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

The pressure to look good is pervasive, whether you’re a high-powered Wall Street investment banker, an aspiring actress, an entrepreneur in search of startup cash, or a sales clerk on Fifth Avenue. Body contouring is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery requests in New York City, where people come from across the country and […] 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

You may have already heard about Beyonce’s infamous thigh gap – that coveted space between the inner thighs that accentuates a woman’s slender form. Whether the singer achieved this bodacious space through the magic of Photoshop or good old fashioned diet and exercise is still up for debate.  But what’s for certain is that thigh […] Read more

Victims of plastic surgery tourism horror stories have recounted their woes of botched treatments and life-threatening complications following procedures in third world countries, where breast augmentation, nose jobs and weight loss surgery are offered at discount rates. Now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning patients to avoid cosmetic surgery abroad […] Read more

A plastic surgery app, in which users could suck out excess fat from a cartoon Barbie character, has been pulled off both iTunes and Google Play, due to public outcry via Twitter. Geared toward children as young as nine, the questionable game implored users to help “an unfortunate girl who has so much extra weight […] Read more

Your canine friends can soon say goodbye to wrinkly skin, flabby bellies and droopy eyes. A little nip and tuck can do wonders for Fido, and give Garfield that makeover he’s always dreamed of. It’s true – plastic surgery for pets is not only available, it’s becoming one of the biggest trends for America’s most […] Read more

Liposuction remains one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), who say that more than 202,000 liposuctions are performed each year. Given the refinement of techniques and improvements in safety in recent years, patient outcomes are at record highs. Yet, there are patient-controlled factors that can ensure […] Read more

It’s safe to say most women in America have a few inches they’d like to lose around their midsections. The stomach is one of the most troublesome realms to shed excess fat, no matter how much dieting and exercising a person does. Men and women who are looking to “flatten out” often come into Dr. […] Read more