The inner and outer thighs are a common ‘problem’ area for many of our female patients. Age and genetics play a large role in how fat is distributed throughout the body, and the legs are no exception. Despite firming exercises and a healthy diet, some women are just unable to get rid of saddlebags and […] Read more

Since Jason Alexander’s character in the movie Shallow Hal popularized the word “cankles,” it has become an inseparable part of the American lexicon and the bane of stiletto lovers everywhere. If you have calf-ankle issues, you don’t have to live with them. Cosmetic surgery can let you kiss your cankles goodbye, but do check with […] Read more

Summer seems eons away, but those sultry bikini-wearing months are just around the corner! If you’re itching to get your body swimsuit-ready this year and need a little plastic surgery to help get you there – now is the time to schedule those body contouring procedures you’ve been dreaming about. While there is no hard […] Read more

For many women, a three-way dressing room mirror provides their first glimpse of the dreaded “bra fat” rolls that tend to creep up when you least expect them. In reality, skin rolls around the bra line can happen at any age, although women with higher body mass indexes (BMI) are more likely to suffer the […] Read more

You may already know that liposuction is among the most popular of plastic surgery procedures, highly prized for its ability to quickly and effectively remove body fat in areas that do not readily respond to diet and exercise. As effective as liposuction is, it still has its limits. Laser-assisted liposuction or laser lipo is the next […] Read more

Plastic surgery is more affordable and accessible than ever before. Moreover, cosmetic procedures are no longer stigmatized and, research shows, can help boost confidence in both social and professional arenas. Now, recent data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) indicates that male patients are cornering a larger part of a market that was […] Read more

Facial liposuction in targeted areas can create the illusion of prominent cheek bones and a more defined jaw line. Full or plump-looking cheeks can make even the slimmest of people appear overweight, and diet and exercise is usually ineffective on fatty deposits that some are genetically predisposed to. If you are bothered by excess fat […] Read more

A recent study suggests the benefits of body contouring plastic surgery for long-term weight control in patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery with laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is often the last resort for people who are dangerously obese. Indicated for men and women with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, […] Read more

If you’re one of the many women and men thinking about liposuction in NYC to help contour those problem areas, you may want to start thinking outside of the box. Meaty love handles, jiggly bellies and “thunder thighs” are some of the more common body parts targeted in lipo surgery, but did you ever consider […] Read more

Liposuction is one of the more common procedures done in cosmetic surgeon offices in NYC and across the country. Every year, more than 400,000 of these procedures are done in the United States. While it is no substitution for diet and exercise, liposuction has helped many Americans achieve a more desirable look by suctioning away unwanted […] Read more