More Potential Tummy Tuck Benefits
There may be more to like about the tummy tuck than ever. A recent study suggests that patients who undergo abdominoplasty may gain relief from urinary incontinence symptoms after surgery…
Puffy Upper Eyelid Causes and Treatment
Puffy upper eyelids are troublesome, especially when the condition is chronic. They can be tricky to diagnose and treat. What are the causes of puffy upper eyelids? Is eyelid surgery…
Should You Like Your Plastic Surgeon?
There are reasons doctors aren’t always known for their “bedside manners.” Some are drawn to the science side of the profession first, and the people side second. Many medical schools…
Eyelid Surgery: His and (not) Hers
It may not surprise you to learn that today, men as well as women are interested in eyelid surgery. But did you know that eyelid surgery for men is often…
Top 5 “Think Again” Cosmetic Surgeries
Cosmetic surgery crazes in New York City pop up early and often. From the designer pinky toe to dimple creation, you can hear about it in Manhattan, and you can…
Plastic Surgery for Men: 2013 Trends
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) announced 2013 cosmetic surgery statistics last month—the 15th year the organization has tracked trends. These are some of the highlights related to…
Contact Lenses and Eyelid Surgery
If you wear contact lenses, you might have wondered whether they could lead to droopy lids and the need for eyelid surgery in the future. There’s increasing evidence that this…
Should Your Son Have Gynecomastia Surgery?
It’s completely understandable. It can seem very strange to have the thought of plastic surgery for your child cross your mind. Maybe you’ve had “work done” yourself but the idea…
Three Secrets for Faster Eyelid Surgery Recovery
Eyelid surgery, known to plastic surgeons as blepharoplasty, is one of the easier cosmetic procedures in terms of recovery. Even so, most patients are anxious to be able to go…
Gynecomastia: Good Info, Bad Info
If you’re a man with enlarged breasts, you’re probably taking some time gathering information to help you decide what, if anything, to do about your condition. We understand this completely,…