Dr. Spero Theodorou

SURGICAL TRAINING

7/2003-7/2004

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York, NY
New York University

7/2001-6/2003

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
RUSH St Luke’s Presbyterian Hospital, Chicago, IL
Rush University

7/1997-6/2001

General Surgery
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, NJ
Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ.
(Hahneman University Affiliate)

11/1996-6/1997

Research Fellow Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL.

10/1995-11/1996

Orthodontic Assistant
‘International Smile Center’ Athens, Greece

EDUCATION

1989-1995

Semmelweis University of Medicine, Budapest, Hungary
Cum laude honors

1983-1989

Hellenic-American Educational Foundation Athens College – Psychico College, Athens Greece

LANGUAGES

Greek. Spanish, German, Hungarian

AWARDS

Harry B. Slocum Award for outstanding first year resident in General Surgery.

RESEARCH

11/1996-6/1997

Microsurgery Research Fellow in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago

TEACHING FACULTY

The Aston Baker Cutting Edge Aesthetic Surgery Symposium

Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Medical Services Department
Department of Defense, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Manhattan Eye Ear Throat Hospital; MEETH Aesthetic Fellowships

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)

American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS)

PRESENTATIONS

Hellenic Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (HESPRAS) 15th Annual Panhellenic Meeting.
Moderator & Invited speaker: S J Theodorou, M.D., Session: Laser and other Energy based treatments -“Botulinum Toxin -A paradigm shift utilizing jet technology”, Session: Injectables/Regenerative-“ Post Hyaluronic Acid Recurrent Eyelid Edema ( PHAREE) Pathology and treatment”, “Shock Wave in Regenerative Medicine. A novel way of processing cells for regenerative use”, Session: Aesthetics of the Extremities- “Arm sculpting with Radiofrequency Assisted Liposuction. Expanding your practice capabilities.”, Session: Education- “The use of Artificial Intelligence in post-operative care. The Future.”, Session: Body contouring- “Brazilian Butt Lift Under Local Anesthesia. Safest way to perform a buttock augmentation.” Athens, GR, October 16-19, 2024.

Invited speaker: “Radio Frequency Assisted Liposuction” Indian Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons Webinar, November 3, 2022

Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2022
Liposuction Tips and Tricks: High Def/Moderate Def/and Different Technologies Type: Medical Programming, Panelist S J Theodorou, M.D., “That’s Tight!” Non-invasive Technologies to Tighten Skin Type, Panelist: S J Theodorou, M.D. October 27-28,2022 Boston, MA

Hellenic Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (HESPRAS) 14^th Annual Panhellenic Meeting.
Moderator: S J Theodorou, M.D., The use of Radiofrequency in arm Sculpting: Scarless Brachioplasty (12’), Blepharoplasty – Eyelid Surgery “Are peri-orbital fillers safe?” Novel use of lymphoscintigraphy in the diagnosis of filler complications, “Meet the Expert: S J THEODOROU, M.D., The use of radiofrequency in facial rejuvenation. October 19-22, 2022.

Honorary Guest Surgeon. VIII Surgery Course. Live surgery, Arm Liposuction with BodyTite Presenter: Potential of invasive radiofrequency for your body contouring, S J Theodorou, M.D., September 15- 17,2022 Marbella, Spain

TD ABS Cartagena
Invited Speaker Radio Frequency Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery: ‘Tightening the Skin without Scars’
S J Theodorou, M.D., June 10, 2022

Moderator: S J Theodorou, M.D.
How combination RF & Liposuction Improved results dramatically, “Panel – The Skin Tightening / Fat removal Device” Live Treatment with Devices, RF Skin Tightening – RF What’s Next?
Dallas Cosmetic Medicine and Surgery Meeting, March 10-13, 2022

Invited speaker: “The Use of RF Technology in the Treatment of Upper & Lower Lids”, “Bipolar Radiofrequency in the Use in the Minimum Invasive Neck Lifting”, “Composite Breast Augmentation (Implant With Fat Graft)”, “Scarless Breast Lifting With Radiofrequency”, “Novel Use of Nanotechnology in Post-Surgery Recovery in Plastic Surgery”, “Brazilian Butt Lift Under Local Anesthesia”. The 5th Update in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Conference. Ministry of Defense – Medical Services Dept. Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 16-18, 2021

Hellenic Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (HESPRAS) Virtual Conference, 99^th Training Course. Energy Based High Definition Liposuction. Why leaving fat behind is not a free proposition. Total Arm Sculpting with Radiofrequency Assisted Liposuction-New Horizons: S J Theodorou, M.D. September 15, 2020

The Aston Baker Cutting Edge Aesthetic 40th Anniversary Symposium.
Surgical Video Presentation: Radio Frequency Assisted No Scar Brachioplasty. Surgical Video Presentation: Awake, Safe, Subcutaneous Buttock Augmentation and Radio Frequency Medial Thigh Correction. Presenter: Minimally Invasive Radio Frequency Facial and Cervical Tightening Without Skin Excision: Indications, Limitations and Long-Term Results. Panelist: Non-invasive and Minimally Invasive Devices Versus Surgery for Face and Neck Rejuvenation. Panelist: Blending Surgical and Nonsurgical Techniques for Body Contouring. S J Theodorou, M.D. December 5 – 7, 2019, New York, NY

Ahead of the Curve 2019. InMode – Orlando, FL, November 22 – 24, 2019

The Aesthetic Show 2019, Where Science Meets Beauty. “Correcting Botched Cases and Complications.” Gregory Chernoff, M.D., Lori Robertson, M.S.N., Matthew Schulman, M.D., S J Theodorou M.D. “Integrated Aesthetics – The Emergence of Bespoke Treatments.” Speakers: Andre Berger, M.D., Erez Dayan, M.D., Farhan Taghizadeh, M.D., S J Theodorou, M.D. July 11 – 14, 2019, Las Vegas, NV

Honorary Guest Surgeon. Live Makeover 6 Aesthetic Surgery Symposium; ECAMS – European College of Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery. Live surgery, Neck Sculpting with Radio Frequency. Presenter: Neck Sculpting with radiofrequency. Debating the choices in Facelift. Panelists: D. Baker, M.D., M. Pelle Ceravolo, M.D., S J Theodorou, M.D., C. Botti, M.D., V. Zholtikov, M.D., N. Celik, M.D. June 20 – 23, 2019 Athens, Greece.

The Aesthetic Meeting 2019, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF). ASAPS/ISAPS The Gluteal Symposium. “Can Gluteal Shaping Be Done Under Local Anesthesia?” S J Theodorou M.D., Ashkan Ghavami M.D., Arturo Ramirez-Montanana, M.D. May 16 – 21, 2019, New Orleans, LA

The Aston Baker Cutting Edge Global Aesthetic Symposium. First Live Streaming Plastic Surgery Meeting. Medial Thigh Radiofrequency Assisted Liposuction – Tightening Tiger Land. SSBA – Safe Subcutaneous Buttock Augmentation – Awake. Arm Sculpting with Radio – Frequency Assisted Liposuction Sculpting Arms – A New Paradigm Under Local Anesthesia. Kankles: Sculpting Calves and Ankles Made Easy. S J Theodorou M.D. March 30-31, 2019 Bogota, Columbia.

Honorary Guest Surgeon. Live Makeover 5 Aesthetic Surgery Symposium; ECAMS – European College of Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery. Live surgery, Arm Sculpting With Radio Frequency. August 31, September 1 & 2, 2018, Athens, Greece.

The Aesthetic Meeting 2018, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)/The International Society of Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Gluteal Symposium. “360 Buttock Shaping”. “Radiofrequency-Assisted Liposuction. Experience with Gen II RFAL Device. A Safety and Efficacy Study.” Derek Ulvila, MD, Christopher Chia, MD and S J Theodorou M.D. “Liposuction 2018: New Technologies, Established Techniques, and Combined Procedures.” David Stoker, MD, Christopher Chia, MD, S J Theodorou M.D., Alfredo Hoyos, MD & Paolo Rovatti, MD. “Three-Dimensional Body Contouring – The Next Generation of Liposuction, Abdominoplasty, and Muscle Augmentation with Fat Grafting.” Alfredo Hoyos, MD, Henry Mentz, MD, Barry DiBernardo, MD and S J Theodorou, M.D. “Future Tech Today: Breakthroughs in Non-Surgical Skin Tightening: BodyTite.” Panelist: The Master Debaters – New Devices. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, April 26 – May 01, 2018 New York, NY

Invited Speaker and Chair: IMCAS Americas 2018. “Female and Male Neck and Face Sculpting With Rfal”. March 15-17, 2018, Cartagena, Columbia

Invited Guest Speaker: 2nd Wound Care Conference “Holistic Wound Healing: A Key to Quality Patient Care.” March 13-15, 2018, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Aston Baker Cutting Edge Aesthetic Surgery Symposium 2017, “Advanced Rejuvenation of the Face, Breast & Body”. Video presentations: Radiofrequency Assisted Liposuction (RFAL) of the Arms. Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction for Male Flanks and Love Handles and Love Handles. Ultrasound and Radiofrequency Assisted Liposuction under Local Anesthesia in an Office Based Setting. A Paradigm Shift. November 30 – December 2, 2017 New York, NY

Invited speaker: “BodyTite Arms”, “Brazilian Butt Lift Under Local Anesthesia; BBLULA” and “BodyTite”. The 4th Updates in Burns, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery Conference. Ministry of Defense – Medical Services Dept. November 22-23, 2017, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2017, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), Comprehensive Liposuction, October 6-10, 2017, Orlando, FL

Honorary guest surgeon: Live Makeover Aesthetic Surgery Symposium 4. Live surgery Brazilian Butt Lift. S J Theodorou, M.D. September 1-3, 2017, Athens, Greece

The Aesthetic Meeting 2017, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), Liposuction 2017: New Technologies, Established Technologies and, Combined Procedures; Live Makeover, video presentation and discussion panelist: Spero Theodorou, M.D., Christopher Chia, M.D., Alfredo Hoyos, M.D., David Stoker, M.D. April 28-29, 2017, San Diego, CA.

Invited speaker: Presented two workshops; BodyTite Panel – Minimally Invasive Surgical Workshop. Live O.R. / Surgical Feed. (ASAPS) March 18, 2017

Invited speaker: “High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty”, “Contour Deformities Secondary to Liposuction”, “Laser and Vaser Assisted Liposuction Under Local Anesthesia”, and “Arm Sculpting With Radio Frequency Assisted Liposuction”. Update in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Symposium, Ministry of Defense – Medical Services Dept. November 29 – December 01, 2016, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Aesthetic Meeting 2016, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Liposuction 2016: New Technologies, Established Technologies and, Combined Procedures; video presentation and discussion panelist: Christopher Chia, M.D., S J Theodorou, M.D., Alfredo Hoyos, M.D., David Stoker, M.D. and Three Dimensional Body Contouring – The Next Generation of Liposuctions, Abdominoplasty and Muscle Augmentation with Fat Grafting; video presentation and discussion panelist: Alfredo Hoyos, M.D., S J Theodorou, M.D., Henry Mentz, M.D., Barry DiBernardo, M.D. April 2-6, 2016, Las Vegas, NV

Abdominal Sculpting; High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty, video presentation and discussion panelist. Contouring Arms, Back, Flanks, and Love Handles; Ultrasonic Liposuction for Male Flanks and Love Handles; video presentation and discussion panelist. The Cutting Edge Aesthetic Surgery Symposium 2015: Surgery: The Gold Standard. December 3-5, 2015, New York, NY

Keynote Presentation speaker: High Definition Laser and Vaser Liposuction in the Treatment of Gynecomastia, Extended Papers, and High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty- “Brazilian Tummy Tuck.” Hellenic Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (HESPRAS), 11th Panhellenic Congress of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, November 5-7, 2015, Athens, Greece

Invited speaker: “Breast Augmentation Personal Experience”, “Body Contouring”, “Laser Liposuction of the Neck” and “Laser Liposuction of the Calves and Ankles”. Update in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Symposium, Ministry of Defense – Medical Services Dept. Prince Sultan Military Medical City, October 14-15, 2015, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Invited speaker: “Evolutions in Body Contouring”: Grand Rounds, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, S J Theodorou, M.D., and Christopher Chia, M.D., Massachusetts General, Harvard University, September 16, 2015, Boston, MA

Scientific Lecture: S J Theodorou, M.D. & Christopher Chia, M.D. “Minimally Invasive Body Contouring with Energy-Assisted Liposuction, Fat Transfer under Local Anesthesia”. Lenox Hill Hospital Plastic Surgery Conference Series. August 10, 2015, New York, NY

The Aesthetic Meeting 2015, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), S J Theodorou, M.D.. Gynecomastia Correction with Laser Liposuction and Radio Frequency; video presentation and discussion panelist. Radio Frequency and Liposuction Correction of the Arm; video presentation and discussion panelist. Faculty Panelist; Open Forum discussion Arms, Back and Breast. May 14-19, 2015, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The Cutting Edge 2014: The Video Sessions. Practical Surgical Techniques – Face and Total Body Sculpting. 34th Aesthetic Surgery Symposium. December 4-6, 2014, New York, NY

Invited speaker: “Laser Assisted Liposuction Under Local Anesthesia”, “Radiofrequency Assisted Liposuction-Bodytite”, “Arm and Chest Sculpting with Laser and Radiofrequency” and “Composite Breast Augmentation-Implant with Fat Grafting” Update in Plastic Surgery Symposium, Ministry of Defense – Medical Services Dept. September 14-15, 2014, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Three-Dimensional Body Contouring – The Next Generation of Liposuction, Abdominoplasty, and Muscle Augmentation with Fat Grafting, The Aesthetic Meeting 2014, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Alfredo Hoyos, MD, Henry Mentz, MD, Jason Pozner, MD, Barry DiBernardo, MD and S J Theodorou, M.D.. April 26-29, 2014, San Francisco, CA

Invited speaker: “Combat trauma and control of Bleeding in the field. Instant lifesaving intervention, followed by improved healing of acute wounds. Is this possible” and “The Use of Cutting Edge Technology in Body Contouring Surgery.” The Advances in Skin & Wound Care Conference. Prince Sultan Military Medical City, March, 10-12, 2014 Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Invited speaker: “The Use of a Mobile Wound Care Software Platform in U.S. Veterans Residing in Long Term Care Facilities, A Retrospective Study”. 40th ICMM World Congress on Military Medicine, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, December, 7-12, 2013. Hosting Nation: Armed Forces Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Chairman: 8th Session Pain Management and Wound Care, 40th ICMM World Congress on Military Medicine,
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, December, 7-12, 2013.
Hosting Nation: Armed Forces Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Keynote speaker: Comprehensive Non-Surgical Skin Rejuvenation. Is Skin Tightening A Myth? Arm and chest sculpturing with laser and RFAL. Hellenic Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (HESPRAS), 10th Panhellenic Congress of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, October 31-November 3, 2013, Athens, Greece

Liposuction 2013: New Technologies, Established Techniques, and Combined Procedures, Three-Dimensional Body Contouring – The Next Generation of Liposuction, Abdominoplasty and Muscle Augmentation with Fat Grafting, The Aesthetic Meeting 2013, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) April 11-16, 2013, New York, NY

Invited Faculty: Modern Concepts: Body Sculpting and Trunk Reconstruction, New Trends in Body Contouring: Invasive and Non-Invasive, Radiofrequency Assisted Liposuction of the Arms; A Non Excisional Solution to Arm Contouring, Radiofrequency Assisted Liposuction: New York Experience, Laser Assisted Liposuction: Indications, Outcomes and Limitations. University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Department of Plastic Surgery, October 3-5, 2012, Coventry, UK

Liposuction 2012: New Technologies; Laser Assisted Liposuction, reviewed 1,000 cases, Established Techniques, and Combined Procedures, The Aesthetic Meeting 2012, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) May 3-6, 2012, Vancouver, British Columbia

Advancements in Liposuction and Body Tightening, Advancements in Skin Tightening, Body Contouring and Cellulite Therapy, and From One Physician to Another: How to Promote Your New Technology; American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, 19th Annual World Congress Anti-Aging Medicine and Biomedical Technologies. December 8-10, 2011, Las Vegas, NV

Radiofrequency Technology for Body Contouring: Does it Work? Limitations, Long- Term Results and Complications and Radiofrequency and Laser Liposuction Correction of the Arms; The Cutting Edge 2011: Advanced Body Sculpting Head to Foot 31st Aesthetic Surgery Symposium. December 1-3, 2011, New York, NY

Radiofrequency Assisted Liposuction Under Local Anesthesia American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Meeting (ASAPS). May 6-11, 2011, Boston, MA

Bodytite: Early Results on 250 Consecutive Body Contouring Cases. The Cutting Edge: Facial Rejuvenation 2010, 30th MEETH Aesthetic Surgery Symposium. December 2-4, 2010, New York, NY

Challenging Alexis Carrel. A study in Alternate Microvascular Techniques. S J Theodorou M.D., A. Alvilles, S. Ramasastry. American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Senior Resident’s Conference, March 12-15, 2003, Los Angeles, CA.

Chicago Society of Plastic Surgery, Annual Senior Resident’s Meeting, June 3, 2003, Chicago, IL.

Combined Maxillary and Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis in patients with Hemifacial Microsomia. D. Gomez, A. Figueroa, S J Theodorou M.D., G. Kouris, M.D., J. Polley, M.D.. 60th Anniversary Meeting American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, April 11, 2003, North Carolina.

Hernia through an Iliac Crest Bone-graft Donor site. A Case Report. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., G.Kostantinopoulos, C. Stratoulias, EM Ginalis. American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 71st Annual Meeting, Nov. 2-6, 2002, San Antonio, TX

Management of Facial Fractures. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center. Feb. 3, 2002, Chicago, IL.

A to Z in Breast Reconstruction. Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center. May 28, 2002, Chicago, IL.

Unusual Metastases from Gastrointestinal Carcinoid. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., J Hardy III, M. Arvanitis. New York Society of Colon and rectal Surgeons. Jan. 25, 2001 New York, NY

Primary Liposarcoma and Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma of the Anterior Mediastinum: A Case Report with a 27-year survival. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., C. Sills, A. Rienzo. 69th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Surgical Congress. Feb. 4-6, 2001 New Orleans, LA

Thyroid Hemiagenesis and Thyroid Papillary Carcinoma Metastatic to the Lungs: A Case Report. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., DK Brief. 5th International Conference on Head and Neck Cancer. July 29-Aug. 2, 2000 San Francisco, CA

Vena Cava Filter Placement using a Cut-Down of the Superficial Epigastric Vein. D. Danikas, R. Singh, S J Theodorou M.D., E. Ginalis, G. Kostantinopoulos. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000 New Orleans, LA

Splenic Abscess from Diverticulitis Occurring in a Patient with a Lung Transplant. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., C. Schneider. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000 New Orleans, LA

Sclerosing Peritonitis Presenting as Small Bowel Obstruction. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., R. Sachs, C. Schneider. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000 New Orleans, LA

Colon Perforation with Splenic Abscess in a Lung Transplant Patient. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., R. Singh, C. Schneider. Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Breast Presenting as an Abscess: A Case Report. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., R. Singh, DE Camal. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons. Oct. 7-12, 2000 New Orleans, LA

Small Bowel Adenocarcinomas and their Relation with Colon Lesions. D. Danikas, R. Sachs, S J Theodorou M.D., EM Ginalis, R. Dressner, M. Arvanitis. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000 New Orleans, LA

Hemoperitoneum from Spontaneous Bleeding of a Uterine Leiomyoma. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., J. Kotrotsios, C. Sills, PE Cordero. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000 New Orleans, LA

Sclerosing Peritonitis Presenting as Small Bowel Obstruction. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., R. Sachs, JA Manicone. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000 New Orleans, LA

Mammary Myofibroblastoma in Women. D. Danikas, EM Ginalis, S J Theodorou M.D., M. Arvanitis. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct.
7-12, 2000 New Orleans, LA

Unusually Aggressive Rectal Carcinoid Metastasizing to Larynx, Pancreas, Adrenals and brain. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., WE Matthews, A. Rienzo. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000 New Orleans, LA

Omental Infarction Mimicking Acute Appendicitis. Report of two Laparoscopically Treated Cases. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., J. Espinel, C. Schneider. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000 New Orleans, LA

Malar Metastasis from Rectal Carcinoma. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., M. Arvanitis, LM Zinterhofer, A. Rienzo. 87th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, Oct. 7-12, 2000 New Orleans, LA

Mammographic Findings Following Reduction Mammoplasty. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., G. Kokkalis, K. Vasiou, K. Kyriakopoulou. 86th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons. Oct. 23-26, 2000 Chicago, IL

Experimental Study to Evaluate the Role of Endothelium in Microvascular Repair. S J Theodorou M.D., V. Rodopoulou, S. Ramasastry, M. Cohen. American Association for Hand Surgery and the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 13th Annual Meetings, 1998, Scottsdale, AZ

The Role of Epineurium as a Barrier to Neuroma Formation. An Experimental Study. S J Theodorou M.D., S. Ramasastry. American Association for Hand Surgery and the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery 13th Annual Meetings, 1998, Scottsdale, AZ

The Role of Endothelium in Microvascular Repair. Carrel vs. Guthrie. S J Theodorou M.D., V. Rodopoulou, S. Ramasastry, M. Cohen. European Federation of Society for Microsurgery and the International Microsurgical Society, 1998, Corfu, Greece

TEXT BOOK

Emerging Technologies in Face and Body Contouring. Thieme Publishing, Inc.
S J Theodorou M.D., Christopher T. Chia M.D.

General Medicine Vol I, II K&T Publishing, Budapest, Ed 1995
Editors J. Kachkar & S J Theodorou M.D.

BOOK CHAPTER

Landmark Papers In Plastic Surgery – Commented Guide by Authors and Experts; Neil M. Vranis, Erez Dayan, S J Theodorou, M.D.

Masters of Cosmetic Surgery, The Video Atlas, The Dallas Cosmetic Model; Rod Rohrich, Sammy Sino, Paul Afrooz, Thieme Publishing
1.) Facial Radiofrequency Skin Tightening and Fractional Radiofrequency Technology; Erez Dayan, Joshua M. Cohen, S J Theodorou, M.D.
2.) Body Radiofrequency Fat Removal/Skin Tightening; Erez Dayan, Christopher Chia, S J Theodorou. M.D. Thieme Publishing. Release May 2021

Laser Assisted Liposuction in Men; Erez Dayan, S J Theodorou M.D., Christopher Chia. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in Men, Douglas Steingbrech, Thieme Publishing. Release 2018

Noninvasive Body Contouring. Michael Bykowski, Derek Ulvila, S J. Theodorou M.D., Christopher Chia. Essentials of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Jeffrey Janis, M.D. Submitted forthcoming publication 2017.

Maxillary Distraction Osteogenesis. JW Polley, A. Figueroa, S J Theodorou M.D.. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2002 March; 13(1): 12-16

JOURNAL AFFILIATIONS

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Section Editor; Liposuction

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal
Reviewer

Aesthetic Surgery Journal
Reviewer

Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications (JCDSA)
Reviewer

PUBLICATIONS

“SAVE” – Shock Assisted Viable Extraction: A Minimally Manipulative Method of Processing Regenerative Cells for Clinical Use. Daniel Delvecchio MD, Neil Vranis MD, Korina Alevrogianni MD, Spero J Theodorou MD. Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum. November 2024

Radiofrequency and Electrical Muscle Stimulation: A Synergistic Treatment That Achieves Lipolysis and Circumferential Waist Reduction in Noninvasive Body Contouring. Neil Vranis MD, Ashkan Ghavami MD, Rodney Rohrich MD, Spero J Theodorou MD. Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum. May 2024

Nanotechnology and Artificial Intelligence: An Emerging Paradigm for Postoperative Patient Care. Daniel Del Vecchio, MD, MBA, Michael J Stein, MD, MAS, Erez Dayan, MD, Joseph Marte, MD, Spero Theodorou, M.D. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, March 2023

Clinical Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Radio-Frequency  Assisted Lipolysis on Breast Envelope and Nipple-Areola Complex Position. Jacob G. Unger, M.D., Nneamaka AgochukwuNwubah, M.D., Spero Theodorou, M.D., G. Patrick Maxwell, M.D. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Volume 150, Number 6, December 2022

Two-stage Radiofrequency-assisted Lipoabdominoplasty. Michael J. Stein MD, Spero Theodorou, M.D., Christopher T. Chia, MD. PRS Global Open, April 2022

A Prospective Trial: Handsfree Thermoregulated Bipolar Radiofrequency for Face and Neck Contouring. Erez Dayan, MD, Anne Chapas, MD, Joseph Marte, MD, Christopher Chia, MD, Spero Theodorou, M.D. PRS Global Open, March 2022

Not all Radiofrequency Devices are Created Equal: A Thermal Assessment. Erez Dayan, MD, Spero Theodorou, M.D. PRS Global Open, February 2022

Radiofrequency for Fat Removal and Skin Tightening of the Body. Erez Dayan, MD, Joseph Martea, Spero Theodorou, M.D. Advances in Cosmetic Surgery, Volume 4, Issue 1, May 2021

Plume Effect of Fractional Radiofrequency Verus Laser Resurfacing: Considerations in the COVID‐19 Pandemic. Erez Dayan MD, Spero Theodorou M.D., Bruce Katz MD, Jeffrey S. Dover MD, FRCPC. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine. December 2020

Aesthetic Applications of Radiofrequency: Lymphatic and Perfusion Assessment. Erez Dayan, MD, Spero Theodorou, M.D., Rod J. Rohrich, MD, A. Jay Burns, MD. PRS Global Open, October 2020

Second Generation Radiofrequency Body Contouring Device: Safety and Efficacy in 300 Local Anesthesia Liposuction Cases. Christopher T. Chia, MD, Joseph A. Marte, MD, Derek D. Ulvila, MD, Spero Theodorou, M.D. PRS Global Open, September 2020

Multimodal Radiofrequency Application for Lower Face and Neck Laxity: Subdermal Adipose Remodeling and Fibro Septal Network Contraction. Erez Dayan, MD, Paolo Rovatti, MD, Sherell Aston, MD, Christopher T. Chia, MD, Rod Rohrich, MD, Spero Theodorou M.D. PRS Global Open, August 2020

The Use of Radiofrequency in Aesthetic Surgery. Minimally invasive and noninvasive devices, the different types of radiofrequency technology and the current evidence behind their safety and efficacy. Erez Dayan, MD, A. Jay Burns, MD, Rod J. Rohrich MD, Spero Theodorou M.D. PRS Global Open, August 2020.

Radiofrequency treatment of Labia Minora and Majora: a minimally invasive approach to vulva restoration. Erez Dayan, MD, Henry Ramirez, MD, Spero Theodorou M.D.  PRS Global Open, 8(4):e2418, April 2020.

Effects of Bipolar Radiofrequency Treatment on Subjective and Objective Endpoints in Post-Partum Pelvic Floor Disorders. J. Berman, MD, Erez Dayan, MD, S J Theodorou, M.D., H. Ramirez, MD, L Westfall, MD. Journal of Sexual Medicine, June 2019

The Role of Radiofrequency (Votiva™, InMode Aesthetics) in Pelvic Floor Restoration. Erez Dayan MD, Henry Ramirez, MD, Lacy Westfall RN, Spero Theodorou M.D. PRS Global Open, Apr 25, 2019.

Adjustable depth fractional radiofrequency combined with bipolar radiofrequency: A minimally invasive combination treatment for skin laxity. Erez Dayan, MD, Christopher Chia, MD, Jay Burns, MD, S J Theodorou, M.D. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, April 8, 2019

Soft Tissue Contraction in Body Contouring With Radiofrequency-Assisted Liposuction: A Treatment Gap Solution. S J Theodorou M.D., Daniel Del Vecchio, MD, Christopher T Chia, MD. Oxford University Press; Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 38, Issue suppl_2, Pages S74–S83. May 15, 2018

1000 Consecutive Cases of Laser-Assisted Liposuction Utilizing the 1440 nm Wavelength Nd: YAG Laser: Assessing the Safety and Efficacy. Christopher T. Chia, Mark G. Albert, Sharon Del Vecchio, SJ Theodorou M.D.  I.S.A.P.S., Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, September 15, 2017

Evidence-Based Medicine: Liposuction, MOC. Christopher T. Chia MD, Ryan M. Neinstein MD, S J Theodorou M.D. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Volume 139, Number 1. January 2017, pages 267e – 274e.

Radiofrequency-Assisted Liposuction Compared with Aggressive Superficial, Subdermal Liposuction of the Arms: A Bilateral Quantitative Comparison. S J Theodorou M.D., Christopher T. Chia, Alfredo E. Hoyos. More Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. 3(7):e459, July 2015.

Radiofrequency-assisted Liposuction for Arm Contouring: Technique under Local Anesthesia. S J Theodorou M.D., C.T. Chia MD, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open; 2013 Aug: Vol. 1, Issue 5-p e37

Laser Lipolysis With 924- and 975-nm Laser Diodes in the Lower Extremities. S J Theodorou M.D., W. Jason Martin. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: Volume 37, Issue 2 (2013), Page 254-255 and Epub; February 2013, PMID: 23404448

1,000 Consecutive Cases of Laser-Assisted Liposuction and Suction-Assisted Lipectomy Managed with Local Anesthesia. S J Theodorou M.D., C.T. Chia. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: Volume 36, Issue 4 (2012) pg 795-802

Radiofrequency-based Device Enables Simultaneous Fat Removal, Skin Tightening. S J Theodorou M.D., C.T. Chia MD. Epub; cosmeticsurgerytimes.modernmedicine.com, September 2012

Liposuction with Laser Assistance and Local Anesthesia Proves Safe, Effective. S J Theodorou M.D., C.T. Chia MD. Epub; cosmeticsurgerytimes.modernmedicine.com, September 2012

Radiofrequency-Assisted Liposuction Device for Body Contouring: 97 Patients under Local Anesthesia, S J Theodorou M.D., Robert J. Paresi, C.T. Chia. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: March 2012; pg 767-779

Synchronous Fractional Radio-Frequency Ablative and Non-Ablative Treatment for Comprehensive Rejuvenation of Aging Skin. S J Theodorou M.D., Stephen Mulholland, Michael Kreindel, PhD, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, Anti-Aging Medical News, 2011; pg 28-33

Challenging Alexis Carrel: A Study in Alternate Microvascular Techniques; S J Theodorou M.D., A.J. Aviles, M. Sekosen, D. Schraufnagel, S. Ramasastry, Department of Surgery, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, United States.  Neurological Research (Impact Factor: 1.44). 01/2005; 26(8):809-15. DOI: 10.1179/016164104X5129

Successful Treatment of Chronic Wound in Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome with Recombinant Human Platelet-derived Growth Factor-BB. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., E. Wurmser. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2002: 109(7): 2608-9

Vena Cava Filter Placement using a Cut-Down of the Superficial Epigastric Vein. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., G. Kostantinopoulos. Vascular Surgery. 2002; 36(5): 381-84

Mammary Myofibroblastoma in Women. G. Kontopoulos, D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., E. Ginalis, K. Stratoulias. Contemporary Surgery. 2002; 58(58): 39-42

Hernia through an Iliac Crest Bone-graft Donor site. A Case Report. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., G. Kostantinopoulos, C. Stratoulias, EM Ginalis. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; 2002 Nov; 110(6):1612-3. PMID: 12409803

Leiomyosarcoma of the Gallbladder: a Case Report. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., D. Camal. American Surgeon. 2001 Sep; 67(9): 873-4

Mammographic Findings Following Reduction Mammoplasty. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., G. Kokkalis, K. Vasiou, K. Kyriakopoulou. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2001 Jul-Aug; 25(4): pg 283-5

Laparoscopic Treatment of two Patients with Omental Infection Mimicking Acute Appendicitis. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., J. Espinel, C. Schneider. Journal of the Society for Laparoscopic Surgery. 2001 Jan-Mar; 5(1): 73-75

Unusually Aggressive Rectal Carcinoid Metastasizing to Larynx, Pancreas, Adrenal Glands and Brain. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., A. Rienzo. American Surgeon. 2000 Dec; 66(12): 1179-80

Malar Metastasis from Rectal Carcinoma: a Case Report. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., M. Arvanitis. American Surgeon. 1999 Dec; 65(12): 1150-2

Hemoperitoneum from Spontaneous Bleeding of a Uterine Leiomyoma: a Case Report. D. Danikas, S J Theodorou M.D., J. Kotrotsios, P. Cordero. American Surgeon. 1999 Dec; 65(12): 1180-2

MEDIA

Getting Injectables Now Could Complicate a Facelift Later, allure.com, June 6, 2024

“A Lone Bullet’s Long Toll” C. J. Chivers, New York Times Magazine, April 25, 2016

Cosmetic Surgery Clicks on to Virtual Nip and Tuck. Digitalbiz article on CNN.com, May 6, 2009

Skype Virtual Consultation. TV appearance; Good Morning America, ABCnews.com, May 18, 2009

Discussion on Face Lift Techniques and Trends, 2006, The Perfect Lip Augmentation, 2007, Interview Profile, 2008; Marie Claire, International Edition, Greece