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Laser Skin Resurfacing for Women

Women are constantly fighting the appearance of fine lines around their mouths and eyes. To minimize the appearance of these fine lines, Dr. George Lefkovits uses laser resurfacing, also called a laser peel. Laser resurfacing may be performed on your whole face or in specific areas. Though it is still […]

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Laser Treatment For Sun and Age Spots in NYC

Treatment is now available for those undesirable sun and age spots or freckles. The use of the Xeo Genesis pulsed light system allows for the is highly effective in the removal of these spots. It does not require any anesthetic topical cream or gel; therefore it drastically reduces the length […]

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Laser Treatment of Spider Veins in NYC

Laser Treatment Of Spider Veins The Cool Glide® Laser System can help make spider veins disappear on the face and legs where they are most commonly found. They can be used on men and women of all skin colors. Pulses of light energy cause coagulation of the capillaries and thin […]

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How Do I Choose a Surgeon To Perform My Breast Augmentation?

When choosing a surgeon to perform your breast augmentation procedure you need to use several criteria. First, you must make certain that your surgeon is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This is the only board that is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. […]

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Breast Implant Placement: Over the Muscle or Under the Muscle?

Once you decide to move forward with breast augmentation, one of the key decisions you will need to make with Dr. Lefkovits is whether to place your breast implants over the muscle (subglandular) or under the muscle (subpectoral). Each placement option comes with certain benefits and drawbacks that will be […]

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Risks and Benefits of Liposuction

Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in New York City. It is proven safe and effective for the removal of fat and cellulite that are resistant to diet and exercise. As with all surgeries, there are risks and benefits of liposuction that must be weighed prior to proceeding. Dr. Lefkovits will provide […]

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Study Shows that Mothers and Daughters Age the Same Way

In research presented at last month’s American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) convention, doctors used computer scanning and 3-D modeling to compare the faces of mothers and daughters that were beginning to experience facial aging around the eyes. The results showed convincingly that patterns of facial aging were similar between […]

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Study Explores Why Women Get More Wrinkles

There are many reasons why about 90% of plastic surgery patients are women. Women are under more pressure to look younger and more beautiful for the majority of their lives. Age is not considered attractive in a woman the way it might be in a man. But women’s faces also […]

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Rhinoplasty Candidacy

If your nose is crooked, overlarge, or simply does not complement the proportions of your face, rhinoplasty can be a valuable solution. Nose surgery is also often used to correct the constricted breathing that comes with a deviated septum. Whether your nose problems are cosmetic or medical, Dr. Lefkovits can […]

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