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Rhinoplasty (Surgery of the Nose)

Surgery of the Nose The content on this page has been reviewed by NYC Rhinoplasty Specialist Dr. Joseph Rousso Every year, half a million people who are interested in improving the appearance of their noses seek consultation with facial plastic surgeons. Some are unhappy with the noses they were born with, and some with the…

Otoplasty (Surgery of the Ears)

Ear Surgery The content on this page has been reviewed by NYC Otoplasty Specialist Dr. Joseph Rousso Probably no other physical characteristic cries out for facial plastic surgery more than protruding ears. Children, long the victims of cruel nicknames like “Dumbo” or “Mickey Mouse,” are the most likely candidates for otoplasty, but this surgery can…

Mentoplasty (Surgery of the Chin)

Surgery of the Chin A well defined chin helps give balance to the face and creates a major part of one’s profile. When people look in the mirror, most focus on the size and shape of their noses, their ears, sagging jowls, or fine wrinkling of the skin. But even though few examine their chins…

Laser Surgery

Surgery Using Lasers What is a laser? A laser is a high-energy beam of light that can selectively transfer its energy into tissue to treat the skin. Lasers contain a material that produces and amplifies light. Two mirrors cause the light to reflect back and forth through this material. The result is a light beam…

Hair Replacement

Surgery of the Scalp Because of significant surgical advances with improved results, interest in hair replacement surgery has increased significantly during the past decade. Hair loss affects two out of every three men, and one in five women. Some people begin to lose hair in their twenties. Frequent shampooing, poor circulation, wearing hats or any…

Forehead Lifts

Forehead Lift Surgery The effects of aging are inevitable, and, often, the brow and forehead area show the first signs. The skin begins to lose its elasticity. Sun, wind, and the pull of gravity all affect the face, resulting in frown lines, wrinkling across the forehead, and an increasing heaviness of the eyebrows. Even people…

Facial Scar Revision

Surgery of Facial Scars When the skin is in the process of recovering from an injury, whether the result of an accident, surgery, a burn, or acne, scarring will occur wherever multiple layers of the skin have been affected. Once a scar forms, it is permanent but may be made less visible or relocated surgically.…

Defining Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

Definition An excessive preoccupation with an imagined or a minor defect of a localized facial feature or body part, resulting in decreased social, academic and occupational functioning. Characteristics of BDD: Preoccupation with perceived distortion of a specific body part Camouflage of a specific body part Avoidance of social interactions Frequently comparing one’s appearance with that…

Botox Injections

The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery recommends persons considering Botox® treatment to: Check the physician’s credentials: The physician should be trained and qualified in facial plastic surgery. The human face has a complex anatomy and the surgeon must be familiar with the physiology and function of more than 40 muscles present in…

Common Male Procedures

Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) Aesthetic surgery of the nose where cartilage and bone are reshaped and reconstructed; excess bone or cartilage may be removed. Breathing problems may be corrected in a combined aesthetic and functional procedure called “septorhinoplasty.” Chemical Peels Resurfacing of the skin with an acid solution that peels the top layers and allows smoother,…