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How Does Laser Hair Reduction Work?

Published: October 23, 2020

Laser hair reduction is a procedure wherein a concentrated beam of light or laser is directed into the hair follicles in order to render them unable to produce hair. Absorbed by the hair’s pigment, the laser light converts into heat energy and causes controlled damage to follicles—the tube-like sacs responsible for hair growth. Damaging...

Aug

RF MICRONEEDLING vs MICRONEEDLING: What’s the Difference?

Published: August 11, 2020

Microneedling. It’s one of the most popular minimally invasive treatments for tackling a myriad of modern skin concerns, from skin laxity to sunspots, and fine lines to facial scarring. RF Microneedling is a next-level treatment of a vaguely similar nature that adds controlled radiofrequency energy into the equation. How Does Microneedling...

May

How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon

Published: May 29, 2020

Choosing a plastic surgeon is an important choice that only you can make. Here are five crucial considerations to help you select the plastic surgeon that is right for you. Board Certified in Your Procedure: Your plastic surgeon should be board-certified. Just as there are different classes of driver licenses, there are also different...

Apr

Sun Exposure, Aging & Skin Cancer

Published: April 29, 2020

Aging is a natural process of all life and fighting such a fundamental and natural phenomenon might seem futile. What if out of all of the factors that equate to aging, we could isolate the single most important one that makes us look older than we actually are and, maybe, that makes us look old, period? Well, as it turns out, more than one...

Mar

What Do Neurotoxins Do vs. Dermal Fillers…Which do “I” Need?

Published: March 27, 2020

Lines and creases are usually the first signs of aging to appear on your face. When you’re looking for treatment options to help you look and feel your best, it can be overwhelming – in today’s world, there are so many products and treatments to rejuvenate skin – how do you know which would create the look you envision? Cosmetic...

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COVID-19 UPDATE: RASHID PUTMAN PLASTIC SURGERY & MEDSPA JUNE 26, 2020 RESPONSE TO PHASE 4 RESTORE ILLINOIS

The health and safety of our patients and staff remain our top priority. As recommendations evolve during the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic, we continue to evolve. We are using CDC recommendations to best serve our patients, protect our staff and families, and do our part to prevent transmission and slow the spread of Novel Coronavirus.

Rashid Putman Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa is open during normal business hours for all services and procedures following the policies and procedures below:

RASHID PUTMAN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

All patients must wear a face covering when entering the building and in the waiting room

Patients undergoing spa treatments should wear a face covering, which will be removed when required to perform the desired service. Spa employees will wear a face mask and eye shield

Patients should complete the Pre-Appointment COVID-19 Mandatory Screen on the date of their appointment prior to their appointment time

If a patient is symptomatic per the COVID-19 Screen, his/her appointment will be rescheduled

Fees and penalties will be waived for affected cancellations

NO visitors are allowed in the building with patients

Visitors may wait in the car and will be admitted by staff if medically necessary

Alternative options to our waiting room:

Patients should wait in their cars
Text us upon arrival at 309-328-3248
Patients will be notified when their disinfected exam room is ready for direct entry

We are disinfecting all areas of our office multiple times a day and every treatment rooms after each visit with EPA-registered disinfectant products qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2

Patients must remain six feet apart and maintain social distancing

Surgeons and staff will not be shaking hands and hallway doors have been propped open

We are screening all staff prior to entry into the office and mandated to stay home if ill

Some of our amenities in the waiting room will not be operational in order to minimize contact

Hand sanitizer and/or soap and water are readily available

As always, we remain complaint with all federal and state requirements

TELEHEALTH AT RASHID PUTMAN PLASTIC SURGERY

Our secure, HIPPA compliant integrated communication platform allows you to two-way message directly with staff, send images and documents, and complete scheduled video visits.

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TEXT 309-328-3248 or visit our website messenger to connect today!

FURTHER UPDATES

Additional changes can be implemented as we continue to make safety our first priority. Please call 309-670-0700 with questions and check our social media and website frequently to stay up to date.

Sincerely, Drs Khurram Rashid and Harrison Putman III

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