Can I Have More Than One Plastic Surgery Procedure at a Time?
More than one plastic surgery procedure can sometimes be performed during the same operation, but the combination needs to fit the patient's health, goals, and recovery resources. New York City board-...
16 Jul 202014min
How Does Fat Transfer Work?
Fat transfer moves a patient's own fat from a donor area to another part of the body to add or refine volume. Because the transferred tissue must establish a blood supply, not all of it necessarily su...
14 Jul 202017min
How Can I Tighten My Skin?
Skin tightening options depend on the degree of laxity and whether excess fat is also affecting the contour. In this 2020 episode, Darren M. Smith, MD, a plastic surgeon in New York City, compares top...
12 Jul 202016min
How Can I Get Rid of Inner Thigh Fat?
Localized inner-thigh fat may be treated with liposuction, but the first question is whether the fullness comes from fat, loose skin or both. Removing fat alone can leave a disappointing contour when ...
10 Jul 20206min
How Much Does a Breast Augmentation Cost?
Breast augmentation pricing includes four main components: the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, the surgical facility and the implants themselves. In this 2020 episode, Darren M. Smith, MD, a plastic surgeo...
9 Jul 202013min
What Parts of My Body Can I Liposuction? Can we do all of it?!
Liposuction can target localized fat in many areas, including beneath the chin, the arms, abdomen, waist, back and thighs. The right plan identifies the exact areas and the tissue causing fullness. It...
8 Jul 202016min
How Can I Improve the Shape of My Arms?
Improving arm shape starts with identifying whether the main concern is muscle definition, excess fat, loose skin or a combination. In this episode, Darren M. Smith, MD, a plastic surgeon in New York ...
7 Jul 20209min
Can I Get Botox or Fillers When I'm Pregnant or Breastfeeding?
In this 2020 recording, Dr. Smith recommends postponing elective cosmetic Botox and fillers during pregnancy and breastfeeding because of limited safety information. Darren M. Smith, MD, a plastic sur...
6 Jul 20206min
