The Surprising Rise of Plastic Surgery Among Millennials

The face of plastic surgery is changing. Millennials now make up a large portion of plastic surgery candidates — perhaps because of the influence of social media, or millennials’ ability to recover from surgery quickly. Maybe the lack of stigma surrounding plastic surgery in a younger generation plays a role in the uptick of requests. […]

What’s the Best Treatment for Under-Eye Circles?

You can find numerous over-the-counter creams, lotions and serums that promise to lighten under-eye circles. Unfortunately, most of these products cannot permanently reduce the appearance of under-eye circles. You might spend years looking for your “holy grail” product, only to be disappointed. Instead of wasting more time or money on these products, consult Manhattan plastic […]

Is Breast Reduction Covered by Insurance If It’s Part of a Mommy Makeover?

Breast reduction is one of the few plastic surgery procedures eligible for insurance reimbursement. In many cases, the procedure is deemed medically necessary because oversized breasts cause chronic pain, bra strap grooves in the shoulders, rashes and other health problems. Insurance companies recognize that reducing the size of the breasts can significantly alleviate these health […]

Liposuction Is Safer and More Effective than Ever

Liposuction for the treatment of unwanted body fat is just as popular as ever. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 235,237 Americans had liposuction last year. Trusted Manhattan liposuction surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald thought it might be a good idea to blog about some of the ways that liposuction has improved in terms […]

What Mommy Makeover Can (And Can’t) Accomplish

Mommy makeover is an extraordinary opportunity for mothers that want to reclaim the appearance they enjoyed prior to having children. Treatment involves combining plastic surgery procedures to address the areas of the body affected by pregnancy and nursing. Dr. Joshua Greenwald feels that setting the right expectations about what mommy makeover can and cannot accomplish […]