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Before & After Results Now in Video
Deciding to go ahead and schedule that aesthetic procedure that you have been dreaming about is really just the first step on your journey. The next is choosing the right plastic surgeon. This is critical. You want a surgeon with skill and expertise in your specific procedure because this the best way to ensure…
Is it Safe to Have Plastic Surgery During COVID?
The pandemic has shaken up life as we know it on a global scale. While many in the aesthetic community felt that we would experience a downturn in patient volume, this has not been the case. In our office, we are still seeing a regular influx of patients for surgical procedures such as our…
Is There a Right Time for Surgery?
One of the questions that I get asked most often by my patients and which I see discussed a lot in the media is whether or not there is a right time for surgery? Honestly, it depends. Living in Hauppauge, Long Island, we are lucky to experience four distinct seasons, one of which requires…
How to Look at Before and After Photos
The internet had become the go-to resource for patients when it comes to choosing a plastic surgeon. I think it is terrific that a patient can research surgeons from the comfort of his or her own home. Having said that, it is ideal to book an in-person consultation before moving forward with any kind…
Are You at Risk for BIA-ALCL?
As a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in breast surgery, I am adamant about keeping my patients up to date on the latest information regarding their breast implants. Over the last several years, there has been a lot media attention on BIA-ALCL or Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). This is a…
Let’s Talk About Scars
I would say that one of the biggest deterrents for patients when it comes to getting a surgical procedure is a fear of the scar. Sometimes, it may even result in a patient choosing a less effective non-surgical procedure for his or her issue. Obviously, every patient has to way the pros and cons…
Men & Plastic Surgery – A Different Approach
Men, it turns out, are just as conscious about their image as women. Social Media and teleconference apps like Zoom place the face and body on daily display, often in unflattering light. When you combine this with the fact that men are retiring later and wanting to stay vital in the workplace, it explains…
Is There Such as Thing as a Quick-Fix in Plastic Surgery?
As a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, I take a measured, comprehensive approach with every patient whether you are coming in to see me for a surgical procedure or a non-surgical procedure. Having said that, I also respect the fact that, for many of us, time is our most precious commodity. Trying to balance work, family…
Non-Surgical Facelift – Fact or Fiction?
Magazines, social media influencers and blogs today are constantly touting the fact that a certain procedure can deliver a non-surgical facelift like result. But is this actually fact? While yes, it is possible to improve both your skin tone and texture without surgery, the key to a successful non-surgical facelift, or any aesthetic procedure…
Get Better Abs, Butt and Thighs without Surgery
The dream body contour for most men and women today is not one that’s super thin. Instead, it’s a body that looks fit, healthy and strong. However, attaining those 6-pack abs, for example, is hard. It requires diligence in terms of your diet as well as a significant amount of time logged in at…
