Breastfeeding After Breast Augmentation

With the growing acceptance of plastic surgery around the world, women seem to be having breast augmentation procedures performed at younger ages, often in pre-childbearing years. These women frequently have questions about future breastfeeding and safety concerns when they decide to have children. Although it is quite normal for patients to be concerned about this…Read More »

Plastic Surgery – Defend or Deny?

Celebrities and their plastic surgery have always been a hot gossip topic and great fodder for tabloid magazines. However, in the age of the internet and selfie-obsessed social media, more people are chiming in on the “did she or didn’t she” plastic surgery debate. In some cases, these public figures are forthright about their decision…Read More »

When is the Ideal Time of Year to Have Breast Augmentation?

As we approach the dog days of summer in New York, residents are experiencing sweltering heat, a welcome reprieve from a long, cold winter. At our practice, patients frequently ask – when is the best time of year to have breast augmentation surgery? The answer is truly – anytime. In our practice, breast augmentation is…Read More »

How is breast augmentation “shaping” up around the world?

It has become increasingly common for U.S. citizens to travel abroad for cosmetic procedures. Early this year, I published an article for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) on the dangers of medical tourism. Among the many reasons not to have plastic surgery performed abroad include unsanitary conditions, unqualified physicians and high complication rates…Read More »