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When seeking a reconstructive or cosmetic procedure the typical protocol is to have the patient in for a consultation. During that initial meeting I am listening to the patient's surgical goals and assessing their anatomy so we can explore all of the options open...
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I know I've said it before, but BOTOX ® really is the new aspirin. In early October Allergan (makers of BOTOX®) announced that the FDA approved BOTOX ® for use in treating chronic migraine patients (defined as 15 or more migraine days a month). Ma...
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When discussing surgery of the breast, one of the most common questions asked is “will I still be able to breast feed?” The short answer is yes, so long as mammary tissue is retained and left attached to the nipple you should still be able to attempt to breas...
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Reconstructive Surgery / Plastic Surgery has evolved quite a bit since the American Society of Plastic Surgeons was first founded in 1931. The field began when doctors/dentists were treating soldiers with facial deformities from WWI. Back then, trench warfare was the no...
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Torn Earlobe Repair NYC & Lipoma Removal NYC Last week when finishing up for the afternoon one of my patients called the office. Her toddler had grabbed hold of her earring and managed to pull it out leaving her with a torn lobe. She said she was headed to...
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As a surgeon and director of an operating facility I spend more time than your average person worrying about germs and bacteria. I've been told that I’m a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to sterilization. That’s why I was thrilled when my yo...
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The facilities in which surgery is performed can be quite diverse. Most patients prefer an Office Based Surgery facility over a larger institution because using a private facility is like the difference between being on a private jet and flying commercial. Let me...
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When considering any medical procedure, one of the most important decisions is the selection of the physician. Many people do not know where to look, or what they should be looking for. In the case of plastic surgery, you want an experienced surgeon who has trained...
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Botox® is the new aspirin! Developed from bacteria secretions, Botox® takes affect by relaxing muscle tissue. The most famous application is cosmetic, as relaxed facial muscles do not produce wrinkles and folds. Did you know, however, that physic...
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Plastic surgery is much more common than you think. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recently released a report indicating that the number of cosmetic surgeries performed in America each year has increased by 3% since 2008 to over million (http://ww...
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