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 cause the skin to hang off the neck or off the area under the chin, resulting in the dreaded appearance of neck fat.
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 the area to a certain degree of trauma. So, loss of nipple sensation following breast augmentation surgery is a valid concern. Below, Dr. Joshua Greenwald, a leading New York City plastic surgeon, shares his insight on the matter. (more…)
New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald recently attended the Mentor Corporation’s 2013 LEAD Conference in Los Angeles, Calif. He was one of an elite group of only 35 plastic surgeons in the nation to be invited to the prestigious event. (more…)
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 which New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald can customize to accommodate each patient’s type of cancer, unique anatomy and aesthetic desires. (more…)
Although many people use the terms “cosmetic surgeon” and “plastic surgeon” interchangeably, a cosmetic surgeon is not necessarily the same as a plastic surgeon. If you are considering plastic surgery, it is crucial to know the difference between the two terms. That way, you have all the information needed to evaluate a surgeon’s qualifications properly before making the decision to pursue plastic surgery treatment with him (or her). Here, New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald explains the difference between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon. (more…)
You may already realize that choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon (such a Joshua A. Greenwald) is an important factor in obtaining safe cosmetic surgery treatment and attractive results. However, some people may not realize how important it is to make sure that the plastic surgeon’s operating facility is accredited by an authorized organization. Finding an accredited plastic surgery facility is not difficult if you know what to look for. Here are some guidelines to help you. (more…)
Those who decide to undergo plastic surgery obviously want to look better — younger, svelte, more voluptuous or more proportionate — but they do not necessarily want to look like they have had “work done.” Everyone knows what bad cosmetic surgery results look like: a face that is stretched too tight or lips that look unnaturally large. But how does one avoid ending up with an unnatural-looking plastic surgery outcome? (more…)
The cost of plastic surgery is one factor most patients need to consider when deciding whether or not to pursue a specific cosmetic surgery procedure. The cost of cosmetic surgery varies depending on the type of procedure and the plastic surgeon’s geographic location. There are also several other variables that can come into play. (more…)
You may be familiar with the concept of mommy makeover surgery, which is not a specific surgery but rather a combination of multiple surgical procedures designed to make over moms who have excess, lax skin and weakened muscles in the midsection, and smaller, flatter or droopier breasts, all due to child rearing. However, do you know what “daddy makeover” surgery is? If not, read on to find out. (more…)
Plastic surgery New York provider Joshua A. Greenwald, MD, FACS, was recently appointed chief of the division of plastic surgery at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, N.Y. Referring to Dr. Greenwald and a few of his distinguished colleagues, Michael Palumbo, M.D., executive vice president and medical director at White Plains Hospital said, “I’m so pleased that these talented physicians will be expanding their roles into the leadership of the Hospital. (more…)
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