Archive for January, 2016
Tired of Looking Tired? Time to Seriously Consider Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty, also known as an eyelid lift or eyelid surgery, is capable of producing a more alert, rested, and youthful appearance to one of your most noticeable and attractive facial features. With eyelid surgery, Manhattan blepharoplasty surgeon Dr. Basil Pakeman can address issues impacting both the upper and lower eyelids such as: Drooping an sagging […]
How Long Does it Take to Recover from LipoDissolve™
LipoDissolve™ is a nonsurgical alternative to liposuction that can help tone and trim the body by dissolving fat deposits that are resistant to diet and exercise. With LipoDissolve, City liposuction surgeon Dr. Basil Pakeman can treat nearly any area of the body to help reduce unwanted fat deposits over the course of several weeks. While […]
Are Brazilian Butt Lifts Permanent?
Unlike buttock augmentation with implants, a Brazilian butt lift uses fat harvested from your body to produce a fuller and more lifted look to the backside. To perform a butt lift, Manhattan cosmetic surgeon Dr. Basil Pakeman injects fat into targeted areas throughout the buttocks, adding to the current volume naturally and producing a fuller […]
Which Type of Liposuction in Right for Me?
City liposuction surgeon Dr. Basil Pakeman offers a range of liposuction options, enabling him to meet the unique needs of each patient he sees. The best way to learn which of these liposuction options are ideally suited to contour your body is through a one-on-one consultation at our conveniently located Manhattan office. To schedule your […]
Do I Need to Stop Taking Antidepressants Prior to Plastic Surgery?
Antidepressants, specifically SSRIs, have been linked to increased risks for bleeding following cosmetic surgery procedures such as liposuction and facelift. However, a meta-analysis of several studies assessing these risks has found highly inconsistent and inconclusive results. Because results were mixed and no study pointed to serious risks, the study’s authors suggest that the risks of […]