Thomas P. Sterry, MD
1080 5th Avenue #1b
New York, NY 10128
Phone: (212) 249-4020
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Diet and exercise can go a long way toward keeping us healthy, but factors beyond our control often keep us from getting our desired body shape. One of these factors is rib positioning. While liposuction can smooth away stubborn fat and improve waist definition, it can't narrow a wide ribcage. Fortunately, with RibXcar, you can…
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If you're considering liposuction to effectively treat stubborn fat pockets, you may have questions about the recovery process. We'll explore that topic in this post, giving you an overview, timeline, and tips for a smooth and successful healing journey. How Long Does It Take To Recover From Liposuction? The truth is, the answer varies. My…
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One of the questions most often asked on websites such as RealSelf is about the difference between a tummy tuck and liposuction. It sounds like a simple either-or question, but in reality, the answer depends entirely on what is actually causing the contour problem. Liposuction and tummy tuck surgery are not interchangeable procedures. They solve…
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Want a smoother, flatter belly but don’t want your friends to know you’ve had a tummy tuck? It’s possible, but only if you plan wisely. There are two keys to a “secret” tummy tuck: Schedule your surgery in cooler months. Recover when sweaters and layers are in season, then unveil your new look when the weather…
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Many women come to see me after pregnancy because they are bothered by more than one thing at the same time. They may have loose skin, a lower abdominal bulge, muscle separation, and a C-section scar that still draws their eye every time they look in the mirror. Very often, they assume those are separate…
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This is a topic that continues to come up time and time again. I am continually asked not only what happens to liposuctioned areas with weight gain, but also what happens to non-liposuctioned areas. There seems to be a fear out there that if one has liposuction and then gains weight that other areas of…
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There are a couple of new gadgets available today which claim to remove fat from your body while being completely non-invasive. One uses some fancy lights that sort of spin around over your body and is supposed to induce digestion of fat cells. The other one cools the fat cells to the point where they…
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Men and women considering a tummy tuck often worry about scars. That concern is completely understandable. A tummy tuck can produce a beautiful improvement in abdominal contour, but it does involve a significant incision, and patients want to know what that tradeoff will really look like. The good news is that while no surgeon can…
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The news in recent days reminds us all about the importance of safety when having ANY operation, and liposuction is no exception. I tell my wife all the time, "it may be cosmetic, but it's still surgery". That's why my office has a Joint Commission certified operating suite (http://www.jointcommission.org/) with state of the art equipment and…
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In my practice, I take care of a lot of patients who want plastic surgery after weight loss. During the last ten years the term "lower body lift" has become much more familiar with the public as the result of the surge in bariatric surgery, but I find that patients don't necessarily understand what the…
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