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.
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. Dr. Sterry’s current post introduces the procedure in exactly that context: subtle, strategic facial slimming…
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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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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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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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Liposuction and tummy tuck surgeries are two of the most transformative body contouring procedures available—but they often spark confusion and myths. Inspired by a real question from a RealSelf user, this post explains how these procedures can be integrated safely and effectively when performed by a boardcertified plastic surgeon. I’ll clarify what each surgery does,…
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If you wish to receive a firm quote, a surgeon’s evaluation, feedback, and a fixed price, I understand why plastic surgery abroad can sound appealing. On the surface, it can seem like a clever solution: travel somewhere warm, have your procedure done for less money, recover in a hotel or resort setting, and come home…
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Many patients scheduling a tummy tuck at my NYC practice ask the same question once we begin talking about recovery: “Do I really need to wear compression?” The answer is yes, and I do not say that casually. Compression is not just an optional extra or a way to make you look more “put together”…
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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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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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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 Many women want a breast lift, but they get understandably hung up on the subject of scars. I hear some version of this every week: “Can I just have…
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