Dr Carmen Munteanu – Melbourne Plastic Surgeon

There are many reasons why patients may prefer a female surgeon. You might feel more comfortable and supported when discussing your concerns with a female plastic surgeon who can really understand your challenges. Moreover, female plastic surgeons have the emotional capacity to empathise with your decision.

Once you have decided to get plastic surgery, the next most important decision is to find the best plastic surgeon for you. The right plastic surgeon will give you the necessary information to go into the surgery knowing what to expect.  It is critical to have a look at your surgeon’s background and experience. You must be fully aware of the surgeon’s educational and results.

Benefits of choosing a top female plastic surgeon

Personal Preference

• The major reason why patients choose a female plastic surgeon is a personal preference. The goal here is to find a surgeon who makes you feel informed and comfortable.
• If you feel comfortable around a woman surgeon, choosing a female surgeon will help give a feeling of security.
• Make sure that the surgeon has the highest standards and understands your concerns and needs.
• Only go ahead with the surgery if you trust your surgeon.
• Many women may not feel comfortable showing their breasts and intimate parts to male surgeons.
• It can be due to personal, cultural or religious reasons. 

Female Surgeons and Female Anatomy

• There are some recent studies suggesting that female surgeons may have better patient outcomes than male surgeons. There is a belief that female surgeons have more knowledge about female anatomy than males due to their personal experience; such as how the body changes with age, pregnancy, motherhood, menopause etc.
• Most female patients can express their concerns more freely and show their problem areas to other women. Apart from this, women realize the importance of physical appearance in a female’s life and know how other females will react to certain changes. Read more about the difference a female surgeon makes.

Empathy and Care

• Many patients find female plastic surgeons are more empathetic towards body insecurities and understand the pressure on women.
• While men have a different kind of social pressure, women are constantly subjected to media-induced bodies and faces. The pressure on women can be intense and sometimes only a female surgeon can understand.
• Choosing a female plastic surgeon can help you with you insecurities and concerns and will handled them with care and attention.

Understanding

• A Personal Consultation is your time to openly discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Being open about your concerns, insecurities and expected results is key to successful results.
• If you are not feeling comfortable with a male surgeon, the whole point of a consultation is lost. Choosing a female plastic surgeon may help.
• Studies show that female doctors spend more time talking to and listening to their patients than male surgeons. It not only offers comfort to patients but also clarifies any hesitation and confusion regarding the surgery and the post-op recovery period.
• This can be helpful for intimate surgeries like labiaplasty and breast procedures.

Intuitive Understanding

• Women are extremely intuitive and perceptive. Having a strong intuition is in the DNA of every woman. This is not only a great quality to have in personal life but a great quality to have as a surgeon. It allows the surgeon to intuitively understand your concerns and expected changes.

Males choosing Female Surgeons

• It may or may not come as a surprise but often, males also choose a female plastic surgeon. The reason is that a female plastic surgeon typically offers more empathy, care and kindness to the patients which are a little difficult to receive from male surgeons.
• Moreover, men find it extremely tough to show their vulnerable side to a man but find it easier to do in front of a woman. 

Why you should Choose Your Surgeon Carefully – A Cosmetic Doctor is NOT the same as a Plastic Surgeon

The most critical part of getting great results from your plastic surgery is choosing your surgeon. Any doctor can perform cosmetic plastic surgery. Using the recently restricted title of “Cosmetic Surgeon” does not mean the medical practitioner is a qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon. A Specialist Plastic Surgeon can only practice aesthetic surgery after obtaining extensive experience in trauma and reconstructive surgery, including cosmetic surgery.

Plastic surgeons in Australia must undertake 10 years or more of surgical training and examination after the completion of the basic requirements as a doctor. They also must be a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).

You should always look for the credentials of your surgeon and only choose to have surgery with a Plastic Surgeon who is has a Royal College of Surgeons FRACS membership and a recognised member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). This guarantees they are highly trained, with at least 8 to 10 years in post-graduate surgical training.

To maintain those qualifications, a Plastic Surgeon is continually subjected to annual audit, and must participate in conferences, educational and professional meetings, in order to maintain the appropriate standards.

Find a Plastic Surgeon who cares

Your surgeon should carefully listen to your needs and expectations, give you realistic advice, accompany you from your first consultation, at the time of the procedure, in the period of recovery and long-term care.

In your choice of Plastic Surgeon, it is also important that you feel comfortable with them. Plastic Surgery is a journey, not a “in and out” operation. Careful follow-up is required. Your surgeon should be someone you can rely on now and in the future.

How to Choose the Best Plastic Surgeon for you in Melbourne, Victoria

Here are a few tips to find the right surgeon for you:

• Choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon – Always, always, always choose a board-certified plastic surgeon that is a member of ASPS or ASAPS. This accreditation and membership means that the surgeon has had at least six years of surgical training with two or three years devoted specifically to plastic surgery, has passed rigorous oral and written examinations and has demonstrated safe and ethical surgical practice. Plastic surgery is highly technical. It’s better to be well equipped by doing research than regretting your plastic surgery decision for the rest of your life. Avoid choosing a Cosmetic Surgeon who has not had the same accredited training and experience.
• Using an Accredited Operating Facility – It is as important to have an accredited office facility as it is to have a board-certified surgeon. It ensures that the facility maintains strict standards when it comes to equipment, safety and staff members. Accredited facilities have less than 1% of serious complications and most have onsite backup in case of an emergency.
• Ask the Right Questions – Surgeons must treat you holistically. If the surgeon asks you a lot of questions then you probably found the right one. They must know your medical history before getting into any questions related to cosmetic surgery. If the surgeon asks few questions about your medical records, it’s a red flag. Look elsewhere.
• Stay Away From the Over-Promisers – We all have come across people who to oversell their services. Do you remember the time when you went to buy a black pair of jeans but ended up with a top, bag and matching shoes? And when you came home, you thought that person had some great selling skills. Some surgeons will do the same. It sounds very tempting to go ahead with another more complex procedure when there is a promise of great looks. But, we don’t recommend a surgeon who over promises.
• Comfort is the Key – remember why most females prefer a female surgeon? The reason is comfort. If you do not feel comfortable with any surgeon, there is no point in going ahead with the surgery. You must be to discuss every concern freely. Your surgeon should look after you for the post-op and be available for long term follow-up.  Avoid “pop up” Cosmetic clinics with a fast-changing line up of doctors.

Questions You Need To Ask Yourself when selecting a Plastic Surgeon

Before making the final decision, you must ask yourself the following questions:

Are you healthy and will you quit smoking and drinking before and after the procedure?

• You can tell white lies to your friends and family about not smoking or drinking, or exercising hard but you cannot do that to your surgeon.
• The key to successful surgery lies in complete transparency from both ends. All major things such as surgery risks, complications and recovery period will be discussed.
• Having a healthy lifestyle and following your surgeons advice is a prerequisite for surgery.

Can I change my lifestyle to adapt to surgery?

• It is perhaps the most important question that you need to ask yourself. Making changes to your lifestyle is hard. But, if you plan to undergo plastic surgery, there will be considerable downtime and you’ll need to adjust your lifestyle accordingly during the recovery period. For instance, you will have to quit smoking or drinking, some patients may need to lose weight before undergoing surgery. And, you’ll have to take some time off work to heal properly.

Are my expectations clear and realistic?

• Unrealistic expectations are the root of all heartache. It is important to have realistic expectations regarding your surgery. Some people get inspired by looking at pictures and assume their results will be like the Instagram model they saw or their favourite celebrity.  However, it is often not the case. It is advised to visit a surgeon which offers the services of 3D Imaging. 3D imaging allows you to an idea of the post-operative results. Keep in mind that these results are helpful but not 100% accurate.

Am I making the change for myself?

• Most people do not consider this question. However, it is critical to think and analyze this aspect. Why are you getting plastic surgery in the first place? Is it to please yourself or someone else?  Most people get heavily influenced by others and decide to alter their appearance. Some people are bullied, some take Instagram comments too seriously and others simply listen to others. While all these things affect us as humans, one cannot make a life-altering decision based off of them. If you are opting for plastic surgery for yourself by all means, go ahead with your decision. If not, it’s time to opt-out.

Do I have enough knowledge about the plastic surgeon?

• Knowing whether you wish to go for a male or a female surgeon is not enough. It’ll give you comfort if you choose the surgeon on a gender basis but it is not enough. You must make sure that the surgeon is board-certified and has years of experience in the particular domain of surgery. Always have a look at before and after photographs, and the facility. Once, you completely know and trust the capabilities of the surgeon, only then go forth with it.

Does my plastic surgeon know my medical history?

• Make sure that your plastic surgeon is completely aware of your medical history. If you have any diseases, allergies or have had any previous work done, make sure to mention it to your surgeon.
• When it comes to plastic surgery, each detail is important and plays a part in your surgery as well as the recovery phase.
• Make it a point to discuss any medication you are currently taking. It also includes any vitamins, minerals and teas. Confirm from your doctor whether it is ok for you to keep using them or not. If not, ask for an alternative.

Do I have someone to take care of me?

• You need a family member, friend or a supporter with you especially if you are undergoing major surgery. Think about the recovery scenarios. Who will drive you to the hospital? Who will drive you home? Who will be there to support and assist you after the surgery?  In case you are on bed rest or have special dietary needs, who will take care of that? Can you take time off work? Consider these aspects and plan your surgery accordingly. Most of the time, patients are too caught up in the excitement of the surgery that they forget to properly plan for recovery.

Whether you decide on a male or female surgeon, make sure you choose the right one for you. While opting for a female plastic surgeon certainly has potential benefits, it’s less important to emphasise the gender of a surgeon than their experience. Last, but not the least, do not choose anyone you are not 100 percent comfortable with.

Always trust your instinct and back it up with good research. If you have any other questions regarding the selection of a surgeon, please call one of our team members will get back to you shortly. Alternatively, you can also fill out the form below.

Dr Carmen Munteanu’s Research and Publications

1. Surgical Pathology of Gonadic Disgenesis – Diploma Thesis
Munteanu Carmen, Coordonator Prof. Dr. Bucur Alexandru, sustained in session September 1992

2. “Microsurgical Free Transfer in Pseudarthrosis resistant at other therapy. Case Report. Poster.
Lascăr Ioan, Costiuc Vasile, Munteanu Carmen, Popescu Şerban Arghir, in The XVIII Congress of Romanian Society of Surgery, 22-25 May 1995, Bucharest, in “The Surgery”, Vol.XLIV – 1995, Special Number

3. “Reconstruction of Thumb’s Oposition.” Referat
Lascăr Ioan, Cojocaru Liviu, Cristea Cristina, Opriş Rodica, Reboşapcă Adrian, Vâlcu Marek, Vermeşan Oana, Popescu Şerban Arghir, Costiuc Vasile, Stana Dan, Munteanu Carmen, Vlădescu Mădălina, Condrea Costel, Saghbazarian Hratch, at Medical Days of Brasov, Romanian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, First National Congress of Hand Surgery, Poiana Braşov, 28-30 September 1995, pg.68

4. “Our Experience in Replantation of Amputated Fingers of The Hand.” Referat Lascăr Ioan, Opriş Rodica, Vermeşan Oana, Vlădescu Mădălina, Reboşapcă Adrian, Popescu Şerban Arghir, Cojocaru Liviu, Costiuc Vasile, Cristea Cristina, Munteanu Carmen, Stana Dan, Condrea Costel, Saghbazarian Hratch, at Medical Days of Brasov, Romanian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, First National Congress of Hand Surgery, Poiana Braşov, 28-30 September 1995, pg.69

5. “Comparative Study of Posttraumatic Lesions of Radial Nerve With Iatrogenic Component.” referat
Lascăr Ioan, Costiuc Vasile, Munteanu Carmen, Popescu Şerban Arghir, Opriş Rodica, Reboşapcă Adrian, Vâlcu Marek, Vermeşan Oana, Cojocaru Liviu, Cristea Cristina, Stana Dan, Vlădescu Mădălina, Condrea Costel, Saghbazarian Hratch, at Medical Days of Brasov, Romanian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, First National Congress of Hand Surgery, Poiana Braşov, 28-30 September 1995, pg.69

6. “Digital Distraction Lenghtening. ” referat
Lascăr Ioan, Vâlcu Marek, Popescu Şerban Arghir, Opriş Rodica, Reboşapcă Adrian, Cojocaru Liviu, Vermeşan Oana, Costiuc Vasile, Cristea Cristina, Munteanu Carmen, Stana Dan, Vlădescu Mădălina, Condrea Costel, Saghbazarian Hratch, at Medical Days of Brasov, Romanian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, First National Congress of Hand Surgery, Poiana Braşov, 28-30 september 1995, pg.70

7. “Ethyology – Particularities of Guyon Canal Compression Syndrome.” referat
Lascăr Ioan, Popescu Şerban Arghir, Stana Dan, Opriş Rodica, Reboşapcă Adrian Cojocaru Liviu, Vermeşan Oana, Vâlcu Marek, Costiuc Vasile, Cristea Cristina, Munteanu Carmen, Vlădescu Mădălina, Condrea Costel, Saghbazarian Hratch, at Medical Days of Brasov, Romanian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, First National Congress of Hand Surgery, Poiana Braşov, 28-30 september 1995, pg.70

8. “ Surviving Rate Study of white mouse after microsurgical femoral artery and abdominal aorta anastomosis”- experimental work in collaboration with the Microsurgical Research Nucleus at Emergency Hospital Floreasca Bucharest, in January-March 1995.
Reboşapcă Adrian, Popescu Şerban Arghir, Vermeşan Oana, Cojocaru Liviu, Cristea Cristina, Stana Dan, Munteanu Carmen

9. “Atypical Replantation of The upper Limb”
loan Lascăr, Şerban Popescu, Carmen Munteanu, Marek Vâlcu, The Second Congress of Microsurgery of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Poiana Braşov, 26-28 september 1996, Romanian Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, vol.1, nr.1, September 1996, p.50

10. “The Study of Reinervation of Fasciocutaneous Radial Flap used in Plantar Reconstruction”
loan Lascăr, Adrian Reboşapcă, Liviu Cojocaru, Dan Stana, Rodica Opriş, Marek Vâlcu, Cristina Cristea, Oana Vermeşan, Şerban Popescu, Carmen Munteanu, The Second Congress of Microsurgery of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Poiana Braşov, 26-28 september 1996, Romanian Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, vol.1, nr.1, September 1996, p.60

11. “Dynamic Reconstruction of ‘’Smile’’ referat
Ioan Lascăr, Rodica Opriş, Marek Vâlcu, Şerban Popescu, Cristina Cristea, Mădălina Vlădescu, Oana Vermeşan, Adrian Reboşapcă, Carmen Munteanu, Liviu Cojocaru, The Second Congress of Microsurgery of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Poiana Braşov, 26-28 september 1996, Romanian Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, vol.1, nr.1, September 1996, p.63

12. ‘’Therapeutic attitude in the traumatic pathology of upper limb’’
Ioan Lascar, Adrian Rebosapca, Serban Popescu, Marek Valcu, Cristian Hariga, Carmen Munteanu, Dan Stana
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1996, p.3, abstract p. 48

13. ‘’The value of the radial reinervated free flap in the functional recovery of weight bearing area ’’
Ioan Lascar, Oana Vermesan, Adrian Rebosapca, Rodica Opris, Liviu Cojocaru, Serban Popescu, Dan Stana, Cristina Cristea, Cristian Hariga, Marek Valcu, Madalina Vladescu, Carmen Munteanu, Costel Condrea, Hratch Shaghbazarian
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1996, p. 10, abstract p.48

14. ‘’The free microsurgical transfer in the treatment of difficult pseudarthosis(resistant to other therapies). Case report.
Ioan Lascar, Vasile Costiuc, Serban Arghir Popescu, Carmen Munteanu, Rodica Opris, Adrian Rebosapca, Dan Stana
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1996, p.15, abstract p.49

15. ‘’The dynamic smile reconstruction’’
Ioan Lascar, Rodica Opris, Cristina Cristea, Madalina Vladescu, Oana Vermesan, Adrian Rebosapca, Carmen Munteanu, Liviu Cojocaru
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1996, p. 23, abstract p. 49

16. ‘’Ethiological particularities of ulnar nerve entrapment in Guyon’s canal at the wrist”
Ioan Lascar, Serban Arghir Popescu, Adrian Rebosapca, Marek Valcu, Cristian Hariga, Carmen Munteanu, Dan Stana
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1996, p. 26, abstract p. 50

17.’’Reconstruction of first digital radius of the right foot using a free microsurgical transfer with myo-osteocutaneous flap from the second metatarsal of the left foot’’
Ioan Lascar, Serban Popescu, Carmen Munteanu, Adrian Rebosapca, Rodica Opris, Oana Vermesan, Marek Valcu, Cristian Hariga, Dan Stana
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1996, p. 36, abstract p. 50

18.’’Reconstruction of the third finger with the free microsurgical transfer of the second toe’’
Ioan Lascar, Serban Popescu, Carmen Munteanu, Adrian Rebosapca, Rodica Opris, Oana Vermesan, Marek Valcu, Cristian Hariga, Dan Stana
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1996, p. 41, abstract p. 51

19.’’ Surviving rate study of white mouse after microsurgical femoral artery and abdominal aorta anastomosis’’
Dan Stana, Serban Popescu, Adrian Rebosapca, Oana Vermesan, Liviu Cojocaru, Cristina Cristea, Carmen Munteanu
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1996, p. 44, abstract p. 51

20. ‘’The practice of microsurgical anastomosis on femoral and auricular vessels on rabbits, aiming to perfect the necessary protocol in replantations’’
Dan Stana, Adrian Rebosapca, Serban Popescu, Oana Vermesan, Liviu Cojocaru, Cristina Cristea, Carmen Munteanu
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1996, p. 46, abstract p. 51

21. “Our Experience in the Treatment of Difficult Opened Fractures of Lower extremity’’ referat
Ioan Lascăr, Marek Vâlcu, Adrian Reboşapcă, Şerban Popescu, Cristian Hariga, Carmen Munteanu, Marcel Albean, Bogdan Andreescu, Dan Stana, Rodica Opriş, The XI-th National Congress of National Society of Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery and Burns, Cluj-Napoca, 24-28 september 1997, The Romanian Journal of Plastic Surgery, vol. V, nr.2, p.84

22. “Special Indications in Using Composite Mio-Fascio-Cutaneous Flaps in Reconstruction of Thoracic and Abdominal Wall’’ referat
Ioan Lascăr, Adrian Reboşapcă, Şerban Popescu, Liviu Cojocaru, Mădălina Vlădescu, Carmen Munteanu, The XI-th National Congress of National Society of Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery and Burns , Cluj-Napoca, 24-28 september 1997, The Romanian Journal of Plastic Surgery, vol. V, nr.2, p.85

23. “Hand Reconstruction by using Multidigital Free Flap‘’ referat
Ioan Lascăr, Şerban Arghir Popescu, Adrian Reboşapcă, Carmen Munteanu, Rodica Opriş, Dan Stana, The XI-th National Congress of National Society of Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery and Burns , Cluj-Napoca, 24-28 september 1997, Cluj-Napoca, The Romanian Journal of Plastic Surgery, vol. V, nr.2, p.91

24. “Histological Experimental Study of Nervous Degeneration and Regeneration – Preliminary Results” – experimental paper, jan-july 1997
Ioan Lascăr, Dan Stana, Şerban Popescu, Adrian Reboşapcă, Luminiţa Dobrescu, Dragoş Zamfirescu, Carmen Munteanu

25. “Hystological Experimental Study of Nervous Degeneration and Regeneration – Clinical Results”
Ioan Lascăr, Dan Stana, Şerban Popescu, Adrian Reboşapcă, Luminiţa Dobrescu, Dragoş Zamfirescu, Carmen Munteanu
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, in Sept 1997, p. 86

26.’’ Our experience in difficult open Leg fractures with Large Soft Tissue Destruction’’
I. Lascar, M. Valcu, A. Rebosapca, S. Popescu, C. Hariga, C. Munteanu, M. Albean, B. Andreescu, D. Stana, R. Opris
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, in Sept 1997, p. 3, abstract p. 88

27. ‘’Atypical Reconstruction of the Abdominal Wall’’
I.Lascar, R. Dop, A. Rebosapca, S.A. popescu, C. Munteanu
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, in Sept 1997, p. 32, abstract p. 89

28.’’Free Microsurgical Transfers with Composite multidigital Flaps Hand reconstruction. Case Report”
I.Lascar, S. A. Popescu, C. Munteanu, A. Rebosapca, R.Opris, M.Albean
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, in Sept 1997, p. 56, abstract p. 90

29.’’ Capsular Contraction. Three case reports”
I.Lascar, M. Valcu, R. Opris, A. Rebosapca, S. Popescu, C. Hariga, C. Munteanu, M. Albean, B. Andreescu, D. Stana
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, in Sept 1997, p.67, abstract p. 90

30. ‘’Introduction in Transsexualism. Clinical Case Report”
I.Lascar, M. Valcu, R. Opris, A. Rebosapca, S. Popescu, C. Cristea, C. Hariga, C. Munteanu, M. Albean, B. Andreescu, D. Stana, S. Budeci
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, in Sept 1997, p. 79, abstract p. 91

31. “Atypical Reconstruction of Abdominal Wall by using a Composite Mio-Fascio-Cutaneous Flap Based on Tensor Fascia Lata. Case Report.” Referat and Video Presentation
Ioan Lascăr, Adrian Reboşapcă, Şerban Arghir Popescu, Carmen Munteanu, The XIX-th National Congress of Surgery, Bucharest, 18-22 may, in ‘’Surgery’’, Publication of Romanian Society of Surgery,nr. 93-1998, special number, Ed.Celsius, p.40

32. “Hand reconstruction by using a Composite Multidigital Free Flap. Case Report’’
Ioan Lascăr, Şerban Arghir Popescu, Carmen Munteanu, Adrian Reboşapcă, Rodica Opriş, Marcel Albean, The XIX-th National Congress of Surgery, Bucharest, 18-22 may, in ‘’Surgery’’, Publication of Romanian Society of Surgery,nr. 93-1998, special number, Ed.Celsius, p.252

33. “Surgical Treatment of Recurrent Intestinal Fistula with Muscle flap from Rectus abdominis.Case report.” Poster.
Ioan Lascăr, Adrian Reboşapcă, Şerban Arghir Popescu, Carmen Munteanu, The XIX-th National Congress of Surgery, Bucharest, 18-22 may, in ‘’Surgery’’, Publication of Romanian Society of Surgery,nr. 93-1998, special number, Ed.Celsius, p.300

34. “ Surgical Treatment of Intestinal Recurrent Fistula Using a Rectus Abdominis Muscle Flap. Case Report. ”
Ioan Lascăr, Şerban Arghir Popescu, Adrian Reboşapcă, Carmen Munteanu, Florin Iordache: Anual Review of Plastic surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery 1998, p. 22-24

35. “Management of Open Fractures of Lower Extremity in a District Hospital. Techniques and Complications. Study on 312 cases in 10 yrs (1989-1998) Satu Mare.”
Vasile Costiuc, Ioan Lascăr, Şerban Arghir Popescu, Carmen Munteanu, Adrian Reboşapcă in Anual Review of Plastic surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery 1998, p. 35-41

36. “ The Trombosis of Microvascular anastomosis – Profilaxis and Treatment”
Dragoş Zamfirescu, Oana Vermeşan, Adrian Reboşapcă, Dan Stana, Şerban Arghir Popescu, Rodica Opriş, Marek Vâlcu, Carmen Munteanu, Adriana Radu, Dumitru Dan Totir, Luminţa Dobrescu, Iulian Ghimiş, Dorin Dorobanţu, Simona Budeci in Anual Review of Plastic surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery 1998, p. 71-85

37. “ Influence of Intraluminal Irigation Solutions with heparine şi papaverine in microsurgical anastomosis.”
Ioan Lascăr, Dragoş Zamfirescu, Dana Stana, Adrian Reboşapcă, Oana Vermeşan, Cristina Cristea, Şerban Arghir Popescu, Carmen Munteanu, Marek Vâlcu, Adrian Radu, Luminiţa Dobrescu, Dumitru Dan Totir, Iulian Ghimiş, Simona Budeci, Dorin Dorobanţu, Gabi Bucur, Adrian Al Chibli in Anual Review of Plastic surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery 1998, p. 86-89

38. “ Lipoaspiration ”
I. Lascăr, Ş. A. Popescu, Carmen Munteanu, Mădălina Vlădescu: in Anual Review of Plastic surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery 1999, p. 5-20

39. “Lymphoedema- Lower Extremity. Case Report.”
I. Lascăr, O. Vermeşan, Ş.A. Popescu, C. Munteanu, C. Hariga, D. Totir, Dorobanţu, D. Zamfirescu in Anual Review of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery 1999, p. 21-25

40.”The influence of local intraluminal irrigation solutions with heparine and papaverine upon the microsurgical anastomose patence’’
I.Lascar, D. Zamfirescu, O. Vermesan, D.Stana, A. Rebosapca, S.A. Popescu, C. Munteanu, M. Albean, A. Radu, L. Dobrescu, D.D. Totir, I. Ghimis, A. Al-Chibli
The Romanian Journal of Plastic Surgery, vol. vii, nr. 2/1999, p. 203

41. “The versatility of radial free flap in reconstruction of the nose”
I.Lascar, S.A. Popescu, C. Munteanu, B. Andreescu
The Romanian Journal of Plastic Surgery, vol. vii, nr. 2/1999, p. 211

42. “Surgical treatment of intestinal reccurent fistula using rectus abdominis muscular flap’’
I.Lascar, S.A. Popescu, C. Munteanu, A. Rebosapca, G. Bucur, C. Hariga
The Romanian Journal of Plastic Surgery, vol. vii, nr. 2/1999, p. 227

43. “Our experience in Digital Distraction Lenghtening.”
I. Lascăr, M. Vâlcu, S.A. Popescu, O. Vermeşan, C. Munteanu, R. Cruţescu, C.Hariga, L. Cojocaru, D. Stana, M. Ciupan, L. Dobrescu, I. Ghimiş, D. Totir, A. Radu, A. Alboiu, S. Mihai, R. Paşcanu, F. Juravle, A. Alberts, G. Lipa, D. Zamfirescu
Anual Review of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery 2000, p. 5-15

44. “Dystraction lengthening of fingers – a functional and aesthetic method for amputated or hypoplasic finger reconstruction”
I. Lascăr, M. Vâlcu, S.A. Popescu, O. Vermeşan, C. Munteanu, R. Cruţescu, C.Hariga, L. Cojocaru, D. Stana, M. Ciupan, L. Dobrescu, I. Ghimiş, D. Totir, A. Radu, A. Alboiu, S. Mihai, R. Paşcanu, F. Juravle, A. Alberts, G. Lipa, D. Zamfirescu
Anual Review of Plastic surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery 2000, p. 16-18

45. “Reassessment of the Indications and Contraindications in Upper Extremity Replantations”
I. Lascăr, Oana Vermeşan, D. Totir, D. Stana, Ş. A. Popescu, Rodica Cruţescu, C. Hariga, M. Vâlcu, Mădălina Ciupan, Carmen Munteanu, L. Cojocaru, Adriana Radu, Simona Mihai, Luminiţa Dobrescu, Alla Kozina, F. Juravle, R. Teodoreanu, Greta Lipa, Ruxandra Paşcanu, Adina Alberts, Ruxandra Andrei, Alina Alboiu, Dana Vasilescu, Monika Szilveszter, Awny Daloul, Xue Ying Feng, Graţiela Iscru, D. Zamfirescu
Anual Review of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery 2001, p. 5-26

46. “Our Experience in Microsurgical Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Lesions”
I. Lascăr, D. Zamfirescu, Rodica Cruţescu, Oana Vermeşan, L. Cojocaru, C. Hariga, Ş.A. Popescu, D. Stana, M. Vâlcu, Carmen Munteanu, Mădălina Ciupan, D. Totir, Luminiţa Dobrescu, Adriana Radu, Simona Mihai, Alina Alboiu, Ruxandra Paşcanu, F. Juravle, Adina Alberts, Greta Lipa, Ruxandra Andrei, Anca Breahnă, R. Teodoreanu, D. Ionescu, Ioana Drăgoicea, Graţiela Iscru, Laura Enache, Andreea Aioanei, Ardesir Vahidi, M. Popescu
Anual Review of Plastic surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery 1/2003, p. 5-13

47. “Surgical Strategy In Transsexualism”
I. Lascăr, Anca Breahnă, Ş.A. Popescu, Rodia Cruţesu, L. Cojocaru, Carmen Munteanu, Mădălina Ciupan, Greta Lipa
Anual Review of Plastic surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery 3/2003, p. 17-25

48. ‘’Our Experience in Facial Lifting Associated with SMAS and Liposuction’’
I. Lascăr, Carmen Munteanu, Ş.A. Popescu, Rodica Cruţescu, Mădălina Ciupan, Anca Breahnă
First International Congress of Romanian Academic Society of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, 8-11 may, 2002, Bucharest, Romania

49. ‘’Surgical Treatment of Facial Palsy. Dynamic Reconstruction of ‘’Smile’’” – I. Lascăr, Carmen Munteanu, M. Vâlcu, Rodica Cruţescu, Ş.A. Popescu, Anca Breahnă
First International Congress of Romanian Academic Society of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, 8-11 may, 2002, Bucharest, Romania

50. ‘’Our Experience in Reconstruction of Antero-Lateral Abdominal Wall Defects’’– I Lascăr, L. Cojocaru, Ş.A. Popescu, Carmen Munteanu, Greta Lipa, Ruxandra Andrei, D. Ionescu
First International Congress of Romanian Academic Society of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery, 8-11 may, 2002, Bucharest, Romania

51. ‘’Surgical Treatment of Transsexualism’’
I.Lascar, A. Breahna, S. A. Popescu, R. Crutescu, L.Cojocaru, C. Munteanu, M.Ciupan, G. Lipa
Annals of Plastic Surgery and reconstructive Microsurgery no. 2/2003, p. 17

52. ‘’Our experience in Peripheral Nerve Microsurgery’’
I.Lascar, D. Zamfirescu, R. Crutescu, O. Vermesan, L. Cojocaru, C. Hariga, S.A. Popescu, D. Stana, M. Valcu, C. Munteanu, M. Ciupan, D. Totir, L. Dobrescu, A. Radu, S. Mihai, A. Alboiu, R. Pascanu, F. Juravle, A. Alberts, G. lipa, R. Andrei, A. Breahna, R. Teodoreanu, D. Ionescu, I. Dragoicea, G. Iscru, L. Enache, A. Aioanei, A. Vahidi, M. Popescu
Annals of Plastic Surgery and reconstructive Microsurgery no. 1/2003, p. 5

53. ’’Our Surgical Strategy in treatment of transsexualism ‘’ – I. Lascar, A. Breahna, R. Crutescu, S.A. Popescu, C. Munteanu, C.S. Hariga, R. Pascanu, D. Sinescu, A. Alberts, I.Sebe
First National Congress of the Romanian Association of Plastic Surgeons, with international participation, 6-9 oct 2004, Sinaia, Romania
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, nr.3/2004, p. 61

54. ‘’Giant neurofibromatossus tumour. Case presentation ‘’ – I. Lascar, R. Crutescu, O. Vermesan, C. Munteanu, L. Cojocaru, S.A. Popescu, C.S. Hariga, I. Grintescu, C. Vasilescu, M. Ciupan, F. Juravle, A. Breahna, D. Ionescu, R. Teodoreanu, D. Totir
First National Congress of the Romanian Association of Plastic Surgeons, with international participation, 6-9 oct 2004, Sinaia, Romania
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, nr.3/2004, p. 98

55. ‘’The Surgical Management of Malignant Melanoma as element of positive prognosis’’ – I. Lascar, C. Munteanu, M. Ciupan, R. Pascanu, A. Breahna, S.A. Popescu, R. Sinescu, First National Congress of the Romanian Association of Plastic Surgeons, with international participation, 6-9 oct 2004, Sinaia, Romania
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, nr.3/2004, p. 98

56. ‘’Surgical Treatment of Facial Palsy. Clasic and Modern Techniques’’ – I .Lascar, C. Munteanu, A. Breahna, R. Pascanu, S.A. Popescu, R. Crutescu, D. Sinescu, A. Alberts, I. Sebe,
First National Congress of the Romanian Association of Plastic Surgeons, with international participation, 6-9 oct 2004, Sinaia, Romania
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, nr.3/2004, p. 142

57. ‘’Case Report : Ectropion of Lower Eyelid Billaterally after Excision of Xantelasmas – I. Lascar, C. Munteanu, R. Pascanu, A. Breahna, D. Sinescu
First National Congress of the Romanian Association of Plastic Surgeons, with international participation, 6-9 oct 2004, Sinaia, Romania
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, nr.3/2004, p. 145

58. ‘’Facial Lifting associated with SMAS procedure and Liposuction- experience in our Clinic – I .Lascar, C. Munteanu, M. Ciupan, A. Breahna, R. Pascanu, S. A. Popescu, D. Sinescu
First National Congress of the Romanian Association of Plastic Surgeons, with international participation, 6-9 oct 2004, Sinaia, Romania
Annual Review of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, nr.3/2004, p. 239

59. ‘’Giant neurofibromatossus tumour. Case presentation ‘’ – Video presentation, I. Lascar, R. Crutescu, O. Vermesan, C. Munteanu, L. Cojocaru, S.A. Popescu, C.S. Hariga, I. Grintescu, C. Vasilescu, M. Ciupan, F. Juravle, A. Breahna, D. Ionescu, R. Teodoreanu, D. Totir
First National Congress of the Romanian Association of Plastic Surgeons, with international participation, 6-9 oct 2004, Sinaia, Romania