Some people have rounder faces genetically, despite being physically fit in all other parts of their bodies. Others have lost a substantial amount of weight and feel confident with their bodies, aside from stubborn residual fat in their cheeks that no diet or exercise can… Read More »Slimming A Round Face With Buccal Fat Removal
You may notice that certain people appear to have youthful, lifted faces, but their necks look damaged and crepey. Dr. Kaplan often encourages patients considering facelifts to get a neck lift along with it, as a rejuvenated face isn’t complete unless the neck matches. If… Read More »Are There Non-Surgical Alternatives To A Neck Lift?
If your neck is jowling with crepiness and giving you a “turkey neck,” you may be a great candidate for neck lift surgery. Excess skin with muscle banding in the neck can add years to your appearance, so the neck lift, medically coined as platysmaplasty,… Read More »5 Neck Lift Recovery Tips
No matter how slim, fit, and healthy someone’s body may be, they cannot slim down the size of their buccal fat pads with diet and exercise. Buccal fat removal, known medically as a buccal lipectomy, is a procedure that focuses on thinning the cheek area… Read More »Does Buccal Fat Removal Age You?
People of all ages and stages of their lives look into rejuvenating their faces. This interest has become more popular in recent years, as the COVID-19 pandemic has left people bound to their desks at home attending Zoom meetings, leaving long-term effects on their faces,… Read More »Facial Rejuvenation: What Combinations Of Procedures Work?
Facial rejuvenation aims to restore a youthful appearance to the face. Yes, many patients who inquire about facial rejuvenation procedures are more mature, but people of all ages receive facial rejuvenation treatments. We find that younger patients explore facial rejuvenation treatments to avoid premature aging… Read More »Facial Rejuvenation and Age: Best Procedures for Patients of Different Ages
A great skincare routine is very important to have and will postpone the need for serious anti-aging treatments, but no matter how much moisturizer and sunscreen you use, you inevitably will reach an age in which you just can’t stop the skin from cracking and… Read More »How Long Does a Facelift Last?
Just as with any other procedure, the cost of a facelift varies widely from one patient to the next. With New York being such a highly populated and notoriously expensive city to live in, many patients who come to Dr. Kaplan’s office for facelift consultations… Read More »How Much Does a Facelift Cost in New York?
Your eyes are a huge part of how people see you, as many people look at the eyes before any other part of the body when they first meet someone. If you feel that your eyes are losing their youthful glow because of excess skin… Read More »9 Questions to Ask Before a Blepharoplasty
One part of the human body that stays practically the same in appearance throughout our lives are the eyes. The eyes are known as “the windows of the soul,” as they tend to tell our emotions better than our words at times. As we age,… Read More »Do I Need a Blepharoplasty?
The older we get, the wiser we get, and along with that wisdom inevitably comes fine lines from our years of smiling, laughing, crying, and more. As we age, the skin on our face tends to weaken, droop, and wrinkle due to several environmental factors… Read More »Deep Plane Facelifts: Everything You Need to Know
Liposuction is a popular way to remove localized fat deposits in areas like the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks. And while traditional liposuction techniques simply remove fat pockets, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gordon Kaplan is proud to offer high-definition (HD) liposuction that targets specific areas so you can… Read More »Is There A Weight Requirement For HD Liposuction Treatment?
Thanks in part to social media and celebrity influencers, we are more aware of our bodies than ever before. One of the many perceived flaws that is a hot topic these days is hip dips. For many patients, particularly women, hip dips can be a… Read More »Is Hip Dips Surgery Permanent?
Facial fat transfers are a popular way to restore lost volume and add fullness to the face. The Kaplan Center for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery can improve the appearance of your cheeks, lips, and more with this cutting-edge procedure. But if you want to ensure… Read More »Will My Facial Fat Grafting Results Be Ruined If I Lose Weight?
Guide: Hip dips are prominent indentations along the side of your body just beneath the hip bone. They look like an inward curve along the side of your hips. Also called hip dents or violin hips, many women feel self-conscious about this seemingly abnormal curvature.… Read More »All You Need to Know About Hip Dips Surgery
Guide: So many of us have tried to get a perfect bottom with squats and lunges, but we still can’t seem to achieve the desired size. A Brazilian butt lift involves reshaping and lifting the buttocks to create a fuller appearance. The Kaplan Center for… Read More »Will My BBL Results Get Ruined if I Exercise After Surgery?
Guide: Because of new advances in cosmetic technology, there are more options than ever for facial rejuvenation. From implants to noninvasive dermal fillers, patients can enjoy a wide range of treatments for looking more refreshed. But if you have volume loss in the mid-face, you… Read More »How Long Does Fat Grafting in the Face Last?
Guide There’s a reason why facelift surgery is one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures available. As we get older, wrinkles develop, and skin begins to sag downward. A facelift can counteract these effects and result in younger-looking and refreshed skin. In your research, you… Read More »What is the Difference Between Deep Plane and SMAS Facelift?
Guide: Thanks in part to celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Angelina Jolie, a plump pout is becoming more and more popular. Fortunately, cosmetic treatments and procedures available today make achieving this look more convenient and possible than ever. In fact, patients looking for fuller lips… Read More »Why Right Now Is The Perfect Time For A Bullhorn Lip Lift
Guide: If you’re like most people, you probably have a few “problem areas” you want to nip and tuck. For stubborn fat removal, fewer treatments are more effective than liposuction, which removes fat cells. You may be surprised to learn, however, that the fat removed… Read More »Can Liposuction Be Combined With Fat Grafting?