Alissa Shulman,
M.D., F.A.C.S
1950 Arlington St., Suite 112
Sarasota, FL 34239
941.366.5476
www.sovereignps.com
JANUARY 2018 | SARASOTA SCENE 75
With the skill of an experienced plastic surgeon and a sculptor’s
eye for beauty, Dr. Alissa Shulman helps patients make the most
of their natural assets. Dr. Shulman specializes in breast and body
sculpting including fat grafting, liposuction, tummy tucks, thigh
and arm lifts, and breast lifts, reductions and augmentation. She
also is highly regarded for her work on breast reconstructions for
cancer patients, including nipple-sparing mastectomies. “Being
a sculptor gives me an appreciation for all kinds of body shapes.
There is no such thing as ideal proportions,” Dr. Shulman said.
“I want to help people accept the basic shape they’re given and
to make it better. People should feel good about how they look.”
Dr. Shulman is very experienced with leading-edge fat grafting
techniques for reshaping the buttocks or to increase bust size (in
place of implants). She views fat grafting as a more natural approach
since it uses the patient’s own purified fat, which is taken from an
area where stubborn, unwanted fat accumulates, such as the hips
or belly. “I like fat grafting because it is all you. Even with breast
reconstruction, I’ve been amazed at what fat grafting can do,”
she said. “I also use it for breast lifts, which I think do better than
anything else. People here stay active, and I hope I’m known for
athletic, perky breasts. I think B or C cup is ideal. Bigger breasts
can look matronly especially for women after 50.”
Along with her successful practice, Dr. Shulman has been very
active professionally. She currently serves on the board of the
Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons and is working on development
of Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s cancer center. She is very proud
to have been named the hospital’s 2017 Physician of the Year. As
busy as she is, taking time to give patients the best experience
possible is always her goal. “Sometimes people feel that we are
going to judge them from head to toe, which is not true. Actually,
most people leave feeling better about their body than when they
arrived,” Dr. Shulman said. “Helping people feel good because
they look good makes me happy.”
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