Improving your food choices and making a conscious effort to exercise more represents an important first step toward losing weight and improving your general health. Many people who have lost a modest to a significant amount of fat enjoy the extra energy and a bolstered sense of self-confidence. However, certain parts of the body do not readily surrender their fat... read more »
Your skin is a complex organ designed to protect your muscles and internal organs from the environment of the outside world. The skin also plays an important role in your physical appearance. Individuals struggling with dermal defects and cosmetic imperfection on the face and other visible parts of the body often feel self-conscious about their appearance. In a situation like... read more »
As you age certain factors including genetics and changes in body composition can leave you with gradually thinning lips. These changes might also develop along with fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth. Some individuals with noticeably thin lips feel self-conscious about their physical appearance. Here at the Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Center located in New Rochelle, New York, Dr. Julie... read more »
Some women choose breast augmentation procedures that call for installing an artificial implant to raise the bustline and increase the overall volume of their breasts. In the past silicone implants were thought of as the industry standard for their ability to mimic the feel of natural breast tissue. In recent years saline breast implants have grown in popularity. In a... read more »
Years of sun exposure, the natural processes of aging and other factors can damage your skin and alter your appearance. This is more likely to be an issue on highly visible parts of the body like the face, hands and shoulders. Here at Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, our cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Julie Kupersmith can help address a wide range of cosmetic... read more »
The human musculoskeletal system is a complex combination of joints, bones, muscles and connective tissues that are tasked with the important job of providing you with mobility. Tension, stress, posture problems and repetitive motion can potentially impede the comfortable function of your body. This can, in turn, lead to other complications as well as a decreased quality of life. In... read more »
The skin on your face and neck is highly visible to the world. Unfortunately, the natural aging process can often result in decreased exfoliation and a reduction in dermal collagen production. This can cause fine lines, deepening wrinkles and other cosmetic imperfections to appear. This process, which is known as skin aging, can also cause the skin on your face... read more »
Unsightly vascular abnormalities in the lower legs, which are sometimes referred to as spider veins, can be unsightly and discomforting. They can sometimes be associated with changes in your body composition, pregnancy, hormonal changes, and certain occupations that require prolonged periods of standing. They most often appear on legs, feet, calves, and thighs in shades of red, blue, and purple.... read more »
Bushy eyebrows, hair on the upper lip, stomach, bikini area and other body parts with excess hair can leave you feeling uncomfortable about your appearance. While tweezing, shaving and waxing can sometimes address these areas they can also lead to persistent skin irritation. Even after the overt appearance of the hair has been addressed it will continue to grow. This... read more »
It is an unfortunate consequence of nature that the passage of time causes the body to develop ever-increasing signs of aging. One of the areas where this is most pronounced can appear on the skin of the face and hands. As you grow older your body slowly loses its ability to produce collagen in the deeper layers of the dermis.... read more »
