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 […]
The decision to undergo a mommy makeover surgery can be a big, exciting step. Many patients are eager to get back to their pre-pregnancy bodies once they have finished having children, but may still feel some anxiety about undergoing surgical procedures. Below, board-certified New York plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald goes over some questions every […]
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.
Instead of waiting until June to make the cosmetic improvements you’ve been thinking about, why not get your summer body now? By scheduling your cosmetic procedures during the winter months, you can give your body plenty of time to recover and be ready to hit the beach or pool when summer rolls around.
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.
In the past, Dr. Joshua Greenwald has blogged about common “problem” body areas with unwanted fat: primarily the abdomen, hips and buttocks. An area that he hasn’t spent a lot of time blogging about is the legs. But don’t take the lack of blogs to mean that plastic surgery cannot improve the appearance of the […]
When considering elective surgery like cosmetic plastic surgery, patients should make educated decisions to reduce the risks and optimize their chances of success. One of the most important decisions is to select a board-certified plastic surgeon — like New York City’s Joshua Greenwald —to perform the procedure. Board-certified plastic surgeons are qualified, capable and have […]
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. […]
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