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Your Guide to Cheek Liposuction & Other Facial Contouring Options

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Many people think facial plastic surgery consists only of procedures designed to address aging’s effects. However, younger patients can also benefit from surgical procedures that contour and sculpt facial features, enhancing their appearance. This typically involves creating more defined features by strategically removing and adding volume using techniques such as cheek liposuction, implants, buccal fat…

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Tummy Tuck vs Liposuction: Which Is Right for You?

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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. When performed as standalone surgeries, the two procedures accomplish very different goals. They can also be combined during a single operation and complement each other quite well. Whether you’re getting liposuction or a…

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Slimming a Chubby Face With Buccal Fat Removal & Cheek Liposuction

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Facial Sculpture My philosophy and techniques in facial plastic surgery have evolved over the years and now include facial sculpting using cheek liposuction and buccal fat removal at my NYC practice. By "sculpting" I mean that I remove volume from some places, and I add it to others. This is different from facial rejuvenation for…

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Cheap Plastic Surgery Abroad

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 If you wish to receive a Firmquote with surgeon evaluation, feedback, and a fixed price. Cheap plastic surgery abroad is an increasingly more common and an option that can seem very inviting to many patients.  It is amazing how inexpensive it can be to travel to a tropical country, enjoy your stay, and get cosmetic…

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Why Do I Need Compression After a Tummy Tuck?

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Many patients scheduling a tummy tuck at my NYC practice ask about recovery, which always leads to a discussion about compression. After your surgery, compressing the tummy tuck area is incredibly important. This is because that during the surgical procedure, the skin on your abdomen is separated from the muscles of the abdominal wall. This separation…

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Spring Is the Season for a Tummy Tuck in NYC

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During the wintertime we are all covered up here in New York. The days are short and it’s hard to remain active, so many of us get cozy on the couch with comfort foods. When spring rolls around and we finally stand up to take off our sweaters, it can be a little shocking to…

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Lip Augmentation: Fillers vs. Fat Transfer

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Many of the women who walk into my New York plastic surgery practice come in seeking lip augmentation with a beautiful, natural, fuller look. The key word is "natural" as they immediately point out that they do not want the "duck-faced" or "sausage-shaped" lips of the past. Over the past couple of years, I have…

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Breast Lift Scars: The Incision Decision

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Many women want a breast lift but get confused about breast lift scars and why plastic surgeons sometimes need to make them. Designing Breast Lift Scars "Doctor, can I have the Lollipop incision, or are you going to give me those anchor breast lift scars?".  I get questions about breast lift scars a few times each…

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Kybella® vs. Double Chin Liposuction: Running Neck and Neck

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Chin liposuction improves neck contours dramatically and removes a double chin. Dr. Sterry wants you to have the best chin liposuction possible with an elegant neck. Is KYBELLA Better Than Chin Liposuction? KYBELLA is the new FDA-approved injectable that melts the fat in your neck to remove the dreaded double chin. Studies performed by KYBELLA…

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