Plastic Surgery Clinics US

A traditional full facelift (rhytidectomy) will not stop the aging process, but it can set back your clock by improving the most visible signs of aging. Removing excess fat, tightening underlying muscles, and re-draping the skin of your face and neck will take you back 10 to 20 years. A facelift can be done alone or in conjunction with other procedures such as a forehead lift, eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping.

Dr. Berkowitz positions the gummy bear implants under the chest muscle for improved implant coverage and lower incidence of capsular contracture. There are occasional situations in which Dr. Berkowitz can safely position the gummy bear implants over the chest muscle. The San Jose breast augmentation surgeon will review each patient’s unique anatomy and aesthetic desires during consultation before recommending an appropriate surgical treatment protocol.

When considering a rhinoplasty (nose job) or chin augmentation procedure, one must assess the overall proportions of the face. It is necessary to achieve and preserve the balance between the various facial features, as they all combine to create ones' overall appearance. Small refinements in the structure of the nose can achieve dramatic improvements in the nasal appearance without changing ones overall look. Common areas of correction are the "bony dorsum" of the nose which may be deviated or have a "hump" or prominence. A nose can be shortened both in height, length and width to achieve facial balance.

Breast enlargement, or augmentation mammoplasty, enhances the body contour of a woman who is unhappy with her breast size. It may also be used to correct volume loss after pregnancy, or to help balance breast size asymmetries, as well as a reconstructive technique following other breast surgery. An implant (prosthesis) may be placed through an incision, under the breast tissue or under the muscle or through an incision in the bellybutton region. The incision can be made under the breast, around the nipple, in the armpit, or in the bellybutton. There are two main types of breast implants to choose from. One is the saline implant which is composed of an outer silicone shell that the surgeon fills with saline (salt water) at the time of the surgery. The second type of implant is the more popular silicone or gel implant that are pre-filled silicone gel implants that feel and look more natural in most patients. The placement technique (under the fascia, or muscle or over the muscle), and the size of the implants are determined at the time of consultation to coincide with your desired look and in proportion to your build and body type.

Our Plastic Surgery team provides patients with the finest comprehensive reconstructive and aesthetic surgerical experience in New York. Using the latest techniques, our surgeons focus on creating a natural and authentic look, tailored specifically to the individual’s needs and goals. In New York, we often feel rushed, but our plastic surgery team is careful to create a calm, relaxed environment, because we know it is important you feel calm and not rushed through such an important decision process.