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. […]

Preventing “Sleep Wrinkles”

Slowing down the aging process is always a popular topic among Dr. Joshua Greenwald’s patients. Many want to know how they can minimize these pesky lines and prevent future lines from forming. Dr. Greenwald offers insight into what are known as “sleep wrinkles,” explaining how they are different from expression wrinkles and the steps to […]

Tips for Accompanying a Woman to Her Breast Augmentation Consult

Dr. Joshua Greenwald normally blogs to individuals that are interested in plastic surgery for themselves. However, he wanted to create a blog specifically for those that accompany potential candidates to their breast augmentation consultations. Although the surgical consultation focuses on the needs and wants of the patient, her companion plays an important role in this […]

What is a Mommy Makeover?

As plastic surgery becomes more popular and less taboo, there are many procedure and treatment terms that can be confusing to people researching plastic surgery options. In some instances, procedures can even have multiple meanings, which only adds confusion to patients wanting to educate themselves on their plastic surgery options. One procedure in particular that […]

Am I Too Old for Breast Implants?

Manhattan breast surgeon Joshua A Greenwald is often asked whether there is an age limit on breast augmentation. Most of these queries are from young women. However, Dr. Greenwald does hear from women over the age of 50 who want to know: Am I too old for breast implants?

Breast Implants as High School Graduation Gifts?

It is not unusual for parents to give their children a present to celebrate their graduation from high school. Traditionally, parents who had the means to do so often provided cars or trips abroad to their high school graduates in honor of the children’s accomplishments. These days, however, many female high school graduates are choosing […]

Did You Know Breast Implants Have Serial Numbers?

Did you know that every breast implant has a distinct serial number associated with it? Why? By providing unique tracking information with their breast implants, manufacturers can contact the patients who purchased their implants if concerns over a batch of implants or individual implants happen to arise in the future. Why the FDA Requires U.S. […]

3 Tips for Attaining Optimal Breast Augmentation Results

Whatever your aesthetic goals for breast augmentation surgery are, New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald can help you achieve them. However, to attain excellent aesthetic results following breast augmentation surgery, it is important for you to be an active participant in the process. With that in mind, Manhattan breast augmentation expert Dr. Greenwald […]

How Long Do Breast Implants Last?

The shelf life of breast implants is unpredictable. No one can say for certain whether breast implants will last three years or 15 years. Many plastic surgeons agree that patients do not have to replace breast implants if they are satisfied with the implants and are not experiencing any complications. However, the majority of breast […]