About the Best of Shawnee Mission Award

Each year USCA “Best of Local Business” sets out to recognize the most outstanding local businesses nationwide. USCA searches for companies that have reached exceptional marketing success within their local community and category. The award winners are all local companies that successfully display a positive image of small business in their communities.

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is an organization funded by local businesses operating in towns across the U.S. The USCA’s purpose is to promote local business through marketing, public relations, and advertising. The goal of USCA is to recognize the most exceptional local businesses in their respective communities.

This year they have recognized Dr. David Kriet. Congratulations Dr. David Kriet!

About The Best Doctors in America List

To compile the Best Doctors List both in-person telephone interviews as well as high-tech methods are used. When contacting 45,000 doctors who are listed among the Best Doctors they are asked “If you or a loved one needed a doctor in your specialty, to whom would you refer them?” This results in having only peer nominated physicians on the list. Once the list is gathered, each doctor’s data is analyze by a proprietary software that was developed by ‘Best Doctors’. This software calculates an aggregate score for each physician. The score gives a preliminary group of doctors who meet criteria measures for inclusion. Finally the physician’s certification, licensure, disciplinary actions and clinical activity are checked. The Best Doctors List is so trusted not only because of the extensive way the list is compiled but also because no compensation is accepted to get list doctors in its database, and they don’t pay doctors to participate in its survey process. Only around 5 percent of practicing doctors in America are chosen for each Best Doctors list. This year Dr. David Kriet is part of that 5%.

Congratulations Dr. David Kriet!

About the Super Doctors Award

Key Professional Media employs a rigorous multi-step process designed to identify physicians who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Doctors is a selective yet diverse listing of outstanding doctors, representing consumer-oriented medical specialties.

Key Professional Media evaluate candidates on a number of indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement including, years of experience, board certifications, publications, lectures and presentations to name a few.

Doctors, in each area specialty who have the highest scores based on the nomination criteria are submitted to a peer-moderated panel for review and evaluation. After review points are received from nominations, and research. Only the highest-scoring doctors are included on the Super Doctors list. The Super Doctors list features approximately 5% of the physicians within the respective state or region.

Facial Plastic Surgeons in Kansas City on Combining Procedures to Enhance Results

According to the most recent statistics from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the most commonly performed procedures among facial plastic surgeons in the U.S. are facelift, rhinoplasty, and eyelid surgery, each being performed approximately 50 times on average per surgeon. At their Kansas City facial plastic surgery practice, Drs. J. David Kriet and Clinton Humphrey say combining these procedures with other surgeries or non-invasive treatments can help improve patient appearance and amplify the quality of results that can be achieved.

Drs. J. David Kriet and Clinton Humphrey, facial plastic surgeons in Kansas City, say the combination of facial procedures can offer patients the chance to optimize potential results and enhance their appearance by refining facial symmetry. While the ability to incorporate several facial aesthetic procedures into one treatment is not a new practice, Dr. Kriet and Dr. Humphrey say they have seen a recent surge in the popularity of multiple procedures at their practice as more patients are looking to improve their appearance and gain an edge in the competitive job market.

With the latest statistics from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) stating rhinoplasty, facelift, and eyelid surgery are the most performed procedures, Drs. Kriet and Humphrey say these enhancements are often the most sought after during cosmetic combinations. Dr. Humphrey says patients who would like the best quality results with minimal down time are now considering undergoing multiple procedures at once in order to eliminate the need for extra recovery time. He also adds that by incorporating multiple surgical procedures into a single treatment, facial plastic surgeons can address all of a patient’s concerns while strengthening balance in facial structure and lines.

“Chin augmentation, or mentoplasty, is usually performed in conjunction with rhinoplasty or face lift surgery. Combining chin augmentation with rhinoplasty improves facial harmony by addressing a weak chin and reducing the apparent size of the nose after rhinoplasty. It also enhances jawline definition and minimizes jowling when performed with a facelift.”

Although combining surgical procedures offers patients an opportunity to overlap recovery time, and thus minimize time off from work and home, Dr. Kriet says there is also a demand for non-surgical treatments that can provide significant improvement in facial structure and complexion. When performed in conjunction with an injectable filler such as BOTOX® Cosmetic, he says the results of surgery are drastically magnified.

“In the aging face, I like to combine injectable fillers for the midface such as Restylane and Juvederm with surgical rejuvenation of the neck. Injectables are minimally invasive and performed in the office, but I believe that these procedures provide the best and most natural-looking results for improvement in the folds and creases around the lips, nose, and mouth. While I believe injectable fillers are superior in the midface, surgery is definitely my method of choice for eliminating jowls, defining the jawline, and smoothing out the neck. This is achieved with a lower facelift in which incisions are hidden around the ears. The combination of injectable fillers in the midface and a lower facelift can produce outstanding results.”

Regardless of whether patients are interested in combining multiple procedures or electing a single enhancement such as eyelid surgery in Kansas City, Dr. Kriet and Dr. Humphrey recommend consulting with an experienced, dedicated facial plastic surgeon before undergoing any procedure. They say patients should also be sure to take great care in finding a practice that is passionate about doctor-patient communication to ensure all patient goals are met.

“Combining procedures is very common in our practice to achieve optimal results that are tailored to individual patients. Some patients come in requesting multiple procedures. Other patients simply come in with a list of goals and in the course of discussion it becomes apparent to both the patient and me that more than one procedure will be necessary to achieve those goals.”

About J. David Kriet, MD, FACS

Dr. J. David Kriet earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Following graduation, he completed an Otolaryngology Residency (Head and Neck Surgery) at the University of Washington, Seattle and a Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Oregon Health and Sciences University. Dr. Kriet is a Diplomat and Senior Examiner of the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery, a Diplomat of the American Board of Otolaryngology, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is active in volunteering in his community through programs such as FACE TO FACE, a national domestic violence project designed to provide free surgery to victims with scars or injuries to the face, head, or neck. Dr. Kriet has also acted as an associate professor in the University of Kansas Department of Otolaryngology and as Director of the Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

About Clinton D. Humphrey, MD

After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Missouri with a B.A. in Microbiology, Dr. Clinton Humphrey attended medical school at the University of Missouri School of Medicine, where he received his medical degree magna cum laude. He also completed a residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery from the University of Kansas Medical Center in addition to a Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from the University of Illinois-Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Humphrey is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Academy of Otolaryngology, and the American Medical Association. He has also participated in several medical mission trips to offer care to indigenous populations in Honduras, Mexico, and the Phillippines. Dr. Humphrey is currently an Assistant Professor of Facial Plastic Surgery at Kansas University Medical Center, authoring numerous articles in medical publications dedicated to facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology.

University of Kansas Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has two office locations at KU MedWest, 7405 Renner Rd. in Shawnee, KS and KU Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd. in Kansas City, KS, both of which can be reached at (913) 871-9785. It can also be contacted online via the website kufacialplasticsurgery.com or facebook.com/pages/KU-Facial-Plastic-Surgery/311515014843.

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Facial Plastic Surgeon in Kansas City Receives Best of Shawnee Mission Award

Dr. David Kriet, a facial plastic surgeon in Kansas City, KS, has been selected for the 2011 Best of Shawnee Mission Award in the Ears, Nose, and Throat Specialist category by the U. S. Commerce Association (USCA). Dr. Kriet says he is honored to receive this award, as it demonstrates his continued commitment to his patients and his community.

The U. S. Commerce Association (USCA) has announced the 2011 Best of Shawnee Mission Award recipients, and Dr. David Kriet has been selected for his work in facial plastic surgery in Kansas City, KS. Each year, the USCA recognizes companies and practices that have contributed to the positive image of small businesses in their local community. Dr. Kriet says he is honored to receive this award, adding that it further strengthens his dedication to his patients and his drive to offer them the safest and most effective facial plastic surgery procedures, ranging from the facelift to revision rhinoplasty.

The USCA relies on a variety of sources—including other business owners, professional associations, and chambers of commerce—to gather information and analyze the data to select a winner in a number of categories based on the overall quality of their work. Dr. Kriet says the award recognizes his positive impact on his patients’ lives and the community as a whole. “Having satisfied and happy patients who feel that their needs have been met by our staff and practice is my main goal. This award is simply a bonus that reflects positively on our practice.”

When performing procedures such as the facelift or rhinoplasty, Dr. Kriet says it is important to recognize the potential impact these procedures can have on his patients. Regardless of whether a patient decides to undergo a procedure to improve function or aesthetic appearance, he says the ultimate goal is not only focused on an outward, physical harmony, but an internal harmony as well. “I strive to help patients feel comfortable with their appearance. By delivering natural results, patients feel restored after reconstructive procedures and refreshed or enhanced after cosmetic procedures.”

About David Kriet, MD, FACS

Dr. David Kriet earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He then completed his Otolaryngology Residency at the University of Washington in Seattle, and a Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Oregon Health Sciences University. Dr. Kriet is a diplomat of the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

The University of Kansas Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery practice has two office locations: KU MedWest 7405 Renner Rd., Shawnee, KS 66217; and KU Medical Center 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160. The practice can be reached at (913) 871-9785, or found online at kufacialplasticsurgery.com or facebook.com/pages/KU-Facial-Plastic-Surgery/311515014843.

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Kansas City Plastic Surgeon Improves Facial Scarring With Innovative Technique

Dr. Clinton D. Humphrey, a facial plastic surgeon in Kansas City, KS, discusses the many minimally invasive and topical treatments for patients with facial scars. In a report published in Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Humphrey outlines the specifics of each technique, including microdermabrasion, laser resurfacing, and soft tissue fillers, as well as topical agents such as Quercetin and Mederma.

In a study recently published in Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, facial plastic surgeon Clinton D. Humphrey, MD discusses the range of minimally invasive procedures available to patients hoping to address a suboptimal facial scar. Dr. Humphrey determined that procedures such as microdermabrasion and laser resurfacing, and topical agents such as Mederma, can help the head and neck surgeon obtain the best aesthetic outcome possible.

Dr. Humphrey says in his experience at the facial plastic surgery division of the University of Kansas, facial scarring can deeply impact a patient’s everyday life and self-esteem. While surgical excision for camouflage and/or reorientation is the gold standard for treating facial scars, Dr. Humphrey says surgeons can often improve the aesthetic appearance of surgical results when supported by familiarity with the science of normal wound healing. Dr. J. David Kriet is also a facial plastic surgeon at the University of Kansas, and adds that experience and competence in the minimally invasive procedures available, along with an evidence-based approach to using those medical therapies aids in the reduction of visible scarring.

Regardless of whether the scar is a result of a previous injury or procedure, Dr. Humphrey says patients desire the best aesthetic result possible when the scar is on the face. He adds that surgeons familiar with the variety of treatments available can not only help patients minimize scarring, but can also help educate them about the pros and cons of using over-the-counter treatments during the healing process.

About Clinton D. Humphrey, MD

Dr. Clinton Humphrey earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine. He then completed his residency in Otolaryngology at the University of Kansas Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Illinois-Chicago Medical Center. He is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Academy of Otolaryngology, and the American Medical Association.

About J. David Kriet, MD, FACS

Dr. J. David Kriet earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He then completed an Otolaryngology residency at the University of Washington in Seattle, as well as a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons at the Oregon Health and Sciences University. Dr. Kriet is a Diplomat and Senior Examiner of the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery, a Diplomat of the American Board of Otolaryngology, and a fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

The University of Kansas Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery practice has two locations: KU MedWest at 7405 Renner Rd. in Shawnee, KS 66217; and KU Medical Center at 3901 Rainbow Blvd. in Kansas City, KS 66160. Both can be reached at (913) 871-9785, or online at either www.kufacialplasticsurgery.com or the KU Facial Plastic Surgery Facebook Page.

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KU Facial Plastic Surgeons Embracing Social Media

Board-certified facial plastic surgeons Dr. J. David Kriet and Dr. Clinton Humphrey use social media communities to enhance their patients’ experience with their Kansas City plastic surgery practice at the University of Kansas. With people spending over 700 billion minutes each month on Facebook alone, the doctors say it is important for them and their team at KU Facial Plastic Surgery to provide current and potential patients with a venue to allow them to interact when considering procedures such as facelifts, eyelid surgery, or rhinoplasty in Kansas City, KS.

At the University of Kansas Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery practice, board-certified Kansas City plastic surgeons J. David Kriet, MD, FACS and Clinton D. Humphrey, MD say they believe social media plays an integral role in the overall education and comfort of patients. By creating a social network through sites such as Facebook, the doctors say they can provide patients with a satisfying and informative interaction and online experience centered on their practice for patients considering a rhinoplasty, facelift, or eyelid surgery.

With people all over the world spending over 700 billion minutes on Facebook alone, Dr. Kriet and Dr. Humphrey say they have integrated the use of social media into their practice because patient care and satisfaction can be further improved at the University of Kansas. Regardless of the plastic surgery procedure their patients are considering, the doctors say the benefits of more extensive patient interaction are hard to ignore because the testimonial-like posts provide potential patients with valuable firsthand experience.

Dr. Kriet and Dr. Humphrey say that while the initial patient consultation is instrumental in patient education and the overall surgical process, the interaction that occurs on social networks such as Facebook is fast becoming essential to their patients and practice because it helps develop patient expectations and solidify cosmetic or reconstructive surgical goals. Ultimately, Dr. Kriet and Dr. Humphrey say they strive to create a positive patient experience, and social media further increases their ability to do so.

About Dr. Kriet

Dr. J. David Kriet earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He then completed an Otolaryngology residency at the University of Washington, and a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Oregon Health and Sciences University. Dr. Kriet is a Diplomat of the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery, a diplomat and Senior Examiner of the American Board of Otolaryngology, and a fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

About Dr. Humphrey

Dr. Clinton D. Humphrey earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in Otolaryngology at the University of Kansas Medical Center, and a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Illinois-Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Humphrey is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Academy of Otolaryngology, and the American Medical Association.

The KU MedWest Center is located at 7405 Renner Rd. in Shawnee, KS 66217, and the KU Medical Center is located at 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160. Both locations can be reached at (913) 871-9785, or online at www.kufacialplasticsurgery.com or the KU Facial Plastic Surgery Facebook page.

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