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Scars are a natural part of the body’s healing process, but when it comes to burns, the resulting scars can be particularly challenging. For many patients, hypertrophic burn scars can lead to discomfort, restricted movement, and a significant negative impact on self-esteem. Hypertrophic scars form during the healing process and...
Facial reanimation surgery is a transformative procedure that restores movement and symmetry to the face after paralysis due to conditions like Bell’s palsy, trauma, or nerve damage. While the surgery itself is critical to reanimation, physical therapy plays an equally important role in achieving the best possible results. At The...
When it comes to restoring lost volume and achieving a youthful appearance, both facial fat transfer and dermal fillers offer effective solutions. But which one is the better option for you? At The Aesthetic Surgery Center on the Upper East Side in New York City, our renowned plastic surgeon, Dr....
Aging is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t mean your skin has to show it. If you’re looking for a way to restore your skin’s youthful glow without invasive procedures, mechanical dermabrasion could be the answer. This powerful exfoliation technique gently removes damaged outer layers of skin, encouraging...
Eyelid surgery is one of the most commonly performed plastic surgeries in the United States. Your eyes are often the first feature people notice, and as you age, the delicate skin around the eyes can begin to sag, droop, or develop puffiness, making you look older, tired, or even less...
Scars are a natural part of the body’s healing process, but they can sometimes be a source of discomfort or self-consciousness. Whether your scar is the result of an injury, surgery, or a condition like acne, scar revision surgery may help improve its appearance. Here at The Aesthetic Surgery Center...
More than 350,000 people undergo rhinoplasty — a nose job — every year. If you’re preparing for rhinoplasty or considering it, you probably have questions about the recovery process. Here’s what renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Elliott H. Rose, of The Aesthetic Surgery Center on the Upper East Side in New...
Surgeons perform almost 19,000 procedures annually to repair damage done by dog bites. Dog bites can be traumatic, both physically and emotionally, leaving scars or disfigurement that affect your confidence and quality of life. While the initial treatment priority for a dog bite is to treat the wound and address...
More than 130,000 people get a facelift every year in the United States. While this procedure is one of the most effective ways to turn back the signs of aging, many myths about facelifts persist. At The Aesthetic Surgery Center on the Upper East Side in New York City, our...
Fat injections offer natural-looking results when you want to contour areas of your body, add volume to accentuate curves, or smooth out wrinkles or scars on your body or face. Here at The Aesthetic Surgery Center on the Upper East Side in New York City, our renowned plastic surgeon, Dr....
Microliposuction is a cosmetic surgery procedure that helps you achieve a sculpted, more youthful-looking face. Unlike traditional liposuction, which usually addresses large areas like the abdomen or legs, microliposuction focuses on sculpting and contouring specific small areas of the face. Here at The Aesthetic Surgery Center, our renowned plastic surgeon,...
The multivector facelift is a cutting-edge procedure that gives you natural and lasting results. But, what makes the multivector facelift special and how does it differ from a traditional facelift? Here at The Aesthetic Surgery Center, our renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Elliott H. Rose, offers expert cosmetic facial surgery, including...
More than 100,000 people choose to have eyelid surgery every year. The procedure, known as blepharoplasty, involves the removal of surplus fat, muscle, and skin from both the upper and lower eyelids. For many patients, the surgery redefines the eyes’ contour and reduces the appearance of dark circles and fine...
Surviving a burn injury is a traumatic experience, both physically and emotionally. It can leave lasting scars that serve as constant reminders of a distressing event. Here at The Aesthetic Surgery Center, our renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Elliott H. Rose, is an expert in burn reconstruction techniques that are sought...
More than 200,000 facelifts are performed across the country every year, making it one of the most popular surgical procedures available. If you’re looking for an effective way to turn back the clock but are worried about the recovery associated with facelifts and looking like you’ve had work done, read...
When you’re pregnant, your abdominal wall goes through a lot of transformations that help you accommodate the developing baby and enlarging uterus. The expansion of the abdominal wall leads to the creation of new skin. More than 30% of births are performed through cesarean section. Following a C-section, your abdominal...
With National Burn Awareness Week coming up February 4th through 10th, it’s important to take some time to acknowledge the emotional and physical toll facial burns can take on a person. Facial burn reconstructive surgery can help transform burn patients’ lives by improving their appearance and boosting their self-esteem. At...
Scar and burn revision surgeries are transformative options for anyone seeking to enhance both their physical appearance and emotional well-being. Scars form to heal and replace lost or damaged skin. They may result from surgery, injury, infection, or another type of tissue inflammation — such as a burn. Regardless of...
Scars are a natural part of the body's healing process. You can develop them in response to physical injury, tissue inflammation, surgical procedures, or infections. Some scars are subtle, while others show up lumpy, indented, or discolored. Scars can appear anywhere on the body, affecting your appearance and movement. Scar...
Cosmetic fillers rejuvenate your appearance, smooth lines and wrinkles, and help refine your features. If you’ve been considering these injections, it’s important to understand your options and how each type and application can help you achieve your aesthetic goals. Here at The Aesthetic Surgery Center, beauty meets science, and your...
Liposuction consistently sits at the top of the most commonly sought plastic surgery procedures in the United States. Liposuction of the thighs can get rid of saddle bags and cellulite and give you the enviable “thigh gap” between your legs. Dr. Elliott H. Rose of The Aesthetic Surgery Center is a skilled plastic surgeon who...
Bell’s palsy is a condition that affects the facial nerves and can have a significant impact on a person's facial expressions and overall quality of life. If you’re one of the 40,000 people diagnosed with Bell’s palsy this year, Dr. Elliott H. Rose of The Aesthetic Surgery Center can help. He’s a renowned plastic surgeon with...
About 88,000 people in the United States have brow lifts every year. This procedure reduces forehead wrinkles and makes you look more youthful. It can be invasive and require considerable recovery, which is why many patients choose a mini brow lift instead. Also known as a temporal brow lift or a...
Immediately after a major burn, a team of trauma surgeons performs acute surgery to initiate immediate healing. Once your initial wounds have healed, you can benefit from reconstructive burn surgery, which alters scar tissue and improves the appearance and function of burn scars. Reconstructive burn surgery may be delayed for...
An acoustic neuroma sounds like a scary diagnosis, but this slow-growing, noncancerous tumor can usually be successfully treated. Also called a vestibular schwannoma, the neuroma grows on the main nerve that leads from your inner ear to your brain. This nerve has branches that directly affect your balance and hearing. ...
Everyone wants a brighter, whiter smile, but it can be difficult to achieve if you're doing counterproductive things that sabotage this dream. If you want whiter teeth or want to maintain the results of your professional teeth whitening, there are several things you should stop doing. Here, Mehrnoosh Darj, DDS,...
When you have lines around the sides of your mouth, they are anything but amusing. These lines are most prominent when you smile, but are present all the time. Of course, developing lines and wrinkles is a natural part of aging. But, certain people are at a greater risk of...
Doctors diagnose more than 5.3 million cases of basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma in the United States every year. These cancers can appear anywhere on the body, but usually show up on places like the head and neck, which experience the most exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun...
Skin cancer is incredibly common; 1 in every 5 Americans develop some form of skin cancer by age 70. Any type of skin cancer needs treatment, but the two most common types — basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma — are relatively easily treated before they cause complications. Melanoma is the...
Scars form to heal damaged or lost skin. They may result after injury, inflammation, burns, surgery, or infections. Scars can develop just about anywhere and may be unattractive or disfiguring. They can restrict movement or be itchy, causing discomfort. Scars can also be a lasting reminder of an unpleasant experience. ...
If you have a scar due to a burn, trauma, surgery, or another traumatic event, scar revision surgery may be an option. Scars are permanent, though they can ease over time. If you have a scar, getting revision surgery within 6-12 months of the event is usually recommended, although some scars require...
Almost 500,000 people in the United States seek medical care for burns each year. Burns describe the damage to skin tissue caused by heat, sunlight, electricity, chemicals, or radiation. Burns are graded from first to third degree. The seriousness of a burn depends on its depth and the amount of tissue affected. ...
Neurofibromas are nerve tumors that develop on just about any nerve in the body. In children, it’s usually a sign of neurofibromatosis type 1, a genetic condition that is characterized by benign nerve tumors, as well as bone and hormone problems. The tumors are usually noncancerous (benign). About 1 in 3,000...
As many as 4.5 million people suffer dog bites each year, and 20% of these people need medical attention for their wounds. Any dog can bite if provoked, and if you or a loved one are unlucky enough to be bitten by a dog, it’s important you take the right...
Childhood obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In rare cases, a metabolic disorder or other underlying condition is to blame. However, in most cases a combination of lack of physical activity, not-so-healthy diet, and powerful environmental factors are behind weight-management...
Buccal fat helps make up the shape of your face. It lies beneath your facial muscles, in the hollow area beneath your cheekbone. Everyone has buccal fat, but the size of it differs from person to person. Sometimes, it can make your face look excessively full. When these buccal fat...
Bell’s palsy describes temporary facial paralysis usually on one side of the face. Symptoms appear quickly, over a 48- to 72-hour period. Recovery happens naturally within six months, but can sometimes take longer, or it may remain and cause permanent disfigurement. Our plastic and cosmetic surgeon, Elliott H. Rose, MD, at...
Dogs don’t visit the dentist on the regular and, as a result, often contain harmful bacteria in their mouths. If a dog bites you and it breaks the skin, the bacteria can get into your body, possibly causing an infection. That’s why our plastic and cosmetic surgeon Elliott H. Rose,...
Liposuction offers immediate, contouring results when you have stubborn pockets of fat that refuse to reduce in response to conventional methods of weight loss, like diet and exercise. At The Aesthetic Surgery Center in New York City, plastic and cosmetic surgeon Elliott H. Rose, MD, uses expert liposuction skills to refine...
Moh’s micrographic excision of skin cancer offers the very best option for removing two of the most common forms of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. The procedure preserves as much healthy tissue as possible while successfully eradicating the cancer. Elliott H. Rose, MD, of The Aesthetic Surgery...
Your ability to make expressions helps you build relationships and feel connected. Smiling makes you look friendly, approachable, and kind. When you have facial paralysis, you lose this ability. Facial paralysis doesn’t just affect your mouth. Smiling is a full-face experience that engages the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. As a...
Plumper lips can balance out your facial features, make you look younger, and give you a certain sex appeal. If you desire a lip enhancement, trust our renowned plastic surgeon, Elliott H. Rose, MD, of The Aesthetic Surgery Center in New York City. He uses fat injections, also called fat...
One in five people who are bitten by a dog need medical attention. While dogs are usually friendly towards humans, any one of them can bite if provoked or feeling threatened. Protect yourself from dog bites by staying away from dogs you don’t know. When you choose a breed for...
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the time they are 70, making it the most prevalent form of cancer. Protection from the sun and harmful ultraviolet rays can keep you from contracting this serious disease. Plus, it reduces the effects sun exposure has on your skin, like...
If you or a loved one has developed sudden paralysis or weakness in one side of the face due to Bell’s palsy, don’t wait to get help. The sooner you see a facial nerve expert, the better your chances of bringing back your smile and facial symmetry. At The Aesthetic...
Melanoma is the least common form of skin cancer, but it’s also the most serious. If caught early enough, before it spreads to other parts of your body, it’s completely curable. Treatment involves surgical removal of malignant cells. Sometimes these areas can be relatively large and located in conspicuous places,...
An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor that develops on the vestibular nerve leading from your inner ear to your brain. Receiving the diagnosis that you have a tumor is scary, but acoustic neuromas are not cancerous, so they don’t invade or destroy nearby tissue. But, the slow-growing tumor can...
You can’t literally turn back the clock, but a facelift sure can help you look like you once did! This popular surgical procedure smooths wrinkles and creases, tightens sagging skin, and enhances overall tone. As a result, you look 10-15 years younger than you actually are, and the results last...
A dog bite, burn, car accident, or major surgery are just a few of the reasons you may have conspicuous scars that make you feel self-conscious. Scars on your face and body are unsightly and disfiguring reminders of trauma. Revising these scars can have a positive impact on your self-esteem...
Enlarged breast tissue is a major source of embarrassment and poor self-esteem in men with gynecomastia. This condition affects hundreds of thousands of men in the United States and results in female-like breasts in men. If you’re a man with gynecomastia, know that there’s a simple surgical solution. Experienced plastic...
More than 200,000 rhinoplasties are performed in the United States every year. While many of these are done to help a patient feel more comfortable and confident with their appearance, a rhinoplasty (nose job) is also often performed to improve sinus function and breathing or correct disfigurements. Cosmetic reasons for...
An expert witness strengthens your court case, especially when you seek damages due to trauma. Elliott H. Rose, MD, of The Aesthetics Surgery Center on the Upper East Side of New York, New York, uses his vast expertise and knowledge to help evaluate and explain the impact in cases of...
Bell’s palsy causes paralysis due to dysfunction of specific cranial nerves that control muscle action in your face. Symptoms range from mild to severe and are generally temporary. Bell’s palsy is the most common cause of facial paralysis, but its cause is not clearly understood. Board-certified plastic surgeon Elliott H....
Regardless of how you acquired your scar, scar revision interventions can minimize its appearance. At the Aesthetic Surgery Center, board-certified and reconstructive surgeon Elliott H. Rose, MD, has the experience and skills necessary to make even the most terrible scars blend into surrounding skin so they don’t serve as a...
More than 4 million people in the United States suffer dog bites each year. These bites most often cause injury to the face, neck, head, and hands. In some cases, the bites leave serious tissue damage and scarring. The unique nature of dog bites can also disrupt function in affected...
Have you been the victim of a serious burn injury, car accident, dog attack, or assault that left you with scars and deformities? If these resulted due to no fault of your own and not because of an act of God, you may deserve compensation – even if the issues...
About 40,000 people in the United States are affected by Bell’s palsy every year. The condition confounds researchers, who aren’t entirely sure why people develop this temporary facial paralysis or weakness on one side of their face. Bell’s palsy is the most common cause of facial paralysis, and it usually...
Are you unhappy with the cup size or shape of your breasts? Or are you bothered by breasts that droop due to age or breastfeeding? Maybe both make you self-conscious about your chest. If you’re unhappy with how your breasts look and are considering surgery to improve their appearance, you...
Many people choose cosmetic surgery to improve their look and boost their confidence. They may want larger breasts, a streamlined physique, or a tighter, smoother face. While cosmetic surgeries such as a facelift or breast augmentation improve your physical appearance, they aren’t necessarily medically necessary. Plastic surgery is a similar...
Bell’s palsy comes on unexpectedly and without explanation. This sudden episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis occurs because of damage to the 7th cranial nerve. It causes pain and discomfort on one side of the face or head. Most people go on to recover from Bell’s palsy within two...
Men and women who have successfully dieted and exercised but still have pockets of fat are the ideal candidates for liposuction. This minor surgical technique literally sucks or dissolves fat from areas such as your belly, neck, upper arms, and buttocks. Your legs are another area that can be completely...
You’ve lost a significant amount of weight with the hard work of dieting and exercise. Congratulations! But that makes it all the more frustrating when you still have excess fat and skin around your abdominal area, even when the rest of your body is slimmer. If a pudgy abdomen is...
Your breasts are a defining part of your physique. But, aging, gravity, weight changes, and pregnancies can significantly alter their appearance. You may also be self-conscious if you have smaller breasts that fail to fill out even the smallest cup sizes. Simple, safe breast surgeries may be the answer. All...
Port-wine stains, so called because the discoloration looks like a splash of red wine, show up anywhere on the body, but are particularly bothersome when they appear on the face or scalp. They’re present at birth – usually as a pinkish stain – and they darken with age. Depending on...
Facial reanimation, also known as smile surgery, corrects paralysis caused by nerve damage. You may have suffered such damage due to an accident, from an illness such as Bell’s palsy, or as a result of a genetic condition. Regardless of why you need facial reanimation surgery, it can change your...
More than 9,500 people receive a skin cancer diagnosis each day. These staggering numbers make it one of the most common forms of cancer in the United States and beyond. But effectively treating skin cancer is only the beginning. For many men and women, skin cancer appears in highly visible...
Aging can be a tough journey as the systems in your body weaken and become less effective. Whether it’s the health of your joints or the function of your brain, you’re left struggling to make up for the losses that come with the natural aging process. Your skin, which is...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, thousands of people die in fires and from burn-related complications every year. Those who are fortunate enough to survive fire-related incidents often deal with pain, deformities, and skin conditions, even after years of healing. If you’ve been injured in a fire,...
Dog bites often injure some of our most vulnerable, visible areas, such as the face, neck, and hands, resulting in extensive physical and emotional scarring. Dr. Elliott H. Rose at The Aesthetic Surgery Center located in Manhattan’s Upper East Side performs plastic surgery to help patients around the globe heal...
Contrary to popular belief, plastic surgery is not only reserved for women. There has been an increased demand for men requesting cosmetic procedures. More men are looking to achieve a more slender nose, a trimmer waistline, or renewed youthful appearance. At The Aesthetic Surgery Center located in New York, New...
The movements of your face — smiling, frowning, chewing, furrowing your brow — are largely controlled by your facial nerve, one of the largest cranial nerves you have. Your facial nerve powers motor, sensory, taste, and parasympathetic functions. That is, it allows you to move your face, feel things like...
The trauma of being burned severely can go beyond the injury. You may be left with severe scarring. As your body rushes to repair the damage, fibrous tissue will replace the areas of missing skin. Unfortunately, this tissue may come in raised, uneven, and not appearing like your surrounding skin....
You may feel young at heart, but your droopy, sagging eyelids can make you look older than you feel. You can fix that. Dr. Elliott H. Rose, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon at The Aesthetic Surgery Center, can give you an eyelid surgery that can give you back your...
What is body contouring? Body contouring can help you get the body you’ve always dreamed of through minimally invasive procedures ranging from liposuction to skin removal surgery. No matter which body contouring procedure you have done, the goal is to help you look and feel your best by contouring, or...
Most breasts naturally drop lower over time, due to the natural aging process and gravity. When you add pregnancy and breastfeeding to the mix, this process can shift into high gear. Pregnancy often causes breasts to not only sag, but to lose volume and plumpness, leading many women to feel...
Maybe you’ve been trying noninvasive anti-aging techniques, such as rejuvenating lasers and dermal fillers that restore lost volume. But you’ve reached the point where these just aren’t working anymore. Or perhaps you tried to manage your aging on your own with natural methods, such as staying out of the sun...
Even one small cut can change the way your skin looks forever. Suffering a traumatic laceration or injury to your face, arms, or other exposed area of your body that leads to scarring can be devastating. The decision to have scar revision surgery is a personal one because the recovery...
As the world marks the passage of another year, so, too, has your body — and the changes may be most unwelcome. If you’d like to take back your body this year, we can help with our body contouring procedures. Here at The Aesthetic Surgery Center, Elliott H. Rose, MD,...
There’s a very good reason why eyelid surgery, which is also known as blepharoplasty, increased more than 26% in the United States in 2017 to become the third most popular cosmetic procedure — few deliver the anti-aging punch that this procedure does. Here at The Aesthetic Surgery Center, under the...
“Hey, Doc. What’s the perfect age to have a facelift?” It’s a common question for plenty of women and men considering the procedure. And the answer might surprise you: There is no single perfect age. Because everyone ages differently, the answer will be different for every person based on personal...
Are you self-conscious about a muffin top or love handles? Maybe you’ve wanted liposuction to sculpt your thighs or maybe you’re looking for a way to banish saggy skin after pregnancy. In either case, you’re probably asking, “Is body contouring right for me?” What is body contouring? Body contouring refers...
After having a baby, it's common for breasts to go through a number of changes, and not all of them are desirable. Breastfeeding can cause your skin to sag and become stretched. Nipples that once pointed out and up may begin to point downward, causing your breasts to become cone-shaped....
The hope of turning back the clock on wrinkled, droopy skin sold a lot of cold cream and chin straps in your great-grandmother’s day. But Granny didn’t get much bang for her buck.Nowadays, you have the opposite problem. Products from dermal fillers to lasers to oxygen-infused serums boast amazing results...
How Scar Revision Surgery Changes LivesRepairing an existing scar improves its appearance and restores function to the area of your face or body, but perhaps even more importantly, it restores your self-confidence and does wonders for your psyche. Dr. Elliott H. Rose, the world-renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon on Manhattan’s...
When it comes to fat, our bodies can be very stubborn about where they’re willing to give it up, despite our most ardent efforts. If you find yourself within 15-20% of your ideal body weight, with areas of fat that refuse to respond to dieting and exercise, you’re fighting a...
Most people know how painful and inconvenient minor burns can be, but if you’ve never experienced a major burn covering a large part of your body, count yourself lucky. As well as the pain of the injury itself, recovery can be painful, not to mention long and riddled with potential...
Dr. Rose is known worldwide for his surgical talent and expertise in treating disfiguring injuries caused by burns, dog bites, and trauma sustained during an accident or crime. He’s also an expert in treating facial paralysis and other issues that may affect your daily routines.He’s closely involved in the initial...
Hearing the words “skin cancer” from your physician is terrifying. However, there are some important facts that may help you feel calmer if you’ve been diagnosed with skin cancer.The most common types of skin cancers are nonmelanoma skin cancers. They’re called basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, and they...
Dog bites account for over 44,000 facial injuries annually, and about three out of five victims are children. Preventing permanent, disfiguring scars may be possible, but prompt treatment by a board-certified plastic surgeon can improve the chances of a successful result.The Challenges of a Dog BiteI see many dog bites...