Oculofacial Surgery Blog

Sitting down on conventional surfaces or cushions during your Brazilian butt lift recovery can have a negative impact on both healing and results. There are, however, a number of products available that allow butt lift patients to sit and sleep on their backsides without risking complications. During your fat transfer butt lift consultation with City […]

Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery has seen a 38% decline in popularity since 2000 and, while it remains one of the top five most popular plastic surgery procedures in the U.S., there were fewer performed in 2015 than in 2014. Does this mean that eyelid rejuvenation is a thing of the past? That we’ve […]

The Brazilian butt lift procedure uses fat harvested form your own body to produce a full, lifted, and more sensual look to your backside. This fat can be harvested from any donor site on your body, so long as there is sufficient fat in the area for safe removal. City butt lift surgeon Dr. Basil […]

A QuickLift is a minimally invasive facelift option that can produce a firmer and more youthful appearance without the longer recovery period required by more involved procedures. With a QuickLift, NYC cosmetic surgeon Dr. Basil Pakeman can lift sagging skin, eliminate fat deposits, and smooth deep creases in a fraction of the time required for […]

Liposuction does not require an extended stay in the hospital. In fact, most people are able to leave our office shortly after the completion of their procedure. City liposuction surgeon Dr. Basil Pakeman utilizes advanced liposuction techniques and technology to minimize trauma and reduce surgical risks. These steps also help ensure hospital stays are not […]

PRK is a time-tested surgical method for permanently correcting refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. If you are tired of relying on glasses or contact lenses to see, you may be the perfect PRK candidate. The best way to find out is by calling board-certified NYC ophthalmologist Dr. Basil Pakeman at and scheduling […]

City liposuction surgeon Dr. Basil Pakeman offers a range of techniques, better enabling him to meet the diverse needs of all of our patients. The best way to learn which of these techniques is ideal for your needs is through a one-on-one consultation at our comfortable Manhattan office. Liposuction Options Types of liposuction offered by […]

Statistics recently posted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that nonsurgical cosmetic treatments outnumber surgical cosmetic treatments nearly 5-to-1 in popularity. In 2015, the five most popular nonsurgical procedures were: BOTOX® Cosmetic Dermal fillers like Radiesse and Restylane Chemical peel Laser hair removal Microdermabrasion These procedures accounted for 87% of the nonsurgical cosmetic […]

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, liposuction was the second most popular cosmetic procedure performed in the Unites States in 2015. Ranking third in 2014 and fourth in 2013, advanced liposuction techniques have helped boost the popularity of this procedure. If you are interested in learning how liposuction can help tone and define […]

According to newly released statistics, butt lift surgery has seen an incredible 252% increase in popularity over the past 15 years. There were 14,705 Brazilian butt lift procedures performed in 2015 and, when combined with other buttocks enhancement procedures such as implant augmentation, there was at least one back-side enhancing surgery performed, on average, every […]