Not so long ago, selfies were decried as a less-than-admirable driver of plastic surgery numbers. Early this year, the Mirror, a U.K. tabloid, published the story of a “selfie mad mum” with this subhead, “Lucy O’Grady has blown thousands of pounds on boob and nose operations, fillers and Botox – and she’s not alone.” And, […]
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Hooray! Your plastic surgeon has recommended a brow lift! Ok, so maybe that’s not your exact reaction. But if you’re in the hands of a board certified plastic surgeon with years of successful facial procedures to their credit, here’s why you might welcome the idea of a brow lift. Our New York patients are usually […]
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For plastic surgeons everywhere, media coverage of the field is a mixed blessing. On one hand, attention paid to celebrity cosmetic surgery raises awareness among the general public and lets people know that aesthetic improvement is possible. The media also alerts consumers to possible dangers, such as poor outcomes that can happen in foreign countries […]
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Given the news about another patient losing her life while undergoing a procedure in Florida, and the story of the Denver surgical assistant who posed as a plastic surgeon and injured dozens of people, some folks are feeling downright cautious about moving ahead with cosmetic surgery. As well they should! Given the popularity of plastic […]
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After performing cosmetic surgery in New York for more than 30 years, we don’t dwell on the risks of various procedures too often. It’s very rare that one of our patients suffers a complication—when one does, the problem almost always resolves on its own. But occasionally we are hit with a tragic reminder of possible […]
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For women who suffer from oversized breasts, the torment often begins in adolescence. We have had patients as young as 16 or 17 consult us about breast reduction surgery in New York, and the first question they usually ask is, “Am I too young?” As you might guess, there’s no answer that fits every case. […]
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You read articles about skin care; you pay attention to development of various treatments. You understand terms like collagen, elastin and cell turnover. So why can’t you find a good routine to significantly improve the appearance of your skin? The answer lies in an important skin secret you may not know: it’s not easily penetrated. […]
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If you follow plastic surgery in the media, you have probably read about Melanie Griffith and her cosmetic surgery regrets. She’s one of several female celebrities whose experience might bring this question to mind: How much cosmetic surgery is too much? There’s no hard and fast answer. If we told you we have a female […]
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If you’re considering a cosmetic surgery tune up for summer, you may be wondering whether recovery time will allow you to enjoy your new body this coming season. Here’s what we tell our New York cosmetic surgery patients about how soon they can visit the pool or the shore following three popular body contouring procedures. […]
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Last month, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration reported new information on a link between a rare form of cancer and breast implants. We’ve followed the development of the investigation closely so we can advise our New York breast augmentation patients with the most up-to-date news available. We thought we would share an update here. […]
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