Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD 59 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10075 Phone: (212) 380-3634 Monday, Friday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
You've just had rhinoplasty surgery and you're anxious to see your gorgeous new nose. Before you get too far ahead of yourself, remember that the healing process means that your face will go through several changes until you can truly see the finished product. Here's what to expect after getting your beak tweaked. 1. Swelling…
Surgery is no new concept for humans -- since the discovery of pain, we have searched for cause and relief. Primitive “doctors” explored herbs as methods of treating pain in medical procedures. Early forms of anesthesia included soporifics -- which dull the senses and induce sleep -- and narcotics, such as opium, jimsonweed, marijuana, and alcohol. Fortunately…
Getting rhinoplasty, whether for cosmetic or functional reasons, can be a costly procedure. However, there are times when your health insurance will cover the cost of your nose job, at least to an extent. If you're like many of my rhinoplasty patients in Manhattan, you likely want to know this question: When will an insurance…
Obtaining ultimate and everlasting beauty is no longer limited to common and routine operations like facelifts and breast augmentations. There have been a few rather unusual surgery requests coming to light, including the following five. 1. Earlobe Lifts While many may see this procedure as unnecessary, for people who once wore too-heavy earrings or maybe…
Plastic surgery procedures are at an all-time high around the world, with the number of procedures ranking into the millions, along with at least several million patients. With procedures ranging from noninvasive therapeutic treatments to facial reconstruction, it's near impossible not to find a procedure that is right for you. But did you know that…
Living in the limelight under the watchful eye of every American and millions of additional individuals around the globe can understandably make someone crazy about their looks. Celebrities deal with this as a reality every day, constantly trying to improve their appearances, ensuring that their every outfit and every step outside the door in front…
It can make your teeth look whiter, add an extra umph of sexiness, and even bring out the glow in your skin. Lipstick, lip stain, lip gloss -- whatever you may call it: Everyone knows that a little color gracing the lips can bring great benefits to your look even if it's all you choose…
There's no denying the power of the scalpel, especially when placed in the hands of a truly skilled surgeon who can create a masterpiece of artwork out of the tired, dull, dragging skin that comes with age. One such example of how to obtain the look of everlasting beauty as well as to wipe away…
A rapid increase and/or loss of weight can lead to unsightly stretch marks that at first appear pink and eventually fade to white "stripes," blemishing the skin. But what is to be done about these marks to wipe them from your skin forever, starting over with a new slate? Unfortunately, while many products promise to…
Without a doubt, cosmetic surgery is growing with each year's passing; but have you ever wondered where most cosmetic surgeries occur? It turns out that the United States tops the charts as the number one country for most cosmetic surgeries. The U.S. has recorded more than one million surgical procedures and over two million nonsurgical…