THE NEW YORK CITY PLASTIC SURGEON, PC
Many years ago, I had a patient come in and ask me to liposuction the area below her breasts, right on top of her lower rib cage. I remember being surprised because so much of my time was spent removing fat from the lower belly, and the area over the ribs always seemed to be
Four Fitness-Resistant Spots That Just Need Surgery On a weekly basis, I consult with patients who are looking to contour one area or another of their bodies. In most cases, the patient has been trying to fix things on their own, through diet and exercise. I will hear things like, “I have been working out
Breast reduction surgery started as a medical procedure that was intended to offload significant pressure on the neck and back from huge breasts. The breasts ended up smaller, and often higher, without much concern for aesthetics. The surgery was long and labor intensive, and considered successful if the patient had any improvement in symptoms. This
Fat can deposit pretty much anywhere, but there are areas that are known for this. In particular, the belly and the thighs tend to gather more bulk and resist more methods for being removed. Most cosmetic procedures focus on these areas when it comes to contouring, and most fitness models prove themselves with those awesome
Yes, breast surgery has the potential to affect breastfeeding, but not in the way that most people think. For one, there are many types of breast surgery, with some barely invading the breast tissue at all, and others completely taking it apart and putting it back together. A breast augmentation with an implant, for example,
It is not uncommon for patients, when finally deciding to undergo plastic surgery, to realize that this is the time to do all of the things that they have been thinking about at once. In some cases, the two or three things they are considering actually go together, and it just makes sense to have
By now, most people are familiar with the many uses of compression therapy. We know about compression stockings for everyday use, most of us have multiple versions of Spanx in the closet, and we all know someone who was in a very elaborate postoperative corset for at least a few weeks. While this is accepted
Getting plastic surgery is a big decision, and big investment. As with any other investment, it is important to know what to expect from it, and how much return you will get. For some patients, a breast reduction will last them more of their lives, with no need to have any other procedures. For others,
There is a lot to consider when deciding how to time your plastic surgery. For one, the season may be important to you based on temperature alone. Holidays and travel are always a consideration, as well as activity limitations after your procedure. Childcare and home responsibilities are just as key as work demands, or the
There are many reasons why you might or need your implants removed. It could be because of a complication like capsular contracture or rupture, because of a malposition, or simply because “It’s time.” As one of my patients once said to me, “I’m just done with them.” The decision to remove breast implants is personal
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