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Mommy Makeover 2020

Did you know that the most births occur between the months of August and October? It’s one of those facts that you tilt your head at, but when you really think about it, many people are welcoming new additions to their families during this time and there are many more birthdays during this period than most. There’s no better time of year than now to offer our Mommy Makeover Package!

What is the Mommy Makeover?

Motherhood is a beautiful thing, but it comes with its physical costs. Ask any mother of multiple children and they’ll tell you their body just isn’t as it once was. Many women are driven to have children and feel extremely rewarded by motherhood but are left feeling self-conscious or disappointed about how it has affected their appearance.

There is no shame in this!

We all want to look our very best and giving birth does not change that fact. Our post pregnancy tune-up is designed to help you get your pre-baby body back! It is a comprehensive package of procedures that can be performed all at once or divided up into multiple procedures depending on what is most convenient for you.

Having a consultation with us about this procedure is very important, as not everyone’s body changes the same from giving birth. Some women may require certain procedures but not so much others, and vice versa. Dr. Greenberg will be able to assess which procedures you will benefit most from while also listening to your needs about the outcomes you desire.

Let’s take a look at some of the main procedures that comprise this package.

Breast Augmentation After Pregnancy

A woman’s breasts are one of the areas most affected by pregnancy. For many women, pregnancy causes their breasts to become larger in preparation for lactation. Once the lactation period is over, they decline in size, and in doing so, leave undesired effects such as reduced firmness, sagging, stretching, etc.

This opens the door to many different circumstances depending on what a woman’s breasts were like pre-pregnancy. Breast augmentation can be used to solve multiple issues, not just a simple reduction or increase in size. Augmentation can improve shape or reduce sagging that is all too common after one or more pregnancies.

Post Pregnancy Tummy Tuck

The stomach or abdomen is the area women feel self-conscious about the most after pregnancy. Stretch marks are the bane of every woman trying to have a great beach day or lounge poolside after giving birth.

Stretch marks can be a source of great anxiety for women who have given birth. Even if they have worked hard to regain their pre-pregnancy shape, the skin remains loose or has stretch marks.

For this, we recommend a tummy tuck, which often will solve most women’s concerns about outcomes. Concerns about cellulite are also voice by our many potential patients who come in to discuss our post pregnancy cosmetic package.

Concerns about the hip and legs area and cellulite are also voiced by our many potential patients who come in to discuss our post pregnancy cosmetic package. Cellulaze or Cellfina can be used to get rid of cellulite.

MedSpa Treatments After Pregnancy

The hormonal effects of pregnancy can cause so many different changes in your body that won’t necessarily revert back. One such example of that is skin complexion and skin type. It is not unusual to suffer from dry skin or oily skin after pregnancy.

Changes to the skin’s complexion can also follow, leading to more blemishes or dry, flaky skin. We have numerous MedSpa procedures that can tackle these issues with ease!

Microdermabrasion after pregnancy is one of the most common post-pregnancy MedSpa procedures. It can be used to peel away layers of dead skin, dirt, and debris that your system was not able to properly exfoliate—especially when considering that many women experience an increase in sebum oil production during pregnancy.

Vaginal Rejuvenation After Giving Birth

Vaginal rejuvenation is a procedure that can improve the aesthetic and most importantly, functionality of a woman’s vagina. A phenomenon that was once quietly accepted by women has been brought into the light, and there is a solution.

Vaginal dryness and loss of elasticity are common problems women face after rearing children. Sex is important for intimacy and these issues can present a huge loss of intimacy with a woman and her partner.

We practice the Geneveve treatment from Viveve for vaginal rejuvenation. The procedure uses radiofrequency energy to heat and cool vaginal tissue, stimulating the production of collagen.

Post Pregnancy Cosmetic Package Long Island NY

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is proud to provide the Mommy Makeover Package for 2020 for all mothers new and experienced!

Moms of the world work hard, and so we provide this package to show our thanks and to give mom the makeover of her dreams.

Contact Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery today for more information on our Mommy Makeover Package, as well as booking a consultation. Consultations are offered virtually as well.

Botched Botox: Why You Should Always Get Injectables from a Professional

Botox, what was once the secret to Hollywood immortality and long-lasting youthful good looks are now a household name and something you’d offer a friend or relative as a birthday gift! It is hard to believe that injectables such as Botox were once viewed with a kind of stigma. After all, who doesn’t want to look good or mitigate the development of wrinkles? This destigmatization is largely a good thing, but there has been one major negative consequence to the destigmatization of injectable treatments such as Botox or hyaluronic fillers such as Restylane. Let’s talk about botched Botox and other botched injectables.

What is Botox and How Does it Work?

Botox is a protein that is obtained from botulinum toxin. Toxin, huh? That’s right! Botox is a toxin, but that should not alarm you in the slightest. Not only is the amount of toxin used very small, but it has been very well studied and deemed safe to use by the FDA. Botulinum toxin blocks nerve signals to the muscles in the area of injection, effectively relaxing them, thus preventing or reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

Avoid Cheap or Unprofessional Botox Offers

There is a huge industry around providing Botox and filler injections, touch ups, you name it. As you might imagine, there are many illegitimate people offering in and out injectable services at much lower prices than the industry baseline. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for.

Injecting Botox is not a simple point and squeeze maneuver. Licensing is required because in the wrong hands, Botox injections are easily botched and can have consequences ranging from poor appearance to serious medical complications.

There are many horror stories of people paying the price for going to someone who was not certified or was just looking to make a quick buck by doing as many injections as possible within a short period of time. There’s a real danger when trusting someone to give you an injection, unless you go to a board-certified professional who understands dosing requirements, you may end up with temporary paralysis of certain facial muscles!

What Separates a Good Botox Injector from a Bad One?

At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, we pride ourselves on creating the best possible outcomes from our procedures as possible. Natural is the name of the game. This is doubly true when it comes to Botox injections.

A qualified and skilled injector with many years of experience like Dr. Greenberg will know exactly how much Botox is necessary and where precisely are the best locations to inject it. Intimately understanding how the muscles of the face work to express our feelings (as well as cause wrinkling in those areas) is crucial to knowing what spots require relaxation and which do not.

An unprofessional or unlicensed person giving injections will likely have not had this requisite medical training and experience to provide natural results.

Instead, a quick search of horror stories regarding botched Botox reveals many people who ended up with:

Incredibly stiff or wooden facial expressions
Drooping eyelids
Alterations to your smile
Difficulties with vision (forehead injections)

Best Botox Injector Long Island

There’s another saying that goes something to the effect, “if it’s too good to be true, it’s because it is.” This post was written for the sake of providing a warning that even should you not choose to go with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery for your injectable needs, you should always find a qualified and licensed person to for your aesthetic needs. Just because Botox is not a medical procedure does not mean that medical expertise should not be guiding its application.

Due to the popularity of Botox treatments, many people are operating unethically, illegally, or unskillfully. All things that you do not wish for your injector to be. We would be overjoyed to be your provider of injectables such as Botox, Dysport, Restylane, and many others.

Contact Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery today at (561)-217-8120 for any questions regarding our procedures or making an appointment. You can request your complimentary consultation here.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Things Slowing Down? The Perfect Time for Breast Augmentation

Kids. School. Work. More Work. Social obligations.

These are the many common reasons that people are busy in ordinary life. However, COVID quarantines, social restrictions, and disruptions to ordinary social life have presented extraordinary circumstances. While these disruptions are certainly not good, it may be the right time to make the most of the situation and use whatever down time or slowed period of activity as the perfect chance to get the procedure they’ve been dreaming of. For many, this procedure is breast augmentation!

What is Breast Augmentation?

In case you’re unfamiliar, breast augmentation can refer to many different changes to the breast that deal with shape or fullness. Unlike the early days of breast augmentation which favored a certain type of look, the procedure of today is all about comfort, a natural look, and achieving the specific look you want. At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, we respect that there are many different aesthetic beauty goals out there and no two people want exactly the same things. As someone who has performed procedures for many celebrities, Dr. Greenberg also frequently is asked for his counsel by our clients about what would suit them the most. It never hurts to get a second opinion, especially when that opinion comes from decades of experience!

Breast Implants Long Island NY

Implants are usually the first step for those who are seeking breast augmentation. In the prior section, we discussed how there are many different looks and people prefer different things. The most common goal for breast augmentation is increasing the size of the patient’s breasts through implants. Implant technology has come a long way. Silicone, Saline, or the latest and greatest gummy bear implants—whichever you choose, with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, you’re in great hands! All options have their own benefits, but the most important thing is that you are clear with what you would like your results to be. This will determine which type of implant or methods used will render the result that you’ll be most pleased with.

Breast Reduction Long Island NY

Enlarging the breasts is not necessarily the goal of everyone seeking breast augmentation. Augmentation has become the default term for breast related procedures because the goal is to achieve a specified look, and for some people that means getting a reduction in size to be more proportional to their body. Disproportionately large breasts can cause a great deal of discomfort for many women, leading to pain in the back, neck, and shoulders. Chronic pain can truly interfere with quality of life. Breast reduction can reduce or eliminate such pains.

COVID Quarantine Cosmetic Surgery NY

As we said, things are slowed at the moment. With many social activities being discouraged or outright unavailable due to social distancing restrictions, it’s the perfect time to undergo breast augmentation surgery. Breast augmentation recovery typically only takes a few days of downtime for the initial stages of recovery. Afterwards, it is recommended to limit physical activity for a few weeks to allow the full healing process to go smoothly. Dr. Greenberg performs breast augmentation using mini-incision techniques designed for 24-hour rapid recovery which results in less soreness, bruising, and discomfort than traditional means of operation.

Breast Augmentation Consultation Long Island NY

Visit Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery in Long Island or one of our other locations so you can be on your way to getting the procedure and results you’ve been dreaming of!
It is a good time to get breast augmentation or many other procedures done as the recovery period will likely be smoother due to social distancing. Contact Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery today!

woman enjoying results of breast augmentation on long island in sheer top with low cut neck

AQUAGOLD Facial for Advanced Skin Rejuvenation

COVID-19 Mask Acne Problems

In the age of COVID-19, many people have become accustomed to wearing a mask for protection as well as keeping the spread of the virus to a minimum. One of the unfortunate side effects of wearing a mask every day, even for 15-30 minutes at a time is the build-up of sweat and other dirt that may be on your mask before you get a chance to wash it. The skin on our face was never meant to be covered for extended periods of time, our pores love to breathe fresh air and when they are unable to do so they can become clogged with dirt and sweat, which inevitably leads to irritation, swelling, redness, and acne!
Many people are developing small blemishes, pimples, and acne underneath the mask which is bad enough—dubbed maskne. However, as we become accustomed to wearing masks in public for the meantime, it’s clear that we are placing much more emphasis on the features that are NOT covered by masks. The brows, forehead, eyes, and bags under eyes, etc. It just so happens that these areas are the most common spots for wrinkles and wearing a mask will only highlight that further. But we must, so what can be done, both about our visible features and our skin that is under the mask?

What is AQUAGOLD Fine Touch?

AQUAGOLD Fine Touch is an advanced platform that offers unparalleled functionality and versatility for the professional and the patient. AQUAGOLD uses a patented applicator which makes use of microchannel microinjector technology to concisely administer treatments that can treat wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, dull skin, etc.

How is AQUAGOLD Administered?

The AQUAGOLD Fine Touch applicator is a handheld device that sports 24K pure gold-plated microchannels that are used to apply a variety of dermal solutions and anti-aging injectables into the skin. These microchannels are finer than human hair and also made up of medical-grade stainless steel. It is designed to inject therapeutic substances at a consistent depth of 0.6mm and can inject 1,200 to 2,000 microinjections per minute.

Why Use AQUAGOLD Instead of Regular Injection Treatments?

AQUAGOLD not only can dermally inject therapeutics rapidly and painlessly, but they can do so in a highly versatile way. Many cosmetic professionals want to provide the best for their patients by listening to their desired aesthetic goals and coming up with a customized treatment plan to reach those goals.
Typically, this requires using more than one treatment, and more than one solution to get the job done. The beauty of AQUAGOLD microchannel administration is that it can perform all of those things using one nifty device (the device is single-use but can administer a variety of products). The premise behind the product is that there are many instances in which LESS IS MORE. AQUAGOLD injects low-dose therapeutics into a patient’s skin to achieve subtle and natural-looking results. If you know anything about us at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, we aim to produce long-lasting, natural results that are impactful, tasteful, but not overdone!
Additionally, due to the highly allergen-friendly gold-plating as well as the incredibly fine size of the needles, AQUAGOLD is one of the few if only devices that is capable of safely being used in highly sensitive areas of your face such as around the eye or mouth area.

What Can Be Injected With AQUAGOLD?

The benefit of coming to Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery for AQUAGOLD treatment is that the sheer variety of procedures we already perform can be microdosed with AQUAGOLD.
Smoothing the texture of your skin and improving the tone can be done with dermal injections of hyaluronic acid. Don’t let the name scare you! Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar in the body that gathers water to it. When injecting this sugar into the skin, it can create a very natural, hydrates, and volumized look.
PRP microdosing can be accomplished using the microinjectors to selectively work on sensitive areas such as around the eyes which ordinarily cannot be accessed comfortably using other methods.
Pigment reducers can be used to treat hyperpigmentation—when skin is discolored in spots as a result of age, sun exposure, or genetics.
Overall, the use of Fine Touch can

Smooth skin texture/Hydrate
Inject vitamin mixtures dermally to improve skin condition and health
Treat hyperpigmentation
Micro-administer BOTOX (with medical approval)

Is AQUAGOLD Painful?

Good news! For those of you who are sensitive to pain, AQUAGOLD microinjections are not painful at all. Because of the small volume of injectable used, the incredibly tiny needles, and the small area of injection, people hardly feel a thing. However, if you are experiencing nervousness, a topical anesthetic can always be applied. We want to do everything we can to make our patients have the most comfortable and easy experience.

AQUAGOLD Facial Long Island, NY

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is dedicated to bringing you the latest and greatest in cosmetic technologies so that you have all of the options available to achieve your unique look. AQUAGOLD micro-injections are a great way to keep your skin looking healthy, hydrated, and fresh!
Dr. Stark of Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is an accomplished plastic surgeon with a strong background in the arts, a true rarity in the medical world. There are few cosmetic professionals who have the precision of a surgeon and the eye of an artist as Dr. Stark does, and we are incredibly pleased to have her expertise on staff with us at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery.
Dr. Stark has a strong interest in providing aesthetic plastic surgical and non-surgical procedures equally. One the non-surgical side, Dr. Stark has already gone to work beautifying patients using the AQUAGOLD system for facials, PRP, treating wrinkles, reducing the appearance of bags under the eyes, and of course maskne.
Contact Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery today to discuss your aesthetic goals! You can speak to us via a complimentary virtual consultation or fill out a form online so we can best assess your goals and figure out a treatment plan and timeline that works for you.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Coolsculpt & Emsculpt vs Liposuction with J-Plasma: Which Should You Get?

What is J-Plasma? What is Coolsculpting? What is Emsculpt? Everyone wants to look and feel their best. Today, there are no shortage of ways you can alter your look to suit your own personal style and goals. However, for all of the different ways to meet your aesthetic goals, how do you know which is best for you? This is often the case when it comes to procedures aimed at reducing body fat and acquiring a tighter appearance. Traditionally, this has been the realm of the long reigning king of body fat reduction procedures—liposuction. However, some new modalities have taken the cosmetic world by storm by offering some alternatives depending on your needs. Let’s take a look at Coolsculpting and Emsculpting!

What are Coolsculpting and Emsculpt?

Coolsculpting is a fat reduction treatment designed to aid people who have been trying to get rid of that stubborn belly fat. The procedure is FDA-approved and is performed by placing an applicator on the desired area of treatment. It applies a slight suction to enclose the treatment space, and then it blasts the area with a powerful cooling effect. This results in what is scientifically known as cryolipolysis, which means that your fat cells have been frozen over which renders them inactive. From there, the body naturally sets to work recycling them out of your body.
Because of how the procedure is performed, Coolsculpting is a non-invasive procedure which means that it requires no surgical intervention to work as intended. This makes the procedure very appealing to those who wish to lose a portion of body fat without having to undergo a surgical procedure such as liposuction.
Another non-invasive procedure that has gained a lot of attention and critical acclaim is Emsculpt!
If Coolsculpting has gained recognition for body fat reduction, Emsculpting has gotten popular for tightening and toning the remainder.
Emsculpt is a body sculpting procedure that was designed in response to the fact that diet and exercise alone can prove to be difficult in achieving our exact aesthetic goals. While we can all work towards better health and strength through diet and exercise, how our body chooses to respond to exercise stimulus and weight loss is highly individualized.
Emsculpt works by directing electromagnetic energy towards the desired area which forces the muscles there to contract in a manner that you could never achieve through exercise. Muscular contraction during exercise is largely dependent on your neuromuscular ability to contract those muscles. In other words, Emsculpt can forcibly contract those muscles more thoroughly than you could manually—all while you kick back and relax!
At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, we often pair Coolsculpting and Emsculpt together because they are a matchmade in Heaven! The Coolsculpting can pare away at the stubborn fat you’ve been wishing to lose while Emsculpt can build and tone the muscles you are targeting to create an effective one-two punch.
That brings us to the purpose of this article, if Coolsculpting and Emsculpt are so effective for many people, what is the purpose of undergoing liposuction? It all depends on where you are at on your aesthetic journey.

Is Liposuction Right for Me?

How much body fat would you like to lose? Simply put, a procedure like Coolsculpting is not very effective for losing large amounts of body fat. Coolsculpting (and Emsculpt) are perfect for those who have already achieved a somewhat slimmed down physique. Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a fitness model to benefit from Coolsculpting or Emsculpt, but if you are carrying a large amount of body fat, then liposuction can be the life changing procedure you have been looking for.
Typically, those seeking liposuction have tried dieting and exercise and can maintain a stable weight, but for a variety of reasons are stuck with a large amount of body fat in a fixed area—such as the abdominal region. It is for these people that liposuction is most effective.
Non-invasive options are wonderful, but at the end of the day, surgical means often offer the most powerful results for those seeking them. At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, we pair liposuction with the skin care procedure J-Plasma. So what is J-Plasma?
J-Plasma is often paired with liposuction to tighten and tone the skin in the abdominal region to create the best post-surgery result. J-Plasma utilizes radiofrequency energy along with low temperature helium plasma to stimulate collagen production and renew the skin.

Coolsculpting or Liposuction?

If you are near your ideal weight but are simply not satisfied with your appearance due to your natural genetic fat distribution, Coolsculpting and Emsculpt are a great combination to achieve your desired aesthetic goals. However, for many people, liposuction is the procedure they ould want to go with first, as it can remove a large amount of stubborn belly fat and create the foundation in which procedures like Coolsculpting and Emsculpt work best.
The answer is then why not get both?
Undergoing liposuction, and then coming in for Coolsculpting and Emsculpt treatments at your convenience can prove to be the incredible combination that will produce the most powerful change to your appearance.

Body Contouring Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery Long Island NY

Making powerful changes to your appearance is the name of the game at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery. Don’t let the word fool you, powerful can be subtle, or it can be dramatic. At the end of the day, we firmly believe the results speak for themselves and we are proud of our highly skilled and professional staff for being able to provide those services.
Contact Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery today if you are seeking out body contouring, J-Plasma or any cosmetic procedure. Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg is one of the most accomplished and experienced cosmetic surgeons in the country, it is through his decades of experience and the support of our incredible staff that we are able to bring you the latest and greatest in cosmetic surgery.

Asian Blepharoplasty with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery

This may seem like a strange question for us to ask but…

What is cosmetic surgery?

Cosmetic surgery is generally defined as procedures that are focused on improving a patient’s appearance through ideals of enhanced symmetry and proportions for virtually any part of the body. Since cosmetic surgery is focused on approving the appearance of otherwise functional parts, it is considered elective.

We can’t change what medical institutions and insurance companies deem as elective. However, at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, we’ve seen time and time again the desire for improved aesthetics is more impactful than the term elective would have you believe.

Body contouring, breast augmentation, male breast reduction for gynecomastia, rhinoplasty. All of these procedures and more Dr. Greenberg has performed to great success. We have seen first-hand how these procedures have improved the wellbeing of our patients who were desiring a change in their life. For many people of Asian descent, double eyelid surgery is that highly impactful aesthetic change.

What is “Asian Eyelid Surgery”?

More than a decade ago, a slew of publications were increasingly reporting on the controversy of a cosmetic surgery trend that was (and continues to be) on the rise in various parts of Asia. Colloquially dubbed “Asian eyelid surgery”, due to the sheer popularity of the treatment in Asia, the cosmetic procedure known as Asian blepharoplasty was patented by William P. Chen, M.D. in 1987.

Since then, it has quickly become one of the top cosmetic surgical procedures of choice for countries such as South Korea and Japan as it is frequently cited that approximately 50% of Asians do not have an upper eyelid crease. So what’s the big deal?

While there are many in Asia who are interested in getting the procedure done, there are also many people who feel that the surgery is an attempt at mimicking western beauty ideals. Interestingly enough, the first published description of this procedure—according to the cited study was in the late 1800s, far before any significant Western influence was present in Asia.

Additionally, in South Korea—often dubbed the “plastic surgery capital” of the world, Asian blepharoplasty reigns supreme along with a host of other procedures done to accentuate if not radically makeover the looks of high-profile Kpop (that is Korean Pop) idols. In Korea, plastic surgery is fairly destigmatized and viewed as an enhancement or luxury purchase. Many Korean men and women of all ages seek out surgeries to emulate their favorite artists and celebrities.

Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Ideals

It is not our place to say or judge. However, if the 30 years of experience of Dr. Greenberg, as well as the many decades of experience at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, has taught us is that ultimately you can’t negotiate beauty. Cosmetic surgery aids people in achieving their conception of beauty, but it does not define it—the patient does that. Over the hundreds of procedures we have performed, there may have been trends, but there have always been differences too. Even in a common procedure such as a rhinoplasty, the variance in what people prefer can be wide-ranging even within traditional preferences. Similarly, a misconception about East Asian blepharoplasty exists where it is assumed the procedure is meant to westernize eyelids.

However, that is decidedly untrue as well. At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, we perform our procedures with respect to every patient’s unique features. Caucasian eyelids have a full U shape to them which you would scarcely find any cosmetic surgeon attempting to place onto Asian features.

If you are a patient seeking Asian blepharoplasty, you may be wondering what to expect aesthetically from the surgery. Double eyelid surgery is typically done to create a full yet natural-looking result that suits all Asian features!

How is Asian Blepharoplasty Performed?

Asian blepharoplasty is occasionally referred to as double eyelid surgery because the surgery seeks to create a natural-looking eyelid crease through either the tying of a suture or by external incision.

External incision is done by creating a small incision right in the eyelid where the crease should be. From there, excess tissue and fat are removed. Interestingly, the mark of the incision is then hidden inside the fold for making the process seamless. In a sense, the process can be seen as the opposite of a traditional blepharoplasty, in which the goal is to lift the eyelids to fix drooping or sagging.

Asian Eyelid Surgery Recovery Time

Much like a traditional blepharoplasty, recovery time for Asian blepharoplasty can range from 1-2 weeks. Swelling should be expected but can be greatly minimized through the use of cool compresses. Sutures are generally removed in 4-5 days and patients are advised to refrain from strenuous physical activity for up to two weeks. Additionally, it’s recommended that (temporarily) you not spend too much time staring at screens or reading, as these activities do contribute to eye fatigue.

Asian Eyelid Surgery Consultation

We are proud to have Dr. Stark join us at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Stark has a passion for plastic surgery as well as non-surgical cosmetic procedures. As a classically trained artist in drawing, painting, and sculpting, Dr. Stark can envision the perfect way for you to reach your aesthetic goals and then make them happen with her surgical expertise.

In the case of Asian Blepharoplasty, we can think of no one better suited to creating a beautiful, natural result. If you are interested in getting Asian blepharoplasty performed but have questions about the procedure, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery would love to hear from you!

Contact us today to book a consultation or if you have any questions you’d like answered. Additionally, we are offering free virtual consultations with respect to social distancing efforts as well as patient comfort.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Celebrate Father’s Day in Style with Our Daddy Do Over Package!

Mother’s day has just passed by and throughout the country we celebrated the wonderful women that made our upbringing what it was, as well as continue to celebrate all they do for us! However, we can’t forget all of the hard work fathers in the world put in. As a result, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is happy to provide the perfect package of cosmetic procedures that is sure to leave Dad feeling renewed and reinvigorated for Father’s Day!

What is in the Daddy Do Over?

Just like with our Modern Mommy Makeover, we combine a slew of popular treatments we have for men that result in a more ideal figure according to most men themselves! Hair restoration, gynecomastia surgery, emsculpt, and injectables round out this package with a fairly comprehensive focus on improving key aspects of common male aesthetic woes, just in time for Father’s Day!

Hair Restoration for Men

Hair loss is an issue that affects many men as each decade in their life passes. For some, loss can begin as early as age 15 or 16. Most commonly, men who will experience hair loss start to see the effects of androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) in their mid to late twenties. According to the American Hair Loss Association, it is estimated that by age 35, approximately two-thirds of men have some type of noticeable hair loss. These odds increase as men enter their 40s and beyond where balding progresses all the way or noticeable thinning has occurred.

Sometimes, hair loss can be caused by non-hereditary factors such as stress which can trigger telogen effluvium, or nutritional deficiencies such as anemia which can cause acute hair loss in some individuals.

How Hair Loss is Treated in Men

Regardless of the cause, Dr. Greenberg is well versed in the various procedures that can help hair loss including the innovative, FDA approved treatment Neograft which works by transplanting groupings of thicker hair follicles and delivering them to the targeted area to fight off thinning.

Many men thin up top but retain the thickness of the hair on their temples, distributing that hair more evenly can go a long way in presenting a natural look.

Additionally, PRP hair restoration is a hot new procedure in stimulating new growth in the hair by utilizing the healing benefits of your own blood. PRP is platelet rich plasma, which is a naturally occuring substance in blood which stimulates healing and recovery in the body. When blood is spun in a centrifuge, you can obtain PRP in a concentrated amount which can then be injected wherever needed. Outcomes with PRP treatment are quite promising so don’t forget to inquire about it if this method interests you!

Impact of Hair Loss on Quality of Life

You don’t know what you had until it’s gone, so they say. The same goes for hair loss. Anyone who has experienced hair loss was likely surprised by how impacting it was to their self esteem. While a choice few may not be all that bothered, we tie a lot of our self image and sense of style to how we style our hair. In other words, your hair style says a lot about you!

When hair thinning becomes noticeable, style no longer becomes possible. The only possible style is whichever can cover the balding best—which can be a stressful experience and a source of anxiety every time you look in the mirror. These are but a few of the many things our clients have told us over the years when inquring about hair restoration. It also goes without saying that these treatments work for both men and women, and women can also experience hair loss.

Male Breast Reduction

While weight gain is a part of life we all must contend with as we age, for some men there is one constant whether they are thin or overweight—they always seem to have excess fat on their chest that droops. What many men do not know is that this is not actually body fat but is breast tissue!

This issue is called gynecomastia and no matter how much exercise, dieting, and muscle gain that is achieved, this breast tissue will stay there. In fact, one of the ways this condition is terrible for men’s self-esteem is that the achievement of good chest muscle development will make the breasts protrude even further!

This protrusion often pokes through shirts and can be a source of great self-consciousness for even the least vain of men. It is only natural that we’d like to look good with our shirts off as well.

How Can Gynecomastia be Treated?

It is simple.

Dr. Greenberg can perform a simple surgical procedure to remove the excess fat and glandular tissue. That’s all it takes, a quick and efficient procedure to return your body to more even proportions once more!

Get Chiseled with Emsculpt

A lean and muscular physique is not only healthy but can take years off of your appearance. Weight gain and loss of muscle definition is par the course for many older men, even starting as soon as their 30s. Simply looking lean and toned can keep you looking young for many decades to come!

EMSCULPT can achieve that through non-surgical means by toning the abdomen through the usage of high-intensity electromagnetic technology. EM waves stimulate muscle activity to cause your muscles to contract repeatedly far more than is ordinarily possible during workouts or other methods. These forced contractions will cause the inner structures of the muscles targeted.

Male Facial Injectables Treatment

Botox, Restylane, Juvederm, all serve a similar purpose in mitigating wrinkles and other age-related lines on your face. Many wrinkles are the result not of age or bad habits, but simply using your face properly and expressing yourself! Wrinkles can develop from making simple expressions, and when we are starting to lose skin elasticity, the wrinkles begin to stay deeper and deeper.

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery has implemented injectables and dermal fillers for many years and we cannot stress enough the importance of having someone skilled such as Dr. Greenberg do the job. Utilizing injectables such as Botox is not just a matter of injecting them, they require a fine understanding of which muscles require relaxing without overdoing the effect to create the dreaded “stiff” look.

At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, you are in good hands.

Father’s Day Cosmetic Package Long Island NY

Sunday, June 21^st is Father’s Day in the United States. We’re certain Dad has enough socks and underwear to last him a lifetime, this Father’s day, let Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery give dad a total body rewind he never knew was possible!

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery Reopening

If you haven’t already heard, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is back in action as coronavirus restrictions have eased and businesses are finally able to get back to brass tacks. We are both pleased and exceptionally grateful for the outpouring of praise and support we have received in the difficult period of lockdown. If one thing was clear to us during lockdown, it is that there is still a great demand for many different procedures. Thank you to all who signed up for virtual consultations, we look forward to seeing you all and moving forward with your aesthetic goals.

Going to the Hospital for Cosmetic Surgery After COVID-19

The majority of cosmetic surgery procedures fall under the category of elective procedures—meaning they are optional and not medically necessary. However, we understand the importance of being able to look the way you want to and feel confident in yourself.

Many hospitals deferred elective procedures to keep traffic to the hospital as essential as possible. Even now, many healthcare administrations are choosing to defer, postpone, or even outright cancel some elective procedures that they deem “unnecessary”. However, at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, we have seen firsthand just how impactful a good cosmetic procedure can be in someone’s life. It’s not just about how you look, it’s about how you feel.

No doubt, the halting of many daily routines due to quarantine has left people with an unprecedented amount of time to think and reflect on what they would like to change in their life and in their shape and appearance. This is the story we’ve heard many times through our virtual consultations when inquring about our patient’s aesthetic goals.

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery Ambulatory Center

Dr. Greenberg and staff are committed to working with only the best tools, technologies, and facility as possible. For that reason, Dr. Greenberg performs the vast majority of all his surgical work in our state-of-the-art ambulatory center which is fully accredited with the AAAASF.

Many procedures that can make significant differences in your appearance can be done in one day and do not require overnight hospital stay—perfect for the circumstances that are upon us at this time.

Visit Us For Your Elective Procedures

Using our own ambulatory center is a major advantage for choosing us to perform your elective procedure. Even as lockdown restrictions ease, many people are still yet fearful of going to their usual spots or visiting crowded places. A hospital is perhaps the least likely place anyone would choose to be during this time if they did not have to be.

As a result, those who are looking to get cosmetic procedures done are in a pinch. They are able to get procedures done but are concerned about visiting the hospital or other outpatient facilities due to fears over coronavirus.

We understand how important it is that you feel safe. We compiled this list of the stringent routine we are performing in response to new regulations and best safety and sanitation practices regarding COVID-19, so that you can get the surgical procedure you desire without worry.

We are looking forward to providing the latest and best treatments and procedures so that you can meet your aesthetic goals in 2020.

If you have any questions, contact us today or book a complimentary virtual consultation to figure out a roadmap for the new you!

Mother’s Day Makeover With Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery

Mother’s day is right around the corner, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery would like to thank all of the moms of the world for all of the hard work they do. They say you can tell a lot about a person based on how they treat their mother. Whether you are a new mother (congratulations) or your children have already left the nest, let Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery treat you right with our Modern Mommy Makeover!

What is the Modern Mommy Makeover?

The modern mommy makeover is a procedure that frequently tops our list of popular packages. Being a mom is tough, especially if you have a newborn. A great deal of time, care, and worry goes into raising children young or old. And while by our modern standards mothers are no longer expected to take on all of the household’s duties, that doesn’t stop many moms from going above and beyond for their families!

It’s a stressful life, no doubt. With stress and time, comes the tell-tale signs of aging. Weight gain, stubborn belly fat, loss of vaginal elasticity due to childbirth, and of course, wrinkles! Nature can be cruel. However, with the power of modern science and the skilled hands of Dr. Greenberg and staff, you’ll be feeling brand new in no time!

What Procedures Are in Our Modern Mommy Makeover Package?

This is a comprehensive package that features both surgical and non-surgical procedures. Age does not affect everyone the same. Some people may struggle with wrinkles but are not suffering from stubborn belly fat, or some may have a wrinkle-free complexion but are dealing with cellulite issues. It is a highly individualized plan that will require an assessment from Dr. Greenberg to decide which of the procedures are most needed.

We will, of course, also consider your personal aesthetic goals. After all, the most important thing is that you walk away feeling satisfied with your results!

That being said, here’s some of what you can expect when you sign up for the Modern Mommy Makeover.

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is the solution to your worries about breast size or shape. This procedure is done not just to enlarge breasts—as is commonly believed, but to also work on the shape and symmetry of breasts. Truly, you can have the shape and size you’ve always wanted when undergoing a breast augmentation.

Body Contouring

If you want to change something about your body such as the shape or tone, body contouring is the solution. This involves a host of procedures that are tailor-made for specific areas of the body. Liposuction is used to rid the body of that stubborn fat which refuses to go away no matter how much you starve yourself, exercise, and diet properly. In combination, a tummy tuck (adominoplasty) can be performed for those who have lost skin elasticity due to fluctuating weight due to childbirth or excessive weight loss.

Thigh and arm lifts. The thighs and arms are subject to fat deposits through weight gain or just the unfortunate mark of genetics in regards to your unique fat distribution. You can be of average weight or BMI and still have excess fat in areas such as the thighs or arms because that is where your body wants to store it.

Vaginal Rejuvenation

Whether through age or through childbirth, one thing is certain. Vaginal elasticity declines with age due to a decrease in estrogen levels. Loss of vaginal elasticity is directly correlated with a lessened enjoyment of intimacy. Intimacy is an important factor for happiness in life, and so vaginal rejuvenation is a procedure that many women are excited about—and rightfully so!

Enhancement Procedures

Enhancement procedures are things such as laser skin resurfacing or cellulite reduction. Both wrinkles and cellulite are things that cannot be avoided on the basis of genetics. Frown lines, crows feet, and other common wrinkles will occur in greater or lesser severity depending entirely on how your face is shaped and the way your skin folds. When you make expressions, it is not under your control how much stress you put on the skin over time!

Inevitably, skin loses elasticity as well, and these wrinkles do not return back to their pre-expression shape. That is where laser skin resurfacing procedures can make a huge difference. They’re also phenomenal at treating various blemishes such as acne scars or age spots, etc.

Cellulite is another issue that is controlled entirely by genetics. Cellulite is commonly found on the thighs or buttocks and is a thing that interferes with many women’s self-esteem and willingness to wear bathing suits or shorts.

Mother’s Day Makeover Package At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery

Mother’s Day is almost upon us! Whether you’re treating your wife, your mother, or yourself, set up an appointment to schedule out a Modern Mommy Makeover with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery to truly bring a smile this Mother’s Day. Our Dr. Greenberg and our attentive staff will answer any questions you may have about the list of procedures in this package as well as your aesthetic goals.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, contact us today!

IV Wellness Therapy with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery

Are you feeling tired? Beat up? Overall fatigued and foggy headed? It could be nutritional deficiencies rearing its head. It is difficult to eat a fully well rounded diet that has the majority of nutrients you need. You are busy all day, perhaps you have children to take care of, work to do, obligations to tend to. Whatever the reason, one fact is clear. It’s hard enough to make healthy eating decisions throughout the day, it’s another thing entirely to completely engineer every meal of the day for the right nutrients.

What if we told you that even eating the right foods was not going to guarantee optimal levels of certain vitamins?

What is Bioavailability of Vitamins

Our bodies are complicated machines that perform a lot of tasks that are unseen to us. One of the most interesting concepts to come out of nutritional science is studying the real nutritional uptake we receive when ingesting vitamins or food.

Have you ever looked at a bottle of multivitamins and seen the daily value on the label? It might make them seem like a modern miracle. Multivitamins might seem as if they are better than nothing and good for filling in minor gaps, but the truth is that they are fairly ineffective for some of the most important micronutrients our bodies need.

Vitamins such as A, E, D, etc, are all incredibly important to immune system function as well as overall bodily function. Experts typically agree that multivitamins show no discernible benefits when cross analyzed between groups that did take them and those that did not.

More importantly, bioavailability of multivitamins is low. Bioavailability is how much of that particular vitamin is available to be used effectively by your body after consumption. Many vitamins such as vitamin E are better absorbed through natural means.

The verdict is this: get your vitamins from food. Or so we thought.

The Longest Path to Vitamin Absorption

Through studying the gut microbiome and the amount of variance that exists person to person, it’s been shown that absorption of vitamins can vary dramatically person to person. There are factors at play that affect the absorption of all nutrients in the gut such as digestion in the stomach, small and large intestine, travel to the liver and then eventually absorption into the cells.

It is this lengthy journey that food or vitamins must make for them to finally be absorbed into your cells. The same example can be applied to highly fibrous foods. Yes, fiber is good for you. However, suppose you’ve just exercised incredibly hard and are feeling all around depleted, would you consume something dense such as an apple, or would you eat a ripe banana for a quick pick me up?

For vitamin absorption, it’s clear that the fastest path to wellness is getting an IV infusion of vitamins.

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery IV Wellness Therapy

To further illustrate why IV infusions are the quickest route to feeling better, consider what those who are anemia prone are prescribed when their iron gets low. Are they asked to eat more spinach or beef? No. Not only is non-heme iron (iron found in plant-based sources) worse than heme-iron found in meats, both forms are not readily absorbable at all times. For example, many people do not know that consuming tea with an iron rich meal can dramatically reduce the absorption rates of iron due to tannins and oxalates.

These sorts of interactions in the gut show why a direct infusion is the best way to get the results you desire.

Dr. Mir’s IV has proven her expertise not only through her own practice as an M.D but also through her numerous interviews on several national television shows. When it comes to wellness—whether through aesthetic changes or bodily aid through IV nutrition therapy, Dr. Mir is an expert.

We offer several different custom blends that are sure to offer a solution to your specific problem, whether you are seeking energy, improved sleep, relief from pain, or a boost to your immune system. Look forward to a future post where we highlight some of these different blends and what they contain in depth!

IV Infusion for Nutrition Long Island NY

Whether it is IV infusions or the cosmetic procedure of your dreams, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is your one-stop for all of your anti-aging needs. Contact Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery to learn more about our Wellness Infusions today!