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Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Professional interests include: photofacial (photorejuvenation), cosmetic treatments, wounds, and more.
8053 Cleveland Place
Merrillville, IN 46410

Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD is a hand surgeon in Merrillville, IN specializing in hand surgery and plastic surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD is affiliated with Community Health System and Powers Health.

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Office Locations

Powers Health

8053 Cleveland Place
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-4456
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Some issues Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD can help you with:

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue around the eyelids. With aging, skin loses elasticity. In some people, skin can pool around the eyes causing wrinkles, puffiness, under-eye bags, and drooping.

During a blepharoplasty, tiny incisions are made under local anesthesia, and any excess skin or underlying tissue is removed from the eyelids. The procedure takes between one and three hours, and patients may have bruising and swelling around their eyes for a few days afterwards. Icing the area may help.

The surgery is sometimes done along with other facial surgery as part of a facelift. Typically, a blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic. In severe cases, however, upper eyelids may droop so significantly that they make it hard to see. In these cases, blepharoplasty may be considered a necessary treatment.

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

  • Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
  • Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
  • Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels remove the outer layer of the skin using chemical solutions, like glycolic acid and phenol. Although most commonly performed on the face, this non-surgical procedure may be done on the neck and hands as well. Chemical peels can treat the following:

  • Age spots
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Freckles
  • Rough skin
  • Sun-damaged skin
  • Acne

Before the procedure, a skin evaluation is done to determine which type of peel will produce the best results. Dark skin tends to respond well to light peels, while severely sun-damaged skin will likely benefit from a moderate or deep peel. Pre-treatment creams and sunscreen need to be applied every day for several weeks prior to the procedure. Doing this may help shorten the healing process.

During the peel, the area to be treated is cleaned thoroughly, and the chemical solution is applied on the skin for several minutes, which produces a stinging sensation. A neutralizing agent is then used, and the stinging sensation gradually goes away. For more intense peels, a cool compress may be placed on the area to relieve any stinging or burning, or the solution may be applied in intervals to limit exposure to the strong chemicals.

Following a light peel, there will be redness and swelling, which typically fade in a few days. Swelling after a moderate or deep peel may last for a week, and mild redness may continue for a few weeks. To help improve the final results of a peel, treated areas must be kept cool, moisturized, and protected from sunlight.

In The News 

“Dr. Nick Retson, a facial reconstruction surgeon from Merrillville, was on his way to her village with his traveling team of healthcare professionals from Northwest Indiana.”—"Merrillville surgeon travels the world, helping children with physical abnormalities: 'We just can't turn them away'", Chicago Tribune, October 2018

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

adjacent tissue transfer

By Affordability:

adjacent tissue transfer

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Indiana, Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD performed more adjacent tissue transfer procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for adjacent tissue transfer that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2013 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 32
doctor visit 1234
injections 23
nerve procedures 32
open surgery 16
plastic surgery procedures 73
reconstructive surgery 73
tissue transfer 73
upper extremity surgery 32
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 73

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD.

Gender
Male 284
Female 296
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 557
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 226
From 75 to 84 212
85 and over 108
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 28
Dementia 7
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2014 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 12
doctor visit 1102
injections 12
plastic surgery procedures 67
reconstructive surgery 67
tissue transfer 67
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 67

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD.

Gender
Male 268
Female 280
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 521
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 207
From 75 to 84 215
85 and over 105
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 10
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 26
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2015 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 30
doctor visit 1186
injections 30
plastic surgery procedures 68
reconstructive surgery 68
tissue transfer 68
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 68

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD.

Gender
Male 588
Female 564
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1086
Black 0
Hispanic 24
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 438
From 75 to 84 432
85 and over 218
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 23
Dementia 8
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 20
doctor visit 1275
injections 20
plastic surgery procedures 81
reconstructive surgery 81
tissue transfer 81
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 81

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD.

Gender
Male 310
Female 295
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 570
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 218
From 75 to 84 227
85 and over 124
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 24
Dementia 9
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2017 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 29
doctor visit 1200
injections 29
plastic surgery procedures 55
reconstructive surgery 55
tissue transfer 55
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 55

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD.

Gender
Male 273
Female 268
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 512
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 195
From 75 to 84 220
85 and over 99
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 26
Dementia 6
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2018 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 14
doctor visit 1085
injections 14
plastic surgery procedures 33
reconstructive surgery 33
tissue transfer 33
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 33

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD.

Gender
Male 258
Female 252
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 485
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 186
From 75 to 84 210
85 and over 97
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 26
Dementia 7
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2019 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 17
doctor visit 1189
injections 37
plastic surgery procedures 56
reconstructive surgery 56
tissue transfer 56
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 56

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD.

Gender
Male 281
Female 276
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 534
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 213
From 75 to 84 216
85 and over 99
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 24
Dementia 6
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2020 were injections, reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 966
injections 30
plastic surgery procedures 27
reconstructive surgery 27
tissue transfer 27
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD.

Gender
Male 228
Female 228
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 431
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 186
From 75 to 84 173
85 and over 75
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 25
Dementia 6
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2021 were injections, reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1002
injections 30
plastic surgery procedures 29
reconstructive surgery 29
tissue transfer 29
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD.

Gender
Male 230
Female 248
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 447
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 186
From 75 to 84 185
85 and over 86
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 25
Dementia 6
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 896
plastic surgery procedures 21
reconstructive surgery 21
tissue transfer 21
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD.

Gender
Male 209
Female 205
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 380
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 147
From 75 to 84 177
85 and over 70
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 26
Dementia 4
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Merrillville, IN during 2023 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 839
injections 19
plastic surgery procedures 34
reconstructive surgery 34
tissue transfer 34
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 34

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD.

Gender
Male 193
Female 225
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 394
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 150
From 75 to 84 179
85 and over 71
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 24
Dementia 5
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Merrillville, IN were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and tissue transfer.

aspiration 20
decompression surgery 32
doctor visit 1088
injections 24
nerve procedures 32
open surgery 16
plastic surgery procedures 49
reconstructive surgery 49
tissue transfer 49
upper extremity surgery 32
wound repair (e.g. stitches) 49

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD.

Gender
Male 283
Female 285
Ethnicity
Black / African American 3
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 537
Hispanic 3
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 3
Age
85 and over 104
75 to 84 222
Less than 65 28
65 to 74 213

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 25
Atrial Fibrillation 14
Cancer 16
Dementia 6

Education & Training

Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Plastic Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Plastic Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Community Health System
Powers Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Allergan Inc. $2,345 AlloDerm
$1,644 		STRATTICE
$682 		NATRELLE
$18
LIFECELL CORPORATION $1,243 AlloDerm
$1,243
Mentor Worldwide LLC $1,033 Reconstruction
$988 		MemoryGel Breast Implants
$25 		ARTOURA Breast Tissue Expander
$21
Smith & Nephew, Inc. $248 Hat-Trick
$235 		Pico
$13
Horizon Pharma plc $31 KRYSTEXXA
$31
Other $90 OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex)
$29 		Kerecis Omega3 Marigen
$17 		NATRELLE SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS
$17 		BRIDION
$14 		Caldolor
$13
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $3,439
Food and Beverage $1,301
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $250

Biography

Dr. Nicholas Retson's areas of specialization are plastic surgery and hand surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Retson include facial problems, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), and facial implants. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Retson trained at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University. Dr. Retson's professional affiliations include Community Health System, Powers Health, and St. Mary's Hospital. His practice in Merrillville, IN is open to new patients as reported by Powers Health.

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