THE NEW YORK CITY PLASTIC SURGEON, PC
A few weeks ago, a patient of mine came into the office for her preop visit. She was asking me about what to expect after surgery, particularly in terms of size and shape for her breasts. We discussed the initial result, the swelling that normally occurs, and the “settling” that happens over time. Then she
There are many types of sutures used in plastic surgery. There are also many sutures used in plastic surgery. I often say that when the surgeon is closing the wound, it’s the end of the case. Except in plastic surgery, where it’s only the beginning. Plastic surgeons use many types, strengths, and layers of sutures
Patients ask me all the time how long they have to wear the “compression bra.” “Never,” I answer. There is a postop bra, but it should not actually be compressive. For most plastic surgery procedures, especially on the body, compression is key. The tissues are often moved and loose, with large areas of dead space
You may not have thought about this before, but bridal beauty is all about the breast. If you think about the most gorgeous gowns you have ever seen, whether or not they have a bare chest, they will not work well if you are wearing either an orthopedic type support garment or require extensive padding
As a plastic surgeon with a natural aesthetic, the patients who come to me are generally looking for a less-is-more result. In particular, when it comes to breast augmentation, my usual patient wants a subtle, under-the-radar contour. For patients starting with a very small breast, the target is easy to explain: a ballerina profile. But
As a designer, I have always championed natural looking results in my surgery. I have spent decades watching my colleagues place huge implants in tiny breasts, fill faces until they look like balloons, and pull skin to mimic being in a high-speed wind tunnel. That look was never my goal, and patients sought me out
There are few pictures in life that hold the weight of a bridal shot. Not only do weddings represent a momentous change, but they also represent one of the happiest times in a person’s life. It is no surprise that participants want to look their absolute best. For some people, this means big surgery, and
When considering aesthetics in plastic surgery, there are many guidelines that can be used to test for goal. For some procedures, there are charts and tables of what measurements are considered “ideal.” But over the years I have found that almost all results are subjective to the patient themself; and a truly successful outcome depends
I am getting inundated with calls about the Motiva breast implant… and I am not surprised. Breast implants have been through a lot. We have seen saline, smooth, round, anatomic, gummy, textured, high profile, you name it. We have also seen ruptures, ripples, and recalls; calcium, contractures, and cancer. And it has been a long
Every day someone comes in to consult with me for a procedure, and after discussing the surgery and making a plan, they look up at me and nervously ask, “I’m not going to look weird, right?” I actually welcome this question, because I, too, walk around the world noticing plastic surgery that looks weird; and
