Breast Augmentation – Case of the week 1
This is a 32 year old female who presented for breast augmentation including correction of mild asymmetry as well as lifting of breasts. She has …
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 …
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 …
World-Class Plastic Surgery – Dr. George Lefkovits
No matter where in the world you live, Dr. George Lefkovits invites you to consider plastic surgery at his New York City practice. Patients from …
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 …
What Size Breast Implant Should I Get?
A very important decision in breast augmentation is determining the size of your implant. Patients often have a pre-conceived size in their mind that may …
Questions about Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation surgery is a serious procedure. It is important to find out as much about the procedure from Dr. Lefkovits as possible. This page …
Questions about Breast Augmentation
Are silicone or saline implants best for me? Selecting your type of implant is a personal choice. Both silicone and saline implants are FDA approved …
Liposuction Post-operative Care
Liposuction is a popular cosmetic procedure that removes excess pockets of fat from areas of your body that prove resistant to diet and exercise. It …
Laser Treatment of Spider Veins in NYC
Laser Treatment Of Spider Veins New York City (NYC), Manhattan and all of New York (NY)
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 …
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 …
Laser Hair Removal
Unwanted hair on a woman’s body can be a nightmare for her. Getting rid of it can be painful through the use of hair-removal creams, …
Fruit Acid Peels
Like most skin peels, glycolic acid peels are designed to make your skin be healthier and look younger. Glycolic acid peels are among the mildest …
Breast Augmentation Recovery NYC
Following breast augmentation you will be placed in a special surgical bra provided by our office. Upon returning home, it is important to stay out …
Blepharoplasty Eyelid Surgery for Men
Have you noticed that people around you are treating you different recently? Do people ask if you are tired or angry even when you are …
Black Market Butt Injection
View our video of “Black Market Butt Injection” WPIX:Black Market Butt Injection FOX: Buttock Enlargement Warning CBS: Male Gynecomastia CNBC: Botox® Injections for Men Buttock …
Benefits of Buttock Enlargement NY
In the recent past, the cultural standard of beauty has been dominated by thin figures without many definitions. Today, the balance is slowly swinging back …
Silicone or Saline Breast Implants?
Since the reintroduction of silicone implants for breast augmentation, patients now have a choice of implants. So what implants should one choose? Some plastic surgeons …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Recovering from Rhinoplasty
After your rhinoplasty (nose surgery) procedure, don’t expect to see your final results right away. Swelling will mask the new shape and overall appearance of …
Combining Chin Implants With Your Rhinoplasty
Most people undergo rhinoplasty (nose surgery) because they are frustrated with the way their nose protrudes from their face, throwing off the balance of their …
The Liposuction Recovery Process
If you’ve been working tirelessly to remove stubborn fat from your body, you may be interested in liposuction. Even with a healthy diet and plenty …
Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction
Patients are often confused about whether they are in need of liposuction or Tummy Tuck. Generally speaking, the distinction is quite simple. Patients who are …
When do I need a Tummy Tuck?
A question often asked is when is the best time to get a Tummy Tuck and when is liposuction appropriate? A Tummy tuck is indicated …
How Does Laser Skin Resurfacing Work?
Laser skin resurfacing is a revolutionary new anti-aging technique that Dr. Lefkovits can use to improve the appearance of wrinkles, scars, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation …
PRP FACIAL
The use of PRP has added a new dimension to facial rejuvenation. PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. Platelets provide essential growth factors that are …
The Advantages of JUVÉDERM
JUVÉDERM is an increasingly popular injectable filler that was FDA-approved in 2006 for the treatment of facial folds, wrinkles, and hollows. Using hyaluronic acid – …
What is Juvéderm?
You may be concerned that the only way to rejuvenate your face is through major procedures, like a face lift or skin tightening procedure, however, …
Improving the Appearance of the Face
After the harsh winter months, you may be feeling that your face looks suddenly and surprisingly old. Your skin may be dry, damaged, blemished. Wrinkles …
PRP FACIAL
The use of PRP has added a new dimension to facial rejuvenation. PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. Platelets provide essential growth factors that are …
The Ideal Facelift Candidate
Has your facial skin started to sag? Do your cheeks look gaunt and hollowed out, and/or are jowls starting to form in your neck area? …
When Should I Get a Face Lift?
Many of our patients ask us what the ideal age is for a face lift. If you have noticed wrinkles, facial folds, and other skin …
Is It Time for a Facelift?
The aging process is a continuum and affects individuals differently. Some look real well even in the 50’s while others have progressive signs beginning in …
Body Image Problems and Men: Objectification of a Different Color
Much of the discussion about body image problems has been associated with women. Women, we are told, see images of models and actresses on billboards, …
Male Tummy Tuck: Are You a Candidate?
In recent years, a growing number of men are choosing to undergo plastic surgery procedures. In particular, the demand for male tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) is …
Male Chest Reduction with Liposuction
Gynecomastia is a condition where the male breast tissue becomes enlarged. Over half of adolescent boys have some form of gynecomastia during puberty, but in …
Breast Reduction Candidates
If you have overlarge breasts that cause physical pain and seem out of proportion with your body, you may be a candidate for a breast …
Fixing Uneven Breasts With Breast Surgery
Uneven breasts (technically called “breast asymmetry”) are actually quite common. Many women have a minor size discrepancy between their breasts, but in most cases, it …
The Surgical Answer to Uncomfortable and Painful Large Breasts
Many women suffer from large pendulous breasts. These are usually associated with neck, back and should pain as well as painful shoulder groove indentations and …
Do I need a breast lift or augmentation?
When you are considering breast surgery, two options that are typically available to you are a breast lift or augmentation. Both surgeries can address issues …
Statistics Show 70% Increase in Breast Lift Surgeries Since 2000
According to data released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), breast lift procedures have seen a significant rise in popularity in the last …
Breast Lift with Augmentation
Many patients often present to the plastic surgeon for breast enlargement but who also need a breast lift. These are usually women who have had …
Breast Lifting with Augmentation
Sagging of breasts along with loss of volume is common following weight loss and/or pregnancy. While in a small percentage of patients breast augmentation can …
Will My Partner know I had a Breast Augmentation (Boob Job)?
Breast Augmentation or “Boob Job” as it is well known in the vernacular is one of the top 2 surgical procedures performed in the U.S …
Breast Lifting with Minimal Scarring
Breast lifting is often needed following weight loss and/ or pregnancy. It may be performed with augmentation when loss of breast volume is also present. …
What is the Brazilian Butt Lift?
In the past several years, the Brazilian Butt Lift has become very popular in the U.S. as well as in many other countries. I have …
Benefits of Buttock Enlargement
In the recent past, the cultural standard of beauty has been dominated by thin figures without much definition. Today, the balance is slowly swinging back …
The Dangers of Destination Plastic Surgery
The United States has been a leader in innovation, education and technique development in aesthetic surgery. But it comes at a price; namely it is …
What Types of Wrinkles Can BOTOX® Correct?
BOTOX® is one of the most popular wrinkle reduction treatments among our New York City patients, and with good reason: it has proven to be …
How Does BOTOX® Work?
Unlike Juvéderm and other injectable fillers, which smooth away wrinkles by adding volume to your skin, BOTOX® works by blocking acetylcholine – a chemical trigger …
How Often Will I Need Follow-Up BOTOX® Injections?
Every year, BOTOX® Cosmetic remains one of the most popular wrinkle reduction treatments in America. The convenience and effectiveness of BOTOX® makes it easy to …
Benefits of Buttock Enlargement
In the recent past, the cultural standard of beauty has been dominated by thin figures without much definition. Today, the balance is slowly swinging back …
Breast Augmentation Recovery Time
A frequent question posed by patients desiring breast augmentation is recovery time and when they can return to work. It is important to note that …
Achieving Balance in Body Contouring
Women often present for cosmetic surgery of a particular part of their body, i..e, breast augmentation, without considering how that body part improvement may affect …
What is blepharoplasty?
What is blepharoplasty? Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery, is a procedure that removes excess skin and fat from your upper and/or lower eyelids. This …
Welcome to Our New Blog!
Here at Park Plaza Plastic Surgery, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through …
World-Class Plastic Surgery – Dr. George Lefkovits
No matter where in the world you live, Dr. George Lefkovits invites you to consider plastic surgery at his New York City practice. Patients from Europe, Asia, …