One of the profound challenges in our industry is body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD. According to the Mayo Clinic, BDD is a mental health disorder that causes patients to obsess about one or more perceived flaws in their appearance. Patients often seek out repeated cosmetic procedures in an effort to “fix” the problem. The challenge […]
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You probably think we’re against traveling for cosmetic surgery—not true! We are in favor of flying to another city or country if patients do so to work with the plastic surgeon of their choice. We have several patients each year who come to New York for cosmetic surgery with us, and we take every measure […]
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Facial cosmetic surgery variations are almost infinite, as they should be. Patients deserve to have a surgical plan tuned to their exact needs. Men and women whose faces show just the early signs of aging may elect eyelid surgery, or perhaps a brow lift/eyelid lift combination. Those who are looking for just a little tune […]
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Even a decade ago it was common for patients not to know medical terms related to facial plastic surgery, such as buccal fat (cheek fat) and genioplasty (chin augmentation). Now, people not only know much more terminology, they have a growing awareness of the huge variety of surgical procedures to subtly change the shape of […]
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We are seeing more and more transgender patients in our practice, those who are transforming from male to female and vice versa, and people seeking a more non-binary look too. We hope—and believe—it’s because word is out in this tightly knit community that we’re a good choice for top surgery in New York as well […]
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Choosing to have plastic surgery is a big step for many patients. When a tradeoff is involved, making the decision can be even more challenging. For younger women with oversized breasts, there are several factors to think about. If you’re thinking about breast reduction but you’re relatively young, this post is for you. Reasons to […]
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“Contraindications,” they’re called in the medical world: reasons a person might not be a candidate for a particular procedure. Since one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in New York is liposuction, we field “can I have liposuction if” questions often. Here are some of the leading concerns prospective patients have. My BMI is High […]
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If you’re planning to have a nose job and you’ve done your research, you already know that recovery will be a mixed bag. On the positive side, the procedure only impacts a small area of the body and it isn’t generally painful. Most of our New York rhinoplasty patients report mild discomfort and many do […]
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So, you enjoy keeping up with the latest trends. You’ve been following the current crop of emerging young stars, and you’ve subscribed a few influencer channels. You’ve tried CBD-based products and ordered at least one Impossible Burger. You’ve found a way to work the interesting new gray-beige colors into your wardrobe and/or home décor. Now […]
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“When I see tube socks in the mirror, I’ll think about pulling the trigger.” That’s what a woman we know told us recently when we were discussing cosmetic surgery. If you’re of a certain age, or you’ve had multiple pregnancies or gained and lost weight, you may know what she’s talking about: making the choice […]
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