Being given the chance to help these brave men and women on the show is so meaningful to me. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of this groundbreaking show.

FMM: Why is this show important to communicate the message both you and K Michelle share?

The show was created after K. Michelle had a very difficult time with a cosmetic procedure that she shared publicly. That difficult time inspired her to want to help others in a similar place in their lives. People choose to have procedures so they can feel better about themselves. When something goes wrong they can feel a lot of guilt and shame. My Killer Body will show people that there is hope. It will inspire people in that struggle that life can be put back on track. Many people live in pain, both physical and emotional, after experiencing complications from a cosmetic procedure. The show will inspire people to keep moving forward and get past that obstacle in their life. Each episode will resonate with thousands of people that may be experiencing something similar to the stories shown. I think the take home message off the show is first, that there is always hope for things to get better, and second, make the best choice you can make when considering plastic surgery.

FMM: You have helped patients reverse the intense trauma they have experienced due to bad or negligent plastic surgery.  How have you done that prior to the show?

I truly have spent my career helping people who have had bad outcomes from cosmetic surgery. Of course, I get to care for a lot of people having their first procedure and help them to have great results. Seeing someone blossom after feeling more comfortable with themselves is very rewarding. That is even more true when helping someone heal after a rough time from a previous procedure. Fixing problems from previous surgery is often more challenging that doing an operation for the first time. I sometimes have to work with incisions I might not have used, scar tissue from previous procedures, and even missing tissue and distorted anatomy. Seeing a patient who has been suffering for a long time smile again and get back to a normal life is is very special.

FMM: What do you want people to know if they had a botched surgery? (What have you seen and how have you helped?)

The most important thing to know is how to avoid being in that position in the first place. Choosing a surgeon that is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery is the best first step. Checking out the facility for any past issues is also important. Understanding what can be expected of the surgery and the recovery process is also very important. Of course, even in the best of hands complications can happen. If the surgeon is experienced and caring its likely the patient will make it through any complications as smoothly and quickly as possible. Know that there is always hope to fix just about any problem. Be patient and have faith that everything will be OK. 

FMM: Tell us about your show, “# it’s Not All The Same” Series.

#ItsNotAllTheSame is a campaign I started in social media to educate people and drive home important pointers about plastic surgery using funny videos. Everyone wants to have the easiest, cheapest, most pain-free option but that is usually too good to be true. Whether I’m making fun of ridiculous ideas doctors have actually tried on pointing out things that should be obvious but are still misunderstood, these videos are funny and get the point across. Plastic surgery is not a one size fits all type of thing. And a dentist or emergency room doctor is not the same as a plastic surgeon. I don’t want to give too much away. Take a moment and watch some of the #ItsNotAllTheSame videos for a laugh (and a lesson). They can be found on my website, my YouTube page and in Instagram.

Your episodes have been a hit, “Drive Through Plastic Surgery” “Do You Want Fries with That Botox?” and NewMeNow. Why are they gaining so much national recognition?

The videos are funny. People love comedy, so I tried to create really funny videos with a serious take home message. Honestly, the motivation for some of these videos was pretty ridiculous to begin with so getting funny material was easy. For example, there was a doctor that was doing drive thru Botox during the height of the pandemic. That’s a really bad idea. And it’s a ridiculous concept when you think about having a doctor leaning into your car window to inject your face. But a doctor was offering it, and people came to have it done. It was like a sitcom episode in real life. I didn’t have to go far to show how ridiculous that was.

Please share your social media. 

Instagram: 

@doctorrubinstein

@plasticsurgerytruths

@drrubinstein

Snapchat:

@drrubinstein

TikTok:

@drrubinstein

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/c/AdamJRubinsteinMDFACS

https://www.youtube.com/c/PlasticSugeryTruths

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/MiamiPlasticSurgeon

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