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Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery Reopening

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

Going to the Hospital for Cosmetic Surgery After COVID-19

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

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

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

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery Ambulatory Center

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

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

Visit Us For Your Elective Procedures

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

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

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

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

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

Mother’s Day Makeover With Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery

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

What is the Modern Mommy Makeover?

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

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

What Procedures Are in Our Modern Mommy Makeover Package?

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

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

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

Breast Augmentation

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

Body Contouring

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

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

Vaginal Rejuvenation

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

Enhancement Procedures

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

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

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

Mother’s Day Makeover Package At Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery

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

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

IV Wellness Therapy with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery

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

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

What is Bioavailability of Vitamins

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

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

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

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

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

The Longest Path to Vitamin Absorption

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

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

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

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery IV Wellness Therapy

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

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

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

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

IV Infusion for Nutrition Long Island NY

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

COVID-19 and the Future of Telehealth Services

Covid-19 or novel coronavirus is something the world has been dealing with for the better part of a few months now. By now, the majority of states, counties, and cities have issued some form of a lockdown order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. This fairly extreme measure which has seen most non-essential businesses shut down for the duration of the lockdown has impacted the lives of US citizens in some ways or another. Businesses and administrations are seeking out ways to continue services while protecting workers and keeping customers as safe as possible. In all medical fields, the value of telehealth services has been highlighted by this pandemic.

What is Telehealth?

Telehealth is the distribution of healthcare services through technological means. In other words, using technology to interface with patients is a direct function of telehealth. Telemedicine falls under telehealth but is more specifically referring to the direct use of technology to remotely treat a patient’s condition.

An example would be receiving information from a device about a diabetic’s blood sugar levels through glucose monitoring devices. This means that the patient can lessen the amount of routine visits they have and enjoy a higher quality of life.

Telehealth, on the other hand, is an umbrella term that encompasses all remote aspects of healthcare. The simplest of which would be virtual consultations—something that Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is currently doing.

Telehealth Services Are the Future

As discussed, the coronavirus quarantine is truly showing the power of telehealth services at a time when face to face contact is not possible or wise unless absolutely necessary. Estimates show that embracing such services would help cut costs for healthcare while providing greater access to qualified healthcare professionals. The lack of qualified staff for America’s healthcare needs is no secret.

There are many, many devices out there that can provide non-invasive monitoring for healthcare purposes. Not only that, but several specialized apps and technologies can act as screening tools for extremely simple check ups that do not yet require medical attention.

Some people feel as though this will degrade their access to quality care, but it is the opposite which is true. Through telehealth, you will have access to the same care but much quicker. It is significantly easier for a doctor to fit in a video call to hear out your concerns and reassure you of the best course of action then to schedule an appointment and have to manage your time around what is happening in what is most likely a very busy doctor’s office.

Our Virtual Consultations

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is always on the cutting edge of best practices and technology. This coronavirus incident has shown us the usefulness of video applications for online consultations now and in the future. Not only that, but patients have also realized that they can receive quality guidance through an online consultation.

Because of the rather quickly escalating nature of Covid-19, many companies were attempting to adapt as fast as possible using video conferencing technologies such as Skype, Zoom, or Apple’s FaceTime. We ourselves have used Zoom to have virtual consultations with our patients.

Going forward, Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery will be adopting high-end technologies such as Touch MD to service our many patients who stand to benefit from virtual consultations. Before any surgery is done, a preliminary discussion about what the patient’s expectations and goals will be are important to the success of the surgery.

Because cosmetic surgery is visually oriented, we can get a lot more out of virtual consultations than many medical fields which require lab testing and other forms of monitoring that are best done in person—at least initially.

As a celebrity cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Greenberg often has many clients from out of state (or even out of country!) requesting his services. Virtual consultations using HIPAA compliant software allow for the greatest flexibility and convenience for our numerous out of state patients—as well as those who do not wish to fight traffic in New York to ask some preliminary questions.

Cosmetic Surgery Long Island

Visit us at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery in Long Island if you’re seeking out a solution to a cosmetic concern you have. Breast implants, breast reduction surgery (male and female), rhinoplasty, we do it all!

You likely have many questions you wish to ask, at this time we are offering a complimentary virtual consultation for all that are interested in getting a procedure done.

Refine Yourself with a Full Body Lift Post-Bariatric Surgery

What is Bariatric Surgery?

Being significantly overweight can leave people with rock-bottom self confidence as well as the myriad of issues that clinical obesity presents. It is for this reason that bariatric surgery exists. Bariatric surgery is a term that encompasses the many different procedures that are aimed at changing your digestive system in the hopes that that will snowball into weight loss.

Gastric bypass is a well known procedure that is done by creating a small pouch from the stomach and then joining the pouch to the small intestine. The end result of the procedure will make the initial entry point to the stomach smaller, thus encouraging the person to eat less food since their stomach can hold considerably less initially than before. Any food you eat will travel from the pouch to your small intestine.

That is just one example of a common surgery that is used to promote weight loss in those who have tried other methods and simply cannot get them to work. For those who struggle with being overweight, these surgeries can be life changing and help them get down to a safe, healthy weight.

However, many people find that once they have gotten down to a more manageable weight that there are some very specific issues that may be plaguing them. These issues can be resolved with Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery’s procedures that are perfect for post-bariatric surgery!

Full Body Lift Post-Bariatric Surgery

A full body lift is exactly as it sounds. You can achieve a sleeker, more contoured lift with this incredibly popular procedure. Nothing can replace a healthy diet and exercise, but why not go all the way? You never know how your figure will look after losing weight and getting healthy. While your dietary choices and commitment to exercise are the products of your hard work, how you ultimately look in the end will always differ from other people.

Muscle insertions, limb proportions, your fat distribution, the overall shape of your body is not entirely within your control. If you have a goal to look a certain way, surgical intervention is a logical choice.

One such thing out of your control is how you look after dramatic weight loss. It really is a cruel joke in some sense: you’ve struggled with being overweight with the health and confidence issues that come with it. You finally take matter into your own hands and try everything possible to lose weight. Whether it is through traditional means such as exercise or through bariatric surgery, you finally achieve your goal. Congratulations!

But now you’re left with a lot of loose, baggy skin that hangs over in folds.

A full body lift can vertically tighten the skin so that it no longer hangs over in folds. Vertical tightening will require a thin incision around the waist in which the skin will then be pulled up or down. Excess tissue will be removed from areas such as the back, thighs, buttocks, and abdomen.

Because this is a comprehensive procedure, it will involve other procedures that can treat specific areas. An upper arm lift can remove loose skin that hangs on their upper arms.

The breasts are also an area that become affected by excess skin issues. As the fat cells in your breast tissue expand when you gain weight, so too do they grow smaller when weight is lost. However, the skin that was stretched has a reduced elasticity and can no longer conform to the shape you’ve trimmed down to.

Liposuction is a choice that many people do not initially consider after bariatric surgery. The reason being is that liposuction is often touted as a way to reduce fat in the abdominal region. Once people undergo bariatric surgery and lose a tremendous amount of weight, they feel as if the option is off the table or unsuitable. This is not true! Liposuction actually excels in these situations as it is a precise procedure that can remove fat deposits in localized areas such as the abdomen.

Even after losing a lot of weight, there’s no guarantee you will have the level of leanness you desire in the abdominal region. There are many people who naturally store more fat in this area and so even at lower percentages of body fat they find themselves still appearing more fuller in the belly than they would like.

Full Body Lift Long Island

Everyone’s circumstances are different following post-bariatric surgery.

Contact Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery today to book a consultation so we can decide on the best course of action for you. Our full body lift is one of our popular procedures as we do everything that needs to be done in this lengthy session.

Don’t Live with Cellulite, try Cellulaze!

Spring and summer are almost upon us, you know what that means—it’s nearly time for swimsuit and shorts season.

When it comes to looking good, there’s two main categories most people have issues with. First, there’s the most dramatic one which is your shape. Many procedures are aimed at changing the shape of your body to be more in line with what your ideal self-image is. Body contouring procedures such as liposuction, tummy tucks, breast augmentations, and Brazilian butt lifts are all concerned with changing the shape of your body so that you can look and feel your best.

However, even when people achieve their ideal shape, they may find that things such as cellulite hamper their self-image. A procedure such as Cellulaze can help them achieve their perfect summer look.

What is Cellulite?

This is the first question. You’d be surprised, many people who have cellulite are not always aware of what it is or that it is a problem that can be fixed. They think that if they just lose weight or eat better it might go away. However, no matter how many slices of pizza you deprive yourself of, you’ll find that your cellulite is here to stay!

Cellulite is a harmless “condition” of the skin that results in lumpy and uneven skin in certain areas of the body that are typically fat dominant.

Areas such as:

  • Hips
  • Abdomen
  • Thighs
  • Breasts
  • Buttocks

Notice a pattern? These are all areas save for the abdomen that are highly common spots for women to store fat due to the female anatomy. Women on average are healthier at higher body fat percentages for child-bearing reasons.

A side effect of this extra fat in these areas is the ease in which cellulite develops. Cellulite is a much more commonly cited concern for women than it is for men—which is not to say that mean do not experience it. Many men who have suffered from gynecomastia have found themselves satisfied with their male breast reduction (especially if it was performed by Dr. Greenberg!) but often come back to Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery because they want to have their skin improved of stretch marks or cellulite.

Cellulite is a point of self-consciousness for many people. There are many women and men who are afraid of wearing more revealing clothes because of their cellulite. In hotter temperatures, you can imagine this might make life uncomfortable. When everyone is out at the beach, getting a tan and relaxing in the sun, the person who is ashamed of their cellulite is keeping their shirt on or wearing extremely conservative clothing that makes them sweat unnecessarily.

What Causes Cellulite?

When fat builds up underneath the skin, it is sometimes pulled deeper into the tissues by the connective tissue bands. This results in that lumpy appearance that simply will not go away regardless of diet or exercise.

As for what actually causes it in the first place, the exact reason isn’t known. What is known, however, is that there is a genetic component to it. For example, if you have thicker skin then it simply won’t be as noticeable as those who do not.

How Can Cellulaze Help You?

Cellulaze can significantly reduce the appearance of cellulite on your body. Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery is proud to offer Cellulaze through our Long Island practice so that you can have the smooth skin you’ve always wanted!

The procedure is done by first administering a local anesthetic so the patient is comfortable. Then, two tiny incisions are made and the Cellulaze laser fibers are threaded through a small tube which is inserted where the incisions were made. The laser will help release the bands of connective tissue that are responsible for the fat deposits being trapped deeper. In addition to releasing the bands of connective tissue, the laser will also help stimulate collagen production in the area which will leave you with better skin elasticity down the road.

This procedure on average only take about 1 to 1.5 hours. It requires very little downtime. Some bruising or general discomfort in the treated areas are common. When you visit us at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery, we will brief you on the best recovery protocols for the procedure as we want all of our patients to be happy and satisfied with their results and recovery.

It is estimated that 93% of patients who have been treated with Cellulaze have reported satisfaction with their results.

Cellulite Reduction Long Island

Are you sick and tired of worrying about the cellulite that causes that cottage cheese appearance in certain parts of your skin? If so, contact Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and inquire about the Cellulaze procedure!

Buff Your Way to Better Skin With Microdermabrasion!

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

Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery Aesthetic Principles

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

What is Microdermabrasion

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

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

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

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

Is Microdermabrasion Right for Me?

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

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

Do I Need To Prepare for Treatment Before or After?

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

Additional Benefits of Microdermabrasion

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

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

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

Long Island Microdermabrasion

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

Should You Get Botox or Dermal Fillers?

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

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

What is Botox?

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

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

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

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

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

What are Dermal Fillers?

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

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

Are Botox/Dermal Fillers Safe?

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

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

Which One Should I Choose?

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

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

Facial Injectables Long Island

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

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

Take Advantage of Breast Implant Removal!

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

What Is Breast Implant Removal?

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

Why Choose To Get Breast Implant Removal?

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

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

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

Breast Implants Do Not Last Forever

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

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

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

Shifting Body Ideals

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

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

Saline Breast Implant Removal

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

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

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

Breast Implant Removal Long Island

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

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

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

Contact us today to set up a consultation for your breast removal, augmentation, or revision.

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.

Contact us today to book an appointment!

 


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