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As plastic surgeons, our role isn’t strictly limited to cosmetic surgery.  Rather, we also serve as reconstructive surgeons, helping men and women dealing with a bodily disfigurement or abnormality.  These abnormalities may be acquired at birth, the result of certain illnesses or for the purposes of this article, as a result of a mastectomy ...

Cosmetic injectables have quickly become the number-one category in the world of cosmetic treatment across the board.  With millions upon millions of procedures performed each year, what really sets these treatments apart?  In an attempt to help patients make an informed decision, we thought we would explain a few similarities and differences between today’s ...

In today’s society, nothing says health and beauty like plump, full lips.  Unfortunately, however, Mother Nature doesn’t always deliver!  While in the past, women were forced to live with their dull, flat lips, modern plastic surgery now allows us to take control and achieve the type of luscious lips that every woman wants. Surgical ...

Sad as it is, summer is officially drawing to a close.  Soon, the leaves will change color, the temperature will drop and our days will start getting shorter.  A season all about new beginnings, ask yourself this:  Isn’t it time to give your skin a fresh new start?  This is especially important this time ...

As a plastic surgeon on Long Island, I can tell you firsthand that Mommy Makeovers are quickly becoming one of the most popular procedures among women.  It’s also a procedure surrounded by a lot of questions!  Want to find out what Mommy Makeovers are really all about? Here is our list of the Top ...

As a plastic surgeon, I’m no stranger to patient questions.  And, when it comes to questions, there are few topics more popular than liposuction.  The go-to treatment for stubborn, exercise-resistant fat, many patients are still confused as to how liposuction works or what it can do for them.  Because we know that the best ...

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons isn’t just the world’s largest plastic surgery specialty organization – it’s also a great way for patients to learn about exploring plastic surgery for the first time.  Never short of tips or pointers, the ASPS covers several important topics for first-time patients.  One of those is choosing the ...

Like it or not, your lifestyle and your environment can take a toll on your appearance.  And, when it comes to wrinkles, most patients know the “usual suspects” – overexposure to the sun, smoking, etc.  But, have you considered that certain factors could be aging you without you knowing it?  Did you ever think ...

It’s a problem that affects nearly half of all men and yet, it’s one of the most rarely-discussed conditions around.  What are we talking about here?  Gynecomastia.  While the term may sound complicated, the concept behind it is not.  Simply put, gynecomastia is characterized by localized fat and/or glandular tissue in the breasts – ...

Injectables now represent the number-one category in the world of cosmetic medicine.  The subject of countless magazine articles and news specials, we wondered, “Do potential patients know what BOTOX and fillers are really all about?”   Because we know that informed patients make the best patients, we thought we would gather together a few of ...