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Male breast reduction, also known as gynecomastia, can help you feel more comfortable in your own body if you have over-developed or enlarged breasts. Up to half of U.S. men will experience some form of enlarged breasts in their lifetime, and nearly 13,000 men undergo breast reduction surgery each year.

It may be the right procedure for you if you are:

• Embarrassed by excess tissue in your chest region
• Dealing with a breast development that has stabilized
• Unable to treat the condition with alternative means
• Maintaining a stable, healthy weight
• In good overall health

The male breast reduction procedure removes excess fat and skin from your chest to achieve a more toned, masculine appearance. In some cases, liposuction alone can be used to treat the condition by removing excess fatty deposits. In other cases, you will need liposuction combined with a surgical incision to remove excess skin and tighten the skin over the chest area.

This surgery can greatly improve your self-confidence with natural-looking results. To determine if male breast reduction is right for you, call Allure Plastic Surgery today at (212) 661-2563 to schedule your consultation with one of our highly skilled New York plastic surgeons. We welcome patients throughout New York City, Manhattan, and Long Island.

Recovery from breast augmentation will require a few weeks of time. On the day of your surgery, you will be released to return home. You will wear a bandage and wrap or sports bra home. You will need a friend or relative to drive you home and stay with you for the first 24 to 48 hours. If you have small children, you will need to arrange for someone to care for them during your first few days of recovery. You will not be able to lift them.

Starting the day after your surgery and during the first week of recovery, you should begin to walk around your house to stimulate blood flow, which will aid your body’s natural healing process.

You should expect bruising, swelling, and some tenderness. You will be prescribed pain medication and antibiotics to make your recovery more comfortable.

By the end of the first week, you will begin returning to normal daily and activities, and within a few weeks, you will be cleared for more strenuous activities such as rigorous exercise. We will monitor your recovery in your follow-up appointments, and the doctor will clear you for activities as your body heals at its own rate.

Would you like to discuss your breast augmentation options? Call Allure Plastic Surgery today at (212) 661-2563 to schedule your consultation with one of our highly skilled New York breast surgeons. We welcome patients throughout New York City, Manhattan, and Long Island.

When you think of taking a vacation, you probably think of lying on a beach somewhere. However, hundreds of thousands of patients opt for plastic surgery vacations each year. These trips can have their risks as well as benefits. For some patients, their geographic area may not have many qualified surgeons. For others, they want to combine recovery time with the relaxing atmosphere of vacationing. If you are considering it, keep these tips in mind.

• Do not be lured to a destination by the seemingly cheap price of the surgery. Many Americans travel abroad for cheaper surgery, but end up regretting that decision when they get less than desirable results that may require a second surgery to correct. U.S. surgeons are more highly regulated than surgeons in many other countries. Consider domestic medical tourism if you want to travel for surgery.
• Do your research. It is important that you diligently research the surgeon you are traveling to. Make sure your surgeon is highly skilled with years of experience. Read patient reviews and compare before and after photos to see how real patients were treated and what kind of results you can expect.
• Make sure you have good lodging and care options. While recovering from surgery, you will need comfortable accommodations and a caretaker to help you with everyday tasks for the first few days. Make sure that a friend can travel with you or that you can hire a caretaker at your destination.

Ultimately, plastic surgery is still major surgery. Don’t make the decision lightly to combine your recovery time with a vacation.

Would you like to discuss your New York options for plastic surgery? Call Allure Plastic Surgery today at (212) 661-2563 to schedule your consultation with one of our highly skilled New York plastic surgeons. We welcome patients throughout New York City, Manhattan, and Long Island.

The last few years have seen an increase in buttock enhancements thanks to the admiration of celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Nicki Minaj. According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, more than 21,000 people opted for buttock augmentation in 2014, an 86 percent increase over 2013. The statistics for 2015 should be available soon and plastic surgeons expect the numbers to keep soaring.

What has been dubbed by some as the “booty boom” continues to grow as more women begin to embrace their curves. Today’s beauty standards are curvaceous and youthful. Thanks to increasing advancements in medical technology and techniques, you have more choices than ever to enhance your curves. At Allure Plastic Surgery, you can choose from:

• Brazilian Butt Lift
• Buttock Implants
• Buttock Threadlift

In consultation with one of our experienced plastic surgeons, we can discuss the benefits of each procedure and select the one that will best achieve your beauty goals and your lifestyle.

Are you ready to enhance your curves with buttock augmentation? Call Allure Plastic Surgery today at (212) 661-2563 to schedule your consultation with one of our highly skilled New York plastic surgeons. We welcome patients throughout New York City, Manhattan, and Long Island.

Many people assume that plastic surgery procedures are limited to an older demographic, but the reality is that many people in their 20’s are realizing the benefits of undergoing plastic surgery procedures now to combat the signs of aging early.  

Since 2013, the popularity of plastic surgery procedures for people in their 20’s has doubled. Millenials are now the fastest growing age group seeking plastic surgery. These patients are focused on less invasive procedures to keep them looking younger for longer.

The top five procedures for this younger age group are:

1. BOTOX® to smooth away wrinkles
2. Skin peels to remove sun damage and freckles
3. Dermal fillers for plumper lips and softening of acne scars
4. Non-surgical fat reduction for non-invasive body contouring
5. Laser hair removal for a smoother appearance

Plastic surgery may have been taboo for their parents and grandparents’ generations, but for the up-and-coming generations, plastic surgery is something to talk about. Patients are sharing experiences and aren’t afraid to tell each other exactly how they achieve and maintain their great looks.

Are you interested in how you can enhance your appearance with plastic surgery. We are happy to discuss your options with you. Call Allure Plastic Surgery today at (212) 661-2563 to arrange your consultation with an experienced New York plastic surgeon. 

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, even one session in a tanning bed can increase your risk of skin cancer: squamous cell carcinoma by 67 percent and basal cell carcinoma by 29 percent. In a step to protect public health and reduce the incidence of skin cancer, the FDA last month proposed two rules.

The first would restrict the use of indoor tanning sunlamps to individuals over the age of 18 and require adults over the age of 18 to sign a risk acknowledgment before their first tanning session and every six months thereafter. 

The second proposed rule would require sunlamp manufacturers and tanning facilities to take proactive steps to improve the safety of use of these products, such as prohibiting modifying the devices with stronger bulbs without recertification with the FDA and limiting the amount of light allowed through protective eyewear. 

The idea is to force individuals to wait until adulthood in the hopes that they will fully understand the risks associated with indoor tanning and make the beds themselves safer for those who still opt for it.

At Allure Plastic Surgery, we can help you enhance your skin’s appearance with FDA-approved devices that are safe and effective. You can rejuvenation your skin’s appearance by removing sunspots or skin resurfacing with Fraxel Laser. Call today at (212) 661-2563 to arrange your consultation with an experienced New York plastic surgeon. 

The holidays are usually filled with a lot of good food and drink combined with late nights out with friends and family and very little time for yourself. Now that the calendar has turned over to 2016, it’s time to rejuvenate your skin after the neglectful holiday season.

• For dull skin and dark circles brought on by late nights, try exfoliating the dull outer layer of dead skin cells and use eye creams containing retinoids to lighten the dark circles.
• For dehydration from too many cocktails and not enough water, use a hyaluronic-heavy moisturizer to lock moisture into your skin.
• For an over-indulgence in sugary treats that leaves your skin looking sallow, use a moisturizer with anti-glycation properties to boost circulation function and keep your skin looking fresh.

To achieve a truly glowing complexion, visit us at Allure Plastic Surgery for a chemical peel or try a photofacial to turn back the clock on all those years of sun exposure.

Are you ready to rejuvenate your skin after the holidays? Start 2016 off right. Call Allure Plastic Surgery today at (212) 661-2563 to arrange your consultation with an experienced New York plastic surgeon. We welcome patients throughout New York City, Manhattan, and Long Island.