Laser Treatment for Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
October 4, 2012

There are several treatments available for excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, but most require several sessions to achieve an acceptable level of sweat reduction, and few offer permanent results.

A 924nm laser fiber can be used to permanently reduce the number of hyperactive sweat glands in the same way that it reduces the number fat cells during laser liposuction procedures. This is why you may sometimes see this procedure referred to as “SweatLipo”. There is no actual liposuction involved in treating excessive sweating, but the laser fiber that is used can be the same or similar in both procedures. We use the SLIM Laser platform at MAS, and have had excellent results with a procedure that is quick, comfortable, and has essentially no downtime.

Keep Reading to learn more about using lasers for treating excessive sweating…

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Recovery after Liposuction
July 8, 2014

liposuction for bra rolls in new yorkOne of the most common questions we get from men and women interested in liposuction is “What is the recovery like?”

There are several components to answering this question, so we thought it would be a good idea to summarize the most common points that help our patients make the decision about when it would be a good time to schedule the procedure. And just like anything else, good planning leads to a good outcome, so make sure you have the practical facts about what the recovery will be like and how it will influence your daily schedule before you sign up.

Keep reading to learn the details of the liposuction recovery period.

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The Top 5 Surgical and Nonsurgical Cosmetic Procedures in 2014
March 2, 2015

liposuction in nyc2014 was a big year for cosmetic surgery in the United States! A total of 15.6 million procedure were performed on both men and women, and the overall satisfaction rate has never been higher. The same is true at Manhattan Aesthetic Surgery where we specialize almost exclusively in Breast Augmentation and LipoSculpting. Our Before & After photos have never looked better, and our client satisfaction has been off the charts.

Keep reading to find out what the Top 5 Surgical and Nonsurgical procedures were for 2014, and for our comments on how each of these procedure fits into our practice…

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What kind of anesthesia is best for liposuction?
April 28, 2015

anesthesia for liposuctionOne of the most common questions we receive in our office is “What type of anesthesia is best for liposuction?”

This is a very important question because there are a variety of options available for a variety of reasons, not all of which have safety and comfort at the top of the priority list. That’s not to say that the more expensive option is always the better option because that’s not always true, but your decision about which anesthesia method to select should not be based on price alone, nor should it be based on the myth that local anesthesia is always the safest method (this is also not always true). The best anesthesia for liposuction should provide a good balance between cost, comfort, safety, and affording your surgeon the ability to do the best job he can so you get the best result possible.

The best anesthesia method will allow all of the above to be possible, so there is no need to cut corners as long as you have the facts. Keep reading to learn more about the anesthesia options for liposuction and other cosmetic procedures…

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