Background & Specialties

Board Certification

2001 - The American Board of Plastic Surgery
1999 – The American Board of Surgery

Professional Background

1989 - Molecular Biology: AB, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ

1993 - MD, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY

1993-1994: Internship - Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

1994-1997: Resident - Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

1997-1998: Chief Resident - Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

1998-2000: Fellowship - Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Publications and Presentations

Publications

Publications:    Lickstein LH, Bentz MB.  Reconstruction of pediatric foot and ankle trauma.  Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 14(4):1-7, 2003.

Lickstein LH, Shestak KC.  The conceptual evolution of modern reduction mammoplasty.  Operative Techniques in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.  6(2):88-96, 1999.

Lickstein LH, Matthews JB.  “Role of surgery in the management of peptic ulcer disease.”  In:  Rose BD, ed.  Up-to-Date in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (a CD-ROM based textbook) UpToDate, Inc.  1997.
                       
Lickstein LH, Matthews JB.  “Surgical management of the complications of peptic ulcer disease.”  In:  Rose BD, ed.  Up-to-Date in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (a CD-ROM based textbook) UpToDate, Inc.  1997.
                       
Lickstein LH, Matthews JB.  “Elective surgical management of peptic ulcer disease.”  In:  Ashley SW, ed.  Problems in General Surgery.  Philadelphia:  JB Lippincott, Inc.  1996.

Ganz W, Serafini A, Lerner D, Lisko J, Lickstein L, Kaplan H, Gonzalez R, Sahu S, Serafini GN.  Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging goes beyond anatomy.  Critical Reviews in Diagnostic Imaging 36(6):479-503, 1995.

Lickstein LH.  A structural characterization of wildtype and mutant  p53 using monoclonal antibodies as molecular probes.Undergraduate Thesis.  Submitted to Princeton University, 1989.

Presentations/Speaking Engagements

Medical Grand Rounds.  “Autologous tissue and the reconstructive elevator:  the new paradigm in plastic surgery.”
- Department of Medicine, St. Josephs Medical Center.  Baltimore, MD.  February, 2009  - Department of Surgery, Greater Baltimore Medical Center.  Baltimore, MD.  November, 2006.

Surgical Grand Rounds.  “The reconstructive elevator:  the new paradigm in plastic surgery.”  Department of Surgery, St. Josephs Medical Center. Baltimore, MD.  September, 2007.

Medical Grand Rounds.  “Beyond nips and tucks:  an introduction to reconstructive plastic surgery.”  Department of Medicine, Greater Baltimore Medical Center.  Baltimore, MD.  May, 2007. 

Cleveland Clinic Florida Continuing Medical Education lecture series for Physicians.  Lickstein, LH.  “Periorbital rejuvenation.” March, 2005.

Innovations in Aesthetic Surgery.  CME meeting jointly sponsored by the Departments of Plastic Surgery of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Cleveland Clinic Florida.  Lickstein, LH (host faculty). 

“Optimizing breast augmentation.”  Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  March, 2004.

Cleveland Clinic Florida Continuing Medical Education lecture series for physicians.  Lickstein, LH.  “Parts is parts:  autologous tissue in reconstruction.”  Naples, FL.  November, 2003.

Cleveland Clinic Florida Continuing Medical Education lecture series for physicians.  Lickstein, LH.  “An update on breast reconstruction.”  Naples, FL.  October, 2002.

Ohio Valley Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Annual Meeting Lickstein LH, Bentz ML.  “Reconstruction of the foot and ankle in the pediatric population”  Cleveland, OH.  June, 2000.

Plastic Surgery Senior Residents Meeting.  Lickstein LH, Bentz ML.“Pediatric foot and ankle trauma” Gainesville, FL.  May, 2000.

The Ivy Society, Annual Scientific Meeting.   Kathju S, Lickstein LH, Newton ED.  “The superficial inferior epigastric artery flap in breast reconstruction”   (presented by Dr. Kathju).  Philadelphia, PA.  March, 2000.
           
Ohio Valley Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Annual Meeting. Lickstein LH, Newton ED.  “The pre-expanded free flap: long term follow-up” Cincinnati, OH.  June, 1999.

Surgical Grand Rounds.   Lickstein LH.  “The pre-expanded free flap and the new paradigm in plastic surgery.”  Department of Surgery.  University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.  March, 1999. 

New England Medical Center 4th Annual Research Presentation Day. Lickstein LH, Thurer RL.  “Fast-track thoracotomy.”   Tufts University School of Medicine.   May, 1998.

Surgical Grand Rounds: Lickstein LH.   “Pepticulcer surgery in 1997.” Mount Auburn Hospital, Harvard Medical School.  September, 1997.

Community Presentations:     

Cosmetic Surgery Center of Maryland cosmetic lecture series: “Top 10 wrinkle reducers.”  Towson, MD.  January, 2010.

Northwest Hospital spring cosmetic surgery series.  “Is that mom in the mirror? Treatments for early signs of facial aging.”  Randallstown, MD.  May, 2009. 

Cosmetic Surgery Center of Maryland cosmetic lecture series “Damage undone:  laser therapy.”  Towson, MD.  November, 2008.

Cosmetic Surgery Center of Maryland cosmetic lecture series. “Face-to-Face: a discussion about rejuvenation.”  Towson, MD.  September, 2008.

Northwest Hospital community cosmetic surgery lecture series.  “I want my figure back:  restoration, rejuvenation, and enhancement after pregnancy.  Owings Mills, MD.  September, 2008.

Northwest Hospital community cosmetic surgery lecture series.  “Looking refreshed with subtle techniques of facial rejuvenation. ”Owings Mills, MD.  May, 2008.

Northwest Hospital community cosmetic surgery lecture series. “Breast enhancement:  a discussion of augmentations, lifts, and reductions.”  Owings Mills, MD.  September, 2007.

Northwest Hospital community cosmetic surgery lecture series.  “Periorbital rejuvenation.” Owings Mills, MD.  May, 2007.

Greater Baltimore Medical Center Comprehensive Obesity Management Support Group.  “Body contouring for the bariatric surgery patient:  What does it all mean?”  Baltimore, MD.  April, 2007.

Northwest Hospital community cosmetic surgery lecture series.  “A discussion on body contouring.”  Randallstown, MD.  May, 2006. 2006 Legatus International Winter Summit.  “Reconstructing bodies and  enhancing lives using spare parts.”  Naples, FL.  February, 2006.

Healthy Directions, Cleveland Clinic Florida patient education lecture series.   “Rejuvenation of the breast and body.”  Naples, FL.  September, 2005.

Southwest Florida Rotary Club.  “Reconstructive plastic surgery.” Naples, FL.  June, 2005.

Florida Academy of Massage and Skin Care (invited speaker). “Subcutaneous fillers in clinical practice.”  Ft. Myers, FL.  February, 2005.

Healthy Directions, Cleveland Clinic Florida patient education lecture series. “Getting back to the beach: a discussion about body contouring.”  Naples, FL.  March, 2004.

Sunsplash Marketplace community lecture series.  “Eyelid rejuvenation.”  Naples, FL.  June, 2003.

Naples Obesity Support Group.   “Plastic surgery after massive weight loss.”  Naples, FL.  May, 2003.

Beauty in Balance.  Cleveland Clinic Florida plastic surgery lecture series.  “Putting your best face forward:  botox, collagen, and skin care.”  Naples, FL.  April, 2003

Beauty in Balance.  Cleveland Clinic Florida plastic surgery lecture series “Real appeal: A discussion and demonstration of Biomedic peels.” Naples, FL.  March, 2003.

Beauty in Balance.  Cleveland Clinic Florida plastic surgery lecture series. “Risk management:  Is today’s plastic surgery safe?”  Naples, FL.  February, 2003.

Beauty in Balance.  Cleveland Clinic Florida plastic surgery lecture series. “Selecting a plastic surgeon: look beyond appearances!”  Naples, FL.  January, 2003.

Healthy Directions, Cleveland Clinic Florida patient education lecture series.  “Missing your baby blues… a discussion about eyelid rejuvenation.” Naples, FL.  September, 2002.

Naples Obesity Support Group.  “Body contouring after weight reduction surgery.”  Naples, FL.  June, 2002.

Healthy Directions, Cleveland Clinic Florida patient education lecture series. “Less is more:  the new paradigm in plastic surgery.”  Naples, FL.  January, 2002. 

Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group.  “The era of choice: an update on breast reconstruction.”  Naples, FL.  March, 2001.

Collier County Society of Pharmacists.  “The pre-expanded free flap and the new paradigm in plastic surgery.”  Naples, FL.  November, 2000.
           
Naples Area Board of Realtors.  “Before and after surgery: Enhancing your knowledge of cosmetic procedures.”  Naples, FL.  February, 2001.