Scientists love to study identical twins. Since they have the same genetic code, each pair comes with a built in control group. When one twin differs from the other in a lifestyle factor like smoking, for instance, there’s great information to be gleaned by comparing the siblings over time. Recently, a study of twins confirmed […]
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If you’re planning breast augmentation here in NYC or anywhere, you probably know there are possible complications. These run from the occasional, such as extra fluid build up after surgery (called a seroma), to the unusual, such as when an implant drops and causes “double bubble.” Perhaps the strangest complication than can occur is symmastia. […]
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Our New York rhinoplasty patients don’t often ask if their surgery will last forever, so we were a bit startled to see this question online recently. Our first reaction was, “yes!” Of course the results of a nose job last forever. But on second thought, the answer is a little less black and white than […]
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Is it true that more people are suffering disastrous results and even death while undergoing cosmetic surgery? If you pay attention to the media, it sure seems like that’s the case. This year alone, we have noticed examples like these: • A beauty queen died following liposuction surgery given to her as one of the […]
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Medical procedures and experiments have been forced on prisoners in various societies for centuries. During the 1930’s and 40’s, both Japan and Germany conducted a variety of procedures on prisoners of war. In the U.S., prison inmates were experimented on with high doses of hallucinogenic drugs, risky cancer treatments and exposure to radioactive elements in […]
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Earlier this month, a panel of doctors at the annual meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery discussed whether the “nonsurgical facelift” is a marketing gimmick. The moderator maintained “there’s no such thing” as a facelift without surgery, but on that same panel, another plastic surgeon asserted that the nonsurgical facelift is a […]
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It’s a bit strange to think about trends in body types—as if it’s as easy to change your shape as it is to match your hairstyle or wardrobe to the fashions of the day. Of course, people can choose cosmetic surgery nowadays, and they do so by the millions annually. Some are hoping to rejuvenate, […]
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You may soon be able to get rid of your double chin without going under the knife, thanks to a non-invasive treatment developed by a Southern California company. Just a few days ago, the Food and Drug Administration approved Kybella, an injectable that helps banish moderate to severe neck fat deposits. Before you rush out […]
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Most people who consider facelift surgery are primarily interested in looking younger. We tell our New York facelift patients that, while results vary from individual to individual, this goal is certainly attainable. Researchers have performed studies to give people an idea what to expect in terms of turning back the clock. In one example, a […]
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There are so many obvious benefits of losing weight: increased energy, decreased dependence on medication, improved appearance, better overall health. We could go on and on! Unfortunately, one of the down sides of losing weight is redundant skin and stray pockets of fat that don’t respond to diet and exercise. Patients who succeed in shedding […]
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