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 […]

The Rising Trend of Plastic Surgery for Men

The benefits of plastic surgery are not reserved for only women. In fact, the rise of men visiting plastic surgery offices is a trend seen across the country as well as in Dr. Greenwald’s office. “Woman have always felt pressure to stay young and youthful looking, however, recently, I have seen a huge increase in […]

Should I Lose Weight Before Having Liposuction Surgery?

Dr. Joshua Greenwald reminds patients that liposuction is not a tool for major weight loss. Instead, liposuction is intended to contour the body. Therefore, patients who are about to undergo liposuction surgery should be close to their desired body weight.

What Is the Difference Between Liposuction and Tummy Tuck?

The main difference between liposuction and tummy tuck is that liposuction is intended to reduce subcutaneous (i.e., under the skin) fat while tummy tuck is intended to remove excess abdominal skin and repair extremely weakened or separated abdominal muscles. Additionally, while New York liposuction provider Dr. Joshua Greenwald can perform liposuction on various parts of […]

Your Wedding Day Makeover

Your wedding is one of the most important events in your life, and for this event you want to look and feel your best. You want your skin to be flawless and your body slim and beautiful. NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald helps many brides and grooms get ready for the big day. His […]

Liposuction vs. SmartLipo – How Do They Compare?

For the third year in a row, SmartLipo by Cynosure was named the “Best Body Contouring” procedure by the American Health and Beauty Readers’ Choice Awards. What makes this procedure so popular? An advanced liposuction modality, SmartLipo takes a non-invasive approach; the system yields wonderful results without significant downtime or recovery. SmartLipo reduces small areas […]

What is Zeltiq Cool Sculpting?

The Zeltiq CoolSculpting system was recently named “Best of Non-Invasive Fat Reduction” in the American Health and Beauty Readers’ Choice Awards. CoolSculpting is a non-invasive body slimming treatment based on the premise that fat cells are vulnerable to cold temperatures. It essentially freezes fat away.

Are you a good candidate for liposuction?

Liposuction surgery is an extremely popular procedure among patients seeking plastic surgery in New York. It eliminates troublesome areas of fat from the body that are unresponsive to healthy weight loss efforts like diet and exercise. However, it’s not right for everyone. Here are some questions to ask yourself when considering liposuction.