“Winter is the best time of year to get those cosmetic procedures you’ve been thinking about,” says award-winning celebrity plastic surgeon Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS, a perennial Dan’s Best of the Best honoree. “With the summer season just around the corner, now is the time to take action so you can spend the summer enjoying all that Long Island has to offer.”
Why is winter a particularly good time to consider a process that a person would like to “complete” before summer arrives in the Hamptons?
From surgical to non-surgical options, winter is the perfect time for men and women to rejuvenate their face and body and achieve the look they desire. This is especially true for women who have lost weight or had children and want to turn back the hands of time and regain their figure. Greenberg Modern Mommy Make-Over provides a high-tech solution for women interested in taking action to improve their appearance. More and more women are having children later in life and their bodies don’t bounce back like they did when they were younger or after their first pregnancy.
Although diet and exercise are essential, areas such as the lower abdomen where the skin has stretched and the muscles are weakened may never return to ‘normal’. Abdominoplasty tightens the abdominal muscles and skin of both the lower and upper abdomen. The effects on the chest are no less dramatic. This can be improved with breast implants, a breast lift, and sometimes a combination of both. Breast reductions are extremely beneficial for many patients in relieving pain and discomfort. Depending on the severity, insurance may cover a breast reduction procedure and possibly a tummy tuck.
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the United States, and breast augmentation combined with a tummy tuck is a very popular surgical combination. Male breast reduction has also become very popular – male breast overgrowth (gynecomastia) affects 40% to 60% of all men and the cause is often unknown. Creating a highly personalized plan to meet each patient’s specific needs and aesthetic goals, I perform a variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures to address breast, abdominal, arm and thigh concerns with little to no downtime.
Surgical procedures such as breast augmentations, with or without a breast lift, tummy tucks, liposuction and Cellulaze for stubborn cellulite, as well as surgical and non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation, all help achieve the body you desire. In addition to these contouring and body enhancement procedures, facial surgeries are a quick fix that will refresh and restore your appearance quickly with surprisingly little downtime.
What, if any, are the differences in approach when consulting men and women when it comes to skin treatments or facelifts?
Unfortunately, nothing stops the aging process for both men and women — not even a facelift. But a facelift can reverse the aging process by 10 years. Facelifts improve the visible signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening muscles and removing sagging skin from the face and neck. A facelift will correct and tighten both the skin and the deeper muscle layers of the face. Facelift surgery will make you look younger, but it won’t give you a completely different look.
Eyelids are often the telltale sign of a person’s age. As we age, we begin to develop droopy or “puffy” eyelids. This process begins in the 30s and 40s for both men and women and progresses with the aging process. These changes usually occur because over the years, the skin of the eyelids thins, loses tone and becomes more sensitive to gravity. The pockets of fat gradually herniate forward, which can cause bags in both the upper and lower eyelids. As you age, your eyes look wider and tired. We use cutting-edge technology and lasers to correct droopy upper eyelids and puffy under-eye bags. Expect a refreshed and rejuvenated look with natural results where everyone will notice but no one will know.
What are the most important aspects of your first meeting and consultation with a prospective patient?
Every patient is treated in my state-of-the-art accredited ambulatory center. From our first meeting to the weeks following surgery, I want every patient to be happy with their entire experience. I use cutting-edge imaging to help patients visualize their surgical results and guide them on how a natural and effective result can have a significant impact on achieving their goals. Each patient has unique goals and concerns. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. I provide a comprehensive consultation where all concerns and criteria are assessed and then I make recommendations based on the individual’s needs.
No more long recovery periods. Combining advanced surgical techniques with state-of-the-art technology gets my patients back to their daily routine quickly with no evidence that they had anything done. Being ready for the restaurant in a matter of days means that non-surgical facial treatment options such as injectables and/or laser procedures can be added to the plan for a finished and polished look.
The technology fleet at our MedSpa offers treatments for a variety of enhancements, including Collagen Induction Therapy with Morpheus8, Secret Pro and Ultherapy. CoolPeel zero downtime CO2 resurface skin, advanced laser hair removal, skin tightening, cellulite reduction, non-surgical fat reduction with CoolSculpting and Emsculpt Neo, as well as tattoo removal and sweat reduction with the revolutionary MiraDry system are all available at my MedSpa. Getting started now helps you look and feel your best for the summer months ahead.
What are the benefits of non-surgical body sculpting treatments? And how do these processes work?
Many people across the country commit to a healthy diet and exercise regularly, but may find that stubborn fat still clings to certain areas. Emsculpt Neo is a state-of-the-art, two-in-one, non-invasive body contouring treatment designed to eliminate stubborn areas of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise while building real, strong muscle.
The technique uses combined radio frequency and high-intensity focused electromagnetic technology to burn fat and build muscle at the same time, while targeting the abdomen, buttocks, arms and thighs in a single 30-minute treatment.
Tell us a little about microneedling.
Microneedling is a specialized skin rejuvenation treatment designed to correct and reverse signs of aging and skin imperfections. The treatments encourage the restorative benefits of your own cells by promoting skin renewal and regeneration within the tissue. Microneedling is also referred to as “collagen induction therapy” because it activates natural collagen production deep within the skin. Collagen is a natural substance in the body that supports the elasticity and youthfulness of the skin. Through microneedling and the natural healing process of your own cells and tissues, you can achieve radiantly youthful and healthier skin.
What are some of the most common questions or concerns you face when talking to patients? And how are you doing?p overcome them?
It is of utmost importance to me that each patient gets the best results according to their individual physique. My goal is always a natural result to enhance and restore a patient’s youthful appearance. I rely on my doctor-patient relationships as one of the keys to providing the best experience. Many of my patients desire to see an overall change in their figure, even if they are coming in for a facelift. I have been combining facial surgery with body contouring for 30 years. The technology exists to tailor each patient’s treatment plan to provide them with the goals they desire from head to toe.
After three decades in practice, I still derive great satisfaction from helping my patients achieve their aesthetic goals. Once they are happy with their appearance, their whole demeanor changes. It’s amazing how important these improvements can be to a patient’s mental state.
For more information about Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg or to request your free consultation, call the Southampton office at 631-287-4999 or visit greenbergcosmeticsurgery.com.
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