From Kylie Jenner to Nicole Kidman to Arnold Schwarzenegger, rumors about celebrities with chin implants abound—especially on Instagram and TikTok. But is enhancing your chin and balancing your features for celebs only? Or can anyone become “high profile” with chin augmentation? Puns aside, we’re delving into the popularity of facial contouring with chin implants below.…
Motherhood reshapes your life, and sometimes, your body. A mommy makeover is a personalized combination of plastic surgery procedures designed to help you reclaim your pre-pregnancy figure and restore your confidence. If you're considering a mommy makeover, you probably have many questions. In this blog post, I'll answer some of the most frequently asked questions…
While sculpted cheekbones have long been considered a hallmark of beauty, social media has created a frenzy of attention for that chiseled look. High on the trending list is buccal fat removal, a quick procedure that slims the lower face. This procedure can create subtle yet significant improvements in facial contours, but how does it…
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…
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…
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…
Liposuction and tummy tuck surgeries, 2 of the most transformative body contouring procedures available, often spark curiosity and misconceptions. Inspired by a real question from a user on RealSelf, this blog post aims to clarify these procedures, dispelling myths and explaining how these procedures can be integrated safely and effectively for optimal results. A RealSelf…
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…
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…
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…