Facial Plastic Surgeon.
Double Board Certified.
Fellowship Trained.
Thomas Rees, who has been named “one of the fathers of aesthetic surgery in New York” passed away on November 14th at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the age of 86. Dr. Rees committed his life to revolutionizing the arena of plastic surgery in America, while simultaneously spending a great amount of…
Rhinoplasty is an incredibly common cosmetic surgical procedure and we do plenty in my office. I view rhinoplasty surgery as I do other cosmetic procedures: the result should be dramatic but should not look artificial or unnatural. Some of my patients come in with more complicated issues that require more advanced surgical techniques, while others…
On the subject of the Real Housewives of New Jersey show on Bravo TV, another cast member comes to mind when we discuss transformations that have occurred over the seasons. Bombshell and upcoming music star, Melissa Gorga, showed off what looked like a new nose this past season on RHONJ. Her nose has appeared to…
The latest news from celebrity royalty power couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West is that they are engaged. Kim posted a picture of her enormous 15 carat rock on her personal Instagram for her followers. Just weeks before the engagement news, the web was buzzing about Kim possibly having more work done as her face looked…
There are many reasons people choose to undergo Rhinoplasty surgery, such as an accident, or purely for cosmetic reasons. Regardless of the motive, patients want the quickest recovery without complications. Here are some great tips I like to give my patients when recovering from Rhinoplasty: Don’t blow your nose for two weeks: Blowing the nose…
Combining facial plastic surgeries can seem like an overwhelming commitment, but may be beneficial for the right patients. For most people, the recovery from one surgery can be scary and often, uncomfortable. However, combining two facial cosmetic procedures can allow patients to blend their recovery times into one, can often enhance the overall outcome of…
It is impossible to deny that Marilyn Monroe is one of America’s most beautiful, glamorous stars of all time. Marilyn possessed such a striking beauty and presence and was no doubt blessed with amazing genes. It was often speculated during and after her lifetime that she had gone under the knife for plastic surgery, but…
We’ve all seen it… the frightening results of what bad facial cosmetic surgery looks like. Plastic surgery is meant to enhance an appearance, not totally change it. Many patients even want their “work” to be a secret. The goal is hear, “You look great! What have you been doing?” Not, “You look different… What have…
Let’s face it, kids can be cruel. During adolescent years, self-confidence can be low, especially if peers are pointing out physical flaws. Most teens seek plastic surgery to improve their appearance and overall self-esteem. Although many people may view teen plastic surgery as inappropriate or premature, the benefits of improving one’s self-esteem can be invaluable.…
Unfortunately, society has placed a stereotype on women who undergo plastic surgery as being vain and self-absorbed. The truth is: men want to look just as good as women! There is no shame in wanting to look your best and even different if that’s what you prefer. Recent statistics reported that cosmetic procedures for men…
