How to Avoid Plastic Surgery Scars

Because the goal of plastic surgery is to improve one’s appearance, it makes sense that patients are often concerned about post-surgical scarring. Although scars are an inevitable part of any procedure that requires incisions, with time and proper care they can fade significantly enough that they become an afterthought. To help patients look their best, […]

Breast Augmentation & Nipples: What You Need to Know

It is very common for women having breast augmentation to wonder how the procedure will affect the shape of their nipples (if at all). To satisfy inquiring minds, Dr. Joshua Greenwald has compiled a piece addressing these common questions. But before diving into the “Q & As,” Dr. Greenwald wants to clarify the proper vernacular. […]

Maintain Your Plastic Surgery Results with These Tips

Plastic surgery with Dr. Joshua Greenwald is an investment — not only financially, but also in the time and energy you put into preparing for and recovering from surgery. As with any investment, you certainly want to enjoy the outcomes for many years to come. Fortunately, there are things that you can do on your […]

Plastic Surgery Around the Globe

In the age of selfies and fascination with social media, it should come as no surprise that Americans, especially women, prioritize their appearance. To look their best, US women spend a significant portion of their income on gym memberships, hair care, clothing and more. In addition, there many are choosing to seek the help of […]

How to Protect Your Plastic Surgery Results

At the Manhattan cosmetic surgery practice of Joshua A. Greenwald, we recognize that undergoing the cosmetic surgery procedure of your choice involved a significant investment of your time, capital and emotions. However, now that you have had the procedure and are finished with the initial recovery period, the hard part is over! Now, it’s time […]

Favorite NYC Hotels for Recovery After Plastic Surgery

Undergoing plastic surgery with New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald is an exciting event on its own. You will look younger, more rejuvenated or simply like a better version of your previous self no matter which procedure you are pursuing.

Tips to Avoid Unnatural Cosmetic Surgery Results

Those who decide to undergo plastic surgery obviously want to look better — younger, svelte, more voluptuous or more proportionate — but they do not necessarily want to look like they have had “work done.” Everyone knows what bad cosmetic surgery results look like: a face that is stretched too tight or lips that look […]

Smoking and Plastic Surgery: A Bad Combination

Most everyone knows that smoking can lead to a host of negative consequences, including an increased risk of cancer, vascular disease (heart and circulatory problems) and emphysema. Smoking also causes signs of premature aging such as decreased skin elasticity, which can lead to wrinkles and sagging skin.

Plastic Surgery after Weight Loss / Bariatric Surgery

It’s not uncommon for people who lose a significant amount of weight (either through diet and exercise or bariatric surgery) to be left with a lot of excess saggy skin around their torso, buttocks, thighs and arms. This skin can detract from the beautiful weight loss results they have worked hard to achieve. It can […]