Neal Handel MD, FACS -
Curriculum Vitae

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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

Sep 1965 - Jun 1969                          

Columbia University
New York, New York 10025
Major:  Art History
Degree:  B.A. Magna Cum Laude 1969

 

MEDICAL EDUCATION

Sep 1969 - Jun 1973                          

Yale University
333 Cedar Street
New Haven, Connecticut 06510
Degree:  M.D. 1973

 

POST GRADUATE TRAINING

Jun 1973 - Jun 1975                           

University of California, Los Angeles
General Surgery Residency Levels I & II
Chairman:  W.P. Longmire, Jr., M.D.

Jun 1975 - Jun 1976                           

Tulane University/Charity Hospital
New Orleans, Louisiana
General Surgery Residency Level III
Chairman:  Robert Ryan, M.D.

Jul 1976 - Jun 1978

University of Colorado Medical Center
Denver, Colorado
Residency - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Chairman:  Robert Hoehn, M.D.

 

POST RESIDENCY FELLOWSHIP

Sep 1978 - Jan 1979:

Plastic & Jaw Surgery Centre
Mt. Vernon Hospital, Norwood
Middlesex, England
Director:  Mr. Stuart Harrison

Plastic & Maxillofacial Surgery Service
Canniesburn Hospital
Bearsden, Glasgow, Scotland
Director:  Mr. Ian Jackson

 

BOARD CERTIFICATION

November 20, 1981
American Board of Plastic Surgery

 

SOCIETIES 

Member:  Phi Beta Kappa
Fellow:  American College of Surgeons
Member:  American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member:  American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Member:  American Association of Plastic Surgeons

 

APPOINTMENTS/COMMITTEES

Associate Clinical Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, The Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)

Member of Advisory Committee to the Center for Cancer and Developmental Biology at California State University at Northridge (CSUN)

Plastic Surgery Physician Advisor, Blue Cross of California, Woodland Hills, California

Consultant, Mentor Corporation, 201 Mentor Drive, Santa Barbara, CA. 93111

Reviewer for medical journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Reviewer for medical journal The Aesthetic Surgery Journal

 

MEDICAL LICENSE                    

July 29, 1974
California License #G27530

 

HOSPITAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS

UCLA Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA.
Department of Surgery
(Teaching privileges)

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, CA
Department of Surgery – Active staff

Tarzana Regional Medical Center
Department of Surgery
Tarzana, CA. 

 

PUBLICATIONS

1. Rodbard S, Handel N, Sadja L.  Flow patterns in a Model of Contracting Muscle. Cardiovascular Research (London) 1971, 5:396-405.
2. Handel N.  The Relationship of Intraoperative Bacteremia to Postoperative Wound Sepsis (M.D. Thesis).  Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, 1973.
3. Handel N, Zarem H, Graham.  Computerized Determination of Blood Flow in Pedicle Flaps by the Clearance of Epicutaneously Applied 133XE.  Journal of Surgical Research, 1976, 30:579-587.
4. Handel N, Law J, Hoehn R.  Visual Evoked Response Monitoring During Craniofacial Surgery.  Annals of Plastic Surgery, 1979, 2:257-258.
5. Handel N, Winspur I, Hoehn R.  Coverage of a Shoulder Wound with a Deltoid Muscle Flap.  Annals of Plastic Surgery, 1979, 3:277-279.
6. Handel N.  Guidelines for Laceration Care.  Chronicle of Emergency Medicine, September/October 1979, 10:13-14.
7. Handel N, McAveoy J.  Emergency Treatment of Fingertip Injuries.  Hospital Physician, November 1979, 26-30.
8. Handel N, Rouge D.  Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans:  A Case Report and Clinicopathologic Review.  Cutis, September 1980, 26:313-317.
9. Silverstein MJ, Handel N, Hoffman R, Waisman JR, Rosser RJ, Gamagami P, Gierson ED, Colburn WJ, Waisman E, Lewinsky B, Fingerhut A.  The Breast Center - A Multidisciplinary Model. Fundamental Problems in Breast Cancer, 1987, 47-57, Martinus Nijhoff Pub. Co.
10. Silverstein MJ, Gamagami P, Rosser RJ, Gierson ED, Colburn WJ, Handel N, Waisman JR, Lewinsky B, Fingerhut A, Hoffman RS.  Finding Earlier Nonpalpable Breast Cancers Using Hooked-Wire-Directed Biopsy and a Modified Overpenetrated Mammographic Technique.  Fundamental Problems in Breast Cancer, 1987, 10:75-89.  Martinus Nijhoff Pub. Co.
11. Rosser RJ, Silverstein MJ, Gamagami P, Gierson ED, Colburn WJ, Handel N, Waisman JR.  Intraductal Breast Carcinoma What Constitutes Adequate Treatment?  Fundamental Problems in Breast Cancer, 1987, 14:113-123.  Martinus Nijhoff Pub. Co.
12. Silverstein MJ, Gamagami P, Rosser RJ, Gierson ED, Colburn WJ, Handel N, Waisman JR, Lewinsky B, Fingerhut A, Hoffman R.  Hooked-Wire-Directed Biopsy:  653 Consecutive Cases.  Cancer, 1987, 59:715-722.
13. Silverstein MJ, Rosser RJ, Gierson ED, Waisman JR, Gamagami P, Hoffman RS, Fingerhut A, Lewinsky B, Colburn WJ, Handel N.  Axillary Lymph Node Dissection for Intraductal Breast Carcinoma - Is it Indicated?  Cancer, 1987, 59:1819-1824.
14. Silverstein MJ, Gamagami P, Rosser RJ, Gierson ED, Colburn WJ, Handel N, Waisman JR, Lewinsky B, Fingerhut A.  Hooked-Wire-Directed Breast Biopsy Using Overpenetrated Mammography:  818 Cases.  Cancer Communication, 1987, 1:19-28.
15. Silverstein MJ, Handel N, Steyskal R, Waisman JR, Gamagami P, Gierson ED, Hoffman RS, Lewinsky B, Fingerhut A, Rosser RJ, Colburn WJ.  Breast Cancer in Women after Augmentation Mammaplasty.  Archives of Surgery, 1988, 123:681-685.
16. Silverstein, MJ, Handel N, Waisman JR, et. al.  Augmentation Mammaplasty with Silicone Gel-Filled Implants:  Its Effect on Breast Cancer Diagnosis.  Proceedings of ASCO, Volume 8, March 1989.
17. Wellisch D, Dimatteo R, Silverstein MJ, Landsverk J, Hoffman RS, Waisman JR, Handel N, Waisman JR, Schain W.  Psychosocial Outcomes of Breast Cancer Therapies:  Lumpectomy Versus Mastectomy With and Without Breast Reconstruction.  Psychosomatics, 1989, 30:365-373.
18. Silverstein MJ, Gamagami P, Colburn WJ, Gierson ED, Rosser RS, Handel N, Waisman JR.  Hooked-Wire-Directed Breast Biopsy Using Overpenetrated Film - Screen Mammography:  1,014 Cases.  Radiology, 1989, 171:633-638.
19. Silverstein MJ, Gamagami P, Colburn WJ, Gierson ED, Rosser RS, Handel N, Waisman JR. Nonpalpable Breast Lesions:  Diagnosis with Slightly Overpenetrated Screen-Film Mammography and Hook-Wire-Directed Biopsy in 1,014 Cases.  Radiology, 1989, 171:633-638.
20. Handel N, Silverstein MJ, Waisman E, Waisman JR.  Reasons Mastectomy Patients Do Not Have Breast Reconstruction.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1990, 86:1118-1122.
21. Silverstein MJ, Gamagami P, Gierson ED, Handel N, Waisman JR.  Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis in Women Augmented with Silicone Gel-Filled Implants.  Cancer, 1990, 66:97-101.
22. Silverstein MJ, Handel N, Gamagami P, Waisman E, Gierson ED.  Mammographic Measurements Before and After Augmentation Mammaplasty.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1990, 86:1126-1130.
23. Handel N, Silverstein MJ, Waisman E, et. al.  Reasons Mastectomy Patients Do Not Have Breast Reconstruction.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1990, 86:1118-1122.
24. Handel N, Lewinsky B, Silverstein MJ, et. al.  Conservation Therapy for Breast Cancer Following Augmentation Mammaplasty.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1991, 87:873-878.
25. Handel N, Silverstein MJ, Jensen JM, et. al.  Comparative Experience with Smooth and Polyurethane Breast Implants Using the Kaplan-Meier Method of Survival Analysis.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1991, 88:475-481.
26. Silverstein MJ, Handel N, Gamagami P, Waisman JR, Gierson ED, Lewinsky B.  The Effect of Silicone Gel-Filled Implants on Mammography and Breast Cancer Prognosis.  Silicone in Medical Devices, ED:  M.E. Stratmyer, 1991, 195-210.  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington D.C.
27. Handel N.  Recent Advances in Breast Reconstruction.  In Braverman MH (Ed).  Surgical Technology International, Century Press.  (London) 1991.
28. Silverstein MJ, Handel N, Gamagami P.  The Effect of Silicone Gel-Filled Implants on Mammography.  Cancer, 1991, 68:1159-1163.
29. Handel N.  Current Status of Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy.  Oncology, 1991, 5:73-89.
30. Silverstein MJ, Handel N, Gamagami P, et. al.  Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis In Women Following Augmentation with Silicone Gel-Filled Prosthesis.  European Journal Cancer, 1992, 28(2/3):635-640.
31. Handel N, Lewinsky B, Waisman J.  Case Report:  Reduction Mammaplasty Following Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1992, 89:953-955.
    
32. Handel N, Jensen JA.  An Improved Technique for Creation of the Inframammary Fold in Silicone Implant Breast Reconstruction.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1992, 89:558-562.
33. Handel N, Silverstein MJ, Gamagami P, et. al.  Factors Affecting Mammographic Visualization of the Breast After Augmentation Mammaplasty.  JAMA, 1992, 286:1913-1917.
34. Handel N.  Comment on Breast Deformity, its Correction and Assessment of Breast Conserving Surgery (letter).  Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 1992, 22:181-182.
35. Handel N, Wellisch D, Silverstein MJ, Jensen JA, Waisman E.  Knowledge, Concern and Satisfaction Among Augmentation Mammaplasty Patients.  Annals of Plastic Surgery, 1993, 30:13-20.
36. Handel N, Silverstein MJ, Gamagami P, et. al.  An In-Vivo Study of the Effect of Various Breast Implant Filler Materials on Mammography.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1993, 91:1057-1062.
37. Handel N, Silverstein MJ, Gamagami P.  The Effect of Silicone Implants on Mammography and Breast Cancer Detection.  Perspectives in Plastic Surgery, 1993, 7:1-31.
38. Handel N.  Mammography After Augmentation Mammaplasty.  Plastic Surgery Outlook, 1993, 7:1-2.
39. Handel N.  Surgical Alteration of Appearance Among Primitive Societies of New Guinea.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1995, 95:181.
40. Handel N, Jensen JA, Black Q, Waisman JR, Silverstein MJ.  The Fate of Breast Implants:  A Critical Analysis of Complications and Outcomes.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1995, 96:1521-1533.
41. Jensen JA, Handel N, Silverstein MJ, Waisman JR, Gierson ED. Extended Skin Island Delay of the Unipedicle TRAM flap:  Experience in 35 Cases.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1995, 96:1341-1345.
42. Handel N.  Health Risks of Failed Silicone Gel Breast Implants (letter).  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1995, 95:1229.
43. Handel N.  Trilucent Breast Implant Clinical Trial (in "The Future of Breast Implants:  Technology and Techniques”).  Aesthetic Surgery Quarterly.  (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery), 1995, 15:14.
44. Handel N, Lewinsky B, Jensen JA, Silverstein MJ.  Breast Conservation Therapy After Augmentation Mammaplasty--Is It Appropriate?  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1996, 98:1218-1224.
45. Jensen JA, Handel N, Silverstein MJ.  Glandular Replacement Therapy:  An Argument for a Combined Surgical Approach in the Treatment of Noninvasive Breast Cancer.  The Breast Journal, 1996, 2:121-123.
46. Handel N.  Conservation Therapy for Breast Cancer Following Augmentation Mammaplasty.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1999, 104:867-869.
47. Handel N.  Managing Breast Augmentation Complications.  Plastic Surgery Products, April 2000, 48-52.
48. Handel N, Hayden B, Jervis WH, Maxwell P.  Revisions in Breast Augmentation - Panel Discussion.  Aesthetic Surgery Journal, March/April 2000, 20:141-148.
49. Handel N.  Discussion:  Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer in Previously Augmented Patients.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2003, 111:1084-1086.
50. Handel N., Silverstein MJ. Breast Cancer Detection in Women with Implants. Semin Breast Dis 2004;7:172-181.
51. Handel N, Cordray T, Gutierrez J, Jensen JA. A Long-term Study of Outcomes, Complications and Patient Satisfaction with Breast Implants.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2006; 117(3):757-767.
52. Handel N, Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Polyurethane Foam-covered Breast Implants.  Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2006, 26(3): 265-274           
53. Handel N, Silverstein, M.J.Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis in Augmented Women.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2006, 118(3):587-593.
54. Handel N, Jensen, J.A. Reply to letter re: A Long-term Study of Outcomes, Complications and Patient Satisfaction with Breast Implants.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2006, 118(6):1499-1502.
55. Handel N.  Secondary Mastopexy in the Augmented Patient:  A Recipe for Disaster.  Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2006, 118(7S) Supplement:152S-163S.
56. Handel N. The Effect of Silicone Implants on the Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment of Breast Cancer. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2007, 120(7) Supplement 1:81S-93S.

 

BOOK CHAPTERS

1. Handel N.  "Breast Reconstruction in Patients with DCIS."  In Silverman MJ (ed) Ductal Carcinoma In-Situ of the Breast.  Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1997.
2. Handel N.  "Augmentation Mastopexy" in Spear SL (ed) Surgery of the Breast:  Principles and Art.  Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, 1998.
3. Handel N.  "Managing Local Implant-Related Problems" in Spear SL (ed) Surgery of the Breast:  Principles and Art.  Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, 1998.
4. Handel N.  "Managing Complications of Breast Augmentation" in Shenaq, Saleh (ed) Perspectives in Plastic Surgery Thieme Medical Publishers, New York, 2001.
5. Handel N.  "Managing Complications of Augmentation Mammaplasty" in Spear SL (ed) Surgery of the Breast:  Principles and Art, Second Edition.  Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, 2006.
6. Handel N.  "Mastopexy in the Previously Augmented Breast" in Spear SL (ed) Surgery of the Breast:  Principles and Art, Second Edition.  Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, 2006.
7. Handel N., Silverstein MJ. Plastic Surgery of the Breast in Patients with Breast Cancer In: Winchester DJ, Norton L, Hudis CA, Winchester DP, (eds.)  Breast Cancer, 2nd Ed. BC Decker, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 2006. pp 248-271.
8. Handel N., “Transumbilical Breast Augmentation (TUBA)” In: Spear, S. (ed.) Clinics in Plastic Surgery, “Breast Augmentation”, Elsevier, Inc., Philadelphia, PA., January, 2009, 36:1, pp 63-74.

 

PRESENTATIONS - NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS

1. November 11, 1987
   Atlanta, Georgia
   Annual Meeting - American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
   
   Effect of Augmentation Mammaplasty on Breast Cancer Detection
2. October 31, 1989
   San Francisco, California
   Annual Meeting - American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
   
   Mammographic Measurements After Augmentation Mammaplasty
3. November 2, 1989
   San Francisco, California
   Annual Meeting - American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
   
   Reasons Mastectomy Patients Do Not Have Breast Reconstruction
4. June 7, 1990
   St. Louis, Missouri
   Guest Speaker at Physician Dinner, in conjunction with Washington University Cosmetic Surgery Symposium Facial Rejuvenation
   
   Clinical Experience with Polyurethane Foam-Covered Breast Implants   
5. April 29, 1991
   New York, New York
   Research Luncheon, Annual Meeting - American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
   
   Update on Breast Implants and Mammography
6. April 29, 1991
   New York, New York
   Annual Meeting - American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
   
   Conservation Therapy for Breast Cancer Following Augmentation Mammaplasty
7. August 2, 1991
   Santa Fe, New Mexico
   Annual Breast Symposium co-sponsored by The American Society of Plastic Surgeons & The Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation
   
   Panel:  The Polyurethane Issue - An Update.  Presentation at Breast Surgery in the 90's:  Issues, Controversy, Advances and Refinements
8. August 2, 1991
   Santa Fe, New Mexico
   Annual Breast Symposium co-sponsored by The American Society of Plastic Surgeons & The Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation
   
   Panel:  Primary Breast Augmentation, What I Was Doing - What I Am Now Doing.  Breast Surgery in the 90's:  Issues, Controversy, Advances and Refinements.
9. August 2, 1991
   Santa Fe, New Mexico
   Annual Breast Symposium co-sponsored by The American Society of Plastic Surgeons & The Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation
   
   Panel:  Lumpectomy with Irradiation.  Breast Surgery in the 90's:  Issues, Controversy, Advances and Refinements.
10. April 25, 1992
    San Francisco, California
    Challenges in Breast Cancer; 2nd Annual Dorothy Inerfield Memorial Symposium
    
    Breast Reconstruction:  Issues and Controversies in Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
11. May 4, 1992
    Los Angeles, California
    The 25th Annual Meeting of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery  
    
    Parameters Affecting Mammographic Visualization of the Breast in Augmented Women
12. October 13, 1992
    Marina del Rey, California
    The 11th Annual Science Reporters Conference, sponsored by The American Medical Association
    
    Factors Affecting Mammographic Visualization of the Breast After Augmentation Mammaplasty
13. September 18, 1993
    New Orleans, Louisiana
    Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation (PSEF) Research Forum in conjunction with 62nd Annual Meeting
    American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
    
    Continuing Survey of Breast Implant Population
14. March 2, 1994
    Venice, Italy
    European Committee on Quality Assurance & Medical Devices in Plastic Surgery (EQUAM) Workshop on:  Update of Silicone Breast Implants
    
    Silicone and Mammography
15. June 18, 1994
    Berlin, Germany
    International Annual Meeting of the Study Group on Reconstructive Surgical Techniques in Gynecology (AWOGyn)
    
    Experience with and Complications of Various Types of Breast Implants
16. June 18, 1994
    Berlin, Germany
    International Annual Meeting of the Study Group on Reconstructive Surgical Techniques in Gynecology (AWOGyn):  Round Table Discussion
    
    Salvage Therapies, Prosthesis Problems, Flap Problems, Tumor Problems, Recurrences, Problems after Breast-Preserving Therapy, Accompanying Problems
17. May 16, 1999
    Dallas, Texas
    Annual Meeting of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
    
    Panel:  Managing Complications of Breast Augmentation
18. May 14, 2000
    Lake Buena Vista, Florida
    Annual Meeting - American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
    
    Teaching Course:  Managing Complications of Breast Augmentation (co-instructor:  Garry Brody, M.D.)
19. August 12, 2000
    Sky City, Auckland, New Zealand
    Annual Meeting sponsored by St. Marks Women's Health Center
    
    Overview of Breast Augmentation
20. August 14, 2000
    The George Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand
    Nagor/Obex Medical Education Conference
    
    A Comparison of Different Types of Breast Implants and Managing Complications of Breast Augmentation
21. September 8, 2000
    Stadthalle, Osnabruck, Germany
    AWOGyn International Symposium for Reconstructive Surgery in Gynecology
    
    Effect of Surface Texture on Outcome
22. September 8, 2000
    Stadthalle, Osnabruck, Germany
    AWOGyn International Symposium for Reconstructive Surgery in Gynecology
    
    Managing Complications of Breast Augmentation
23. January 19-21, 2001
    Grand Hyatt, Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia
    17th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
    
    Diagnosis and Management of Complications of Breast Augmentation
24. January 19-21, 2001
    Grand Hyatt, Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia
    17th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
    
    Update on Breast Implants and Cancer Detection and Treatment
25. January 19-21, 2001
    Grand Hyatt, Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia
    17th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
    
    Approach to the Ptotic Augmentation Patient Requesting Explantation or Implant Replacement
26. February 25, 2001
    Loma Linda University
    School of Medicine
    Loma Linda, California
    Plastic Surgery Symposium
    Loma Linda University
    Annual Post Graduate Convention
    
    The Effect of Breast Implants on Mammography, Breast Cancer Detection and Treatment
    
    Panel:  Difficult Breast Cases
27. March 8, 2001
    UCLA School of Medicine
    Los Angeles, California
    Division of Plastic Surgery
    Visiting Professor Lectureship
    
    The Effect of Breast Implants on Mammography, Breast Cancer Detection and Treatment
28. February 11, 2003
    UCLA School of Medicine
    Los Angeles, California
    Division of Plastic Surgery
    Monthly Division Meeting
    
    Transumbilical Breast Augmentation
29. April 5, 2003
    Sacramento Convention Center
    Sacramento, California
    53rd Annual Meeting - California Society of Plastic Surgeons
    
    Moderator of Panel:  Modern Approaches to Breast Augmentation
30. August 28, 2003
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
    2003 PSEF/ASAPS Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium
    
    Transumbilical Breast Augmentation
31. August 28, 2003
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
    2003 PSEF/ASAPS Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium
    
    Secondary Augmentation Mastopexy:  Avoiding Complications
32. October 27, 2003
    San Diego, California
    2004 ASAPS Annual Educational Meeting
    
    Member of Panel:  Management of Breast Ptosis
33. January 13, 2004
    Los Angeles, California
    Guest Lecturer at UCLA Division of Plastic Surgery monthly Aesthetic Conference         
    
    Secondary Augmentation Mastopexy--Avoiding Complications
34. January 16, 2004
    Atlanta, Georgia
    20th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium
    Sponsored by the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
    
    Live Surgery Demonstration Telecast from Northside Hospital--Transumbilical Breast Augmentation
35. January 16, 2004
    Atlanta, Georgia
    20th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium
    Sponsored by the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
    
    Mastopexy in the Previously Augmented Patient
36. January 17, 2004
    Atlanta, Georgia
    20th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium
    Sponsored by the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
    
    Transumbilical Submuscular Breast Augmentation
37. January 18, 2004
    Atlanta, Georgia
    20th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium
    Sponsored by the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
    
    Panel of Experts:  Problem Cases Presented from the Audience
38. September 11, 2004
    Los Angeles, California
    26th Annual Plastic Surgery Symposium
    Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons, Inc.
    Le Meridien Hotel, Los Angeles, California
    
    Secondary Mastopexy in the Augmented Patient
39. January 22, 2005
    Atlanta, Georgia
    21st Annual Breast Surgery Symposium
    Sponsored by the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
    
    Submuscular Augmentation with the TUBA Technique
40. January 22, 2005
    Atlanta, Georgia
    21st Annual Breast Surgery Symposium
    Sponsored by the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
    
    Long Term Experience with Breast Implants
41. January 23, 2005
    Atlanta, Georgia
    21st Annual Breast Surgery Symposium
    Sponsored by the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
    
    Update on Implants and Breast Cancer
42. May 1, 2005
    New Orleans, Louisiana
    Annual Meeting of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
    
    Teaching Course:  Transumbilical Breast Augmentation (TUBA)
43. May 20, 2005
    New York, New York
    Emerging Technologies & Technique in Plastic Surgery
    The NYU Post-Graduate Medical School
    
    The Effect of Breast Implants on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer
44. May 20, 2005
    New York, New York
    Emerging Technologies & Technique in Plastic Surgery
    The NYU Post-Graduate Medical School
    
    Breast Augmentation Using the Transumbilical Technique
45. June 25, 2005
    Chelybinsk, Russia
    Intensive Course of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    Center of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery “Plastest”
    
    The Effect of Implants on the Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer
46. June 25, 2005
    Chelybinsk, Russia
    Intensive Course of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    Center of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery “Plastest”
    
    Transumbilical Breast Augmentation
47. June 25, 2005
    Chelybinsk, Russia
    Intensive Course of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    Center of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery “Plastest”
    
    Long Term experience with Various Types of Breast Implants
48. June 25, 2005
    Chelybinsk, Russia
    Intensive Course of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    Center of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery “Plastest”
    
    Secondary Mastopexy in the Augmented Patient
49. July 12, 2005
    Los Angeles, Calif.
    UCLA Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    July 2005 Aesthetic Dinner Conference
    
    Long Term experience with Breast Implants
50. Sept. 27, 2005
    Residence Klinikum Starnberg
    Starnberg, Germany
    Operative Session, Gemeinsame Jahrestagung der VDPC, VDÄPC und ÖGPÄRCH
    (Combined Annual Meeting of the German Association of Plastic Surgery, German Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Austrian Society of Plastic Surgery)
    
    Umbilical Breast Augmentation
51. Sept. 30, 2005
    Beyerischer Hof Hotel, Munich, Germany
    Gemeinsame Jahrestagung der VDPC, VDÄPC und ÖGPÄRCH
    (Combined Annual Meeting of the German Association of Plastic Surgery, German Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Austrian Society of Plastic Surgery)
    
    The Effect of Implants on Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment
52. Sept. 30, 2005
    Beyerischer Hof Hotel, Munich, Germany
    Gemeinsame Jahrestagung der VDPC, VDÄPC und ÖGPÄRCH
    (Combined Annual Meeting of the German Association of Plastic Surgery, German Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the Austrian Society of Plastic Surgery)
    
    Long Term Experience with Various Implants
53. Nov. 19, 2005
    Maritim Hotel, Berlin, Germany
    2nd Annual Kongress of Forum Operative Gynäkologie
    (Combined Annual Meeting of AGE, AWOgyn, AGUB)
    
    Keynote address: 25 Year Experience with Various Implants
54. Jan. 21, 2006
    Grand Hyatt Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia
    22nd Annual Breast Surgery Symposium
    Sponsored by Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
    
    Long Term Implant Experience
55. Jan. 21, 2006
    Grand Hyatt Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia
    22nd Annual Breast Surgery Symposium
    Sponsored by Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
    
    Submuscular Augmentation with the TUBA Technique
56. Jan. 22, 2006
    Grand Hyatt Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia
    22nd Annual Breast Surgery Symposium
    Sponsored by Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
    
    Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis in Augmented Patients
57. April 24, 2006
    Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, Florida
    Annual Meeting of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
    
    Teaching Course:  Transumbilical Breast Augmentation (TUBA)
58. Sept. 11, 2006
    Sacramento, Calif.
    Meeting of Sacramento Valley Plastic Surgery Society
    
    Transumbilical Breast Augmentation (TUBA)
59. Sept. 12, 2006
    Los Angeles, Calif.
    UCLA Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    September 2006 Aesthetic Dinner Conference
    
    Transumbilical Breast Augmentation (The TUBA Procedure)
60. April 23, 2007
    Javits Convention Center, New York, New York
    40th  Annual Meeting of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
    
    Teaching Course:  Transumbilical Breast Augmentation (TUBA)
61. November 17, 2007
    The Charles Hotel Munich (Germany)
    “Focus Symposium” in Plastic Surgery
    
    The effect of breast implants on breast cancer detection, prognosis and treatment
62. November 17, 2007
    The Charles Hotel Munich (Germany)
    “Focus Symposium” in Plastic Surgery
    
    Safety and effectiveness of Micro-Polyurethane implants
63. Jan. 19, 2008
    Grand Hyatt Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia
    24th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium
    Sponsored by Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
    
    Transumbilical Breast Augmentation
64. Jan. 20, 2008
    Grand Hyatt Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia
    24th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium
    Sponsored by Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
    
    Breast Cancer Detection and Treatment in Women with Implants
65. Jan. 19, 2008
    Grand Hyatt Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia
    24th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium
    Sponsored by Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
    
    Panel of Experts – Problem Cases from the Audience
66. June 16, 2008
    Millennium Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
    Asian Paragon Forum, sponsored by Mentor Corporation
    
    Breast Augmentation with Minimal Scars
67. November 18, 2008
    Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino
    Cebu, Philippines
    11th International Congress of the Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (OSAPS)
    
    Secondary Mastopexy in the Augmented Patient
68. November 18, 2008
    Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino
    Cebu, Philippines
    11th International Congress of the Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (OSAPS)
    (at Educational Symposium sponsored by Mentor Corporation)
    
    Implant Sizing with the BodyLogic System
69. November 18, 2008
    Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino
    Cebu, Philippines
    11th International Congress of the Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (OSAPS)
    (at Educational Symposium sponsored by Mentor Corporation)
    
    Outcomes from Breast Implant Surgery
70. November 18, 2008
    Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino
    Cebu, Philippines
    11th International Congress of the Oriental Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (OSAPS)
    (at Educational Symposium sponsored by Mentor Corporation)
    
    Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis in Augmented Women
71. January 13, 2009
    The Faculty Club
    David Geffen School of Medicine
    UCLA, Los Angeles, Calif.
    Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    January 2009 Aesthetic Dinner Conference
    
    Correction of Ptosis in the Augmented Patient
72. February 25, 2009
    University of Southern California (USC)
    Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    February 2009 Residents Cosmetic Surgery Conference
    
    Correction of Ptosis in the Augmented Patient
73. February 25, 2009
    University of Southern California (USC)
    Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    February 2009 Residents Cosmetic Surgery Conference
    
    Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis and Treatment in Augmented Women
74. May 16, 2009
    2009 Mentor Masters Series
    Keynote speaker
    Four Seasons Resort and Club
    Dallas at Las Colinas, Texas
    
    Optimizing Outcomes in Breast Implant Surgery

 

SCIENTIFIC EXHIBITS

• Handel N, Zarem H.  Determination of Pedicle Flap Blood Flow, Annual Meeting American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Boston, 1976.
• Handel N, Hoehn, R.  Correction of Postmammaplasty Deformity, Annual Meeting American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Los Angeles, 1977.

 

VIDEOTAPES

• Silverstein M, Handel N.  The Breast Cancer Video:  What Every Woman Should Know, Increase Video:  1988.
• Elliot F, Bostwick J, Handel N, Kross S, Slavin S:  Radiation and Its Influence on Breast Reconstruction.  Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation.  Arlington Heights, Illinois, 1994.
• Nahai F, Baker T, Handel N, Kenkel J, Scheflan M.  Managing Complications of Breast Augmentation.  Aesthetic Society Videotape, Los Alamitos, California, 1999.
• Nahai F, Baker T, Handel N, Kenkel J, Scheflan M:  Panel:  Managing Complications of Breast Augmentation, ASAPS Scientific Program, 2000.

 

DVDs

• Handel N. Transumbilical Subpectoral Breast Augmentation.  Live Surgery Session. Northside Hospital. 20th Annual Breast Surgery Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia.
• Hammond, D., Jewell, M., Spear, S., Handel N., Short, K. Augmentation /Mastopexy: Primary, Secondary and Staging. 2003 Breast/Body Contouring, Panel DVD# 0362-03
• Tebbets, J., Maxwell, G., Handel N., Eshkenazi, and L. Breast Augmentation: Common Errors, Complications, the Transumbilical Techniques, and the 4th Dimension. 2003 Breast/Body Contouring, Panel DVD# 0361-03
• Vitale-Lewis, Victoria & Handel N., Transumbilical Breast Augmentation (TUBA) Teaching Course, The Aesthetic Meeting 2006, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Inc., DVD# DAM06-714.

 

POSTER SESSIONS

1. Oct 31 - Nov 1, 1986 - San Antonio, Texas
   Hooked Wire-Directed Breast Biopsy and Overpenetrated Mammography.  MJ Silverstein, P Gamagami, ED Gierson, RJ Rosser, WJ Colburn, JR Waisman, N Handel.
   Ninth Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
2. Oct 31 - Nov 1, 1986 - San Antonio, Texas
   Immediate Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy Utilizing the Transverse Abdominis Myocutaneous (TRAM) Flap.  N Handel, MJ Silverstein, ED Gierson, JR Waisman, RS Hoffman, P Gamagami, RJ Rosser, WJ Colburn.
   Ninth Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
3. Oct 31 - Nov 1, 1986 - San Antonio, Texas
   Breast Reconstruction Utilizing Tissues Previously Discarded During Cosmetic Surgery.  N Handel, MJ Silverstein, P Gamagami, ED Gierson, JR Waisman.
   Ninth Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
4. Oct 31 - Nov 1, 1986 - San Antonio, Texas
   Intraductal Breast Carcinoma--Is Axillary Lymph Node Dissection Indicated?  MJ Silverstein, RJ Rosser, ED Gierson, P Gamagami, WJ Colburn, N Handel, JR Waisman, BS Lewinsky, AG Fingerhut.
   Ninth Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
5. December 8, 1989 - San Antonio, Texas
   Augmentation Mammaplasty:  Its Effect on Breast Cancer Diagnosis.  MJ Silverstein, N Handel, ED Gierson, JR Waisman, P Gamagami.
   12th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

 

OTHER HONORS

• Named by C – Magazine (California Style Magazine) one of the “ten best plastic surgeons in California” Dec - 2005.
• Selected by the Santa Barbara News Press 2006 Readers Choice Poll as “Best Plastic Surgeon in Santa Barbara” - Oct, 2006.
• Selected by Los Angeles Magazine (based on peer recommendations from other physicians) as one of Los Angeles’s “Super Doctors” - December 2008.