Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is the home to many aesthetic surgical procedures which have helped many of our patients be the more confident individual they know they can be. Often times, when discussing our views and expressing our gained knowledge on these procedures, we discuss the importance of the sound medical foundation that Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery values. Apart from our strong proficiency in aesthetic procedures, did you know that Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery also offers medical dermatology as part of our robust suite of services?

Today we’d like to discuss something very important: the need for regular skin exams for the prevention, early detection, and mitigation of things such as skin cancer.

Getting Checkups for Skin Cancer in Woodbury, Long Island

Cancer is a devastating illness that takes many lives. In 2020, 1,806,590 cases of cancer were estimated to be diagnosed for the year, with an average of 606,520 people expected to die from it. Nearly 40% of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives.

What are the Most Common Types of Skin Cancer?

For starters, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer that people get. The Skin Cancer Foundation has insightful statistics about skin cancer such as that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70, or that having 5 or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma—the most fatal type of skin cancer.

When melanoma is detected early, the 5-year survival rate—a crucial time period, is 99 percent! The lesson here is that early detection for ANY type of cancer is a major critical factor. That why Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery emphasizes getting skin cancer checkups in Woodbury, Long Island or Smithtown, Long Island. We keep an eye out for the best talent. Dr. Lupenko and Dr. Solomon are highly trained dermatologists with a great deal of professional expertise that will help you keep your skin health in the best shape possible!

Some common types of skin cancer are:

• Basal cell carcinoma
• Squamous cell carcinoma
• Melanoma

The most common type of skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma, which affects hundreds of thousands of Americans each year. This type of cancer grows in the basal cells, which can be located at the base of the epidermis.

Early detection is key to treating all forms of cancer, but few types of cancer are so readily seen as skin cancer is.

Self-examination is one of the most easily performed preliminaries to seeing a dermatologist for skin cancer checkup in Woodbury, Long Island or Smithtown, Long Island.

The key things to search for when performing a self-examination are:

• Any unusual growths of varying colors that increase in size
• Moles, birthmarks, or brown spots that also change in size or texture
• Open sores that aren’t healing
• Spots that are sensitive and are causing itching, scabbing, or bleeding

While self-examinations are crucial for early prevention, they are simply another reason to visit a dermatologist for an official exam. The truth is, you should visit your dermatologist anyways, because skin spots, lesions, or growths can many times be totally benign, or they can be malignant. It is important to have a licensed medical professional evaluate you as a best practice for your skin health.

Skin Cancer Checkup Smithtown, Long Island

Visit Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery for Medical Dermatology and skin cancer checkups in Smithtown, Long Island or our Woodbury Long Island location.

All types of cancer recovery outcomes rely greatly on early detection and being proactive. For Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, we want our patients to have the best surgical and aesthetic procedures available to them to not only look their best, but feel their best. So it stands to reason that looking out for our patient’s skin health is also a major factor in both looking and feeling your best.

Visit Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery at one of our locations for your medical dermatology needs. A qualified and experienced professional such as Dr. Solomon or Dr. Lupenko will be there to answer any questions you may have and assist you in being proactive about your skin health.

Contact us today, we look forward to hearing from you soon!

The past year has been tough on many people, and these challenges stretch to virtually every aspect of life. Being a parent isn’t an easy job, but we love our children and so we do our best. And while Fathers contribute much and play an important role in marriage, those early days of child rearing…who works harder than mom?

Carrying a child to term is a deeply impacting experience whether it’s your first child or fifth child. Birth is a beautiful thing but we can’t deny that it affects a woman’s physical appearance. Hormones change, weight is gained during pregnancy and doesn’t always come off as easily after giving birth. Then, there’s the stretch marks that you get through no fault of your own. Most of everything is out of your control.

What you do afterwards, however, IS in a person’s control. Cosmetic surgery has come a long way over the past few decades and there are many procedures which can address each of these concerns effectively.

Give mom the best gift ever this year, get her the Mommy Makeover Package with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery. Incidentally, if the one reading this is mom herself…well, you know you deserve it!

What is the Mommy Makeover Package?

The Mommy Makeover Package is designed to help mothers regain what nature takes when they give birth. Even if it’s been a few years since you’ve had children, unless you are one of the lucky ones who springs right back to how you were prior to giving birth, you know that your body just isn’t the same since giving birth.

Heck, just being a mom and doing all that you do—all the running around and responsibility can feel like it’s producing visible aging. Thankfully, we have the solution at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery. Our Mommy Makeover Package proves to be one of our most popular offerings to date.

It features several procedures that can improve common problem areas for women—especially those who have given birth recently.

The best thing about the Mommy Makeover Package is that it can be customized to your individual needs. Pregnancy and aging affect people very differently. One person may struggle with issues such as cellulite and stretch marks but did not have much issue returning to their normal weight. Another person may not suffer as much from those, but struggle with losing the extra weight they held during term.

Post Pregnancy Tummy Tuck/Liposuction

This is one of the most requested procedures for women post-birth, or just in general even. Unfortunately, we do not control how our body chooses to put on weight and where it goes. Even with a reasonable exercise routine and diet, for many individuals, weight simply will not come off of the lower abdomen. The main culprit for this is skin elasticity—or lack thereof. A Tummy Tuck can solve this issue and help you achieve a leaner look.

For those who do have extra weight on the abdomen, liposuction is an effective strategy for spot reducing that area. Spot reducing is ordinarily not possible through diet and exercise, but with cosmetic surgery, nearly anything is possible!

Liposuction isn’t just a shortcut, it actually provides a real, tangible benefit of removing extra fat cells that are created when we are overweight. These fat cells do not disappear when we diet, and so regaining weight is unfortunately easier. Liposuction can remove these fat cells and fat.

Treatment for Cellulite

Cellulaze or Cellfina can be used to treat cellulite. Cellulite is biologically driven, and not something developed through lack of exercise, a poor diet, or anything else. It occurs when the fibrous bands underneath the skin begin to thicken, causing tension ripples in the skin, thus giving the appearance of cellulite.

Because there is little outside of treatment that can be done about it, it is a frustrating thing to have and keeps many people from feeling their most confident—especially during summer time, where shorts and swimwear are common seasonal staples.

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is another category that is affected strongly by pregnancy and age. Pregnancy especially, affects the size and shape of breasts and causes fluctuations that are highly independent. Some women return to normal size with no issues, while many surprisingly end up with smaller breasts than their pre-pregnancy size. Additionally, some women hold onto size. There are other issues too, such as sagging breasts or stretch marks.

Post Pregnancy Vaginal Rejuvenation

It used to be that women accepted that childbirth was going to change their vagina. Change is an understatement, many women actually go through childbirth only to find that after recovery, they are dealing with major losses of vaginal elasticity and worse yet, issues with sensitivity.

Child birth should not be something that ultimately harms a woman’s ability to enjoy intimacy with their partner. And so something like vaginal rejuvenation with Geneveve™ can be a huge boon to bouncing back to your old self.

RF energy is utilized to stimulate the production of collagen in the vagina. The result is increases in elasticity and tightness, greater lubrication, and potentially a decrease in urinary incontinence if that was an issue you were struggling with.

Post Pregnancy Tune Up with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is proud to be providing mothers a gift that will help them feel more youthful and appreciated.

Our Mommy Makeover is the perfect gift to offer this Mother’s Day 2021 to that very special woman in your life as a thank you for all that she does.

For more information on the Mommy Makeover Package with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, contact us today and we’d be happy to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

New York State and NYC have been in the spotlight throughout the pandemic. Through thick and thin, we’ve suffered the past year of limited social activity and little if any leisurely activity. Thankfully, with vaccine rollouts a positive end is in sight, and many have begun to look forward to their plans Summer and on.

Summer has already historically been a time of relaxation, leisure, romanticism, and warmth. It’s only fitting that we see the pandemic that unknowingly began on the heels of winter “end” near the beginning of Summer.

Now that people will soon be able to interact up close and personal without fear or worry, what will they see?

Hopefully your youthful complexion!

Injectables Southampton

Those who reside in the Hamptons are no stranger to Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery’s Southampton office—a great place to get professional injectables such as Botox or dermal fillers such as Restylane while enjoying all that the Hamptons has to offer on a daily basis.

Whether they want to go by car, take the LIRR, or the Hampton Jitney, it has been a long-time tradition for many New Yorkers to travel from the city to the Hamptons for the summer.

Hamptonites have always been ahead of the curve when it has come to taking advantage of all that injectables have to offer. The rest of the world wondered how could so many people look so beautiful and youthful relative to their age. Was something in the water, or maybe it was a lifestyle of relaxation.

The cat has long since been out of the bag, and now anti-aging treatments such as getting Botox or dermal fillers is a norm. This is a great thing, if you’ve been reading articles from Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, you’d know that it is our belief that destigmatizing cosmetic surgery as well as other aesthetic procedures to help people look the way they want can be a positive thing.

Injectables and Vacation Go Together

One of the major reasons why injectables have become such a phenomenon and preferred anti-aging treatment is because of how convenient they are to get. All you need to do is book an appointment, have 30 minutes to an hour to spare and then you can go about your day.

Nowadays, penciling a Botox or Restylane session can be a part of a greater self-care routine much like getting a mani pedi or going to the spa. After all, if you’re on vacation, why not treat yourself?

Choosing an Experienced Provider of Injectables in Southampton

When choosing to get injectables in Southampton or Manhattan, it’s important to choose a provider that you can trust. Referring back to our post about botched Botox, there are many people who take advantage of the popularity of injectable treatments to turn a quick buck by creating a revolving door of patients to inject.

Not just anyone can inject Botox or Xeomin or what have you. The best results come from skilled, cautious application of the product to the precise area where it would give the most benefit. After all, botulinum toxin is used to relax muscles which in turn ease up wrinkling in the area. If the injector is not injecting in the right spot, you may not receive the results you are looking for.

Even worse—especially in the case of dermal fillers, the result could be an unnatural look that is far from subtle.

Contact an experienced provider, reach out to Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery today for an appointment or consultation

Dear reader,

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology would like to extend our sincerest welcome and thanks. Our loyal patients and site visitors continually remind us of the exceptional work that we do and the service that we pride ourselves on extending to all of our patients. Being one of the most successful cosmetic plastic surgery practices in New York, means that we have set high standards while maximizing our patient’s experience.

As we reflect on our past year, and the challenges that were faced around the world due to the pandemic, we consider how far our practice has come and how much further we wish to go.

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology prides itself on being on the cutting edge of cosmetic surgery and aesthetic procedures. Our goal has always been to provide the very best in care to our patients, but also to help redefine and change attitudes about plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures.

Many people come to our practice to seek help, they want to improve their appearance or correct some issue that has been weighing on their mind. Society’s attitudes towards cosmetic surgery have always had a stigma surrounding them, but we’d like to think that we have helped reduce this stigma through patient education and the sharing of patient stories and testimonials. Patients report that their state-of-mind is greatly improved once they feel better about themselves. When you look good, you feel good!

Our patients come to our practice eager to change some feature about themselves that they feel has gotten in the way of their quality of life. After a consultation with Dr. Greenberg, who has several decades of experience in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery, they’re able to find the right procedure for them and walk away from the procedure with a renewed sense of self and reinvigorated passion for their life.

While Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology has had the privilege and good fortune of having some of the best surgeons on staff here with us, this post is dedicated to the man who has spent the better part of his life helping people and building up Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology to be what it is today.

So, who is Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg?

Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg

Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg, received his undergraduate education as well as his foundational medical education at George Washington University. He achieved the category of Highest Distinction in both his B.S. and his M.D..

After an internship at The New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical Center, he did his residency/fellowship at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, P.A.; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—obtaining his license in 1993.

Dr. Greenberg received his first board certification with the American Board of Surgery in 1994, and in 1998 received another board certification with the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Greenberg’s education stems from the most prestigious educational and medical institutions which have provided a comprehensive foundation of vast medical knowledge. This knowledge forms the basis of his expertise in cosmetic and plastic surgery methods as well as provides the basis of his patient physician relationships, taking a whole-body approach for each patient.

Doctors treat ailments with a certain degree of standard medical protocol and specificity towards those ailments that are concurrent with the accepted body of medical literature and consensus. When it comes to cosmetic surgery, however, the case is not quite the same.

Yes, the bare medical foundational procedures to operate and ensure adequate healing and patient comfort are crucial to any cosmetic surgery practice. However, what separates Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology from other private practices is Dr. Greenberg’s novel approaches to traditional procedures that has given him credit as a skilled cosmetic surgeon capable of performing advanced versions of standard procedures.

Throughout Dr. Greenberg’s career, he has successfully performed thousands of the most standard cosmetic surgery procedures such as rhinoplasty, facelift, breast augmentation, and liposuction. Procedures such as Smart Lipo, J-Plasma, Cellulaze, Coolsculpting, Emsculpt and Neograft show the practice’s dedication to taking traditional procedures, and offering enhanced versions as part of our ongoing commitment to offer the most advanced techniques combined with the most advanced technology. Many patients may find that standard procedures with competent hands behind it are acceptable, but there is an increasing number who prefer this additional level that Dr. Greenberg can offer.

There are perhaps no better examples than the 24-Hour Rapid Recovery Mini Incision Breast Augmentation, which is Dr. Greenberg’s contribution to the world of breast augmentation. Breast augmentation typically requires a great deal of downtime, but this 24-hour approach utilizes mini-incisions to speed up the process of recovery.

In his 20-plus years of experience in the realm of plastic and cosmetic surgery, Dr. Greenberg has accumulated experience from an array of different positions and memberships to professional societies such as the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, and many more.

The expertise gained from this has not only allowed him to grow Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology to be what it is today, but also many main stream news organizations have sought his consult to bring awareness and knowledge of cosmetic surgery and its procedures to the general public.

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery in the Media

Cosmetic surgery has gradually become destigmatized over the years. What was once a secretive approach to improving a person’s looks is now something openly discussed. There are many reasons for this, but an important facet of it is medical professionals such as Dr. Greenberg going on major television programs such as the CBS Evening News, Good Morning America or Good Day New York.

Social Media Video: Dr. Stephen Greenberg from HR Media Group on Vimeo.

Dr. Greenberg’s appearance on Good Morning America is where he shared his passion for cosmetic surgery and expressed his roots in the idea that “it’s one of the unique fields that allows me to make a patient feel better about themselves and also look better at the same time”

This is not the first time Dr. Greenberg has mentioned his love for cosmetic surgery being patient focused. On the CBS Evening News segment with Dan Rather, they say that the times are changing, and some people and patients don’t care if anyone knows they’ve had work done—they’re proud to flaunt it and strut around with increased confidence.

The work, done by Dr. Greenberg himself, was contextualized by his comments while being interviewed at a cosmetic surgery show.

I think society has kind of changed over time and that I’ve adapted with it.

Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg

This attitude reflects the greater trend in society that if people are self-conscious about something, it’s okay to change it and get it worked on. We have no issue with getting a professional to cut our hair in unnatural shapes or to use chemicals to alter the composition of our hair to make it curlier or straighter, or change the color. Celebrity cosmetic surgeons such as Dr. Greenberg contend that cosmetic surgery is no different, so long as the appropriate safety measures are in place for each specific procedure and that patients are spoken to transparently about what they can expect.

In the Press

News segments and interviews aren’t the only places that Dr. Greenberg and Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology make frequent appearances.

Several publications have always asked Dr. Greenberg—a renowned celebrity cosmetic plastic surgeon, for his opinion on new trends and potentially identifying what work a celebrity has had done. While the attitude towards cosmetic surgery has changed, that hasn’t stopped Hollywood from being a relatively secret place when it comes to getting work done.

The information is out there, but agents and publicists certainly do not go out of their way to state what those procedures might be. The fans are curious, however, and many highly successful magazines and publications such as…

• Cosmopolitan Magazine
• Health Magazine
• Elle
• Harper’s Bazaar
• The New York Times
• The New York Post

…have featured Dr. Greenberg to gain his perspective on what procedures are hot and potentially who may have already gotten them.

Locations Throughout NY and Long Island, State of the Art Facilities

For Dr. Greenberg, the goal with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology was not only to provide stellar services and treatments, but also to create a brand that was available to those looking for plastic or cosmetic surgery on Long Island, in NYC and the Greater New York area.

From our offices in Manhattan and Woodbury, to our luxurious Southampton office, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology has been committed to providing a consistent brand experience that can be accessed conveniently for those living in the New York Metropolitan area. Don’t let that confuse you though, many people—including celebrities, opt to fly in to visit Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology every year. Some even prefer to use the practice’s fly-in/concierge service for the ultimate experience in results and comfort.

The realm of cosmetic surgery is not purely reliant on invasive cosmetic procedures. The times have changed! While procedures such as face lifts, tummy tucks, breast augmentations, etc, continue to remain popular, it is the casual injection of dermal fillers and injectables such as Botox that have truly opened up the world of cosmetic enhancement to the everyday person.

While it may seem like a serious matter to consider a liposuction, just about everyone has seen a wrinkle or two and lamented their uncontrollable descent into an elderly aesthetic. What if we could change that elderly aesthetic to one that was a bit smoother, natural, yet better off? Dr. Greenberg seems to think so.

In his popular book A Little Nip, a Little Tuck: An Insider’s Guide to Cosmetic Enhancement, Dr. G tackles the topic of cosmetic enhancement with savvy, compassion, and most of all transparency. People want to look better and feel better, where’s the harm in that? Medical expertise is meant to be restorative, rejuvenating. Keep a look out for his next book, due out this year!

These rejuvenating medspa procedures are a big hit everywhere, including our spectacular Southampton location, where locally it has long since been en vogue to get an array of anti-aging procedures done.

According to Dr. Greenberg, these procedures are no longer the domain of well-to-do socialites but also equally available to the average person. Whether they want injectables in Woodbury or injectables in Manhattan, Dr. Greenberg has an office nearby where people can visit and receive quality care and safe administration of these effective anti-aging solutions.

Best of all, those undergoing surgery will be receiving it in our private state-of-the-art accredited ambulatory centers that allow us to do virtually any procedure with the highest medical protocols for safety, hygiene, and comfort.

Cosmetic Surgery Long Island

For over 2 decades, those who have been seeking cosmetic surgery in Long Island have visited Dr. Greenberg and the staff of Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology for all of their cosmetic surgery and medspa needs. In fact, Dr. Greenberg added a Dermatology division to ensure that head to toe care was provided all under one roof. “People want it and need it” states Dr. Greenberg of the insurance based medical dermatology division. “Healthy skin is beautiful skin and I want to help our patients achieve both, which must include regular skin cancer screenings.”

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology has continually been ahead of the curve when it comes to cosmetic surgery and the attitudes towards it. When patients visit our practice, they are choosing to come to a place that not only has decades of expertise with cosmetic procedures, but also truly listens to their needs while allowing them to leverage our extensive experience to form the best course of action.

We passionately believe that it is for this reason that Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology has been making aesthetic dreams come true for over 25 years. Thanks to the unwavering loyalty and support of our many patients who choose us for any aesthetic procedure big or small, we look forward to another 25.

Best,

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology

At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, it is our mission to offer a robust, full suite of surgical procedures both non-invasive and invasive to provide the best cosmetic surgery destination possible. Throughout our time providing cosmetic services, we’ve noticed a pattern with potential patients that come in. No matter what it is, whether they’re seeking injectables, skin treatments for acne, or liposuction, there’s always a portion of people who are embarrassed no matter what.

When it comes to dealing with male related issues such as gynecomastia treatment in Long Island, for example, there are many men who are shy about needing to get this procedure done for their aesthetic benefit. It is only when the desire to fix the issue exceeds the shame they feel about it that they come in to do something.

Today, we’ll be talking about a similarly non-medically necessary procedure that many men get, but keep quiet about…that’s right, we’re talking about penile enhancement surgery today! If you’ve been thinking about penis enlargement in Long Island, this post is for you.

What is Penis Enlargement Surgery?

Penis enlargement, penile enhancement, penis augmentation—these are all names for a handful of procedures that are aimed at improving the size and appearance of your member. Penis enlargement surgery may use silicone implants, use skin grafts, or utilize a fat transfer process to achieve results.

Sometimes a procedure that cuts the suspensatory ligament of the penis is used to achieve greater length

Ultimately, the type of procedure offered by Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery will depend on your aesthetic goals and which procedure you are most comfortable with. All the more reason why you should book your consultation today!

Should I Get Penis Enlargement Surgery?

Many men wonder this question but are afraid to voice it or consider this route of cosmetic surgery. While society has made great strides in accepting breast augmentation surgery as a normal procedure for women, there is still a stigma surrounding penile enlargement or enhancement of any kind for men.

Why should men sit back and accept the hand they’ve been dealt? At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, we approach cosmetic surgery with an empathetic viewpoint based on how much we’ve seen our surgeries improve the wellbeing and self-image of those we help. We hope that society catches up in realizing that cosmetic surgery is not simply some vain pursuit, but a legitimate avenue of solution for individuals who would like to alter some feature of themselves to be more closely in line with what they envision.

A person’s love life is a critical pillar of their wellbeing and satisfaction in life. There are many men who experience chronic anxiety surrounding the perception that their penis is not large enough or attractive enough to appeal to their potential romantic partners.

While penis size is the butt of a lot of jokes, for some men it is a legitimate extension of a body dysmorphic disorder.

The reported benefits of penis enlargement surgery are:

• Increase penis length and/or width
• Improved self-esteem and self-confidence
• Greater sexual interest and sense of masculinity

These effects or feelings are not guarantees from the surgery, but are merely commonly reported outcomes.

It is important to note that this is a sensitive surgery that one should take great precaution in deciding to undergo. Penile enlargement surgery does come with risks including:

• Reduced penile sensitivity
• Scarring
• Reduction in erection quality
• Erectile dysfunction (ED)
• In rare cases permanent disfigurement

Like all procedures, there are pros and cons that are highly dependent on the patient’s expectations as well as the choice of surgeon.

Penis Enlargement Surgery Long Island NY

At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, our staff of highly trained professionals can walk you through the ins and outs of your procedure of choice. You will be in the presence of experienced cosmetic surgeons, including Dr. Greenberg, who has had several decades of experience alone working on the cutting edge of cosmetic surgery procedures.

Part of getting the most of out any procedure is choosing a highly experienced and responsible plastic surgeon to do the job.

Contact Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery today for more information on penis enlargement in Long Island NY.

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is always keeping an eye towards the future. It is for this reason that we are always on the cutting edge of new technologies and methods for improving your aesthetic appearance. Coolsculpting is one such new technology that has drawn the public’s interest for its impressive ability to do away with stubborn body fat. We offer easy and accessible Coolsculpting in NYC.

How Does Coolsculpting Work?

Coolsculpting works by engaging a process called cryolipolysis—otherwise known as fat freezing. It was FDA approved in 2010 and since then, the popularity of Coolsculpting has grown greatly.

Coolsculpting works by using panels to suction the skin similar to a vacuum, but with the added focus of applying freezing temperatures to your skin. While this may sound like it would be painful, it is actually quite well tolerated by the vast majority of people.

This cooling system targets fat cells in the chosen location without affecting the skin. The frozen fat cells are processed by your body and inevitably removed from the body.

How Long Does Coolsculpting Take for Results?

As mentioned, the cooling technology is being utilized to destroy fat cells, but the removal and processing of these fat cells will take your body some time to fully metabolize. The benefits of a Coolsculpting session are not apparent until roughly 3-4 months to see the full-effect. Because this is a process, you can rest with satisfaction knowing that your Coolsculpting sessions are quite literally making you slimmer every day until the 3^rd or 4^th month.

This is why Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery advises all of our patients who are looking for Coolsculpting in NYC or Coolsculpting in Long Island to prepare ahead of time. Nothing feels better than knowing your efforts today will yield you a slimmer physique just in time for the frigid cold to give way to bright and warm summer months.

Coolsculpting vs Exercise

Coolsculpting offers a unique opportunity for those who are looking to reduce stubborn body fat. You might ask, what can this procedure offer that exercise doesn’t?

Anyone who has ever gotten into great shape knows that even through diet and exercise, sometimes you’re stuck dealing with the hand you’ve been dealt. Meaning, even when slimming down and meeting your weight goal, you may find that there are pockets of fat that refuse to budge. This is because every person has their own natural fat distribution, and so there will always be places where fat will leave last.

One such area that is unfortunately common is the lower abdomen—it is one of the last places fat deposits will be utilized when dieting.

Coolsculpting can specifically target this area as well as any other areas you are having difficulty with after slimming down.

For this reason, it’s very important to note that while Coolsculpting offers unique benefits to its key demographic, anyone who is looking to lose large amounts of fat is much better served through procedures such as standard liposuction.

With Dr. Greenberg, you have access to Smart Lipo which uses laser technology to dissolve fat cells which are then suctioned out of the body. Because of the advanced technology of Smart Lipo, there is typically less scarring and a faster recovery time as compared to traditional liposuction.

Coolsculpting NYC with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery

The recipient of many accolades, celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Greenberg and the staff of Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery invite you to book a consultation with us to discuss your aesthetic goals.

Contact Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery today for Coolsculpting in NYC.

As we move along through the first quarter of 2021, there is a kind of stagnation that many people are feeling. Is it really 2021? This feels the same as last year! Truly, the impact of COVID-19 is still being felt as the pandemic continues on and many people are either forced to live under social restrictions or in some locations quarantine.

However, the vaccine has given people hope and bravery to slowly resume their social lives. There is great optimism that as the year goes on, things will gradually get better and we can reemerge into a semblance of what our prior lives looked like. After many months of uncertainty, this is great news!

The real question is, what will you look like in that future?

Emerging from Your Cocoon with Cosmetic Surgery

Like many, you have most likely been keeping your social life pruned compared to what is once was. It seems social outings are fewer and farther in between than they once were—how long has it been since your acquaintances have seen you?

Much of last year was like being in a cocoon; if you ever wanted to make a grand entrance and truly signal to others how things have changed, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is here to help!

Here are a few procedures we’d recommend to start the new year off right.

Laser Skin Resurfacing

2020 was the year of dry hands and maskne. Maskne is the name given to the rise of acne and skin inflammation that occurs along the lining of (and under) the face masks we have been wearing for the better part of a year now.

There has been a steady increase in cases of acne/breakouts related to masks—especially for medical professionals who must wear masks for the majority of the day.

Laser skin resurfacing is a wonderfully effective procedure that Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery has been performing for many years. Laser skin resurfacing can zap away wrinkles and scars using laser energy. What this procedure does is remove the topmost layers of your skin which are often battered and dull, and reveal the fresh skin underneath. It is like regular exfoliation, but more effective and can go deeper.

Our laser skin resurfacing in Long Island will confer a youthful appearance and healthier skin!

Breast Augmentation

Breast size and shape has always been a focal point for women in terms of procedures. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the most common cosmetic procedure in 2019 was the breast augmentation.

Breast augmentation often tops the list for the most popular cosmetic procedure and has ever since the procedure hit the market a year after silicone breast implants were invented in 1961.

Contrary to popular belief, options to modify the look of your breasts is not just about size enlargement or reduction. Breast augmentation is a nuanced approach to each patient’s aesthetic goals. One thing we have learned from our clients is that what people want out of their breast shape and size is always varying, which is great!

It is important that you find a cosmetic surgery provider that truly listens to your needs and goals and can offer you professional counsel. Dr. Greenberg has successfully performed countless breast augmentations and can assist our patients with his assessments that are backed by over 2 decades of experience.

Face Lift and Mini Face Lift

The face lift also commonly ranks within the top 5 most commonly performed cosmetic procedures. Like getting breast enlargement, the face lift is a household name. Despite its name, the procedure is not something crazy like getting your whole face rearranged.

It is actually a very reasonable procedure that is designed to give the recipient a more youthful look by pulling back sagging in multiple areas such as the cheeks, jowls, and help reduce the overall appearance of excess skin. Dr. Greenberg has performed many face lifts in Long Island and has happily consulted with many patients who were interested in the procedure.

For those who are interested in a less invasive option, the mini facelift can also provide great results. The mini face lift will provide effective but subtler results, while those seeking more extensive changes should opt for the traditional face lift.

Cosmetic Surgery in Long Island

Dr. Greenberg of Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is one of the premiere cosmetic surgeons in New York, as well as a surgeon that has worked with many celebrities garnering national recognition. We strongly believe that the Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery team can go above and beyond in helping our clients achieve the look of their dreams!

Contact Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery today to schedule a consultation today.

Signs of aging are seldom ever positively received by those experiencing them except for some men who embrace a bit of salt and pepper in their hair. A sign of aging that is sure to add a bit of white to any man or woman’s hair is hair loss. Today, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery would like to present a simple guide that explains some of the many factors that are behind persistent hair loss and what can be done about it. Let’s dive in!

How Do I know I’m Losing Hair?

Hair loss is a catch all term for many different things that can contribute to the lessening of terminal hair density on the scalp. But before you start worrying and seeking out solutions, it can help to find out first if you are in fact losing hair at an abnormal rate.

Signs You Are Going Bald

There are a few tell-tale signs you are losing hair at a less than normal pace. Look for these signs in your day to day and treat them as warning signs. In many hair loss cases, the earlier you catch it, the better your outcomes can be for just about every treatment.

• There are excess hairs on your pillow in the morning
• You see more than a normal amount of hair shedding in the shower
• You test positively on the pull test—choosing about a bundle of 40 hairs in different sections of your head and gently tugging. If more than 6 come out, you test positively.
• The scalp is becoming highly visible on parts of your head—typically the crown or hairline.

These are many of the common signs that active hair loss is occurring. It is normal to lose about 50-100 strands of hair per day, that may seem like a lot, but throughout the day it is not much compared to the average hair density of about 100,000 hairs on a person’s head.

How the Hair Cycle Affects Hair Loss

Hair loss is like everything else in life, it goes in cycles, and for many people their hair health and condition is a sign of their life and vitality. This is why hair loss can be so devastating.

There are 3 (technically 4) stages of the hair loss cycle.

The Anagen Phase

The anagen phase is the growth phase of your hair cycle. The anagen phase lasts anywhere from 2-7 years, and reportedly this phase is longer in populations of Asian descent (coming in at around 7 years), which means that such people can potentially achieve longer terminal hair length since the growth phase is longer. On average, this phase is 3-5 years for most people and shortens with age.

On a healthy scalp that is not experiencing hair loss, approximately 80-90% of hairs are in the anagen phase at any given time.

The Catagen Phase

The catagen phase is a transitional phase that marks the end of the anagen phase and sends the hair follicle into a resting phase in which it is detached from the blood supply. This hair is called a club hair and will remain in this phase for about 2-3 weeks.

The Telogen Phase

This is the phase that breaks hearts and is the source of a multi-billion dollar hair loss industry. The telogen phase is the “final” stage which begins with the club hair resting in its root. This phase lasts approximately 3 months and after this period, the hair falls out and is replaced by the hair that was growing underneath it. The exodus stage is technically a 4th stage, in which the hair falls out.

What is Alopecia?

Alopecia has been used as a catch-all term to reference what is also known as MPB—male pattern baldness, or androgenic alopecia. Despite the name androgenic alopecia can effect women too, dubbed female pattern baldness.

Before we cover that, it is important to distinguish androgenic alopecia, from alopecia areata.

What is Alopecia Areata?

Alopecia areata is an auto-immune condition in which the immune system attacks the otherwise healthy hair follicles on a person’s head or body. This attack causes the hair in the follicle to fall out. As such, alopecia areata can come on hard and fast and be incredibly distressing to those experiencing it.

Sudden onset hair loss is very stressful and can raise significant health concerns. This is because those who possess one auto-immune condition, are at risk for developing or already possessing another. Thyroid issues are a common autoimmune condition in the form of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

As such, those experiencing hair loss are typically also screened for auto-immune conditions as well as for hyper/hypothyroidism, which on their own also contribute to hair loss regardless of whether alopecia areata is occurring or not.

Alopecia areata cannot be cured, but hair loss that is a result of alopecia areata typically grows back in full. The main issue is that such hair loss can be persistent or chronic and come in episodes.

For many people, AA leaves tell-tale signs such as circular bald spots or other shapes, such as a straight band of hair loss with a strong line of demarcation. Occasionally, AA will manifest as widespread hair loss.

What is Male Pattern Baldness?

MPB is a condition that affects many men. Men with moderate to extensive hair loss increases with age. About 16% of men 18-29 experience moderate to extensive hair loss and 53% of men 40-49. This loss is typically in the form of thinning or a recession of the hair line. Regardless, year after year, more hair is lost than is regrown, and as such the density of the hair is less and less each year.

The exact cause and mechanism of MPB is actually unknown. The prevailing theory is that the male androgen, DHT—dihydrotestosterone, is responsible for hair loss because it links to hair receptors and causes follicular miniaturization in those susceptible. Susceptibility is genetic, meaning that you inherit your follicular sensitivity to DHT from your parents and/or grandparents. This distribution is currently unknown.

Follicular miniaturization is a big sign of MPB. While everyone loses hair, if you’re noticing that your hair not only gets thinner every year, but you are also losing the thickness of individual strands of hair, it means that those follicles are getting smaller and smaller. Eventually, the hair that grows from that follicle will be a thin baby hair that doesn’t achieve full length. Then, the follicle closes.

Why Does Balding Feel So Bad?

MPB is a normal part of aging for many men, but that has not stopped men from experiencing a tremendous amount of shame and anxiety around the situation. It’s only natural, while there are many men who can sport a bald look with manly distinction, some men are simply not suited for the look. That is not unusual, as not every haircut looks good on everyone and so and so forth.

Women are not the only one’s who feel pressure to meet beauty standards in society. Balding has a stigma around it and it unquestionably can add years to a man’s appearance or make him look older than he is.

The point is this: if it’s not a choice, then it feels worse. Going bald is not a choice for most men, and the experience is fraught with denial and typically occurs at a time where many men are transitioning from their youth to adulthood or middle age. Balding thus, feels like a forced transition from a man’s youthful days of fun to being an old man.

At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, we understand one thing very well: one of the keys to happiness and being comfortable in your appearance relies on being able to choose for yourself what your style and appearance should be.

Are You Experiencing Alopecia or Male Pattern Baldness?

Any hair loss is concerning but knowing the cause of it is crucial to knowing what can be done. Discerning whether you are experiencing alopecia areata or male pattern baldness is fairly simple.

Alopecia areata:

• Typically has circular bald patches
• Comes on suddenly or hair falls out fast
• Can affect other parts of your body such as eyebrows and body hair
• Is not limited to the top of your head, with loss occurring on any part of the head.
• Growth most often reoccurs

Male Pattern Baldness:

• Is genetic
• Can be slow to progress or notice initially
• Can be treated, but is not “curable”
• Loss occurs occurs on the top of the head with sides remaining unaffected
• Hairline is receding
• Crown is thinning into a bald spot
• Regrowth is thinner in diameter and increasing prevalence of baby hairs

Those are some of the basic differences.

What About Women? Do Women Get Pattern Baldness?

Women do in fact experience female pattern baldness, though the patterning is different. For women, female pattern baldness exhibits itself through a widening and loss of hair at the natural part of the hair. From thereon if it progresses then diffuse hair loss is observable with age. Because women are more susceptible to thyroid disorders than men, it is especially recommended to check for any endocrine issues with women experiencing hair loss.

Treatments for Balding: Medication or Surgery?

At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, hair restoration is one of our most popular treatment categories for men. Many men simply want to wear the hairstyle they’ve always worn and enjoy the wind tousling their hair on a leisurely drive. Sadly, those predisposed to balding are forced to lose the style options that hair gives everyone. Your hair can say a lot about you and in older men, is a sign of youth and desirability in the eyes of society.

We don’t back that sentiment up at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, but we understand that it is a feeling that many have and is reinforced through popular media.

Thankfully, this is not the 1820’s where the only available “cure’ was a charming snake oil salesman and his traveling caravan offering you a concoction to cure balding.

There are medicinal treatments as well as surgical treatments such as getting hair transplant surgery, but which one is better for you?

Should I Take Medications for Balding?

Medicinal treatments for hair loss are divided in two categories. Topical and oral.

Topical treatments are medications such as topical minoxidil (Rogaine) which can provide some regrowth in those beginning to show signs of balding. Those further along in their balding journey will not benefit nearly as much as those who have yet to lose most of their hair.

The second, and increasingly common one is finasteride (Propecia). Propecia was originally developed for handling issues with prostate enlargement, but a curious side effect of hair regrowth was observed. This is because finasteride blocks the conversion of DHT from testosterone through inhibiting the action of an enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase. This effectively stops thinning and encourages regrowth in active follicles that are no longer being besieged by DHT.

The issue? Propecia (finasteride) has been developing as of late, numerous personal injury lawsuits by many men who claim that finasteride has caused undue harm to reproductive ability, damaged their libido, or given them permanent difficulties with maintaining an erection or ED. While most men who take finasteride do not experience side effects, side effects are well-known and typically subside within a couple weeks or months.

Barring side effects, finasteride is effective, but the growing concerns around its long-term effects on some men make many men reluctant to take it.

Hair Transplants vs Finasteride

Finasteride is a pill you will have to take for the rest of your life to achieve your hair regrowth goals. Furthermore, much is still unknown about the long-term effects of this prostate medication. Even if the medication is mostly safe to use, many men are intent on limiting prescription medication usage and are in favor of more permanent solutions.

For these men, hair transplant surgery is a highly effective method of dealing with MPB. Dr. Greenberg of Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is an expert at performing surgical hair restoration techniques.

The benefit of hair transplant surgery is that you don’t have to take a pill and fear side-effects regarding your libido or sexual performance.

Neograft is an FDA approved procedure that uses an instant follicular unit extraction technique which offers natural looking results and was designed with patient comfort in mind. Follicles are taken from one spot and placed in another to “spread the wealth”, as balding men have no shortage of healthy and functioning hair follicles on the sides and backs of the head.

Hair Transplant Surgery Long Island

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery understands the importance many men place on having a full head of hair, whether it is for aesthetic reasons or simply personal reasons. Heck, maybe you’re just tired of your head being cold when winter rolls around.

No matter your reason, if it is important to you, we are here to offer our professional services backed by decades of experience in cosmetic surgery.

Contact Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery today if you are interested in hair transplant surgery in Long Island, or wish to consult about your various options for hair restoration.

Whether you are a man or a woman, there are always certain problems that, while benign, may cause you to be self-conscious about your appearance and negatively affect other aspects of your life. For women, a common concern may be the size or shape of their breasts. While much of cosmetic surgery is focused on the needs of women due to more pressure on women in terms of standards of beauty, there are certainly plenty of things that men are self-conscious of. One of those things is what is colloquially known as man boobs—or gynecomastia.

What is Gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia is the name for when males develop enlarged breast tissue. This leads to the appearance of breasts on the male physique. Gynecomastia can develop on either one breast or both.

What Causes Gynecomastia?

For many men, their troubles with gynecomastia start at the onset of puberty, a time when the body is experiencing many quick and sharp hormonal changes. Some boys experience higher levels of estrogen that can cause the breasts to become enlarged. This typically goes away within half a year to a few years.

In any case, gynecomastia can occur anytime that estrogen levels are heightened in men. Here are a few of the many different reasons men may experience gynecomastia, all of them involving hormonal shifts in some form or another:

• Thyroid issues such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism affect the entire body as well as hormonal and metabolic processes
• Injury or diseases, such as testicular cancer, which affect the body’s production of testosterone
• Obesity, which creates a cascading effect on hormones. For men, higher levels of estrogen are an issue.
• Medications which affect the prostate

What is the Difference Between Being Overweight and Gynecomastia?

Men who are slightly overweight may be concerned if they have gynecomastia. Men who are carrying extra weight may appear to have gynecomastia since fat also accumulates on the chest. This can give the appearance of having gynecomastia but it may not be the case. It is simply excess fat being deposited in the area, which is called “psuedogynecomastia”

Through weight loss, this extra weight will go away. However, for men with gynecomastia, the appearance of breasts or “puffiness” will likely never go away in adults without undergoing gynecomastia surgery.

The simple reason for this is that fat can be lost, but breast tissue cannot unless excised surgically.

Is “Gyno” The Same as Gynecomastia?

Unsurprisingly, gynecomastia is a large concern for many people who are interested in bodybuilding as a hobby and competition. In many fitness oriented circles, the term “gyno” is mistakenly thrown around. “Do I have gyno”, or “Should I get surgery for gyno”, are common questions. The misconception may stem from the fact that many people think the formal term is “gynocomastia”.

Regardless, “gyno” and gynecomastia are one in the same.

How Can I Tell if I Have Gynecomastia?

A simple touch based self-assessment can tell you if you have gynecomastia or not. But before you do that, ask yourself if you are experiencing:

• Swelling
• Pain or tenderness in your “breasts”
• Asymmetrical breasts
• Sagging breasts
• Stretched areolas

If you want to tell if you have gynecomastia or are simply overweight, feel the area around and behind your nipples and squeeze—does it feel like there is a lump or mass of tissue there? If so, you may have gynecomastia, as ordinary fat deposits will feel fairly uniform.

Should I Get Gynecomastia Surgery?

Gynecomastia, in the vast majority of cases, is harmless and poses no medical risk outside of discomfort or dissatisfaction with physical appearance. However, at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, we understand that being uncomfortable with how you look can have a tremendous impact on your quality of life.

If you are suffering from gynecomastia, consider how much it affects your life. Many people who are self-conscious about their physical appearance may refrain from life activities that benefit them. Men with gynecomastia are particularly sensitive about being shirtless, so leisurely days at the pool or the beach are out of the question.

Those who are very sensitive about their condition may even refrain from physical exercises such as jogging in public because they are self-conscious about how their breasts may look.

Like many issues with physical appearance, these day to day worries end up creating a lot of stress and lack of freedom in life.

If this is you, then we at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery would invite you to get the surgery. It is a simple cosmetic procedure that involves removing excess fat and breast tissue on your chest to reveal a tighter, more firmer appearance underneath.

What is the Recovery Time for Male Breast Reduction?

The recovery time for gynecomastia surgery is about 1-2 weeks of down time. Walking around should be no issue even post-surgery, but it is incredibly important that you avoid engaging in any physical exercise.

The final results of the male breast reduction procedure will typically be noticeable approximately 3 months after the procedure has been completed. To retain the best results of the procedure, it is best to avoid any major fluctuations in weight to avoid gaining any excess tissue there. All in all, many patients are highly satisfied with their male breast reduction.

Gynecomastia Surgery Long Island NY

We have performed gynecomastia surgery in Long Island many times to great success. Gynecomastia is a procedure that truly helps the patient be more comfortable in a wide variety of situations in life, and the outcome of the surgery yields high patient satisfaction. Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is proud to provide the expertise and procedures to assist our patients in living their ideal life.

Contact us today by booking a consultation with us or give us a call at (516)-217-8120.