We never cease to be struck by the unique nature of each patient. That’s one reason we all love our jobs—we have the pleasure of designing a strategy that’s just right for every individual. When it comes to facial rejuvenation, it’s not unusual for patients to be perplexed about which treatment makes the most sense. […]
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You had to ask!? That was our first reaction when we discovered a study had been conducted to determine whether YouTube is a good research tool for prospective cosmetic surgery patients. Having seen videos posted by various practices—including the one where a cosmetic surgeon dances and mugs for the camera while her patient is on […]
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It goes without saying that each and every cosmetic surgery requires skill, training and experience on the part of the plastic surgeon. Some procedures are trickier than others, however, and eyelid surgery falls into this category. Given the proximity to the eyes, the delicate skin and the role the eyes play in a man or […]
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According to the Eagles, in California you get “sweet summer sweat.” In New York, where humidity levels are sometimes as high as the temps, many of us think sweating is not so sweet. For some who suffer from hyperhidrosis, New York summers can make the condition almost intolerable. Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, affects about 5% […]
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When you first read about it, the appeal of fat freezing, also known as cryolipolysis, may seem irresistible: shorter downtime, less discomfort and a lower price tag than liposuction. So, why don’t we offer this option to our New York liposuction patients? First, it can be helpful to understand a bit about the economics. When […]
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In our experience performing breast reduction for New York women, we’ve found that there’s sometimes a difference between this group of patients and others. Those who are planning to enhance or rejuvenate their appearance—with a procedure such as breast augmentation or a facelift—are often well plugged in to the world of plastic surgery and know […]
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When transgender women in New York request plastic surgery, top surgery is often the procedure they’re most interested in. We meet these patients partway along what can be a lengthy journey involving physical and psychological changes and challenges. For many, top surgery in New York with us is an important milestone. Some transgender people find […]
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Shades of the Wild West! As reported recently in the New York Post, Botox—or in this case, “Brotox,”—injections are now being offered in barbershops. This makes a certain amount of sense, according to the author of the article. Many barbershops have undergone a sort of upscale revolution, offering craft beer and other amenities to entice […]
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At our cosmetic surgery practice in New York, eyelid surgery is one of the favorite procedures we perform for our patients. We’re interested in other ways people try to enhance and rejuvenate their eyes as well, so we tend to be on the lookout for new ideas people are exploring. Here’s some of what we […]
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We don’t often comment on cosmetic surgery scandals—the media does a good enough job in creating hoopla about extreme procedures and doctors who, well, maybe aren’t the most admirable. But in the midst of the recent outcry about an Atlanta cosmetic surgeon facing multiple malpractice lawsuits, we did discover a few useful points we’d like […]
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