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Jan

Top Tips for a Speedy Recovery after Plastic Surgery

2024-01-22T19:19:31+00:00

How can you speed recovery after plastic surgery? First and foremost, make sure you are in the best health possible before your procedure: stop smoking, maintain a balanced diet, and reduce stress. After your surgery, these top 5 recovery tips can help you recuperate quickly: Relax! Take enough time off from work to give your body a chance to adjust and heal. Sleep with your head elevated to help minimize swelling (particularly after our rhinoplasty NYC). Move around, but avoid strenuous activity or vigorous exercise. Stay out of the sun to avoid permanent discoloration of the healing skin. Ice! Even before you see the bruising, it is smart to ice as instructed. Items You Need After Plastic Surgery Before you go in for your surgery, we recommend that you make some home preparations in advance. Set up a comfortable place to rest and relax and have a table next to your bed or sofa where you can place water and other necessities. Fill any medications and prescriptions prior to your surgery. Pre-stock your refrigerator with fresh food and prepared meals. Supply your pantry with plenty of bottled or filtered water. Arrange to have a friend or relative to stay with you for the first 24 hours. The objective is to make your home environment as conducive to healing as possible Follow-up with Dr...

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16

Jan

Deciding to Get Plastic Surgery

2024-01-16T21:07:47+00:00

A nose with a bump. Eyes that look weary...

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16

Jan

Addicted to Surgery: Warning Signs

2024-01-16T21:58:05+00:00

Plastic surgery can be a way to enhance your individual beauty, but how do you know if you are going overboard with one procedure too many? Signs that you may have an unhealthy addiction to plastic surgery may not be immediately obvious, especially when we are inundated with reality shows that unveil every new cosmetic secret sought out by celebrities. While it is true that today plastic surgery is openly discussed, it is important to keep a balanced view...

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16

Jan

How do Bones Heal?

2024-01-16T21:56:58+00:00

As soon as one of your bones break, your body springs into action to fix the injury. The time it takes for a bone to heal depends on a lot of things, such as the person’s age and location of the break.Within a couple hours, a blood clot forms around the break...

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16

Jan

Do You Want A Health Tan?

2024-01-16T21:11:15+00:00

Today, many of us still associate a tan with an active and healthy lifestyle; indeed, a swim at the beach, a bike ride, or a game of tennis can leave you with a sun-kissed face. Although heart-smart outdoor activity has undeniable benefits, constant tanning can actually be harmful. A bit about ultraviolet radiation...

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16

Jan

Explaining Plastic Surgery to Your Family

2024-01-16T21:12:16+00:00

In the United States, the number of cosmetic procedures has been on the rise in the last few years. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, “15.6 million cosmetic procedures, including both minimally-invasive and surgical, were performed in the United States in 2014, an increase of 3 percent since 2013.” Of those procedures, 1.7 million were cosmetic surgeries...

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16

Jan

I Hate My Neck!

2024-01-16T21:56:39+00:00

The neck seems to be a problem area for both men and women of all ages. This is because when it comes to aging, the neck is a dead giveaway...

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16

Jan

Tips for a Healthy, Sunny Summer

2024-01-16T21:13:46+00:00

The summer is in full swing! New Yorkers can attest to the heat almost every day when we leave our homes and are immediately exposed to the sun.A tan is your body’s best attempt at protecting your DNA from harmful UV rays. Many of us think “as long as I don’t burn, I’m fine.”  The truth is, as your skin processes the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, skin tanning is a minimal defense mechanism to protect your skin from the sun and is inadequate for sunburn protection. The sun’s rays cause your melanocytes to send melanin to the surface of your skin...

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06

Feb

How to Minimize and Get Rid of Sun-Kissed Spots

2024-02-06T22:23:41+00:00

So you’re thinking, “Dr. Westreich, I listened! I wore my sunscreen daily and I am even using antioxidants now to fight free radicals, but I am still getting these brown spots...

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16

Jan

Facelift Mythbusters: The Truth About Facelifts

2024-01-16T22:00:44+00:00

What is a facelift? A facelift, a cosmetic surgery that has been performed for decades, can radically reduce the signs of aging skin for years to come. Medically referred to as a rhytidectomy, a facelift involves the trimming of excess skin and the adjustment of underlying tissues to re-tighten the face...

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