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COVER STORY Goldman Center for Facial Plastic Surgery: Seeing, Believing, & Smiling Again
from FW February 2023
by Forsyth Mags
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GOLDMAN CENTER
for Facial Plastic Surgery Seeing, Believing, & Smiling Again!
BEFORE AFTER BEFORE
by MARTIE EMORY, photos by JEJ PHOTOS
AFTER
If you’re serious about self-care this year, one glimpse in the mirror may be all it takes to see where to launch your new confidence campaign! The right procedure, performed by a board certified facial plastic surgeon, can be a game-changer when it comes to putting your best face forward.
FACES & NECKS
If you glance in the mirror and see where a few improvements could make a difference, reach out to Dr. Neal Goldman and the amazing staff of the Goldman Center for Facial Plastic Surgery in Winston-Salem. “Aging faces are still a top concern among patients,” says Dr. Goldman. Yes, during the pandemic and those endless Zoom calls, we found ourselves focusing on faces and necks – up close and personal!
Dr. Goldman has been taking care of aging faces in the Winston-Salem area since 1999, and that includes building a reputation for truly listening to a patient’s concerns, and above all, making them feel at ease. “I truly enjoy my patients and get to know them well because of the time I spend with them before and after surgery. It’s the same reason I perform all my own injections.”
According to Dr. Goldman, people want to know if a face lift is the only option for lifting jowls. “People appreciate a good neck and jawline,” he says. But as we age, the soft tissue and skin of our lower face begins to descend. Fillers can be a possible or temporary fix, but the most fool-proof method – a lower face lift with an experienced surgeon – really provides the most long-lasting results. “It’s not only about the patient’s age, but rather about his or her overall health and outlook on life that makes for a good candidate,” he adds.
NOSES
Have you always hated the bump on your nose? That, along with a tip that is too big or bulbous are the main reasons people seek to change the shape of their nose. However, Dr. Goldman cares about your breathing as well, and tries to improve both the breathing and the shape when he does his surgery. Rhinoplasty is a very precise art, as the nose is a complex structure of interconnecting segments of bone and cartilage. Working together on a detailed surgery plan may begin with computer imaging to receive the desired results. Dr. Goldman and his staff rely on computer imaging to project a patient’s face, nose, and neck area from all angles, and then address potential limitations – always with as much honesty as possible, for realistic expectations. This is particularly helpful for patients who are seeing themselves in photos, and don’t like the side views of their nose (or neck).
EYES
Are well-meaning friends and family mentioning that you look more tired than usual? You’re not alone! Sometimes that not-so-subtle hint nudges us to examine how we can improve a certain feature. For many, it’s the eyes!
“The diagonal drooping of the eyelid occurs with aging (often called lateral hooding), and it’s easy to see why it makes us appear so tired,” explains Dr. Goldman. However, it may be more than just the extra skin that causes issues. “The baby fat on our cheeks and forehead simply deflates over time,” says Dr. Goldman, explaining that’s what makes the most difference in the eye area. “You might delay or avoid surgery by treating the area where the fat deflates with filler.”
Many patients combine eyelid surgery with a brow lift. Hint: If a patient actually lifts their eyebrow to show the doctor exactly what’s bothering them about their eyes, there’s a good chance they may also need a brow lift!
REACHING OUT WORLDWIDE
Dr. Goldman has always had a global vision for helping others, while maintaining his successful practice in WinstonSalem. His organization, HUGS – Help Us Give Smiles, delivers help and compassion to young patients who suffer from facial deformities.
“We help these children be free of humiliation and alienation,” he explains. As a child growing up around other cultures, Dr. Goldman will tell you he realized, even in his early years, that serving patients worldwide would be part of his personal mission. His first mission trip to Antigua Guatemala in 2010 confirmed the passion that led him to medicine, and surgery in particular. “I always pictured myself working internationally, ever since I first dreamed of becoming a doctor. It is just the picture I always had of what it means to be a doctor,” he explains.
As each HUGS mission trip kicks off, a compassionate group of doctors and medical staff head to Guatemala, Ecuador, Vietnam, and now Peru, with a goal of restoring smiles to children who thought those smiles would be lost forever. Cleft lip and cleft palate are the most common deformities, but Dr. Goldman also focuses on patients with microtia – a congenital deformity where the external ear is not fully developed. Patients often require a series of staged surgeries – allowing the same group of doctors to develop a true bond with patients and their families. HUGS team members, including surgeons, operating room nurses, floor nurses and anesthesiologists, treasure getting to know their patients and the opportunity to spread hope.
In Vietnam, HUGS surgeons not only provide care to the children, but also are teaching the Vietnamese surgeons how to do these surgeries themselves.
Since every trip lands the team in the same country, working at the same hospital, within the same community,
on the same week of each year, the process also results in strong relationships.
“What we accomplish with HUGS is bigger than just what we do for the children,” says Dr. Goldman, noting those groups of patients become a wonderful support group within themselves.
“It helps by just bringing this big group of children together, where they see other kids like them with the very same problem,” he says. “Sixty to 80 kids may show up, along with their parents. Some patients live six or seven hours away, sometimes in villages in the jungle where they have never seen another child with their problem. After meeting another child with the same deformity, they don’t feel they are alone anymore.”
Thanks to HUGS surgeries – now over 1500 in number – kids who were bullied or even rejected can now go to school, and children who never thought they would leave their house, now have more opportunity to obtain work as adults.
A graduate of Duke University and the University of Rochester School of Medicine, Dr. Goldman also completed fellowships at the University of Washington. He is double board certified with both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Goldman and his staff look forward to discussing your best options for looking and feeling your best! The Goldman Center for Facial Plastic Surgery is located at 108 Dornach Way, Advance, NC, 336-245-9595, with a satellite office at 717 Greenway Road, Boone, NC, 828-278-9230. Visit FacialPlasticSurgeryNC. com to learn more about their services, including special assistance for Veterans. To learn more about HUGS, visit HelpUsGiveSmiles.org.
with Wingo’s Fine Jewelry this Valentine’s Day
by AMY HILL
This Valentine’s Day, skip the online search for the perfect gift and spark romance by surprising your special someone with stunning jewelry and accessories from Wingo’s Fine Jewelry. Major jewelry retailers offer abundant inventory and a variety of locations, but sacrifice the small town charm and expertise that Clemmons’s staple Wingo’s Fine Jewelry has in store for customers.
Store owner Danny Wingo has been in the jewelry business since the age of 14. Decades later, Danny has only grown a stronger appreciation for jewelry, and an even stronger affinity for providing unmatched customer service. Major jewelry retailers in the Triad might have an excellent selection of gold, silver, and precious stones to peruse, but they often lack the warm, welcoming community atmosphere that Danny and his team at Wingo’s Fine Jewelry strives to create for everyone who walks through the shop’s doors.
While customers are able to shop for valuables such as engagement rings and wedding bands, Wingo’s also carries high-end watches, designer rings, pearls, and more. Danny and his team stay busy fulfilling custom jewelry orders from clients and working hard to find a design that will perfectly suit individual customers’ preferences. If you’re looking to customize a ring but have no clue where to start, Danny’s extensive knowledge of jewelry-making makes him a safe place to fall. Because all of Wingo’s custom pieces start off with a simple sketch, Danny sits down with customers and listens intently to what exactly they’re looking for. He sends sketches off to Wingo’s jeweler, who uses the sketches to create wax molds, which give customers a better idea of what their jewelry will look or feel like as a finished product. Being able to hold and try on a wax mold of a custom piece of jewelry helps customers determine whether they’re pleased with their design, with the helpful expertise of Danny and his team, or if their design needs a bit more fine-tuning before it’s ready for casting. The casting process is where the jewelry-making magic truly begins, followed by the application of hand-set stones, diamonds, and other intricate details.
Danny started fulfilling custom jewelry orders three decades ago and found a jeweler with a knack for hand carving pieces of jewelry. To Danny, making jewelry is nothing short of an art - which pairs nicely with the decor found around the store. Lining the walls of Wingo’s Fine Jewelry are paintings for sale by the talented artist Phillip Philbeck, a resident of Marion, North Carolina. Ask Danny about one of Phillip’s paintings, and he will explain the techniques, paint style, and small details regarding each work of art in the shop with ease. If you don’t enter Wingo’s Fine Jewelry with an interest in art, you’re sure to leave with one.
Wingo’s is the prime Triad location for finding the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for men and women alike. Wingo’s houses popular paperclip necklaces, new Citizen watches, chains, and even bracelets to wow friends, family, and significant others. In need of an engagement ring, but need advice on where to start? With over 40 years of experience, Danny has seen many engagement ring trends come and go, and has a keen eye for which diamond will be the perfect ring for popping the question.
Whether you’re in need of a new piece of jewelry, or you’re looking to size or appraise old items, visit Danny and his team for high quality products, outstanding customer service, and maybe even a newfound appreciation for art. Visit in person in Clemmons at 2503 Lewisville Clemmons Rd, or call the store directly at (336) 766-8505 to speak to a team member. Check out Wingo’s Fine Jewelry on Facebook and shop online at www.wingosfinejewelry.com.
Exceptional Young Women in the Community: Ariyanna’ Burton
by AMY HILL
As LEAD Girls of NC’s very first High School Ambassador, Ariyanna’ Burton has an impressive resume for being only a junior at North Forsyth High School. After becoming involved in LEAD (Learning Everyday Accomplishing Dreams) in the sixth grade, she has gained confidence, sharpened her social skills, and strengthened her leadership capabilities, which prepared her to become an Ambassador. LEAD is an organization designed to prepare low-income and/or at-risk preteen girls in the community, and successfully inspires these young women to become strong, stable, and successful women in society and create role models like Ariyanna’.
Ariyanna’s favorite duty as a High School Ambassador is being able to help young girls through troubling pre-teen years, make them feel comfortable, and assist in making the community a little bit better through acts of kindness. As an ambassador, Ariyanna’ assists with LEAD’s Saturday sessions for one to two hours by helping the trained facilitators and volunteers. Knowing that her role as a High School Ambassador provides young girls with someone to look up to motivates Ariyanna’ and provides her with a sense of purpose.
Outside of LEAD, Ariyanna’ has been involved with the Crosby Scholars Program since the sixth grade. The goal of the Crosby Scholars Program is to prepare middle school and high school students for success in college by providing them with college campus visits, ACT, PSAT, and Pre-ACT preparation, career exploration, and financial literacy. As a Crosby Scholar, Ariyanna’ is responsible for maintaining a good GPA, completing hours of community service, and staying out of trouble – all of which have been a breeze for her.
In addition to LEAD and Crosby Scholars, Ariyanna’ also volunteers at her father’s daycare when she is not at school or working at Clutch Coffee Bar. In fact, her part-time job at Clutch happens to be one of her favorite places to hang out. The camaraderie she has found among her co-workers at Clutch makes her happy to show up to work each shift. Ariyanna’ thrives in a customer service environment, and especially enjoys using the blender to make frozen coffee drinks, smoothies, and milkshakes for customers.
In 2022, Ariyanna’ participated in United Way Women United and was awarded the Outstanding Youth Award. After high school, she plans to attend Forsyth Technical Community College’s nursing program before transferring to a university. Although her plans may change, she currently has her sights set on becoming a flight or travel nurse after college.
When asked about her favorite local restaurant, Ariyanna’ did not hesitate to name her own workplace, Clutch Coffee Bar. She recommends Clutch’s White Russian coffee beverage, which is a blend of coffee, white chocolate, and Irish cream. As for her dream vacation, Ariyanna’ aspires to visit the United Kingdom one day to take in the atmosphere, see famous historical landmarks, and taste local cuisine.
Interested in becoming involved with LEAD Girls of NC? Visit www. leadgirls.org to learn how to contribute.
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