Cosmetic Surgery Westchester - Blog

Breast Augmentation (Implants)

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:14:31 GMT

Today women have a choice of two different types of breast implants. One option is Saline implants. Saline implants are filled with sterile salt water. They can be filled with varying amounts of saline which can affect the shape, firmness and feel of the breast. The other option is Silicone implants . Silicone implants are filled with an elastic gel. The gel feels and moves much like natural breast tissue. Implants (whether they are saline or silicone) may need to be...

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Should I wait for a tummy tuck?

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:33:28 GMT

Arlene, Well, that is a great question. The benefit of waiting to have a tummy tuck until you have decided not to have anymore children is that once you have the tummy tuck, you will not need to have it repeated again. If you should get pregnant after the tummy tuck, the worst thing that can happen is the results obtained after the tummy tuck will be gone. When Dr. Kleinman performs a tummy tuck, he not only reduces the amount of skin (the part of the belly that hangs over pants) he also...

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Tummy Tuck

Thu, 01 May 2008 20:34:02 GMT

Arlene, Thanks for asking that question. Results of all cosmetic procedures vary depending on what the patient looks like prior to surgery will determine how "flat" they will be after surgery. The amt. of improvement should be discussed with the surgeon prior to surgery. Also, most women who have had this surgery have a good improvement as long as the patient has realistic expectations. Make sure your surgeon takes the time to discuss with you the pro's and con's of the procedure. Hope this...

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Tummy Tuck

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:54:24 GMT

Who is a good candidate for a tummy tuck? Natalie

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Liposuction

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:53:08 GMT

I was wondering if liposuction is safe? Sue

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Blepharoplasty

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:41:27 GMT

Technically known as blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery is able to revitalize the eye area by improving puffy, sagging or tired-looking eyes. The surgery may be performed on both the upper and lower eyelids, correcting sagging and dropping of the upper eyelids and puffy under-eye bags of the lower eyelids.

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Facelift

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:41:00 GMT

Technically known as rhytidectomy, the facelift is a plastic surgery procedure which can counteract the effects of time, gravity and sun exposure. The surgery restores a fresher, more youthful facial appearance by improving sagging and loose skin, jowls, excess fat deposits, and creases and folds of the lower face and neck.

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Rhinoplasty

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:40:32 GMT

Commonly known as nose surgery, rhinoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure which can reshape, reduce or augment a person's nose, remove a hump,

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Botox

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:47:18 GMT

Just want to let everyone know that according to the ASAPS (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery), botox injections was the top nonsurgical procedure performed in 2007. Over 2.5 million people received botox in 2007. Botox can erase years from ones face without any downtime. As a matter of fact, there are some women who get botox and they never tell their husbands, friends or significant others. You would surprised how many of your friends get botox. Take a close look the...

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