Are you looking to improve your facial appearance by diminishing lines, wrinkles, and creases? If so, one of the most effective surgical treatments today is via Botox®. The best part is that it can be used with a simple injection to any desired area.   Kick off your fall season with a fresh face free of frown lines and wrinkles.... read more »

The natural processes of aging can alter the appearance of your face, shoulder, and hands. As time goes on your hands can start to develop a sallow appearance making your knuckles and joints appear abnormally enlarged. If you are uncomfortable with the appearance of your hands, you should consider scheduling a consultation with our cosmetic surgeon. We can help you... read more »

Have ever noticed unsightly little red or blue lines on your legs? They can show up on your thighs, but also on your calves and ankles. These spider veins, which are capillaries, can even show up if you suffer from varicose veins--which are enlarged veins on your feet or legs. If this describes you, you are not alone! A third of... read more »

Do you take time every day to exercise and eat healthily? Are you seeing the results you want? No matter how hard we work, whether because of genetics or metabolism, our efforts don't always result in the flatter stomachs we want to sculpt. For this reason, a tummy tuck may be just the thing to finally achieving your goal! A... read more »

As men become more aware of their physical appearance one area that has been a source of embarrassment and reticence to discuss  is breast size. While it is recognized that women have breasts whether large, small, droopy or otherwise, there is no public uneasiness. Not so with male breasts. The average man feels that he should have no breasts if he is... read more »

Here at The Office of Dr. Leon Goldstein, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website... read more »

Presently there is overwhelming concern over the "epidemic" of opioid use. In conjunction, there are now restrictions on physicians as to how much  pain med at any one time can be prescribed (even for appropriate post-op management). In our present day culture few are held responsible for their actions, the blame is on someone else. Let's be honest and understand that this "epidemic" is not... read more »

I admit that I sometimes answer questions on a well known web site concerning plastic surgery issues. What is disconcerting is the number of questions asked by people who have just undergone their procedure within the last 3-5 days! I understand that there is a normal level of anxiety but the first source of answers to their questions should be... read more »

The general public knows pulmonary emboli as "blood clots to the lungs". This rare occurrence starts with venous blood clotting in the legs or pelvic region. The clotted blood then can travel to the lungs where it can affect a significant portion of the lungs ability to oxygenate the body. There are multiple causes for this condition and one of them is the... read more »

As a follow up to the  recent tummy tuck post, another procedure that is not limited to women is the neck lift. The discussion is about the various methods to improve the neck other than the traditional surgical method associated with a face lift. The clean, well-defined, almost chiseled, neck/chin profile is sought after in the boardroom setting as an expression of vigor, youth, and leadership qualities.... read more »