Most of us start the New Year with lofty goals and great intentions. Then life gets busy and we’re overwhelmed by the countless things competing for our time and attention. One small solution is to simplify your self-care regimen so you feel more balanced – in body, mind, and spirit. Here are four things you […]
For anyone preoccupied with body hair (and the removal thereof), you are probably weary of the countless nicks and cuts endured by razors followed by the painful aftermath of redness, ingrown hairs, and general itchiness. Worse still is the trauma of hot waxing, the chemical smell of depilatory creams, or the sheer tedium of tweezing […]
Non-Surgical fat reduction Developed by Harvard scientist, unique, FDA cleared. No Knives, No Suction Hoses, No Needles, No Scars! CoolSculpting is a new, noninvasive procedure that removes unwanted fat from localized areas that have not responded to diet and exercise. Patients achieve an up to 25% reduction in fat after just one simple treatment. CoolSculpting […]
We all have slight differences between one breast and the other. Asymmetric breasts can have an impact on the way you see yourself and how you feel about your appearance. Depending on the degree of breast asymmetry, there are a number of breast surgery procedures that can address this condition. A mastopexy (breast lift) can […]
If you have excess fat in other areas of your body, you may be a candidate for what is called fat transplantation (also called fat transfer). This procedure involves gently removing fat from your abdomen, back, hips or thighs using liposuction. This strategic placement of these fat cells into buttocks then creates a smooth, natural, […]
A mommy makeover is designed to reverse the many changes a woman’s body experiences with pregnancy through a variety of procedures. The hormones of pregnancy, the weight gain, and subsequent breast feeding cause the breast tissue itself to enlarge. When pregnancy and breast feeding are completed, the breast tissue shrinks down again, but the skin […]
Losing large amounts of weight can be the most exciting accomplishments of a person’s life. But because the excess skin doesn’t go away, patients are often distressed at the flabbiness that remains. Plastic surgery after large weight loss is not just about removing excess skin; Dr. Restifo is skilled at contouring the body after a significant […]
Breast Reduction surgery is just not for women. Gynecomastic is a medical term that originates from the Greek works for “women-like breast.” This condition is far more common than many realize. Loss of weight, medication containing estrogen, and anabolic steroids to name a few, contribute to an enlarged male breast. The best candidates are those […]
Thinking Liposuction Liposuction also know as liposculpture lipectomy (“suction-assisted fat removal”) or simply lipo is a cosmetic surgery that removes fat from many different sites on the body. Liposuction is specifically to target small areas of excess fat. Most Liposuction patients can return to their normal activities fairly quickly. Schedule your consultation with Dr. Restifo […]
Aging Breast Age and pregnancy can take a toll on any woman’s breast. Bra’s can only do half the work. The Breast lift, also known, as Mastopexy is a surgical procedure in which the incisions made are to then lift the tissue. The breast lift surgery makes the breast appear more youthful and perky. A […]