Yearly Archives: 2017

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Your Surgeon’s Qualifications Matter. Here’s Why.

In this post, I would like to highlight why it’s so important to ensure that your surgeon is qualified to perform the procedures that he or she is offering. I like to focus on my qualifications so that I can help my Albany plastic surgery patients feel confident about their elected procedure. When choosing a …

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Healing in Time for the Holidays

As a plastic surgeon in Albany, NY, I talk a lot about healing and recovery. Here's why now is an ideal time to start booking a procedure: If you can get your surgery soon, you will be back in action by the time the holidays are underway. A little more specifics: Mommy Makeover What: A …

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5 Reasons to Call Your Doctor’s Office After Breast Surgery

In a previous post, I discussed the process of undergoing breast augmentation, covering everything from choosing breast implants to recovery. My Albany, NY, patients tell me that most of their questions come up after their procedure, so now I’d like to expand on the topic of recovery, specifically when you should call your doctor’s office …

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How Soon Is “Too Soon” for a Mommy Makeover?

Celebrity moms sharing Instagram photos of their toned, post-pregnancy bodies just a couple of months after having babies creates unrealistic expectations for women who want to regain their bodies — and confidence — after having children. Patients who are dissatisfied when their post-pregnancy bodies don't "snap back" quickly often ask me about having a mommy …

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Breast Implants: The Buzzwords You Need to Know

Women who are researching breast implants soon realize that size is only one of the decisions involved in getting breast augmentation. At my Albany practice, I help patients navigate their choices during the consultation by explaining the differences between various concepts, such as size and profile. That's why I want to devote this blog post …

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The Rise of Nonsurgical: How 3 New Treatments Can Make a Difference Without Surgery

We all know that the popularity of fillers, laser procedures, and BOTOX® here in Albany, NY is at an all-time high. And while these treatments are typically considered conservative options for age-related concerns, I've found that some artful innovation with nonsurgical technology and injectables is giving surgery a run for its money. I've compiled 3 …

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Real Talk: The Tummy Tuck

Abdominoplasty, more commonly known as a tummy tuck here in Albany, NY, is one of the most satisfying procedures for both male and female patients alike. But, like any plastic surgery procedure, it has limitations. In this blog post, I want to review the realities of tummy tuck — both who it's for and what …

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Why the “In-Person” Part of Your Consultation Matters

If you're seriously considering breast augmentation here in Albany, NY, you've probably already done quite a bit of research online. Between looking at before-and-after photos, reading testimonials, and familiarizing yourself with the details of the surgery, you may feel as if you know nearly everything there is to know about breast augmentation. But while you …

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