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Gynecomastia: More Than a Cosmetic Concern

When “breast reduction surgery” is mentioned, most people associate the procedure with females who have excessively large and often uncomfortable breasts. However, it can also be helpful to males with gynecomastia, or enlarged breasts.

New NeoGraft™ Device Improves Hair Transplants for New York Patients

Dr. Joshua Greenwald is pleased to announce the addition of the NeoGraft automated hair transplant system to his practice. NeoGraft, a new European medical device now available in the U.S., can dramatically improve hair transplant surgery for both male and female patients. Dr. Greenwald is one of the first medical practices in New York to […]

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 […]

Options for Treating Vertical Upper Lip Lines

Over time, exposure to sun, pollutants, smoking or the natural aging process can take a toll on the face, causing wrinkles and a loss of facial volume, among other visible signs of aging. One of the peskier problems that can occur is the appearance of vertical lines above the upper lip, also known as vertical […]

How Long Will My Facelift Last?

Undergoing facelift surgery — or any type of surgery — is a significant undertaking, one that should not be considered lightly. Facelift surgery requires a substantial recovery period and carries with it certain inherent surgical risks. On the other hand, facelift plastic surgery is an effective way to improve the look of wrinkles, loose skin […]

What are the Causes of Chin and Neck Fat?

As time passes, certain factors such as frequent exposure to the sun’s harsh ultraviolet rays, genetics or the natural aging process can adversely affect the appearance of, not only the face, but the neck as well. Over time, the skin loses its elastic quality. Fat cells become displaced. Muscles lose their tone. Eventually, this can […]

Nipple Sensation and Breast Augmentation Surgery

If you are considering breast augmentation surgery, you may be wondering whether the procedure will affect sensation in your nipples. Breast augmentation surgery involves making an incision in or near each breast, and placing breast implants either under the glandular (breast) tissue or under the pectoral (chest) muscle, thus subjecting the tissue and nerves in […]

BRA Day Is Coming Up on October 16, 2013!

What Is BRA Day? Breast Reconstruction Day, or BRA Day, is an initiative intended to encourage education and awareness about breast reconstruction following mastectomy, a surgical treatment for breast cancer that involves removing a patient’s breast tissue. Breast cancer patients may not know this, but they have a number of breast reconstruction options, many of […]