Jan

5 Non-Invasive Procedures to Get Glowing Skin in the New Year

Published: January 8, 2021

With the dawn of the New Year, we are putting the past behind us and looking ahead. It’s a time for new beginnings and fresh starts. What if you could also start the year off not with a new you, but an improved you? If you are tired of skincare products and treatments leaving you wanting more, it is time to try the right medspa services to...

Nov

Retinol, Retin-A, Retinoids, Tretinoin? What’s What?

Published: November 20, 2020

You may have heard the terms Retinol, Retin-A, Retinoids, and Tretinoin tossed about as you search for skincare information. At first glance, these names sound similar and many people are confused about how they differ from each other or if they differ at all. Let’s unwind this tangled web and define the...

Oct

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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UPDATE COVID-19 RASHID PUTMAN PLASTIC SURGERY & MEDSPA NOVEMBER 20, 2020

RESPONSE TO PHASE 4 RESTORE ILLINOIS WITH TIER 3 MITIGATIONS

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 following the policies and procedures below.

We are suspending spa services where a face covering cannot be worn including: facials, facial microdermabrasion, lip/chin waxing, and skin care consultations without medical delegation

Massage therapy is allowed only when deemed necessary by a medical provider

Curbside pick up for retail products is available- Call ahead and we will have your products ready and delivered to your car

Virtual visits remain available through our secure, HIPPA compliant integrated communication platform. TEXT 309-328-3248 or visit our website messenger to message directly with staff.

RASHID PUTMAN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

All patients must join our physicians and staff in wearing a face covering when in the building

Spa employees will wear a face mask and eye shield during treatment and patients must wear a face mask during spa treatment

Patients will have their temperatures taken prior to appointments which must be below 100.4

Patients must certify they are asymptomatic of COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been exposed to a COVID-19 positive individual per CDC guidelines

Patients who are symptomatic or have been exposed to a positive COVID-19 individual, must cancel his/her appointment

Fees and penalties will be waived for COVID related cancellations

We ask that visitors wait in the car but may be admitted by staff if medically necessary

Alternative option to our waiting room:

Patients should wait in their cars and 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 room 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 they are 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

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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UPDATE COVID-19 RASHID PUTMAN PLASTIC SURGERY & MEDSPA NOVEMBER 20, 2020

RESPONSE TO PHASE 4 RESTORE ILLINOIS WITH TIER 3 MITIGATIONS