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, […]

Why Your 50s Are a Great Time to Have Plastic Surgery

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 […]

Why Quarantine Is the Perfect Time to Get Plastic Surgery

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. […]

Breaking Down the ASPS 2018 Plastic Surgery Statistics

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 […]

Benefits of Combining Plastic Surgery Procedures into One Operation

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 vs. Cosmetic Surgeon: What is the Difference?

“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 […]