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. […]
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 […]
A round and curvy hourglass is considered by many to be the most desirable female body shape. Unfortunately, very few women are born with or develop an hourglass shape all on their own. Patients trust to help them achieve a classic hourglass figure with a generous bust, curvaceous lower body and well-defined waistline. Here, Dr. […]
A few weeks ago, Dr. Joshua Greenwald blogged about a hot but questionable trend in plastic surgery: traveling to other countries to undergo cosmetic treatment. Another questionable trend that is earning some attention in the industry is plastic surgeons using social media platforms to live-stream surgeries. This is an ongoing debate that Dr. Greenwald wanted […]
Medical tourism, or the practice of traveling to a foreign destination to undergo plastic surgery, is a trend that has attracted significant attention within the cosmetic medicine industry over the past few years. Many plastic surgery patients are drawn to the idea of low pricing and combining cosmetic treatment with a relaxing vacation. However, Dr. […]
In today’s world, there are more doctors claiming they perform liposuction or others quoting the lowest price on breast augmentation even stating they are “board-certified”. However, buyers beware: these doctors are typically not plastic surgeons and therefore unqualified to perform cosmetic surgical procedures. Often you’ll see the term “cosmetic surgeon” utilized in lieu of “plastic […]
As many of you know the Kardashian/Jenner family has been in the media more than usual lately, if that is even possible, regarding their use of plastic surgery. We have all heard about Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner and his plastic surgery quest to become a woman; however, the cameras are now being turned to the youngest family […]
The consequences of choosing the wrong plastic surgeon can be unpleasant and long-lasting. Here are some of the signs of a plastic surgeon that you should avoid at all costs.
Most plastic surgeons are happy to share before-and-after photos of their past patients with new patients. If you meet with a plastic surgeon who does not want to show you a photographic portfolio of his or her work, you should be wary of the surgeon. When you get the opportunity to peruse a plastic surgeon’s […]