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What is Causing Hair Loss? Your Guide to Alopecia

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.

Common Questions About Getting Surgery for Gynecomastia

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.

Mommy Makeover 2020

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

What is the Mommy Makeover?

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

There is no shame in this!

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

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

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

Breast Augmentation After Pregnancy

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

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

Post Pregnancy Tummy Tuck

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

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

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

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

MedSpa Treatments After Pregnancy

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

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

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

Vaginal Rejuvenation After Giving Birth

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

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

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

Post Pregnancy Cosmetic Package Long Island NY

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

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

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

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

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

What is Botox and How Does it Work?

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

Avoid Cheap or Unprofessional Botox Offers

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

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

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

What Separates a Good Botox Injector from a Bad One?

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

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

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

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

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

Best Botox Injector Long Island

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

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

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

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

 

Things Slowing Down? The Perfect Time for Breast Augmentation

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

 

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

What is Breast Augmentation?

 

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

Breast Implants Long Island NY

 

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

 

Breast Reduction Long Island NY

 

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

 

COVID Quarantine Cosmetic Surgery NY

 

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

Breast Augmentation Consultation Long Island NY

 

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

 

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

AQUAGOLD Facial for Advanced Skin Rejuvenation

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COVID-19 Mask Acne Problems

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

What is AQUAGOLD Fine Touch?

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

How is AQUAGOLD Administered?

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

Why Use AQUAGOLD Instead of Regular Injection Treatments?

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

What Can Be Injected With AQUAGOLD?

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

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

Is AQUAGOLD Painful?

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

AQUAGOLD Facial Long Island, NY

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

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

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

 

What are Coolsculpting and Emsculpt?

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

 

Is Liposuction Right for Me?

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

Coolsculpting or Liposuction?

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

Body Contouring Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery Long Island NY

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

Asian Blepharoplasty with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery

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

What is cosmetic surgery?

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

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

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

What is “Asian Eyelid Surgery”?

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

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

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

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

Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Ideals

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

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

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

How is Asian Blepharoplasty Performed?

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

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

Asian Eyelid Surgery Recovery Time

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

Asian Eyelid Surgery Consultation

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

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

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

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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

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

What is in the Daddy Do Over?

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

Hair Restoration for Men

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

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

How Hair Loss is Treated in Men

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

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

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

Impact of Hair Loss on Quality of Life

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

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

Male Breast Reduction

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

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

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

How Can Gynecomastia be Treated?

It is simple.

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

Get Chiseled with Emsculpt

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

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

Male Facial Injectables Treatment

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

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

At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, you are in good hands.

Father’s Day Cosmetic Package Long Island NY

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

Contact us today to learn more about our procedures today!

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Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery Reopening

Reopening after COVID-19

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

Going to the Hospital for Cosmetic Surgery After COVID-19

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

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

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

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery Ambulatory Center

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

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

Visit Us For Your Elective Procedures

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

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

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

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

If you have any questions, contact us today or book a complimentary virtual consultation to figure out a roadmap for the new you!
Reopening after COVID-19


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