Thomas J. Zaydon, MD, FACS, is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 30 years of experience.. Dr. Zaydon is the founder of The Plastic Surgery Institute of Miami and is a recognized authority on Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. During his tenure, he continues to work in the emergency room, providing surgical evaluations and performing procedures on patients who need traumatic care.
Dr. Zaydon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has authored numerous articles and chapters on various aspects of plastic surgery.
Litigation Support - Dr. Zaydon serves as a plastic surgery expert witness on liability cases around the country. He has had the opportunity to work both with defense and plaintiff attorneys. He is a certified expert witness in the field of plastic surgery for the State of Florida. He works for both plaintiff and defense attorneys.
Dr. Zaydon can provide factual synthesis regarding plastic surgery management. As part of his expertise, he navigates medical records and understands procedural terminology. On request, he has prepared numerous comprehensive plastic surgery examinations in conjunction with depositions, trial testimony, and legal documents.
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Areas of Expertise:
- Plastic Surgery
- Burn Reconstructive Surgery
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Reduction
- Facelift
- Blephroplasty
| - Nasal Reconstruction
- Abdominoplasty
- Body Contouring
- Burn Patient Workers Compensation
- Peer Reviews
- IMEs / EMAs
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By: Dr. Thomas Zaydon
Bullet wounds are devastating injuries that inflict significant physical damage. However, the impact goes far beyond the initial trauma. Survivors often face long-term challenges with mobility, function, and appearance. Fortunately, modern medicine offers a powerful tool for recovery: reconstructive plastic surgery.
By: Dr. Thomas Zaydon
Plastic surgery is a highly specialized field that provides numerous individuals with life-changing procedures, offering aesthetic improvements or the restoration of function after injury or disease. However, as with any medical procedure, there are risks involved, and not all outcomes are as expected.
By: Dr. Thomas Zaydon
Plastic surgeon expert witnesses play a pivotal role in evaluating and managing cases involving scarring, deformity, and disfigurement. They serve as critical liaisons between the medical and legal realms, ensuring that justice is served with precision and expertise in matters where the human form and its vulnerabilities are central to the legal argument.
By: Dr. Thomas Zaydon
In the aftermath of propane burns and explosions, the role of plastic surgeons becomes paramount in the journey toward recovery. Beyond the immediate response to injuries, these specialists play a crucial role in reconstructing lives physically and emotionally.
By: Dr. Thomas Zaydon
When we think of plastic surgery, images of cosmetic enhancements often come to mind. However, the world of plastic surgery extends beyond aesthetics, playing a significant role in the field of law. Enter "plastic surgery litigation support," a dynamic intersection where medical expertise meets legal strategy.
By: Dr. Thomas Zaydon
When it comes to medicine, patients trust their physician to improve their health and enhance their appearance. Often times, a plastic surgery expert can provide input as to assessing the Standard of Care and identifying possible negligence or errors.
By: Dr. Thomas Zaydon
Scars are a normal consequence of wound healing. Frequently, scars are often "an issue" when an attorney evaluates damages in a medical/legal form.
By: Dr. Thomas Zaydon
Physicians are often called upon to evaluate and manage a wide scope of soft tissue injuries. Damage to adjacent structures or organs are sometimes overlooked, even after thorough evaluation by the initial practitioner. The prudent practitioner will consider a plastic surgical evaluation, but fully evaluating certain types of trauma.
By: Dr. Thomas Zaydon
Workers, subject to the ordinary risks of everyday life, are potential candidates for trauma to the face.
