Cosmetic plastic surgery procedures generally produce the desired results and successfully address patients’ concerns. In many cases, correcting or improving physical features also provides psychological benefits, with a boost in patient self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-image. In situations where less than optimal results fall short of patients’ wishes, however, additional surgery which aims to fix problemsRead More
As we emerge from a long cold winter, we can turn our focus to warmer weather, lighter wardrobes, and looking our best. With so many options for rejuvenation of the face and body, each one of us can choose from a vast array of cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures to achieve the results we desire.Read More
Breast augmentation surgery remains the most commonly performed aesthetic plastic surgery procedure in the US. Regardless of your choice of breast implants, they may need to be replaced during the course of your lifetime. Revision of breast augmentation, with implant removal and replacement, may be necessary due to a mechanical problem with the implant itself,Read More
Cosmetic plastic surgery procedures are designed to improve certain aspects of our appearance. Some of these, in order to address those areas of our bodies we would like to look better, involve major surgery, such as facelift, breast augmentation, breast reduction, or breast lift, tummy tuck, and liposuction. Some procedures, however, focus on veryRead More
Women who seek breast reduction surgery are usually encumbered by excessively large, heavy, pendulous breasts that may negatively impact their daily activities. This medical condition, called breast hypertrophy, may develop as early as adolescence, or manifest later in adulthood, where it may persist after normal breast enlargement seen during pregnancy or cause increasing discomfort asRead More
Breast augmentation with saline and silicone gel breast implants has been performed in millions of women, and ever increasing amounts of data are being collected and tracked about their safety, risks, and potential complications. The latest long-term study in the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery compares saline and silicone gel implantsRead More
A Mommy Makeover encompasses a number of different plastic surgery procedures on the breasts and body designed to improve a woman’s appearance after pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. The immediate post-partum period after delivery is replete with hormonal, physical, and emotional changes. The effects are primarily noticeable on the breasts as they swell significantly and becomeRead More
As summer draws to a close and Labor Day weekend affords once last jaunt under the sun, our focus shifts from vacation, bathing suits and sunscreen to regular fall schedules, start of school, and autumn events like fashion week. The frenetic pace of winter holidays may seem to lie in the distant future, but ifRead More
Body contouring includes a multitude of cosmetic procedures that refine all aspects of the body, most often the abdomen and flanks, breasts, and chest, as well as arms, hips, and thighs. It includes two primary components: skin tightening and volume improvement. With the advent of new technologies and scientific advances, patients may now consider a wide rangeRead More
Spring is (finally!) in the air in New York City, and now is the perfect time to focus on improving your lifestyle and your looks. The snow and ice have melted after the last winter blizzard blast, and we can concentrate on increasing our well-being through better health and self-improvement – more rewarding activities thanRead More
