THE NEW YORK CITY PLASTIC SURGEON, PC
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
We all think, talk, and sing about people’s eyes and smiles. We know the beauty of a bosom or a neck. But there are many key aesthetic elements of the human body that we don’t often think about, and that can be highlighted with surprising effects. #5 – Your Ankles The anklet was invented in
For more than a decade, I have been refining my technique for breast augmentation. During that time, I have also been unique in my preference of sub-glandular implant placement. I was trained to perform the procedure by placing the implants under the muscle, but I have looked past that habit with a challenging and practical
Symmastia is the kind of word you only know if it happened to you. And this is usually not a good time. Simply put, it happens when the two breasts on your body meet in the middle, forming a uni-boob as they become one unit. Symmastia is usually the result of breast augmentation surgery, where
The BBL is one of the most requested plastic surgery procedures in the United States today. Social beauty ideals have drawn attention to the gluteal region, and it seems like the bigger the better. But the original butt lift is not what it has become today, and the procedure itself is a risky proposition, one
In the health insurance arena, there are procedures that are clearly medical, like an appendectomy, and others that are clearly cosmetic, like a facelift. Medical procedures, provided they are indicated and the patient meets criteria, are generally covered by insurance. Cosmetic procedures are considered non-medical, and they are usually not covered. Breast reduction surgery is
Breast implants, like all products, have a lifespan. They age slowly, and as they get older, the risk of an implant-related complication gets bigger. The exact time at which they should be considered “too old,” however, is not an exact science. This can lead to significant confusion when patients try to figure out whether or
The nose is made up of cartilage, soft tissue, and bone. The nasal bones make up the upper third of the nose, and the middle and lower thirds are cartilage and soft tissue. The nasal septum is a wall of cartilage that sits in the middle of the nose, holding up both sides. It divides
While there once was a limited selection of breast implants, the range of sizes and styles today is almost bewildering. Size alone is a consideration, but beyond that, there is fill type, manufacturer, and profile. While a given patient may have several possible options that would fit, in which case personal choice then kicks in,
Breasts come in all shapes and sizes, and few elements define the female form as they do. They attract, they feed, and they change. In the years that I have been focusing on cosmetic breast surgery, I have come to reinforce my long-held belief that shape is a lot more important than size when it
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