Dr. Richard Westreich recently sat down for an interview with Kaigo, a new network, created to offer top medical and cosmetic doctors for patients. When asked about his approach and the unique aspects of facial plastic surgery, Dr. Westreich said that “Cosmetic surgery is a unique area of medicine in which you can improve someone’s … Continue reading Dr. Westreich Is Now part of the Kaigo Network
View MoreAs 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. Inside the … Continue reading How do Bones Heal?
View MoreWhat is the number one reason for premature aging? Sun exposure. While other lifestyle factors such as smoking, poor diet, alcohol consumption and stress can contribute to a lackluster complexion and the early arrival of fine lines and wrinkles, sunlight is the biggest player in the premature aging game. Sun can also bring out dark … Continue reading Premature Aging: Myths about SPF
View MoreToday, 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. When the … Continue reading Do You Want A Health Tan?
View MoreLong gone are the days of the facelift-with-windblown effect. Today’s sophisticated surgical facial rejuvenation techniques, such as the SMAS facelift, produce natural-looking and enduring results. Pioneered in the 1980s, the SMAS facelift is based on manipulating the deeper tissue layers of the face–as opposed to simply pulling the skin back. Dr. Westreich recommends this cosmetic … Continue reading SMAS Facelift Explained
View MoreHave you ever wondered what you would look like if that bump on your nose were smoothed out or that crooked bridge straightened? But have you not taken steps to make a cosmetic change because the mere mention of the word ‘surgery’ makes you hesitate? If so, you are in good company. Rhinoplasty NYC, or cosmetic nose … Continue reading Non-Surgical Nose Job: Yay or Nay?
View MoreIn 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 … Continue reading Explaining Plastic Surgery to Your Family
View MoreThe 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. Many patients go above and beyond to take care of their face, but neglect the sensitive area below it! Whether it is excess fat or … Continue reading I Hate My Neck!
View MoreThe 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 … Continue reading Tips for a Healthy, Sunny Summer
View MoreSo 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. What can I do?” Many people only became hip to the sunscreen bandwagon within the last 10-15 years and therefore accrued years of damage … Continue reading How to Minimize and Get Rid of Sun-Kissed Spots
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Updated March 25th, 2020
After serious consideration and in line with the recommendations of our State and Centers for Disease Control (CDC), we have been closed since March19th and will continue to close the practice until April 6th.
Your health and well-being is our primary concern and we want to do our part to make sure that you are protected.
Effective immediately the following will occur:
We are constantly updating our services and staffing according to the local and national recommendations and will always place your health and well-being as our top priority.
We continue to exercise all the latest recommendations that are handed down by the CDC. When we reopen to patients, we will continue to follow these practices. These include:
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