Learn from the Pros

You have questions.  Our Pros have answers!  LITE 104.1 presents "Learn from the Pros," an interactive feature where you can ask questions you may have regarding a particular service and a professional in that area will answer your questions on air.

Featured Pro: Dr. Eugene Cherny - Heartland Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Eugene J. Cherny, M.D., F.A.C.S., is the director of Heartland Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa.  He studied medicine at Rush Medical College in his hometown of Chicago.  Dr. Cherny has been practicing in Des Moines since 1989 and is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Cherny has been recognized for excellence in Plastic Surgery many times and by many organizations.  He has been awarded three times as one of "Americas Top Surgeons", by the Consumers Research Council of America.  As one of the few members in Iowa of the prestigious American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, he has been awarded three times the certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery.

Dr. Cherny is a full adjunct professor of surgery at Des Moines University.  The American College of Surgeons has honored Dr. Cherny with a full fellowship.

Dr. Cherny has served his country in the United States Army as an attending surgeon at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. and in Operation Desert Storm.  He has received the Army Achievement medal and retired as a Major for the United States Army Medical Corps.

Dr. Cherny has served in medical mission trips to Honduras and El Salvador; performing complex pediatric reconstruction in impoverished medically underserved areas.  In 2006 The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has awarded Dr. Cherny, their award for community service.

"All I have achieved is thanks to my patients.  I have the best patients in the world and I care about them and am devoted to them".

For a complete list of Dr. Cherny's credentials and accomplishments click here.

Dr. Cherny specializes in the following areas:


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Breast Reduction
A listener with one breast larger than the other and back pain seeks advice on procedures to make her feel and look better.
Brow Lift
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Chemical Peels
(10/29/08) - A listener asks, "What skin conditions are most suitable for a chemical peel?" Find out more about the chemical peel procedure and what it entails.
Botox
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Euro vs. Traditional Facelifts
(10/15/08) - Dr. Cherny explains the differences between a European and a traditional face lift and which candidates are best suited for each procedure.
Puffy Eyes
(10/8/08)- Dr. Churny gives a listener with puffy eyes information on eye tucks.
Tucking Procedures
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Liposuction
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I Look Tired
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Mommy Makeover Package
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Facelifts
8/20/08 - Dr. Cherny answers your questions about facelifts.