Liposuction is one of the most popular procedures in plastic surgery, and offers both men and women a way to improve their body with a single treatment. Designed as a procedure to remove localized fat deposits in healthy patients who already maintain normal weight and proper diet, and exercise regularly, it can improve contour andRead 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
Aesthetic plastic surgeons are dedicated to helping patients look their best, by seeking to lessen or reverse changes that occur with age. Facial aging involves a number of processes, including loss of skin elasticity, decrease in soft tissue volume, and downward displacement of the skin and tissues. This combination results in the appearance of wrinkles,Read 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
Cosmetic surgery involves different types of procedures that aim to improve the appearance of all parts of the body, for both men and women. These treatments include more extensive surgical procedures as well as non-invasive nonsurgical alternatives. Many patients are already aware of Botox and fillers as non-invasive treatment options, but in addition to those, thereRead 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
Much time and effort is spent on trying to eliminate fat from our bodies, and the means at our disposal are seemingly endless. Our focus is on reducing excess weight, either by diet and exercise, or if that fails, by any number of surgical and non-surgical interventions. Liposuction surgically removes our excess fat, cooling devices freeze ourRead More
Body contouring procedures restore more youthful curves, shapeliness, and overall appearance to the face and entire body. Liposuction removes extra fat and may be performed in conjunction with fat injections which correct areas of volume depletion. In areas of fatty tissue excess, liposuction may be carried out to permanently remove fat deposits that are resistant to diet andRead More
When we think about plastic surgery procedures, we often jump right to major cosmetic surgical procedures that offer significant improvement in our appearance, such as the numerous “lift”, “tuck”, and “implants” procedures. For many plastic surgery patients, however, smaller procedures can also provide a big boost to their self esteem and general quality of life.Read More
As recently reported in the June edition of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal, stem cells derived from fat possess many qualities that may be potentially beneficial when used in soft tissue augmentation. However, clinical research studies are in progress and the safety and treatment recommendations have yet to be elucidated. To date, most studiesRead More
