Do you have joint pain, tendon trouble and sometimes wake up with numb hands? These are some of the common symptoms of arthritis and other hand-related conditions, according to Santa Clarita plastic surgeon Dr. Justin B. Heller.

In the past, common symptoms of arthritis, nerve compression and tendinitis were ignored despite their debilitating effects on the person’s quality of life.

“The old way of thinking saw patients popping pills to cover symptoms as much as possible, or just encouraged folks to live with the pain, frustration and inconvenience,” said Heller, who is trained in orthopaedic microsurgical techniques of the hand and upper extremity, which he performs at the Hand Surgery Center of Los Angeles in Lancaster. “The only other alternative was surgery, which was invasive, had too-long recovery times and didn’t always fix the problem.”

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Today, Heller treats patients complaining of similar ailments with cutting-edge microsurgical procedures involving the hands and wrists.  

For a majority of his patients, Heller uses arthroscopic and fluoroscopic procedures conducted without a single incision, going through the entire procedure without leaving a scar.  

“The ‘surgery’ is so minimally invasive, I can repair the damaged finger through – literally – the prick of a needle,” said Heller.

Traditional carpal tunnel surgery requires twice the recovery time as Heller’s method of treatment, which is also stitchless, getting his patients back to their everyday lives faster.

As a well-recognized innovator in the field of microsurgical procedures involving the hands and wrists, Heller works hard to provide his patients with the quick results they desire.

“Today’s patients not only want a full recovery and the ability to return to the activities they enjoy, but they want a surgical procedure that leaves little scarring, if any,” he said. “They want to see a remarkable improvement in the quality of their life as quickly as possible — and that’s what I work to provide.”

Dr. Justin B. Heller is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Santa Clarita who specializes in breast augmentation, body contouring, liposuction, tummy tucks and more. As a Santa Clarita cosmetic surgeon, clients in need of a “mommy makeover,” which usually addresses excess or sagging skin in the breasts and abdomen area, can turn to Heller Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In addition, Dr. Heller is trained in orthopaedic microsurgical techniques of the hand and upper extremity, which he performs at the Hand Surgery Center of Los Angeles in Lancaster.

Heller Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

23838 Valencia Blvd, Suite 260

Santa Clarita, CA 91355

661-434-0092