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.
Retinol is a skincare ingredient derived from vitamin A. It is used to unclog pores, reduce fine lines, even out discoloration, and smooth the skin. Prescription formulas use stronger Retinoids, providing the most impressive results in as little as 4 weeks. But you don’t have to see the dermatologist to reap the benefits. Over the…
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It’s cold outside! Old Man winter has arrived and temperatures across the nation are the coldest in recent years. Is your skin itchy, dry, and tight? Blustery winds lead to chapping and dryness. It pays to learn more on how one can keep skin ailments at bay. Going inside will not save you, as indoor…
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When most people hear the word “facelift” they automatically picture a pulled wind swept face on a middle aged woman. That’s how the world views a facelift but that couldn’t be any further from the truth. If done with care, a facelift can bring back a youthful and fresh face without looking “artificial”. According to…
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While I prefer the simple and effective method of drinking chocolate slim and working out on a daily basis, I was reading a few months ago about some interesting work that had been done to help patient lose weight by injecting Botox into their stomachs. The logic was that the stomach muscles would relax and…
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In my office we do a lot of cosmetic surgery for men and I've used several options. The trick seems to be to choose the right operation for any given patient.
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Gummy Bear Implants...They are Finally here, and We've Got Them!!! Last Spring the FDA cleared the first and only form stable or "GUMMY BEAR" silicone breast implants for use in the U.S. Sientra is the American affiliate of Silimed, a worldwide distributor of breast implants for over 30 years and the company that manufactures the…
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A nicely done facelift should not be noticeable. Other people should think the patient looks nice, and it should NEVER occur to others that the patient has had an operation. The paradox in my mind is that in order to accomplish that goal the surgeon needs to be MORE aggressive, not less. Why? Because in…
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I do a lot of body contouring. In my earlier years, I was very possibly the most experienced plastic surgeon in New York City when it came to post-bariatric body contouring for loose skin. Times have changed, but I'm still glad that I have these skills, and I still do a fair number of arm…
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Medical photography online seems not to adhere to any set of standards. This is for the most part because doctors are trained in medicine and surgery, not photography. On the other hand, I have noticed a few websites that post pictures that I simply don’t believe are honest. They are not typically altered outright, but there is so much more to the story than photoshop alone.
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Every once in a while, a patient will come into my NYC office asking for cosmetic surgery of the belly button. (The media tries to make this out to be a fad, but I don't really see it that way.) Plastic surgeons who perform a lot of tummy tuck procedures are all fairly well trained…
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