Why the Face Lift Remains the Popular Choice for Cosmetic Procedures
There’s something to be said for tried and true methods. We live in a time of constant technological and medical advancement. We want the latest, greatest, and best always. This is understandable. What is new is almost certainly improved. But, this is not always the case. Refinements are often made, certainly. But some things, even if they’ve […]
The Female Beautiful Face
As I began my practice in facial plastic surgery years ago, I started collecting covers from Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Every year, I would examine each cover to look for any changes in the beautiful face of the moment (the Internet was yet to be invented). For 30 years, I continued to make note of the changes in […]
How a Combination of Self Care and Cosmetic Procedures Keep You Looking Young
How a Combination of Self Care and Cosmetic Procedures Keep You Looking Young Who wouldn’t want to look young forever? That fountain of youth is something we have been chasing for as long as anyone can remember. While these days we’ve come far enough to know there is no magical fountain to find, that hasn’t […]
Celebrating Our Children’s Successes
There is nothing quite like watching your children work toward their dreams and succeed in their passions. Our daughters have been busy creating and exploring all summer, and we’re proud to share their latest accomplishments with you. New York City-based artist featured on Brixton Our daughter, Kelly Pastorek, has always had a profound passion for […]
Can You Get a Non-Surgical Neck Lift?
As baby boomers move into their 50’s and 60’s, it is no surprise that demand for non-surgical facial rejuvenation has increased accordingly. Our success in addressing many signs of facial aging without surgery has triggered a related demand in cosmetic medicine—patients are clamoring for non-surgical neck rejuvenation options. A recent essay in Cosmetic Surgery Times covers the […]
Meet Our Newest Tool for Hand Rejuvenation: The Phoenix Laser
When it comes to signs of aging, many of us focus on our faces. After all, your face is the first thing others notice about you. Unfortunately, aging is not a localized occurrence, and there are other areas of your body that are also prone to changes over the years. Hands and arms can also […]
Lasers vs. Surgery: Can You Achieve Dramatic Results Without Going Under the Knife?
Recently, I shared my thoughts on the common misconception that a patient needs to choose either facelift surgery or a non-surgical solution when pursuing facial rejuvenation. In this article, I highlighted the many benefits of laser resurfacing when used in tandem with facelift surgery. Indeed, laser treatments are a natural complement to facelift surgery, helping […]
20 Questions on Life, Plastic Surgery, & Family
Co-owning a plastic surgery practice with your husband is both inspiring and challenging. Our overlapping passions for this profession have led to continual learning and growing together through the many years of running a practice together—and it’s always refreshing to read about your partner and share in the pride they possess for their personal journey […]
Top Five Rhinoplasty Questions Answered
When considering aesthetic facial plastic surgery, it is very important to feel comfortable with and knowledgeable about the nuances of the procedure. Rhinoplasty is one of the most common, as well as demanding, facial procedures. Many people have questions about rhinoplasty, so I thought it would be helpful to answer five of the most frequently […]
