Archive for January, 2013

Renew Beauty & Allure Thru Eyelid Surgery
New Jersey

If you have puffy bags and dropping eyelids, you cannot completely hide them. They will show and you will have to bear the consequences, such as the unsavory words from other people that “you are old/getting old”. Unless, of course, you can  wear sunglasses all the time. Thanks to advances in surgical technology, you have the option of minimizing, if not totally eliminating, those ugly manifestations of ageing in both your upper and lower eyelids.

Blepharoplasty surgery, otherwise known as eyelid surgery, is a procedure that can correct almost anything that is wrong with your lids. Having puffy bags and sagging eyelids can indeed make you look groggy, tired, and aged. In the process, you may be losing your sense of confidence to meet and interact with people.

New Jersey Plastic Surgeon Dr. Larry Weinstein will examine your condition to see if you are apt to undergo blepharoplasty. The Board Certified Surgeon will consider your specific facial contour and structure in order that a customized eyelid procedure can be laid out for you. At the end of the day, Dr. Weinstein will see to it that you will have an Eyelid Surgery New Jersey that is convenient, safe, and compatible with your personal features.

Generally, you are a perfect candidate for surgery if you’re physically healthy and realistic with your expectations. Hence, it is necessary that you listen and voice out your concerns with Dr. Weinstein during pre-op consultation. Among other things, he will discuss with you about the possible risks and recovery steps.

If you want to renew your beauty and allure thru this surgery, please schedule a talk with Dr. Weinstein by calling our office at (908) 879-2222 or fill out this consultation request form.

Posted in face procedures on January 25th, 2013

Four to Fourteen: Ideal Ages for Otoplasty
Surgery in New Jersey

A lot of people with prominently large or protruding ears would wait until adulthood to decide reshaping their ears surgically. There is nothing wrong with it, especially if they can withstand the embarrassments until adulthood solely because of the shape and size of their ears. However, in most cases, individuals with overly prominent ears get subjected to tease and ridicule beginning at childhood. Many of these children would find it difficult to fully heal from the emotional and psychological trauma.

New Jersey Plastic Surgeon Dr. Larry Weinstein believes that – mainly to prevent any child from enduring teases and ridicule – the ideal age to undergo ear surgery procedure should be at childhood. But not too young until the ears are fully grown. Normally, ears are almost fully grown by the age of four; so, consequently it is from that age and onwards that children with prominent ears can be considered for surgery. On a scale range, children between the ages of 4 and 14 are ideal to undergo an otoplasty surgery in New Jersey. The parents of these children should know about this information.

Ear surgery is generally intended to set prominent ears closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears. Board-Certified Dr. Weinstein will correct the ear shape and size in a way that the ears retain their natural appearance and create a better balance with the rest of the facial features. While it is recommendable for children to undergo otoplasty as early as possible, parents shouldn’t insist on it. Rather, the children should seek change for themselves – this way, they are more cooperative during the process and happier with the outcome.

Having said everything above, ear surgery is no way disallowed for adults with protruding ears. Among older patients, normally there are no additional risks associated with ear surgery procedure.

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Weinstein regarding this procedure, please call us at 908-879-2222 or contact us via this Schedule Evaluation Form.

Posted in face procedures on January 10th, 2013

Hand Surgery Options Already at Hand
at Dr. Weinstein’s Clinic

Technology is a friend if put to good use to advance or to repair the human body condition. This is the case in treating different kinds of hand injuries, disorders, and even congenital deformities. So if you have some concern with the functioning and condition of your hands, maybe you ought to consider a surgical procedure to remedy it. New Jersey Plastic Surgeon Dr. Weinstein performs various types of surgeries on different problems you got with your hands. Here below is your quick guide on how to go about it…

Are all types of hand problems treatable?
Generally, yes. As mentioned, the technological and surgical advancements have been amazing that there is likely to be a fix to whatever ailment you have in your hands. But then, Board Certified Dr. Weinstein will closely look at your condition if he can personally remedy it. If not, he will promptly advise other potential remedies. Being a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, his forte is towards surgical procedures of course. If Dr. Weinstein feels that another technique is best for you, he will immediately recommend you to it (such as orthopedic surgery and therapy).

So what are those treatable conditions by Dr. Weinstein?
He can remedy most hand problems brought upon by injuries, degenerative disorders, and birth defects. Aside from hand injuries, Dr. Weinstein also has experience in fixing such hand-related conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dupuytren’s Contracture, and Congenital Defects. To know more information about this, check out Hand Surgery Options page.

What’s first step to know if your hand condition is treatable?
You better see a qualified plastic surgeon with vast experience in hand surgeries, just like Dr. Weinstein. The advantage with Certified Plastic Surgeons like Dr. Weinstein is that they are trained specialists in improving both function and appearance of your hands.

Are hand surgery procedures covered by insurance?
Intended primarily to fix physical abnormalities, hand surgeries are normally covered by insurance. Contact your insurance agent regarding this to make sure.

Indeed the options to fix your hand-related ailments are already at hand at Dr. Weinstein’s New Jersey Clinic. To arrange a personal consultation with Dr. Weinstein, please call our office at (908) 879-2222 or fill out this consultation request form.

Posted in Body Procedures on January 5th, 2013

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