Preventing “Sleep Wrinkles”

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 […]

How to Attain an Hourglass Figure

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. […]

Plastic Surgeons Live-Streaming Surgery: Yay or Nay?

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 […]

The Dangers of Medical Tourism

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. […]

What is the difference between a cosmetic and plastic surgeon?

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 […]

At What Age Is Plastic Surgery Appropriate?

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 […]

What to Look for in Before-and-After Photos

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 […]

Favorite NYC Hotels for Recovery After Plastic Surgery

Undergoing plastic surgery with New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald is an exciting event on its own. You will look younger, more rejuvenated or simply like a better version of your previous self no matter which procedure you are pursuing.

Are Selfie’s Influencing Plastic Surgery Trends?

It was the selfie seen around the world when Oscar host, Ellen Degeneres tweeted a picture of Hollywood A-listers gathered together and snapped by Academy Award nominated actor (and amateur photographer) – Bradley Cooper. The image went viral, with 1.3 million retweets in the first hour and became the most retweeted photo in Twitter history […]