If you’ve lost a large amount of weight, you’ve already made one of the most important moves possible for your overall health and well-being. We know you’re aware of this, and we hope you feel proud of the achievement—it’s well-deserved! As you’ve neared your goal, you also know that there’s another phase of the journey: […]
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How do you deal with loose skin after liposuction? Ideally, you don’t. With each New York liposuction patient we treat, we consider the potential for redundant skin after the procedure and make decisions before surgery. In our view, it’s never good for a post-op patient to experience an unwanted surprise outcome after healing. If you’re […]
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Nicknames for cosmetic surgery target areas can actually be handy for both patients and surgeons. They can shorten up a complicated medical term and make it easy for people to remember and talk about. It’s a good bet that most patients would not be likely tell their surgeon they suffer from gluteal crease or infra-scapular […]
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Here’s a pop quiz: Which cosmetic surgery procedure is top of mind for moms seeking a makeover and for weight loss patients? You’re right! Ok, so you read the title of this article. But we bet you knew the answer anyway: it’s the tummy tuck, called “abdominoplasty” in medical circles. For those whose skin has […]
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A while back, we wrote about the changes we were seeing in New York plastic surgery patterns due to the pandemic. Like most practices, we reported we needed to close for a few months when our city’s situation was at its most dire and make our equipment and supplies available for emergencies. Then, as we […]
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If you’re planning to get breast implants and you’re an athlete, or even just a very physically active person, there are a few angles you’ll want to think about. These “lifestyle” factors are important, and they’re why our New York breast augmentation consultations involve an in-depth discussion as well as a physical exam. Here’s what […]
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So, you’re planning to have a nose job! This can be both an exciting and scary time for you. Having performed nose surgery in New York for many years, we know that patients can be anxious before the procedure. It’s your face, after all, and the nose is its most prominent feature. Here are some […]
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Could you be a candidate for tummy tuck surgery if you’re obese? Maybe. A Comparison Study One recent bit of research shows that being obese is not necessarily a contraindicator for surgery. In other words, if you’re not at your ideal weight and a flabby, saggy belly is holding you back, you may be able […]
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These days, you can choose to have treatment with dermal fillers by someone other than a board certified plastic surgeon. The question is: should you? Regulations governing who can administer fillers vary from state to state. In some areas of the country, medical assistants and aestheticians can inject Juvederm, Restylane and other products legally. In […]
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Oversized breasts can be so difficult for teen girls to bear, literally and figuratively. Parents are often well aware of both the physical effects—sore neck, back and shoulders—and the psychological impact of unwanted attention. At a formative age, the challenges posed by macromastia, as doctors term the condition, may overshadow important pursuits such as good […]
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