THE NEW YORK CITY PLASTIC SURGEON, PC
What do I think works for skin care? Patients ask me all the time what they can do for their skin. I always tell them, “If you want to spend a lot of time and money, buy face cream.” There is no end to the list of lotions and potions out there. As a busy
Why I am angry about Preserve I get very annoyed when I hear people discussing something that I have been doing for years as if it’s new. When I first started in practice, I realized that the breast does not live under the muscle, so why would I put an implant there? And after years
How large breasts bother you The breast was meant to sit on the upper portion of the chest. Because the chest wall has a natural curve, when breasts are on the upper portion of the chest, there is a natural little platform or support for them. When breasts are large or hang low, they fall
How I learned about this 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 the size and shape of her breasts. We discussed the initial result, the swelling that normally occurs, and the “settling”
Are there different types of surgical sutures? 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
Does plastic surgery on the breast require a compression bra? 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. Then why do I always hear people talking about compression garments for postop? For most
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
