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Buff Your Way to Better Skin With Microdermabrasion!

As we age, our skin can accumulate all kinds of markings, blemishes, scars, and general age-related wear and tear. At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, we’re highly experienced in all procedures both invasive and non-invasive. It’s a misconception that many people believe that you can only get results through undergoing more intensive procedures such as the facelift, liposuction, or many others. While those procedures have different intentions than say, microdermabrasion, it’s this idea that to get great aesthetic results you have to go under or have surgery performed.

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery Aesthetic Principles

We believe that all of the procedures we perform is just a tool in our toolbelt. You may require liposuction, or maybe you don’t. Perhaps a mini-tummy tuck would be better for your needs and would boast a better recovery time. That can’t be determined through reading alone, which is why we always recommend that you book an appointment with us for a consultation where Dr. Greenberg or one of our highly qualified staff can offer their professional insights on what procedure would be best for you.

What is Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that is intended to produce an exfoliating effect on the skin.

Throughout the day, dirt, oils, various products or makeup will all collect on the surface of your skin and block your pores. The body has a natural exfoliating mechanism but its ability to do so diminishes as we age. This means that more often than not, our skin is not looking its best because it is constantly appearing duller due to dead skin or other things that collect on top.

As the skin’s pores become clogged it can result in various skin issues such as acne, inflammation, redness and swelling, etc. This is compounded by the fact that on average, the body regenerates skin cells every 27 days or so. As we said above, our ability to exfoliate (shed the dead skin) slows down over time often leaving us with rough, dry skin in certain parts of our face.

Microdermabrasion is an abrasive procedure that can buff these dead layers off of your face. This is accomplished by using a handheld device or a diamond-tipped wand to buff microscopic crystals over the treatment area. The procedure only takes about 30 minutes to perform and the results are incredible! Depending on the severity of your skin issues, sometimes follow up procedures are necessary—but this would be something discussed with you beforehand as we never want our patients to feel like they are in the dark about their treatment timeline or their expectations of results.

Is Microdermabrasion Right for Me?

Dull skin
Sun damage
Acne and acne-related scarring
Age spots
Blackheads
Hyperpigmentation (discoloring)
Fine lines and wrinkles
Enlarged pores

All of these skin issues are very receptive to microdermabrasion treatment, particularly enlarged pores which are caused by age, sun damage, and the use of comedogenic products.

Do I Need To Prepare for Treatment Before or After?

No, one of the chief benefits of this procedure is that it requires no preparation and there is little to no downtime involved. Some patients will report some tenderness of the skin after the procedure but this generally does not last beyond a day. For all intents and purposes, you should be able to resume daily activities immediately.

Additional Benefits of Microdermabrasion

The primary reason to get this procedure is for the abrasive benefits that it brings. However, there are some additional effects of microdermabrasion that are also very useful.

Microdermabrasion brings many circulatory benefits to your skin by improving blood flow. As you may know, improved blood flow brings better nutrient and oxygen delivery which will rejuvenate the skin and keep it healthy.

Because things such as inflammation and skin cell buildup create an environment which can contribute greatly towards enlarged pore size. Microdermabrasion can help clear and reduce pore size. This was covered already, but what many people fail to realize is that since the skin is fresh and free of that dead outer layer, it means that it much more readily receives product. This is great as not only does it mean you’ll spend less money on product since it will go a longer way, but you’ll avoid the overapplication of facial products which can contribute to pore-clogging product buildup!

Long Island Microdermabrasion

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is experienced in all manner of aesthetic surgical and non-surgical procedures. Microdermabrasion is a great procedure that is highly compatible with our other MedSpa procedures. If you’re seeking out microdermabrasion treatment, visit our contact page or call us today at (516)-217-8120 to book an appointment today!

Should You Get Botox or Dermal Fillers?

The word Botox seems to have become a catch-all for the many different kinds of injectables that are offered by cosmetic establishments. However, make no mistake, there are many different options when it comes to erasing frown lines, forehead wrinkles, crows feet, and the many other age-related markings our skin falls prey to over time (and gravity).

At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, we want to make sure we always understand what our client wants as a result and then work backwards from there. Consultation is very important to us so we can resolve common questions like if you should get Botox or dermal fillers. Being able to examine your face in detail and will always trump anything you can read online, we advise you to book an appointment with us today! That being said, lets cover some basic facts about each procedure so you can get a rough idea of what might be appropriate for your needs.

What is Botox?

The full name of Botox is botulinum toxin. It is produced by bacteria called clostridium botulinum which behave as a neurotoxin does in the body at higher dosages. Interestingly, despite high doses causing a type of food poisoning called botulism, it can treat a variety of disparate health conditions such as:

Smoothing of facial wrinkles for aesthetic purposes
Excessive underarm sweating
Blepharoplasm (blinking uncontrollably)
Issues with chronic migraines
Overactive bladder

Who’d have thought? Of course, if you’re reading this the first list item: smoothing of facial wrinkles, probably interests you the most. Botox achieves this effect through the administration of small, precise doses by an experienced cosmetic professional. These tiny doses serve to weaken or paralyze nerve action in that localized area so that the end result is a lessening of wrinkles. This is due to the fact that once the nerve activity is relaxed in the areas of choice, the total skin tension in that spot is virtually non-existent. This is also why you hear horror stories about unskillful injection of botox or using too much and the end result is a completely stiff, expressionless quality.

That is why it is crucial that when seeking out a botox provider, you find someone who has professional credentials, good reputation, and most importantly—lots of experience. Fortunately, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery satisfied all of those and more! Dr. Greenberg has performed hundreds of botox injections to great success.

It is not enough to know how to properly inject botox, it’s also critical that your cosmetic professional have a deep understanding of how the nerves in the face work in conjunction with facial expressions so that they know exactly what the impact of using botox in that area will be.

What are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are also a type of injectable similar to botox in that the goal of the injectable is to improve facial aesthetics and reverse age-related changes. There are many different fillers such as Juvederm, Radiessse, Sculptra, and many more that we provide at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery.

Dermal fillers work differently than Botox does. While Botox aims at paralyzing specific nerve actions so that muscle tension on the skin can cease, dermal fillers do exactly as they say—they fill the skin in to lift and create volume in much needed areas. One of the most common and welcomed uses for dermal fillers is to ease the appearance of dark circles under the eyes. The skin under your eyes is already quite thin, and so it is very receptive to collagen loss and age related changes.

Are Botox/Dermal Fillers Safe?

Fillers are much like Botox in the sense that they are both safe and effective when administered by a professional. Both Botox and dermal fillers do not produce any common side effects other than the occasional tenderness at the injection site.

One of the great things about dermal fillers is that even in the event that you experience an undesirable side effect, a solution can be injected to dissolve the filler.

Which One Should I Choose?

While we recommend you contact us to book an appointment for a consultation to so we can make a customized, informed decision based on your unique circumstances, there are some basic guidelines you can consider.

Botox is better at dealing with wrinkles that are caused by expressions or when the face is moving since it’s chief purpose is to freeze the nerves responsible for the movement which “activates” those wrinkles so to speak. Dermal fillers have much more variety to choose from but the majority of them will work wonders work revitalizing your skin by making it appear plumper in a natural-looking way. As a result, dermal fillers are good for wrinkles that exist regardless of the expression on your face.

Facial Injectables Long Island

Visit Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery in Long Island or Boca Raton FL for all of your injectable needs. See our list of available fillers that we offer and book an appointment today! We are confident that whatever your needs are, we can meet those needs and exceed your expectations.

Visit our contact page and give us a call or fill out a form to get started today!

Take Advantage of Breast Implant Removal!

Consider how many times in your life your sense of style changed. It could be every couple of years or every couple of months; some periods of your life offer rapid change and growth and your self-image changes with those things. Should it be any surprise that cosmetic surgery procedures are not exempt from this as well? They are, after all a part of your self-image and how you choose to present yourself. After getting them put in, why do some women choose to remove them? Here are a few common reasons.

What Is Breast Implant Removal?

As simple as it sounds, a breast implant removal is not the opposite operation of a breast augmentation. A breast augmentation can be many things, including a revision surgery which we posted about here. The main thing to be considered is that breast implant removal goes hand in hand with revision surgery, as many times a revision surgery will require removing the original implants in favor of newer implants of better quality or of a different type.

Why Choose To Get Breast Implant Removal?

As we discussed in our last post, there are many reasons why someone would choose to get implants removed. Removal is often a central part of the revision process, however, some women choose to simply stop at removing them and returning to their original size.

Our introduction paragraph touched on an important part of cosmetic surgery philosophy, which is that what a person considers beautiful or ideal can and will change. It’s not about what society thinks necessarily, but what each person feels most comfortable and attractive with.

We always urge our patients to follow their heart, if they desire implants then we’re always there to guide them along in the process and help them make an informed choice that they are sure to be satisfied with. Likewise, if after a couple of years you’ve decided to get the implants revised or removed, we’re always there to help you. The process will be even smoother if you originally got them with us as we’ll know the exact details of the operation!

Breast Implants Do Not Last Forever

After decades of research into implant technology, the implants of today are quite resilient and last a very long time. However, after about a decade or so the chance of failure or rupture increases by about 1%. It is important to get checkups to make sure the implants are intact. A definite reason for implant removal is that your implants are nearing that decade mark and you wish to be proactive about swapping them out.

If you are okay with this, this can be a perfectly good opportunity to acquire implants that benefit from the most modern, cutting-edge technology in the space. It can leave you feeling excited all over again about your implants!

Another factor that is common yet not discussed is that implants can look very different over a decade. Consider all that happens within a decade, many people undergo bodily changes such as weight gain and weight loss very frequently. Dramatic weight loss or weight gain can change the way implants hang and are positioned. This is one of the many reasons those who have undergone breast augmentation return for removal and/or revision surgery.

Shifting Body Ideals

Ask any cosmetic surgeon or practice and they’ll tell you there is a marked difference in the demands of today for breast augmentation versus in the early 2000s and 1990s. The desired look and bust sizes of yesterday were much larger and obtruding. There wasn’t a tremendous focus on making implants look as natural as possible, and given that the field was still somewhat younger as compared to now, the techniques to do so were not well understood yet.

Nowadays implants can look and feel very natural! There is no longer a noticeable separation between the breast and the overall chest as methods have evolved for placement. Silicone implants are widely considered to look and feel more realistic then saline implants. A major selling point for silicone implants is that they weigh less than saline and as a result are more resistant to drop.

Saline Breast Implant Removal

Many women are interested in getting silicone breast implants because of their reputation as more natural feeling. However, consider that the required age to get silicone breast implants is actually at 22 as compared to saline breast implants which the age requirement is set to 18.

The stated reason for this is because of safety studies that were done for silicone implants did not include patients under 22. As a result, you may be able to get silicone implants but it is unlikely you will be offered a lifetime guarantee on the implants themselves.

However, many people do not know this and choose to get saline implants as early as possible (18) and later on when they undergo breast implant removal for revision surgery, they choose to go for silicone.

Breast Implant Removal Long Island

Breast implant removal and revision surgery go hand in hand in many cases. For whatever reason, if you wish to get your implants removed, visit Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Stephen Greenberg is a celebrity plastic surgeon who has performed countless operations. He is nationally renowned and has appeared on CBS, Fox News, NBC, and other significant broadcasting networks.

When you visit Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, you’re choosing to place your operation in the best hands. Dr. Greenberg and staff have carved out a reputation by being on the forefront of cosmetic surgery advances and implementing those with success.

Having performed hundreds if not thousands of breast augmentations (including removal), Dr. Greenberg has developed the sharp eye necessary to know what looks best on each person.

Improve Your Breast Augmentation With Revision Surgery!

There are many reasons why women choose to undergo breast augmentation surgery. Breast augmentation is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries for women in the United States. However, not all surgeries go according to plan. Perhaps the surgeon wasn’t skilled enough or there was simply a miscommunication that led to a different result. Sometimes we think we want something but once we get it we realize we wanted something else. We’re all human, as a result, cosmetic surgeries sometimes require touch-ups or fixes. Dr. Greenberg has consulted with numerous clients who wanted to undergo breast implant revision surgery, here are some common reasons patients approach us desiring a revision to their prior breast augmentation.

Dissatisfied With Bust Size After Surgery

Throughout the years we have had many clients come to us seeking an alteration to their bust size or shape. Many times, they’ve had surgery before, it could’ve been recently or it could have been many years ago. Breast augmentation surgery and techniques have, like many other surgeries, improved with time as better methods have gained traction. Dr. Greenberg is well versed in the latest and greatest breast augmentation and revision techniques so that you can rest assured you are getting the best possible treatment with us!

Everyone is unique and has different symmetries and shapes so it can be difficult for the person undergoing breast augmentation to visualize how implants may look on them if they’ve never had them. When you come into Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, one of the very first things you’ll receive is an in-depth consultation so that we can appropriately understand what your expectations were with your first breast augmentation and where they went wrong. This will allow us to give you a perfect revision, one that you’ll be happy with.

Their Breast Implants Have Become Displaced or Ruptured

Breast implants can become displaced or ruptured with time. Though this generally doesn’t arouse any immediate medical concerns, it can be uncomfortable as well as stressful. Implants can shift in all manner of directions, upward, inward, downward, etc. The main issue is that the shifting disrupts shape and symmetry.

Typically speaking, larger implants have a greater chance of becoming displaced. Sometimes time and simple gravity will cause an implant to be pulled out of place over time, though this is less common. Capsular contracture is when scar tissue causes an implant to be squeezed since scar tissue is not nearly as elastic as regular, healthy skin.

A rupture can occur years after the surgery or as soon as you walk out of the door. The main reason is typically trauma to the breast such as an impact from falling or walking into an object. However, in many cases, breast implant rupture occurs because the implant is constricted and/or it has been filled up with too much saline solution.

In many cases, a rupture is caused by a surgical procedure unrelated or there is damage during the initial placement of the implants. For example, going in for a biopsy it’s possible that a surgical instrument may cause a rupture due to an operator unaware.

They Made The Wrong Choice In Implants

As discussed before, it can be difficult to assess what your first breast augmentation surgery may be like. Perhaps when you first chose to undergo a breast augmentation you made the decision to get silicone implants but you’ve now decided you want saline or vice versa. Not only that, but there are many other options that you can choose from such as round breast implants, smooth implants, textured implants, and the very popular gummy bear implants.

Breast Revision Surgery Long Island

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery has helped many women who were displeased with the results of their last breast augmentation from another clinic.

It can be a very stressful experience to undergo breast implant surgery and not be satisfied with the results. Consider why it is that many women choose to get this surgery done and it’s easy to see why it is even more stressful when it goes awry or does not meet expectations.

Everyone wants to look their best—especially women. There are women who for their whole lives wished to have a more feminine physique or shape. Some women desire breast reductions too, size of the implants is not the important part, the important thing is that YOU are satisfied with the procedure and how you look.

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery aims to provide natural-looking results with our breast augmentation and revision surgeries so that our clients can leave feeling their very best about how they look. If you feel like your breast augmentation was not performed to your liking or that you’ve since changed your opinion on what your ideal look is, it’s no problem!

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery can perform revisions to your liking and Dr. Greenberg or any one of our highly experienced staff can consult with you and give our opinion. Dr. Greenberg has developed a keen eye having performed hundreds if not thousands of these procedures. Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery will be able to help you get the breast augmentation of your dreams.

When Should You Get an Eyelid Lift?

Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) is one of the most popular procedures as it frequently ranks in the top 5 cosmetic procedures not just in the United States but in the UK and many other places. It’s also a procedure that can’t be classified as strictly cosmetic because there are times when drooping eyelids can become a visual impairment or hazard when severe enough. However, despite this popularity, it is an option many people do not immediately consider. The question you might want to ask then is, when should I get an eyelid lift?

If You Have Hooded Eyelids From Aging

This is perhaps one of the most common reasons for getting an eyelid lift performed. As we age, like other parts of our skin and face, the skin on the eyelids becomes more lax and prone to the effects of gravity. As the eyelid skin loses elasticity, skin starts to pile up on the lower part of the eyelid and eventually gains a “hooded” appearance where it is folding over itself. This creates a heavy-lidded look that is by most people’s opinion not desirable.

As we continue to age, sometimes the membrane that holds the fat deposits which provide a buffer between our eyelids and our skull can weaken and sag, creating a bulging protrusion of fat on our eyelids.

If You Have Eyelid Drooping Due to Ptosis

Ptosis is a condition that affects children and adults alike. It is identified by the upper eyelid drooping over the eye. It can be a minor droop or even as major as the eyelid completely blocking vision—in which this becomes a medical concern, not just a cosmetic one.

Ptosis in adults is often caused by a weakening of the levator muscle which lifts the eyelid. This can be a natural process of aging or be incurred due to an injury that was sustained. An ophthalmologist can assist in finding the cause of your ptosis if it is severe. In most cases, they recommend eyelid surgery so that it relieves some strain off of the muscle so that it can perform better.

Surgery, of course, is what we do best at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery!

Do I Need Upper or Lower Eyelid Surgery?

It is important to ask yourself if you need upper or lower eyelid surgery. What prompted you to seek out surgical assistance? Is your upper eyelid drooping, causing a heavy hooded look?

Or is it your lower eyelids that have garnered significant wrinkling and have become puffy due to fat deposits, making you appear tired and weary despite getting plenty of rest?

Maybe you need an eyelid lift to assist your levator muscle from being overburdened, thus giving you a droopy look. Many times a patient can benefit from having both upper and lower lids treated. This brings us to our next point:

Eyelid Lift Consultation Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery

If you are unsure of what procedure you need done, don’t worry! At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, it’s our job to know. Dr. Greenberg has performed thousands of procedures and he as well as his staff have years of experience dealing with a variety of cosmetic issues—including eyelid issues.

Visit one of our locations for a consultation so that we can help you assess your condition and what the next steps will be.

Is Eyelid Lift Surgery Painful?

As with any surgical procedure, patients want to know how painful the procedure will be. Anesthesia is available for the procedure, most patients report feeling only minimal to mild discomfort as compared to other more invasive surgeries.

It is estimated that you can return to work within 4-10 days. As with all estimated recovery times, they are highly dependent on the individual. It is an outpatient procedure, and on average takes 1-2 hours to complete. Overall, between the operation, stitching, and recovery process, patients should give a time of about 1-3 months to observe the results of the surgery. This is because it is very common to experience eye-related discomfort such as swelling, bruising, and dryness for anywhere between 1-3 weeks after the surgery.

Eyelid Lift Surgery Long Island

Eyelid sagging or drooping is one of the most common complaints people have as they age. The first thing we do when we speak to someone is look into their eyes, it can be frustrating when your eyes look droopy or tired no matter how well you take care of yourself.

Visit Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery for a consultation to see whether you need an upper or lower eyelid lift (or both). Our professional and courteous staff will be glad to walk you through this procedure that we have performed hundreds of times to great success!

3 Reasons to Get Microneedling

Aging—no matter how gracefully done, brings with it all manner of skin conditions and ailments that can be avoided through the proper treatments and skilled application of those treatments. At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, we know first hand how the right treatment and an experienced professional produce phenomenal results. Microneedling is no exception.

What is Microneedling?

Microneedling—also known as collagen induction therapy, is a rejuvenating skin treatment. A device that resembles a roller, a microneedle stamping device, is used to create microscopic puncture wounds on the surface layers of skin. The procedure has been around since 1995 or so but has increased in popularity in the past few years because of the many ways that other treatments can be synergistically used with microneedling. Here are 3 reasons why you should get microneedling done.

1 – If You Have Acne or Acne Scars

Acne is a commonly experienced skin condition. It’s not pleasant to have but everyone can relate to having pimples or inflammation on their face at one point. The problem occurs when it persists beyond adolescence and when the acne is severe enough to be consistently present or you are experiencing large and painful pimples.

It’s bad enough to suffer through this, but when many large acne blemishes go away, they often leave scars regardless of whether you popped the pimple or not. This has truly awful effects on self-perception and enjoyment of life. No one should have to go through life constantly ashamed to show their face or look in a mirror and be reminded of their prior acne flare-ups. In our modern age, technology has accomplished so much. Surely something can be done about such a simple problem, right?

Of course! Microneedling is one of the methods in which acne scarring and other blemishes can be reduced or practically eliminated.

2 – It Will Restore Elasticity To Your Skin

When you age, everything tends to sag as it loses the firmness and elasticity it once had to not only maintain shape but be flexible. The reason why microneedling is technically called collagen induction therapy is that the needling treatment’s primary function is to stimulate the production of collagen. This occurs because the superficial wounds created through the treatment engage the body’s healing process which in turn leads to renewed collagen production.

As we age, our production of collagen slows down. Collagen is a structural protein that gives our skin shape and elasticity. The microneedling process can continually stimulate this production to make up for some of that lost ability. In a sense, it’s very much similar to lifting weights. Some people naturally put on muscle easily, but everyone can lift weights—which creates tears in the muscles, to stimulate muscle growth that isn’t “naturally” occurring. In reality, both of these examples are still natural because at the end of the day, you’re just stimulating your body’s natural healing response to provide anti-aging benefits!

3 – Microneedling Can Be Combined With PRP and Other Treatments

As we established, the microneedling procedure will create tiny puncture wounds in your skin. Apart from the benefits discussed that are gained from this procedure, another interesting effect of this treatment is that those microscopic wounds can allow for other treatments to penetrate deeper into the skin.

For example, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is obtained by spinning your blood in a centrifuge to separate out the white blood cells and concentrate them into a PRP solution. White blood cells are responsible for protecting the body against foreign invaders and as a result, have healing properties. When you combine PRP with microneedling, you get a deeply restorative effect on the skin from the benefits of the microneedling, as well as the healing effects of the PRP.

Another example of this synergy is the hair restoration medication minoxidil. The microneedling process allows for deeper penetration of minoxidil on the scalp which will trigger greater hair follicle growth.

Microneedling in Boca Raton, FL

At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, we specialize in a number of cosmetic procedures that will keep you feeling (and looking) young! Microneedling is a treatment that anyone can benefit from as it is minimally invasive and has an abundance of natural benefits for those who are shy of medication or more drastic procedures.

Contact Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery today at one of our 4 offices to consult about microneedling so that you can be on your way to a renewed complexion!

Refine Your Nose Through Rhinoplasty

When you read novels, consider how the author almost always features a very specific description for the noses of characters that are supposed to be prominent—good or bad. The same goes for films. In Disney movies, villains often feature highly dominant (often misshapen) noses to distinguish them. This trend seems to follow in many artistic franchises old and new. Artists do this because they know the nose frames the entire face, and it is often the first place our eyes are drawn to.

You’re born with the nose you’re born with—is what we’d say if this were the 1800’s. Thankfully, it’s the year 2019 and when you visit Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, getting a rhinoplasty is an in and out experience with our professional team.

What is Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty (commonly referred to as a nose job) is a surgical procedure that is performed to reshape the nose. This is done by altering the nasal cartilage and make adjustments to the tiny bones in your nose to create the shape you desire. This procedure—like many, should only be performed by a qualified and highly experienced surgeon.

Rhinoplasty can be performed for medical reasons or for cosmetic reasons.

Should I Get a Rhinoplasty?

Your nose is for better or for worse, the most important trait on your face because it frames the rest of your face in accordance. While beauty is subjective, from our experiences in treating hundreds of clients over the years has shown us that there are some guidelines—in the United States at least.

If you are questioning whether you should get a rhinoplasty, come in for a free consultation at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery in any one of our numerous New York locations, or come visit our Boca Raton, FL location! Dr. Greenberg has decades of experience in refining the nose to the client’s preferences as well as offering his professional aesthetic opinion to achieve an artful and satisfying result.

What Types of Rhinoplasty Are There?

Cosmetic rhinoplasty can be done with either open rhinoplasty or closed rhinoplasty.

Closed rhinoplasty is the preference of Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery. In an open rhinoplasty procedure, tiny incisions are made inside of the nose so that the surgeon can access the inner structures from within the nasal passages. One of the major benefits of a closed rhinoplasty—and the reason it is preferred for us is that you will not experience any kind of external scarring. Additionally, the patient will benefit from faster healing times and minimal swelling.

Closed rhinoplasty is more complex and requires very skilled hands to perform. The reason it is more complex is that the procedure is done entirely within the nose. If that level of work is not necessary (as some changes are easier than others), then an open rhinoplasty may be better. These details can be sorted out during your consultation.

These procedures are done for cosmetic purposes, however, if you are requiring treatment for a deviated septum, a septoplasty must be performed. If you are in need of a septoplasty, the good news is that Dr. Greenberg can make additional cosmetic adjustments at the same time! You can get the benefit of better breathing as well using that chance to make the aesthetic changes you’ve always dreamed about!

How Long Does Rhinoplasty Surgery Take?

The surgery typically takes about one to two hours and is generally performed with local or general anesthesia depending on the procedure. Patients report only mild discomfort during recovery, so overall this surgery is very approachable for the majority of the population.

Recovery times depend on the patient’s recuperative abilities (generally speaking, younger people recover faster). Patients should allow for about a week before returning to normal activities.

Because you will be anesthetized for the operation, it is crucial that you get someone to drive you to and from the facility. For a list of things that you should avoid doing, refer to this handy informational page we have about the procedure.

A few quick important things you should consider for your recovery:

Avoid blowing your nose as this can cause injury due to the intracranial pressure you’re creating.
Naturally, avoid strenuous exercise for the same reasons above.
For you fashionistas out there, it is imperative you avoid wearing glasses/sunglasses for about a month.
You should not smoke two weeks before and after surgery.
Lastly, avoid flying for 10 to 14 days as the altitude change can cause undue pressure in your nasal passages.

Professional Rhinoplasty in Boca Raton

Getting a rhinoplasty with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is a quick, efficient, and safe way to achieve the nose and look of your dreams!

Dr. Greenberg has decades of experience in not just performing the surgery, but invaluable experience accrued from hundreds of patients ranging from ordinary people to celebrities! This experience has lent him a great eye in determining what elements of facial symmetry allow for the best aesthetic end result.

Visit us in sunny Boca Raton or any one of our Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery locations in New York!

Is Gynecomastia a BIG Deal?

Should You Treat Your Gynecomastia?

Some people don’t mind. This is the case with all cosmetic criticisms we have about our bodies. But just as one person doesn’t mind, it means the world to someone else to not be self-conscious about that one thing they have. For many people, that thing is gynecomastia. Thankfully, with male breast reduction gynecomastia can be treated, the only question is: should you?

What is Gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia is defined as a benign enlargement of male breast tissue and is also the most common breast condition in men. At some point in their lives, somewhere between 40-50% of men will experience gynecomastia and at least 30% of them will have it for good unless it is treated. For many men, the issue begins in puberty where it is highly common to experience gynecomastia. The reason for this is that gynecomastia is caused by hormonal imbalances that result in a higher estrogen and lower testosterone count.

While this is normal in puberty—as hormones are shifting as the body undergoes many quick changes, it is supposed to go away within a few months to two years at most. As you can imagine, for some men the issue doesn’t disappear despite the fact that hormonal levels have evened out into a proper, normal balance.

Gynecomastia, like many conditions, can range from the mild to the severe. Some men may have a slightly enlarged breast area that is not particularly distinguishable in any manner. Considering how common gynecomastia is, what people consider a “normal” chest for men can vary. And so when gynecomastia is present in mild forms, it is not often thought of as anything unusual.

However, when the condition is bordering on or is severe, it can be a very difficult thing to live with. As much as we pretend to be unfazed by the opinions of others, it is a very normal, natural thing to be concerned with looking our best.

At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, we know better than that. A big part of feeling your best is looking your best—not to others, but to yourself before all others.

The Obesity Epidemic and Gynecomastia

It should come as no surprise that as America struggles more with its weight, the image of perfection is pedestalized even further. People think cosmetic surgery is about vanity—but it’s not. We have had many clients come in for procedures such as Smart Lipo—a Greenberg Cosmetic specialty, and after having had that fat reduction surgery, they were emboldened by their new look. It gave them the confidence to start exercising regularly—and in public, and eating better. That one change was the rumble that started an avalanche.

What’s the point? The point is that sometimes just getting rid of that thing that bothers you can be enough to snowball into a much better lifestyle and mental health. In the case of gynecomastia, consider how many men are extremely self-conscious about this condition. Being highly dissatisfied with your body can impact your relationships as well as your daily wellbeing.

Many men with gynecomastia are highly self-conscious about their chests and will shy away from all situations that require them to take their shirts off or will go out of their way to wear layers to hide their gynecomastia even when it is hot outside. Gynecomastia is often mistaken simply for excess weight, while it is true that losing weight may reduce the severity of extra weight on your chest, the part that is influenced by gynecomastia will remain the same.

The reason being is that with gynecomastia, it is actual breast tissue which is causing the extra size to each pectoral. This is often why one breast is larger than the other in many cases as distribution is not even. Breast tissue cannot be reduced through exercise, which is why this operation is necessary if this is an issue that bothers you. As exercise will eventually make the problem stick out as you develop more underlying muscle on your chest which will just enlarge the breast are further.

Gynecomastia Surgery Boca Raton

Boca Raton is sunny and warm year-round, going to the beach is a way of life and something many South Floridians take advantage of. As a result, we have many clients that come in seeking treatment or consultation regarding their gynecomastia because they are sick and tired of being afraid of taking their shirts off at the beach or at the pool. In the humid and perpetually warm climate of Florida, it is not feasible to wear layers for much of the year—but this is exactly what people who are ashamed of their gynecomastia attempt to do to hide it.

Face the world bare-chested and with confidence, contact Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery today for a free consultation. For more information on the requirements of the surgery, check out our procedure page.

Can EmSculpt Really Improve My Body Definition?

Have you been trying to get into shape but you just can’t seem to get into the gym at a reasonable time? Taking care of children, attending to long workdays, or having many social obligations can leave many people wondering when exactly it is they’re going to carve out their ideal physique. Worse yet, there are many people who find themselves at the mercy of biology and have a tough time dealing with fat stores and areas that are resistant to exercise. If that sounds like you, Emsculpt is a revolutionary new way to stimulate muscular development!

Fitness Scams and Miracle Cures

The fitness market is littered with snake-oil salesmen who want to tell you about the latest quick fix. From a strange contraption that looks more like a torture device than a piece of exercise equipment to ridiculous products such as the ab belt that is supposed to melt fat by vibrating (more on this later).

Everyone wants a miracle cure, but nobody knows how to make one. America’s preoccupation with fitness comes at a time when people are struggling more than ever to keep weight off, stay trim, and stay healthy. Our modern lifestyle of convenience comes at a cost of it being very difficult to stay in shape due to it being easier than ever to stay sedentary. Many of us commute to work in cars, we sit at desks all day, we’re short on time so we make do with fast food. Where is that ab belt when you need it? It’s not here, but Emsculpting is!

What is Emsculpt?

Emsculpt is an FDA approved procedure that simply sounds too good to be true. Unlike that silly abdominal belt, Emsculpt is a non-invasive/non-surgical method of body contouring that can be effectively utilized to shape and tone the abdominal region and buttocks. It uses an electromagnetic procedure to stimulate powerful muscular contractions that ordinarily cannot be achieved by most exercise modalities. These contractions will stimulate the muscle tissue to adapt to the stimulus and thus create a tightening and firming effect all throughout the abdominal muscles and wall, as well as the buttocks.

A bonus of this procedure is that it also offers modest localized fat reduction. The combination of reducing fat while also tightening and toning the muscles of the target area is a powerful one-two punch that can transform the way you look.

How Fast Does Emsculpt Work?

Because Emsculpt is non-invasive, the treatment offers benefits to almost everyone. Emsculpt is not a replacement for a quality diet and exercise regimen. Emsculpt is causing your target muscles to fire somewhere around the ballpark of 20,000 times in 30 minutes. Needless to say, this is far faster than you could do on your own. However, the concept is similar to exercising. You create a stimulus for your muscles and they respond and adapt to that stimulus over time. Because of this, Emsculpt is best utilized over the course of 3-6 months.

Patients report noticing results within as short as a week—they feel their stomach becoming firmer as they recover from the first session and by 3 months’ time.

Who Benefits From Emsculpt the Most?

While there are many procedures for fat loss and large scale fat reduction, Emsculpt is not one of those treatments. It is best utilized as a treatment to tone and tighten up in a way that ordinary exercise does not feasibly allow. Because of this, the ideal Emsculpt patient is already fairly thin and in shape to some degree. The reason is simple, if you still possess significant body fat in your abdominal region, you will not visibly see much benefit from the procedure as compared to someone who is lean.

Emsculpt in Boca Raton

Are you tired of working more for less results? Contour your body with Emsculpt! With the Emsculpt device being able to stimulate 20,000 supramaximal abdominal contractions within 30 minutes, the results the procedure confers is undeniable. Clients report having a tighter stomach after the first session and more visible compactness to their abdominal area.

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is the home practice of nationally renowned cosmetic plastic surgeon Stephen T. Greenberg. Dr. Greenberg is well known for his skill and lengthy experience as a cosmetic surgeon. When you visit Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, you’re not just benefitting from the expertise of Dr. Greenberg, you’re also in the best hands of our staff who are in their own right highly skilled at what they do.

If you’re seeking Emsculpt treatment or other fat loss treatments such as Coolsculpting or more extensive treatments such as liposuction, contact us here to get started today!

Freeze Fat Off With Coolsculpting!

Ever thought of CoolSculpting? Every year, millions of Americans embark on grueling diets and fitness regimens. A portion of these people succeed, many of them fail. Even worse is the category of people who succeed…and still don’t look the way they want to. If you are unhappy with your results or are seeking to customize your look without having to go under the knife, Coolsculpting may be for you.

What is Coolsculpting?

Coolsculpting (cryolipolysis) is a highly popular treatment that is capable of reducing stubborn body fat. Coolsculpting is non-invasive and FDA approved. It works by using freezing temperatures to destroy fat cells. The benefit to this treatment is that it does no damage to the area of the skin being targeted, but is able to penetrate through the layers of the skin and break down fat.

A vacuum-like device is used to suck the skin towards an applicator device that cools the fat cells. As you might expect, you will feel a cooling sensation on the skin and the area will experience some numbness due to the temperatures.

Who Does Coolsculpting Work Best For?

Coolsculpting works best for people with stubborn belly fat that simply will not give regardless of exercise or diet. It is not a good procedure for people who still have a sizable amount of body fat—something like liposuction would be ideal for people looking to lose a lot of weight. It just so happens that Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery specializes in something called Smart Lipo if you are looking to take that first step towards a major fat reduction!

Stubborn belly fat is the most common complaint people have about their physiques. As we stated earlier, so many people diet and exercise vigorously but still find themselves disappointed with what they see in the mirror. In many cases, this is due to a poor fat distribution or leftover weight from when they were overweight. It can be difficult to get rid of this fat and just as easy to put it back on, why?

Not everyone stores fat the same, and not everyone has the same fat storage. When you gain weight in the form of body fat, you’re filling those fat stores—the fat cells. However, consider that if you’ve ever been overweight or if you’ve had a lot of belly fat at some point, your body at some point had to create enough fat cells to store that fat.

When you lose weight, these cells do not disappear. You may lose the fat, but the “container” for it still remains. This means it is also easier to put that weight back on in that spot. This was once likely a survival mechanism to ensure you could easily store fat and lose it based on the availability of food, but we don’t live in the wild anymore!

What Areas Can Coolsculpting Be Used On?

While it is mostly used for fat reduction around the abdominals, Coolsculpting can also be used in a variety of different areas. Many common problem areas for people are:

The abdominal area
The upper arms
Upper and lower back
The outer and inner thighs

These are not the only locations, however. Anywhere that fat can be accumulated visibly on the body is a place that can be Coolsculpted.

How Fast Does Coolsculpting Work?

Because the fat cells themselves are being eliminated, preliminary results can come fairly quickly, but expect the full benefits of the procedure to not be apparent until a few weeks. The body requires time to metabolize and get rid of the destroyed cells. While a single treatment can yield benefits, some patients may require more than one treatment to obtain the results they are looking for. Consult with our staff at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and they will be happy to give an evaluation and a treatment plan best suited to you.

Is Coolsculpting Safe?

Yes!

Coolsculpting is very safe, as a non-invasive procedure, it avoids many of the safety concerns that surgery tends to elicit in people. Aesthetic Surgery Journal reported that less than 1% of people had reported complications as a result of the procedure.

Coolsculpting in Boca Raton

You can break a sweat jogging in the heat of South FL, or you can just visit Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery in Boca Raton to beat the heat (and fat) with Coolsculpting!

Coolsculpting has become an absolute juggernaut in the world of body contouring since it was approved by the FDA in 2011. Millions of people have undergone Coolsculpting treatment and have found their results to be pleasing!

Why wait? Your ideal physique is just an appointment away! Contact us at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery at any one of our locations and our patient and highly knowledgable staff will be more than happy to help you be on your way to being in the best shape you’ve ever been!