Body contouring is a series of operations developed for removing and redraping the person’s excess skin and fat that remain after weight loss surgery for obesity. Excess weight loss in markedly obese patients usually results in significant overhanging skin and other underlying tissues, including fat and muscle with comprised tone and marked laxity. Body contouring […]
Liposuction, also referred to as lipoplasty, is referred to a procedure that breaks up and sucks out and removes the fat in specific part(s) of the body. It helps restore and enhance contour and proportionality of those parts compared to the rest of the body. It is typically used for areas such as neck, back, […]
Rhinoplasty (nose job) is done in order to enhance the appearance and restore normalcy of a person’s nose. It is mainly done in two ways – either closed, which means no external skin cuts are made and therefore no external scars are produced. With this approach, everything is done through the nostrils and although more […]
Plastic surgery has improved the lives of millions. For babies born with cleft palates or people disfigured in accidents, reconstructive plastic surgery allows them to maintain a normal appearance and reduces or eliminates people staring at them. For people who aren’t conventionally attractive, plastic surgery gives them a more pleasing appearance. My staff and I […]
After a summer of fun in the sun, it’s time to rejuvenate our skin and correct any effects that may have come with environmental exposure. Our SASSONMD Chemical Peel will resurface the skin, minimize pore size and lighten hyperpigmentation, even out the overall complexion and remove dry, rough patches. Our SASSONMD Chemical Peel will Your […]
If you or your child is affected by prominent ears that stick out a bit too far from the head, otoplasty (ear correction surgery) may be the right option for you. Ear surgery, or otoplasty, is usually done to set prominent ears back closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears. […]
We are proud to announce that Dr. Homayoun Sasson has been awarded Castle Connolly Top Doctor once again in 2016! This marks the third consecutive year that he has been chosen as a New York Metro Area Top Doctor. Click here to view a short congratulatory message from St. Joseph Hospital.
Even as the top rated procedure with over 90% satisfaction, there are still many people who avoid the tummy tuck because of certain misconceptions. The truth is, a lot of what we think we know about the tummy tuck is false. For example, the tummy tuck is not a weight loss procedure. Here are the […]
You’d be surprised at some of the facts out there about breasts. If you’re considering breast surgery, it may be helpful (and interesting) to learn a little more about your breasts. From the world’s first bras to the world’s biggest breasts, here are ten little known facts about the country’s favorite body part. Breast Fact […]
How much does social media really influence our health decisions? As it turns out, popular social media sites like Facebook and Twitter may have more of an impact than most may think, not only having an impact on where we find information on a procedure like a face lift, but also our reasons for seeking […]
