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Spring Is the Season for a Tummy Tuck in NYC

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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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Lip Augmentation: Fillers vs. Fat Transfer

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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. Nice lips have many contours and shouldn't look…

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Breast Lift Scars Explained

Breast Lift Scars: The Incision Decision (Updated 2026)

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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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Kybella® vs. Double Chin Liposuction: Running Neck and Neck

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Chin liposuction improves neck contours dramatically and removes a double chin. Dr. Sterry wants you to have the best chin liposuction possible with an elegant neck. Is KYBELLA Better Than Chin Liposuction? KYBELLA is the new FDA-approved injectable that melts the fat in your neck to remove the dreaded double chin. Studies performed by KYBELLA…

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6 Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures for Minimalists

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Want an improved, more youthful appearance without undergoing a surgical procedure? Lucky for you, it’s no longer necessary to have invasive cosmetic surgery to improve your skin’s appearance. Experienced plastic surgeons can give you the results you desire with highly effective, minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures. Here is a list of the most common non-surgical cosmetic procedures…

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Jane & the Story of the Triplet New York Tummy Tuck (Updated 2026)

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Pregnancy with multiples can dramatically change a woman’s body, leaving stretched skin and weakened muscles. Jane’s journey shows how a tummy tuck can restore confidence and comfort—even after carrying triplets. Her story is one I have remembered for years because it captures something I see often in my practice: a patient who is strong, healthy,…

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Scar Removal: Advice From a New York City Plastic Surgeon

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Scar Revision As a plastic surgeon working in New York City I see all manner of injuries and surgical scars in every type and color of skin on this earth. Most times scars heal well or at least don't bother patients. Occasionally however, the mark left behind is either in a particularly bad place (like…

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Liposuction Today = Bikini In May!

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If you want to turn heads next spring, then winter is the perfect time for liposuction. Liposuction in the Cooler Months will get you bikini ready by May 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…

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