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Nov

Fat Is Fabulous: Perspectives From Plastic Surgery

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. Li...

Nov

Happy 2017! Time for a New Year’s Resolution and a New You

The New Year is upon us and as such, it offers an opportunity for men and women alike to embark upon a new, better path, which many incorporate into a New Year's resolution. Often these resolutions involve some form of physical or emotional improvement, including such...

Nov

Planning Ahead for Holiday Beauty: Look Your Best With Quick, Effective Procedures

‘Tis the Season… almost! Hallowe'en has passed, Thanksgiving is around the corner, and we are about to embark on the holiday season. Here in New York City, this means more parties, more social events, more outings - and more selfies, photos, and social m...

Nov

Liposuction and Fat Injections: Complementary Procedures

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...

Nov

Not Just Skin Deep: The Many Benefits of Botox®

Most of us are aware of the best known use of Botox: to erase wrinkles on the face, such as frown lines, forehead lines, and crows feet, by paralyzing the underlying muscles. When administered by a physician with expertise in facial rejuvenation, additional benefi...

Nov

Making an Impact: Small Procedures Yield Big Results

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 su...

Nov

Summer’s Almost Here – Are You Ready For Hot Weather?

The sun is out, the temperature is rising, and it feels like summer. Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season, which means less clothing and more skin showing. What are the best ways to get ready for the heat, sand, and surf? Sun protection: Most i...

Nov

More Millennials Seeking Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery is increasingly being sought by younger patients, and the millennial generation is a prime example. Born in the 80's and 90’s, these tech-savvy young adults grew up surrounded and heavily influenced by social media - facebook, twitter, inst...

Nov

Here Comes the Sun: How Much Is Good For You?

With springtime and warmer weather come sunnier days and more daily sun exposure. We know that UV rays can lead to sun damage and skin cancer, but some sun exposure is essential for our health. New research, however, examines the beneficial effects of sun exposure. A Swedish stu...

Nov

Safety of Injectable Dermal Fillers

Soft tissue fillers are available as minimally invasive or non-surgical alternatives for improving facial contour, increasing volume, or reducing wrinkles. The most popular products include hyaluronic acid (HA) formulations such as Juvederm Ultra, Juvederm Ultra Plus, Juvederm XC...

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