Are friends telling you how great you look? That’s always a compliment. However, you may feel a bit shy admitting your radiant new appearance is due to plastic surgery. In the end, telling people you’ve had plastic surgery is always a personal decision. Dr. Joshua Greenwald discusses the pros and cons of letting friends know […]
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, […]
Is it time to refresh your appearance? If you’re in your fifties, the answer may very well be yes. Half a century puts a lot of wear and tear on the face and body. Gravity takes its toll and the loss of hormones we experience causes changes to the skin. Here Dr. Joshua Greenwald discusses […]
Each year, the most popular New Year’s resolution in the United States is to exercise more. The second most popular resolution is to lose weight. The year 2022 will be no exception, with many Americans planning to make fitness a priority come January. If you count yourself among this group, you may find more success […]
Offices and schools have gone remote, social events are paused and people are spending more time than ever on Zoom meetings and FaceTime calls. If staring at yourself through the unflattering lens of your laptop camera or smartphone has revealed physical characteristics that bother you, you may be thinking about having some cosmetic work done. […]
More people than ever are turning to plastic surgery to look and feel great about themselves, according to new data released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The nation’s largest organization of board-certified plastic surgeons says more than 17.7 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures were performed in 2018, which was nearly a quarter […]
In Dr. Joshua Greenwald’s many years of practice, one of the questions that comes up often in consultation is whether it is a good idea to combine multiple procedures into a single surgery. The answer depends on the patient and the circumstances. If you are healthy, your surgeon is a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. […]
“Plastic surgeon” and “cosmetic surgeon” may sound like comparable terms, but there are actually key differences in the training and education it takes to achieve each title. It is important for a potential patient to understand the differences before they choose a doctor to perform their plastic surgery. Below, New York plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua […]
Advanced technologies and affordable treatments have made plastic surgery more popular than ever. In this blog post, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald discusses today’s top plastic surgery procedures.
One of the key components of your initial plastic surgery consultation is an evaluation of your complete medical history. This is because there are a number of health conditions that can increase the risk of complications during surgery or compromise your recovery.