Body Procedures

When it comes to liposuction, the most important factors are patient safety and satisfaction.  And, since we know that informed patients are the best patients, we thought we would share a few tips for ensuring a successful procedure!  Want to know how you can prepare? Here are 5 Tips for Liposuction Success: Set realistic goals. […]

We all know that liposuction is the number-one way to deal with stubborn, exercise-resistant fat – but did you know it’s also the number-one cosmetic surgery in the US?  That detail comes directly from this year’s annual plastic surgery report from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.  So, exactly how many women and men

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 5

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 plastic

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 – essentially,

You may remember a recent study claiming that following a liposuction procedure, unwanted fat can return to untreated areas of the body – the arms, abdomen, etc.  While there was certainly a lot of doubt surrounding that claim at the time, there wasn’t sufficient evidence to refute it – until now!  Yesterday, the American Society

More than ever, patients are losing weight and trying to live a healthier lifestyle. And, while healthy weight loss can often change the body in ways we like, it can also leave us with some unanticipated cosmetic problems, as well. Although patients may enjoy their trimmer, slimmer waistline, many find that they’re now dealing with

Plastic surgery isn’t only about treating the signs of aging.  Sometimes, patients are in need of a form of treatment known as reconstructive surgery.  In general, reconstructive surgery is any procedure that aims to improve the appearance or function of an abnormal body part.  These abnormalities could have been acquired at birth or they could