Dr. Elan Reisin

  • Is Awake Cosmetic Surgery Right for You?

    For patients considering a specific cosmetic procedure, advances in local anesthesia techniques along with surgical protocols have made it possible for them to remain conscious throughout the surgery. This is known simply as awake cosmetic surgery. Sounds crazy, right? What could be the advantages of being awake during a surgical procedure? Well, there are many.…

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  • Are There Breast Changes As a Result of Menopause?

      So much of the literature out there around undesirable changes in a woman’s breast involves pregnancy or, with the increasing popularity of GLP-1s, losing a significant amount of weight. But there are also breast changes as a result of menopause. In fact, shifts in hormones during peri-menopause (the years before actual menopause) can change…

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  • The New Trend of Subtle Breast Augmentation

      In the past few years, an increasing number of patients have looked to plastic surgery for something known as subtle breast augmentation. Also known as mini boob jobs, many women are seeking these to achieve more natural-looking volume without a significant increase in size. If this sounds like you, a subtle breast augmentation might…

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  • The Nightmare of AI Face for Plastic Surgeons

      Patients have always come to plastic surgery centers in hopes of achieving a certain aesthetic. During their consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon, they discuss different pathways to their goals to make an informed decision. That’s changing lately. With AI being all the rage, there’s a new trend that’s become very troubling for plastic…

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  • What Is the 45-55 Rule for Breast Volume?

      When you think about the words ‘breast augmentation,’ it sounds very clinical. Yet, during the procedure, plastic surgeons strive to give breasts a natural versus ‘augmented’ look. In the early days of breast augmentation, the surgery was sometimes noticeable. Especially in the case of implants, where they often looked like cereal bowls under the…

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  • Are You Familiar with Comprehensive Contouring?

      When patients inquire about liposuction with plastic surgeons, they’re often focused solely on fat reduction. And yes, it’s great for that. But one of the most important factors for liposuction success is dependent on how well the skin adapts. When the skin is unable to retract after surgery, it can negatively impact contour and…

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  • The Most Common Questions About Gynecomastia

    The Most Common Questions About Gynecomastia Men with large breasts are often self-conscious about their appearance. The embarrassment may be so severe that they withdraw from friends, work, and even the activities that they normally enjoy. This condition is known as gynecomastia, which translates from the Greek for “woman-like breasts.” And up to 65% of middle-aged and older…

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  • Choosing Plastic Surgery Over Bone Smashing 

    One of the newer online trends on TikTok and Instagram is something called bone smashing. And yeah, it’s exactly as it sounds. Young men, in particular, are claiming to change facial bone structure by causing repeated trauma to their cheeks, jawline, and/or chin. And it’s all part of the looksmaxxing philosophy. The core goal of looksmaxxing is to achieve a very specific masculine facial ideal, with a heavy emphasis on a sharp, defined jawline.…

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  • Reasons You Should Choose a Private Plastic Surgery Center

      If you’re considering a plastic surgery procedure, have you given much thought to where you’ll have it performed? For many in this position, the hospital is the standard choice. But you do have options. More and more people are opting to go the private route. And there are so many reasons you may want…

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  • Why Plastic Surgery Has Become Mainstream

      We live in a virtual world. That means we live in a visual world. And the more we live through images, the more both men and women are taking extra steps to maintain and improve their appearance. Yet, nobody wants to look like they’ve “had work done.” Thus, the demand for plastic surgery that…

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