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What to Ask During a Tummy Tuck Consultation?

A plastic surgery consultation is one of the most important steps in the process of undergoing cosmetic surgery. Your consultation is the perfect time to get to know your prospective plastic surgeon, learn about your chosen procedure and ask any questions you may have about what to expect before, during and after surgery. To help you better prepare for your abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) consultation, here are a few of the questions you should be sure to ask your plastic surgeon.

#1: Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?

The answer should be “yes”! Dr. Greenwald is an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon. Read more about his credentials. (more…)

Written by on September 18, 2014

Things to Ask During a Rhinoplasty Consultation

Now that you have scheduled an appointment for a rhinoplasty (nose surgery) consultation, you may be wondering what questions you should ask your prospective plastic surgeon. Because choosing a well-qualified plastic surgeon can mean the difference between achieving stellar aesthetic results from rhinoplasty or being highly disappointed with your new nose profile, make sure to ask the following crucial questions during your rhinoplasty consultation. An experienced nose surgeon, such as New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald, should be able to answer them without hesitation! (more…)

Written by on August 13, 2014

How to Protect Your Plastic Surgery Results

At the Manhattan cosmetic surgery practice of Joshua A. Greenwald, we recognize that undergoing the cosmetic surgery procedure of your choice involved a significant investment of your time, capital and emotions. However, now that you have had the procedure and are finished with the initial recovery period, the hard part is over! Now, it’s time to enjoy your new look. To protect your aesthetic results from plastic surgery and ensure that you are enjoying your improved appearance for many years to come, be sure to follow these tips.

Follow All Dr. Greenwald’s Instructions – You were meticulous about following all Dr. Greenwald’s preoperative instructions. Don’t stop, now that you have moved into the postoperative phase! The instructions you received from the NYC plastic surgeon are designed to encourage proper healing over the long term and to minimize the chance of experiencing postsurgical complications that could compromise your results. (more…)

Written by on July 14, 2014

Breast Implants as High School Graduation Gifts?

It is not unusual for parents to give their children a present to celebrate their graduation from high school. Traditionally, parents who had the means to do so often provided cars or trips abroad to their high school graduates in honor of the children’s accomplishments.

These days, however, many female high school graduates are choosing to forgo the gift of a car or vacation in favor of a trendier gift: breast augmentation surgery with breast implants. Dr. Joshua Greenwald, a leading New York City Board Certified plastic surgery specialist, discusses the advantages and possible disadvantages of providing 18-year-old females with the gift of breast enhancement.

Good Timing

One of the perks of giving the gift of breast implants right after high school graduation is that breast augmentation patients have the summer months before starting college to recuperate fully. Although the aesthetic effects of breast augmentation surgery are apparent almost immediately after surgery, it does take a few months for any residual swelling throughout the treatment area to subside and for the breast implants to settle into a more natural position. By gifting breast implants at the beginning of summer, patients can feel assured that their new figure will be ready to debut by fall registration. (more…)

Written by on June 30, 2014

Did You Know Breast Implants Have Serial Numbers?

Did you know that every breast implant has a distinct serial number associated with it? Why? By providing unique tracking information with their breast implants, manufacturers can contact the patients who purchased their implants if concerns over a batch of implants or individual implants happen to arise in the future.

Why the FDA Requires U.S. Manufacturers to Provide Serial Numbers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that all breast implant manufacturers include identification information with each implant. This is so the vast number of implants produced can be tracked, helping to monitor patients’ long-term safety.

Every breast implant has a lot number and a serial number associated with it. The lot number reflects the batch of breast implants (including the filling material) produced at a certain time. In addition to the lot number, a unique serial number is also associated with each breast implant. (more…)

Written by on June 15, 2014

Moms Deserve To Be a Little Selfish

This is the time of year we celebrate mothers for giving so much to their children, husbands and families. Many moms sacrifice their time, careers and often times their body – to experience the joys of motherhood. The combination of pregnancy with overall aging can result in unshapely breasts, stretch marks, loose skin and redeposited fat. While diet and exercise can help mothers look and feel better after having children, sometimes surgical intervention is necessary to fully address post-pregnancy concerns. (more…)

Written by on May 9, 2014

This Mother’s Day, Treat Your Mom to Mommy Makeover

Are you wondering what to get your mom or the mother in your life for Mother’s Day? If so, consider treating her to mommy makeover cosmetic surgery. Mommy makeover surgery addresses the common aesthetic concerns that many mothers have after pregnancy and / or breastfeeding. This year, give your mother or the mother of your children something meaningful that she will appreciate forever.

What Mommy Makeover Addresses

Mommy makeover surgery is not a single surgical procedure. Rather, it is a combination of cosmetic surgery procedures designed to improve the areas of the body that are often affected by motherhood. (more…)

Written by on May 5, 2014