As a solo physician in New York City, Dr. Keith Berman focuses on plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Keith Berman is also a member of the Lipoplasty Society of North America. His expertise includes ultrasonic-assisted lipoplasty, a procedure that removes unwanted fat. As he consults with prospective patients, Dr. Berman explains the surgery and the unique benefits of his supervised weight reduction plan. Lipoplasty works best for people whose weight is average or slightly above average, who have fat that has not been affected by proper nutrition or exercise. After an anesthetic is administered to enlarge and numb the fatty area, a probe is placed under the skin. Ultrasound waves create negative pressure that liquifies and collapses fat cells, which are then sucked out easily. Often, most excess fat can be removed in one session. Benefits of lipoplasty include a lack of damage to connective tissue and blood cells; also, the procedure safely removes dense fat in the back. Afterward, patients must wear support hose or a girdle for as many as six weeks. Putting on lost weight is possible, although generally it does not happen in the treated areas.
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Dr. Keith Berman has worked as a plastic surgeon based out of Staten Island, New York, since 1998. Over the course of his career, Dr. Keith Berman has performed a number of unique procedures, including breast reduction surgery. There a number of reasons why an individual might consider breast reduction surgery. General pain and discomfort throughout the neck and back is a major reason to consider reducing the size, and therefore the weight, of the breasts. A person whose breasts do not cause pain during daily activities may consider reduction surgery if their breasts present a hindrance during more aggressive physical activities, such as exercise or playing sports. Professional tennis player Simona Halep opted for breast reduction, a decision that has helped her become one of the top-ranked players in the world. The procedure may also be performed for purely cosmetic purposes. Alternatively referred to as a reduction mammoplasty, a breast reduction procedure involves the removal of tissue and skin from the breasts, a process that involves reducing their overall size while also modifying the shape. In order to safely remove tissue and skin, a plastic surgeon must make at least one incision in either breast. In most cases, these incisions are closed with stitches. Stitches can be removed within one to two weeks, though the area may still be sensitive for up to a month following the procedure. The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) includes among its members tens of thousands of physicians and medical students based in New York. As a nonprofit organization, it receives its funding through member dues and uses its resources to advocate for medical care providers and to advance rigorous professional standards. The organization is divided into 10 divisions, with each responsible for a particular area of concern. For instance, one division is responsible for communications, and another is responsible for government affairs. MSSNY includes among its many services the “Hassel Factor Form,” which allows people to report concerns pertaining to insurance companies. Additionally, MSSNY supports a network of continuing education resources for use by medical professionals. These resources contribute to the general quality of New York’s healthcare establishment by helping to ensure providers keep up to date with the latest scientific breakthroughs. To read more about MSSNY, please visit, http://www.mssny.org. About the Author: Dr. Keith Berman is a board certified plastic surgeon affiliated with the Medical Society of the State of New York. Performed as a way to repair or reshape the nose, rhinoplasty is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures. Individuals primarily choose plastic surgery on the nose for health or cosmetic reasons. From a medical standpoint, rhinoplasty can help relieve breathing problems or correct a birth defect or injury. If the goal is to improve one’s personal appearance, rhinoplasty can change the structure and size of the nose. This is done by making alterations to the upper part of the nose, which is comprised of bone, and the lower part of the nose, comprised of cartilage. At a consultation visit, a physician will discuss the patient’s expectations and determine if rhinoplasty is the right solution. A physical examination of the nose is done and photographs are often taken. If rhinoplasty is selected, the physician will advise the patient on how to prepare for the surgery. Depending upon the extent of the procedure, a rhinoplasty procedure may be conducted on an outpatient basis or in a hospital setting. Surgeries may be performed with a general anesthesia or a local anesthesia. Surgeons usually perform rhinoplasty inside the nose, making incisions inside the nostrils, but sometimes they make cuts in the septum between the nostrils. Surgeons separate the skin from the underlying bone or cartilage and mucous membranes, and proceed to cut, trim, or augment the nasal bone or cartilage. After the completion of surgery, a plastic or metal splint may be placed on the nose to retain the new shape of the bone. In cases where the septum must be stabilized, nasal packs or soft splints may be inserted inside the nostrils. After surgery, a patient’s face and nose will be swollen and painful, and headaches are common. Because the healing of the nose is a slow process, full recovery from rhinoplasty takes several weeks. About the author: Dr. Keith Berman performs a wide variety of cosmetic surgeries in his Staten Island, New York practice. Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Berman has performed thousands of surgeries since beginning solo practice in 1998. For information about Dr. Keith Berman’s plastic surgery treatments, visit www.drkberman.com/index2.htm. Many individuals think of liposuction as a way to instantaneously shed pounds and assume a healthy lifestyle. Even patients who receive liposuction need to consume healthy foods and maintain regular exercise routines if they want to stay trim after receiving the procedure. Many people gain weight by eating spontaneously, gorging on potato chips, fast food, and other unhealthy snacks and meals. As an alternative, plan meals for your household at the beginning of each week; include entrees, sides, and beverages. When people know what they will be eating and when, they will feel less tempted to eat sooner or more frequently. And speaking of frequency, just how often should you eat? Three meals a day does not work for everyone, and some people do not feel full after a meal, which can weaken their resolve to wait until the next meal to eat. Many people find success eating four or five meals a day, but at smaller portions, an approach that combines greater frequency with control. About the Author A Plastic Surgeon practicing in New York City, Dr. Keith Berman focuses on procedures such as liposuction, facelifts, and rhinoplasty. |
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