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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!

Get a Headstart on Weight Loss With Liposuction!

Maybe you’ve been dieting, exercising, and taking good care of yourself. The weight is coming off…but it’s just too slow! Sometimes, we don’t have the luxury of shedding weight slowly in anticipation of a big date coming up such as a wedding or major event where we need to look our best. Whether you want to lose weight to kickstart your health journey or simply want to look and feel better, liposuction is for you!

Not Everyone is Physically Equal

While everyone can make strides towards a healthier diet and a healthier lifestyle, not everyone will get the same results out of their efforts. Thankfully, we live in a time where science has shown us that our biases are unfounded—especially in the cases of weight loss.

For starters, not everyone loses weight the same way. People have varying metabolisms, hormonal profiles, as well as fat storage methods. This means that one person’s stubborn areas may be the first place fat goes for another. However, in general, it is the case that people have a hard time losing fat in the mid-section and it is typically the last place fat will go.

The Starting Line is Different For Most People

When you gain additional fat, did you know that your body is actually creating more fat cells? This means that even if you lose the fat, those fat cells remain. The cells are essentially containers for fat, and the more containers you have, the more easily they are filled up. While the biology and mechanisms between metabolism and fat loss are very complex, the truth boils down to this: if you’ve been big before, it will be easier for your body to store that fat back exactly where you lost it.

What is Liposuction and How Does it Work?

Liposuction (lipoplasty) is an aesthetic procedure that can help shape the body by removing the actual fat—and the cells along with it! Liposuction can remove those additional fat cells from the abdominal area and create a much more ideal fat distribution should you gain any extra weight after the procedure.

While it is an aesthetic procedure, we strongly believe at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery that a big part of how you feel comes down to your self-image. We always strongly advocate that people eat a healthy diet and exercise as liposuction is not a panacea for a sedentary lifestyle and nutritional deficiencies.

Many people in the United States struggle with self-image regardless of how much they exercise and diet, and stubborn stomach fat is at the top of the list of insecurities. People walk around all day holding their stomachs tight, constricting their breathing, and creating stress in the body with that shallow breathing. They do this all to maintain an illusion of a flat-stomach, is that not crazy?

This is just one example of how liposuction can be worthwhile in fostering a greater sense of wellbeing and for many people, be the spark that kickstarts a healthier lifestyle.

Smart Lipo: A Greenberg Cosmetic Specialty

Smart Lipo is a cutting edge weight loss with liposuction technology offered by Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, it is virtually painless and results in considerably less scarring and boasts a quicker recovery time than traditional liposuction procedures. What makes Smart Lipo special is that it can remove fat cells by using laser technology that is able to distinguish between fat cells and other unrelated tissues. In simplest terms, it is better able to remove fat while keeping everything else perfectly in place, resulting in better contours and extracting only what is necessary.

Liposuction and Smart Lipo in FL and NY

We’re happy to say that Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is offering Smart Lipo and liposuction at our location in Manhattan and the Greater NY City area, as well as Boca Raton, FL! Liposuction is one of the most popular procedures in the United States and we can attest to that with our first-hand experiences! Contact us here to be on your way to a new you!

NeoGraft: Advanced Hair Transplant Technology

If you suffer from thinning hair, or hair loss, and have dreamed of a treatment that gave you natural looking, permanent results, NeoGraft is the answer you’ve been waiting for! Approximately 50 million men and 30 million women in the United States suffer from genetic pattern baldness or thinning hair. Now, with NeoGraft, an innovative and FDA-approved harvesting and implantation system that utilizes an instant technique, there is a solution!

NeoGraft Advanced Hair Transplant is a specialized method that uses an automated technology that works to gently extract groupings of hair follicles from thicker hair growth. The follicles are then precisely delivered to the targeted treatment area using the Neograft pneumatic controls. This “no touch” technology was designed with patient comfort in mind, and offers natural-looking results for successful hair restoration. Dr. Greenberg is skilled at permanently restoring hair with the latest surgical hair restoration and hair transplant surgery techniques. The result is a full head of hair that is natural looking and virtually undetectable.

Hair Loss for Males:

According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), 67% of men in America will experience some degree of appreciable hair loss by age 35, and 85% of men by age 50. In fact, 50 million men in the country are suffering from male pattern baldness at any given time.

The most common cause of male hair loss is genetics. Genetic male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia (AGA), is diagnosed based on appearance, classified on the Hamilton-Norwood scale, and becomes noticeable as thick terminal hairs convert into short, thin, vellus-like hairs. This conversion process increases scalp transparency until the vellus hairs are lost over time to reveal a bald scalp.

Hair Loss for Females:

According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), female hair loss is common, affecting 30 million women in the United States alone. That’s nearly half of all hair loss cases! Even so, women everywhere are suffering in silence due to the emotional shock, embarrassment, and stress associated with female hair loss.

Female hair loss can be triggered by everything from hormonal imbalance and dramatic weight loss to medication and severe stress, but the most common cause is genetics. Genetic female pattern baldness, or alopecia, is characterized by a thinning of hair follicles on the sides and top of the scalp. Most women experience this type of hair loss after age 50, but it can happen at any time.

How Does NeoGraft Work?

A NeoGraft procedure is minimally invasive, provides natural-looking results, causes little to no discomfort, and allows for a quick and easy recovery. The procedure begins with extraction or harvesting of hair from a region the area in the back of your head between your ears, below your crown, or above the nape of your neck. The NeoGraft device cores each individual follicular unit and then gently removes it with simultaneous suction.

Next, after the follicular units are extracted, they are carefully separated by size. Sites are then created in the desired areas of balding or thinning where the hair follicles will be placed. Each individual follicular unit is then implanted into the new locations. Dr. Greenberg will work carefully with you to determine the exact locations of the implant locations to ensure a natural-looking result.

You deserve a hair restoration solution you can trust and does not leave a visible scar on your head. At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, we are committed to patient satisfaction and with NeoGraft, we can help you restore your hair and feel great! Contact our offices today to schedule a consultation!