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SmartLipo New York, NY

What Makes SmartLipo a Smart Choice?

Because fat reduction and body contouring are such popular requests among his patients, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald is pleased to offer a variety of options to achieve these changes. One of his more exciting offerings is SmartLipo, a minimally invasive alternative to traditional liposuction.

Although SmartLipo (sometimes referred to as laser-assisted lipo) is not a weight-loss surgery, it is an effective way to minimize fat deposits that have been resistant to your diet and exercise efforts. If certain problem areas persist, SmartLipo can help to create a more appealing shape. (more…)

Written by on July 29, 2022

Brow Lift New York, NY

Exciting Changes You Can Achieve with Brow Lift

You may think that facelift is the best procedure for addressing signs of aging, but it is limited to the region on your lower face and neck. If lines and sagging skin at the top of your face are the real source of your discontent, you may consider looking into brow lift instead.

Dr. Joshua Greenwald performs brow lift by making an incision along the hairline and then removing surplus skin and fat from the forehead. After pulling the remaining skin taut, he sutures the incision. In this blog, this elite plastic surgeon describes some of the major changes he can accomplish with brow lift surgery. (more…)

Written by on July 14, 2022

Facial Procedures New York City, NY

Procedures That Help You Improve the Proportions of Your Face

As subjective as beauty can be, an attractive face is often one that is considered proportional. Although social scientists have studied the proportions of the face to determine the ideal ratios, not everything can be solved with a mathematical equation. Still, plastic surgeons have an innate sense of which proportions look good on a face. They also know how to use their surgical skills to achieve this attractive balance. 

While there are some limitations to the kind of proportions that plastic surgery can fix, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald shares three of the best procedures for improving the proportions of the face. (more…)

Written by on June 14, 2022

Male Breast Reduction New York City, NY

When Is the Right Time to Have Male Breast Reduction?

Although a male physique can differ from person to person, it typically features a relatively flat chest. Men who have gynecomastia have enlarged breast gland tissue, feminizing the contours of their upper body. Patients with gynecomastia may consider having male breast reduction surgery to firm up the chest. Male breast reduction typically involves a combination of liposuction and excising loose skin that has stretched to cover the larger breast size. In this blog, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald discusses when the optimal time to seek this procedure is. (more…)

Written by on May 30, 2022

Blepharoplasty Specialist Manhattan, NY

What Happens to Eyelids as You Age?

Many people consider their eyes to be one of their best features — at least until they start to get older. If you have started to see some changes to your eyelids or are concerned about impending aesthetic changes to your eyes, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald has provided a brief explanation about common changes people experience around their eyes as they age. For patients who wish to restore the previous, younger appearance of their eyes, the good news is that cosmetic procedures are effective. (more…)

Written by on April 30, 2022

Liposuction Procedure Manhattan, NY

Areas You Didn’t Realize Liposuction Can Treat

When it comes to targeting unwanted fat deposits on the body, liposuction has remained the most popular cosmetic procedure for decades. Most patients use this surgery to improve contours on their abdomen, hips, thighs and arms, but you may be surprised to learn that liposuction is also effective at toning other regions. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald shares some of the other areas he treats with liposuction. (more…)

Written by on April 15, 2022

Plastic Surgeon Manhattan, NY

How to Avoid Plastic Surgery Scars

Because the goal of plastic surgery is to improve one’s appearance, it makes sense that patients are often concerned about post-surgical scarring. Although scars are an inevitable part of any procedure that requires incisions, with time and proper care they can fade significantly enough that they become an afterthought. To help patients look their best, renowned New York plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald gives his best tips for avoiding noticeable plastic surgery scars. (more…)

Written by on March 31, 2022

Botox Injections Manhattan, NY

What Can You Do About Forehead Wrinkles?

As we age, our body produces less collagen, a protein that keeps skin taut and smooth. As collagen levels drop, wrinkles appear. Forehead wrinkles do more than make us look old. These lines can make us appear tired or angry. Dr. Joshua Greenwald explains what you can do to lessen the appearance of forehead wrinkles. (more…)

Written by on March 16, 2022