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.
Liposuction Is Highly Effective I speak quite a bit about how dramatically Smartlipo™ neck liposuction improves my New York patients' profiles. While I usually call this neck liposuction, I find that many of my patients refer to it as chin liposuction. I think that's because many of them have a "selfie chin"–and they all seem…
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If you want to turn heads next spring, then winter is the perfect time for liposuction. Why? Liposuction can get rid of stubborn areas of fat that’s resistant to diet and exercise—but the results aren’t visible overnight. By its nature, liposuction results in a fair amount of swelling. Patients are often about the same size…
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If you've been noticing a few more lines or a bit of sagging skin when you look in the mirror, you might be considering a facelift or mini facelift. There’s a lot of buzz—and quite a few myths—around these procedures, and it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. This blog post will cut…
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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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People who have never undergone plastic surgery often view the benefits as being purely physical. In truth, while the procedures themselves are physical operations with results that are sometimes subtle and at other times more physically impressive, since there are some great professionals out there for this, and you can visit Dr Soma Plastic Surgery…
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A nice tan can make your skin glow in the summertime, but as the golden color fades our skin is left a little more damaged and we enter fall looking a little older than last year. As we age, these factors take an increasingly greater toll on our skin, and the effects are especially noticeable…
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Pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding all take a toll on a mother’s body. Skin that was stretched might not regain its former elasticity, fat deposits can cling stubbornly to arms, hips and thighs, and breastfeeding can cause a mother’s breasts to sag or lose volume after weaning. These are things that diet and exercise may not…
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Recently, a patient came into my office for a consultation about a body contouring operation. She mentioned that she’d read about lower back pain after a tummy tuck and was concerned. Unfortunately, she chose another surgeon who claimed to have a special technique to prevent back pain. As a surgeon with extensive tummy tuck experience…
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Image: Melissa Maples via Flickr Whether for enhancement, reconstruction, or personal comfort, breast surgery can help women (and even some men) look and feel better by altering the shape and size of their breasts. Breast augmentation can have very positive long-term effects on a person’s self-image and confidence. Thinking about undergoing a breast procedure? As a…
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There is a new ground breaking method to inject fillers into the face. Microcannulas are thin hollow tubes that are flexible with a blunted tip. This new technology significantly reduces pain and bruising since there is no sharp tip. Instead of multiple needle pricks there is one entry point. With the dull edge, bruising is…
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