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.
Women across New York City are increasingly turning to a more subtle form of breast enhancement known as the Mini Boob Job. For many women, the idea of breast surgery can feel overwhelming, especially when they picture large implants or dramatic transformations. The Mini Boob Job offers something different. It is designed for women who…
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As a board-certified Plastic Surgeon in New York, NY, Dr. Thomas Sterry has helped countless women achieve results that are natural, refined, and beautifully aligned with their lifestyle. In recent years, more patients have been asking about the idea of “Yoga Boobs.” While the phrase may sound lighthearted, the meaning is deeply personal for many…
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Across the USA, more and more women are discovering the phrase Ballerina Boobs and asking what it means. This elegant term describes a breast shape that emphasizes refinement, proportion, and subtlety. Dr. Thomas Sterry, a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in New York, NY, has seen an increasing number of patients curious about this smaller style breast…
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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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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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Image: Melissa Maples via Flickr Whether a woman is looking for enhancement, lift, relief from physical discomfort, or reconstruction after cancer treatment, breast surgery can be tremendously meaningful. Patients do not usually come into my office thinking only in technical terms. They are thinking about how their breasts affect the way they look in clothing,…
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The next direction in breast augmentation is heading towards textured implants. Textured implants are very popular overseas and gaining traction in the states. Clinical studies show they significantly decrease the risk of capsular contraction. All of the major manufacturers carry silicone, saline, and “gummy” textured implant. Time will tell what challenges will appear with the…
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When patients ask me about “gummy bear implants,” they are usually asking two questions at once. First, they want to know what makes these implants different from older silicone implants. Second, they want to know whether “gummy bear” means better, safer, or more natural-looking. Those are fair questions, and they deserve a more precise answer…
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When patients hear the words “breast implants” and “lymphoma” in the same sentence, they understandably get anxious. I understand that reaction. Breast implant safety is not something I ever discuss casually, and it is not something patients should be expected to interpret on their own from headlines, social media clips, or half-remembered news stories. The…
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I can't help noticing that a lot of women who come to me for breast augmentation in this city wanted larger breasts for a long time before they actually present in the office. They tell me that they were anxious and had feelings of guilt over wanting to improve their looks and self esteem. Furthermore,…
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