We watched the recent 60 Minutes segment highlighting people de-transitioning—meaning reversing the decision to transition to the gender opposite the one they were assigned at birth—with some dismay. We do believe it’s important to understand the reasons why a few people change their minds. But we feel the CBS piece did the trans community more […]
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It’s a tricky question: if you’ve noticed your man has enlarged breasts, should you bring up the topic? It may surprise you to hear that, when we counsel a loved one about their man’s gynecomastia in New York or online, we sometimes advise them not to bring it up. If the guy seems content with […]
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We’ve met many patients in our New York plastic surgery consulting room who have an intense fear of general anesthesia (GA). Whether the concerns relate to worry about not waking up, fear of being aware of pain but paralyzed, or concern about side effects—or all three—sometimes patients put off having a procedure because of it. […]
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It goes without saying that the worldwide pandemic has impacted everything we do. Here in New York, our cosmetic surgery practice closed down completely for three months as we maintained strict safety precautions and waited to find out if local health organizations needed our services or equipment. Now that things are opening up, we’re just […]
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Tuberous breasts are a challenge all around—for women (and occasionally men) who have them and for plastic surgeons as well. If you have the condition or know someone who does, here’s an overview that may enhance your understanding. What Are Tuberous Breasts? For a thorough discussion of the condition, you may want to skim this […]
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If you search online for things that seem like a good idea but really aren’t, you’ll find people talking about dating a co-worker or ordering a second pitcher of margaritas on a Sunday evening. Our favorite true-life story comes from a friend whose son decided it would be fun to roll bowling balls down a […]
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There may be no procedure that requires more skill and experience to perform beautifully than liposuction. Ironically, since this cosmetic surgery option is so well-known and desirable these days, patients sometimes think it’s ok to go to just about any doctor or clinic for the procedure. What’s more, given the popularity of liposuction, many doctors […]
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It’s probably more normal than not to be nervous prior to plastic surgery. Our New York patients often say they feel a mix of excitement and anxiety leading up to the big day. We may have fewer jittery patients than some practices since we have so many years of experience for and we’re not pushy […]
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Sometimes it seems that trends we’re spotting in our New York cosmetic surgery practice happen completely at random, but that’s not really the case. Oftentimes a celebrity in the current spotlight prompts a stampede for a particular procedure—such as the amazing popularity of lip enhancement courtesy of Angelina Jolie. These days, we’re noticing a sudden […]
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Have you heard these comments? Oh, the difference really isn’t that great. No one notices except you. Bodies really aren’t perfectly symmetrical. You probably already know that. Your eyes may be positioned slightly unevenly on your face. One of your feet is probably a little larger than the other. We find ourselves pointing this out […]
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