Publications
DR. SPERO THEODOROU
“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
DR. CHRISTOPHER T. CHIA
Two-stage Radiofrequency-assisted Lipoabdominoplasty. Michael J. Stein MD, Christopher T. Chia, MD, Spero Theodorou, M.D. 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
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
Adjustable Depth Fractional Radiofrequency Combined With Bipolar Radiofrequency: A Minimally Invasive Combination Treatment for Skin Laxity. Christopher T. Chia, MD; Erez Dayan, MD; A. Jay Burns, MD, S J Theodorou, MD. Oxford University Press; Aesthetic Surgery Journal 2019, Vol 39(S3) S112–S119
Soft Tissue Contraction in Body Contouring With Radiofrequency-Assisted Liposuction: A Treatment Gap Solution. Christopher T. Chia M.D., Spero Theodorou MD, Daniel Del Vecchio, 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, Spero J. Theodorou. I.S.A.P.S., Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, DOI 10.1007/s00266-017-0942-2 Epub: September 15, 2017
Evidence-Based Medicine: Liposuction, MOC. Christopher T. Chia MD, Ryan M. Neinstein MD, S J Theodorou MD.
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, Chia, Christopher T.; Theodorou, Spero J.; Hoyos, Alfredo E.; More Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. 3(7):e459, July 2015.
Radiofrequency-assisted Liposuction for Arm Contouring: Technique under Local Anesthesia. C.T. Chia MD, S J Theodorou M.D., Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open; 2013 Aug: Vol. 1, Issue 5-p e37
1,000 Consecutive Cases of Laser-Assisted Liposuction and Suction and Suction-Assisted Lipectomy Managed With Local Anesthesia. C.T. Chia, S J Theodorou. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: Volume 36, Issue 4 (2012) page 795-802.
Radiofrequency-based Device Enables Simultaneous Fat Removal, Skin Tightening. C.T. Chia MD., S J Theodorou M.D. Epub; cosmeticsurgerytimes.modernmedicine.com, September 2012
Liposuction with Laser Assistance and Local Anesthesia Proves Safe, Effective. C.T. Chia MD., S J Theodorou M.D., Epub; cosmeticsurgerytimes.modernmedicine.com, September 2012
Radiofrequency-Assisted Liposuction Device for Body Contouring: 97 Patients under Local Anesthesia, C.T. Chia, SJ Theodorou, Robert J. Paresi. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: March 2012; page 767-779
An Anatomical Comparison of Transpalpebral, Endoscopic, and Coronal Approaches to Demonstrate Exposure and Extent of Brow Depressor Muscle Resection, J. Walden, C. Brown, A. Klapper, C. T. Chia, S. Aston, Plast. Reconst. Surg., Vol. 116, No. 5:1479-1487, October 2005
Botulinum Toxin, A. Matarasso, MD, C.T. Chia, MD, PSEF DATA Committee, Plast. Reconst. Surg. (Suppl.) Vol.112, No. 5:62S-65S, October 2003.
Tissue Expanders, C.T. Chia, MD, W.K Stadelmann, MD, eMedicine Chapter, online Internet Plastic Surgery textbook, 2001.
Hand Burns, M. Sundine, MD, Kao, MD, C.T. Chia, MD, Hand Surgery Secrets Chapter.
Vacuum Assisted Closure Device in Complex Wounds, B. Tierney, MD, C.T. Chia, MD, W. K. Stadelmann, MD, The American Journal of Surgery, submitted for review
Comparison of Abdominal Contouring Techniques with Lower Abdominal Skin Segment Resection (LASSR), Pitman, G.H., Chia, C.T., in progress, presented at ASAPS Annual Meeting, 2006
