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There is no shortage of gimmicks and fads in plastic surgery - procedures that promise every conceivable outcome under the sun. Patients should use caution when considering such procedures as they can often lead to disappointing results. It is important for a patient to research any given procedure and to be realistic about possible outcomes. As with any procedure, it is important to carefully evaluate and assess the qualifications of the surgeon. This is your body we are talking about. Don’t just buy in to gimmicks and fads. You owe it to yourself to do your research!

Most facial and breast surgery can be done under conscious sedation instead of general anesthesia.  In most cases, Dr.

There are a lot of advertisements for “cookie cutter” facelifts.  If you call these people they will keep calling you back, offering you special deals until you tell them to stop.  The State of New York recently settled a lawsuit against Lifestyle Lift for false advertising.

Insurance covers many problems requiring the expertise of a Plastic Surgeon such as breast reduction, trauma, and birth defects.  Our office accepts insurance for most procedures that are covered by insurance. 

Ask your plastic Surgeon how he/she contributes to the community.  Does he/she take care of people that come to the emergency room with traumatic injuries?  Taking care of injuries and deformities takes much more skill and expertise than cosmetic surgery.  In order to maintain the skills of a Plastic Surgeon, it is necessary to do more than simple cosmetic surgery.

Facial contouring, nose surgery, breast enhancement, body contouring, and liposuction are among the most popular procedures performed by plastic surgeons today. These procedures can improve quality of life by positively impacting self-image and confidence.  Plastic surgeons also use reconstructive procedures to restore a more natural look and function in cases where the patient has been compromised by disease, accident or disfigurement.

The popularity of plastic surgery is soaring and increasingly more doctors are trying to meet the demand for this specialty. No regulations govern what type of medical practitioner can perform plastic surgery procedures; hence, any licensed physician can call himself or herself a cosmetic surgeon.