Blog Category - General Plastic Surgery

Nov

Why Winter Is the Perfect Time for Plastic Surgery

When the temperature drops, it’s natural to think about cozying up at home and focusing on yourself. Winter offers unique advantages when it comes to planning your plastic surgery. Whatever procedure you may be considering, this season provides the perfect opportunity to refresh ...

Nov

How To Choose the Best Plastic Surgeon Near You

If you’re interested in plastic surgery in Latham or Albany, NY, you’re in luck. This area is home to some exceptional plastic surgeons, so you have no shortage of options when it comes to choosing the best plastic surgeon near you. But with so many practices to choose from, how ...

Nov

Change Is the Only Constant

As I sit in my home office to write this blog, I realize that I have spent more time in this room in the last month than I have in the previous 3 years combined. The mitigation efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 have impacted us all and in so many different ways. Parents have ...

Nov

Drew Barrymore Loves EMSCULPT® — You Will, Too

Many celebrities enjoy trying out the latest advancements and technology in the field of aesthetics. In the personal fitness world, actress Drew Barrymore recently announced her endorsement of EMSCULPT®: an innovative treatment that tones the body via electromagnetic pulses. As t...

Nov

EMSCULPT®: Lose Fat & Tone Up Without Surgery

When it came time to expand my product offerings and incorporate new machines, EMSCULPT was high on the priority list for my Troy, NY, practice. I’m thrilled to now offer this innovative, noninvasive fat reduction treatment designed to tone and strengthen muscles and burn fat bey...

Nov

So, You’ve Scheduled Your Surgery. Now What?

Deciding to undergo plastic surgery is the first major step in reaching your aesthetic goals. However, this decision is just the tip of the iceberg—you must understand and follow your physician’s instructions to ensure a smooth cosmetic journey. As a double board-certified plasti...

Nov

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 elect...

Nov

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 W...

Nov

When To Get Plastic Surgery: Here’s How To Know It’s the Right Time (Updated 2024)

It’s often said that if you wait for the “perfect” time to do anything — whether it’s having a baby or taking that dream vacation — you’ll be waiting forever. But as a board-certified plastic surgeon, I tell my patients that there’s definitely an ideal time for surgery. Wondering...

Nov

Celebrities As a Reference for Plastic Surgery: What You Need to Know

Angelina Jolie’s lips. Matt Bomer’s jawline. Kylie Jenner’s butt. They’re iconic, and we all know what they look like. Given that common point of reference, it’s no surprise that patients looking for a plastic surgeon in Albany, NY mention celebrities when they describe their ide...

Nov

Brazilian Butt Lifts: Kylie Jenner’s Transformation

As a plastic surgeon, I know very well how a single celebrity’s decisions can set the trends in my practice for months or even years. Perhaps no celebrities illustrate that point more soundly than the Kardashians, the family of dark-haired beauties who are, you might say, “famous...

Nov

Looking for the Best Plastic Surgeon? Here Are 5 Questions To Ask (Updated 2024)

If you’ve ever had a consultation for plastic surgery, you might think you’re the one making all the decisions. But here’s an important secret: Your plastic surgeon should also be evaluating you to make sure you make a good team. The key to a successful partnership lies in mutual...