Kansas City native Joseph Cannova, Jr., M.D. joined APSKC in 1998, a tenure that has allowed him to develop and refine his skills in cosmetic surgery and breast reconstruction.
Doctor Cannova says his interest in plastic surgery emerged during his first year as a surgical resident. From that point forward he worked towards becoming a plastic surgeon.
Now, as an experienced plastic surgeon, Doctor Cannova devotes his time to listening to the patients and identifying what surgery is going to bring the best outcome. “I feel like if you listen to the patient ahead of time and find out what their specific needs and wants are, you can match a surgery to those desires.” This allows the patient to experience a change in how they see themselves and boosts self confidence.
Doctor Cannova identifies Body(Slim Lipo) and breast contouring as his major areas of focus. Everything from tummy tuck and liposuction to breast augmentation and body lift can be offered to patients depending on their circumstances. For Doctor Cannova, successfully completing a procedure is about more than fixing what a patient may see as a physical flaw. “With some of these procedures you can change the way a patient thinks about herself and her self image, you can boost her confidence,” he says. “The patient may not change how she is doing things but the surgery gives her the confidence to approach life differently.”
As plastic surgery procedures continue to evolve Doctor Cannova says he offers more outpatient surgeries. “We can take old techniques and turn them into modern procedures that can give you the same outcomes with less down time, less expense, and less anesthesia,” he says, “with in-office face lifts becoming an increasingly popular option.
APS is a sponsor of the Just For Her Expo and will have a booth at the Expo. The Expo combines beauty, fashion and style, wellness, health, fitness, baby and kids. Something for everyone! This year the Expo is Friday May 21st from 5:00 – 10:00 pm and Saturday May 22nd from 10:00am – 5:00pm and is held at the Overland Park Convention Center. Dr. Cannova and Dr. Young will be making a presentation on the side stage Saturday May 22nd at 4:15. Dr. Cannova will be discussing the current trends in plastic surgery and Dr. Young will demonstrate dermal fillers. We hope to see you there!
As Breast Cancer Awareness month comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to share a personal triumph of our very own patient, Brandi Palmer. Brandi is one of the great breast cancer survivors in my practice and has recently posted a very touching photo journal of her journey through mastectomy and breast reconstruction. I think it is a heartfelt personal look at her experience. It doesn’t sugar coat the reconstruction or the preoperative jitters. It does however show the joyful finishing photos as she reclaims her life as a wife and mother. I hope all of my patients and for that matter all women who have or are about to embark on this journey, will read her moving story at Smilebox.
We have included her “Don’t Wait for the Lump” video accompanied by Melissa Etheridge’s “I Run for Life” breast cancer tribute in this post.
Brandi is also feature in the October issue of 435 south magazine and talks in a little detail about the surgical experience and talks about her work with St.Luke’s South Hospital to advance the support services for women’s care. You may want to check this out as well.
This leads me to the subject of group support. When patients begin the reconstructive experience the support groups are so important. We are all scared of the unknown and this is an opportunity to have open discussion with folks who have finished the experience. It is an invaluable way to get some factual information about what is to come. As the journey continues I can begin to see the fear fall away until these women become the group leaders for the next women. My absolute favorite part is when we get to the end and I see the beaming face as each woman reclaims her femininity and resumes her life, cancer free. These are the moments that keep me operating and I thank each of you for this.
Remember October is breast cancer awareness month. This is a great reminder to get that mammogram done. Many of the great facilities I work at have walk in mammograms including St. Joseph’s Medical Center, St.Luke’s South Hospital and Menorah Medical Center. Get it done ladies and Don’t Wait for the Lump!!!
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Brandi is also featured in the October issue of 435 south magazine and shares her surgical experience and talks about her work with St.Luke’s South Hospital to advance the support services for women’s care. The article begins with Brandi describing the boundless friendship that provided her the strength to fight what she simply refers to as “the beast.”
This leads me to the subject of group support. When patients begin the reconstructive experience the support groups are so important. We are all scared of the unknown and this is an opportunity to have open discussion with folks who have finished the experience. It is an invaluable way to get some factual information about what is to come. As the journey continues I can begin to see the fear fall away until these women become the group leaders for the next women. My absolute favorite part is when we get to the end and I see the beaming face as each woman reclaims her femininity and resumes her life, cancer free. These are the moments that keep me operating and I thank each of you for this.
Please remember October is breast cancer awareness month to serve as a great reminder to get that mammogram done. Many of the great facilities I work at have walk in mammograms including St. Joseph’s Medical Center, St.Luke’s South Hospital and Menorah Medical Center. Get it done ladies and Don’t Wait for the Lump!!!
Now, as an experienced plastic surgeon, Doctor Cannova devotes his time to listening to the patients and identifying what surgery is going to bring the best outcome. “I feel like if you listen to the patient ahead of time and find out what their specific needs and wants are, you can match a surgery to those desires.” This allows the patient to experience a change in how they see themselves and boosts self confidence.
