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Fat transfer literally transfers fat cells from one area in your body to your face to beautifully create a fuller look and a more youthful appearance. Find out if you’re a good candidate.

Do dermal fillers look natural? Are they painful? How are they different from Botox® or Dysport®? Learn the truth about this popular treatment for fine lines, wrinkles, or creases so you can decide whether it’s right for you.

Are one or both of your tear ducts blocked? Tear duct repair can help put an end to bothersome symptoms like excessive eye watering. Read on to learn what to expect from the procedure.

If you’re approaching middle age and want to reverse the sagging look around your nose or cheeks, you may want to consider a mid-facelift. Learn how it’s different from a standard facelift.

Whether you want to feel sexier in selfies or more confident about your smile as you age, lip fillers have a lot to offer. Take a few moments to learn more about lip augmentation, including popular benefits you might love.

Squamous cell carcinoma is a serious, but treatable form of skin cancer. If you get started early on with the appropriate treatment, your care team can usually cure the disease.

If crow’s feet have your spirits down, there’s a lot you can do. Learn more about our minimally invasive treatments that can help reduce the appearance of those fine lines around your eyes without the need for surgery.

An usual mole might seem like no big deal, but it may stem from a form of skin cancer. When that’s the case, getting the treatment you need early could save your life. Find out what skin changes you should be looking for to avoid a cancer diagnosis.

Facelifts literally lift areas of your face and neck that have grown saggy or loose over time. There are many reasons people get a facelift. If you relate to these five motivations, you may want to consider one, too.

If you’re looking for a refreshed facial appearance, a chemical peel may be just what the doctor ordered. The minimally invasive procedure does away with the top layers of your skin, gradually revealing a healthier complexion.

When you break one or more bones in your face, you can experience a range of complications that affect both physical function and appearance. Learn more about the issues that arise and how corrective surgery can help.

Facial fillers can give you some of the benefits of a facelift without the hassle of surgery. The minimally invasive treatment involves injections of gel-like substances that create a smoother, younger-looking face.

If your neck is making you look older than you feel, you may want to consider a neck lift. The outpatient procedure can address sagging, loose skin, and more. Here’s how we use a neck lift to help you recover a more youthful-looking neckline.

There are several types of skin cancer. Understanding which type you have is important for ensuring proper treatment — a must for the best possible prognosis. Even the most aggressive form is typically curable with early detection.

Facial paralysis can make many aspects of your day challenging, from chewing food normally to talking to friends with ease. Thankfully, effective surgical and nonsurgical options are available.

Dermal fillers, Botox®, and Dysport® are all quick, minimally invasive treatments that can help you look younger without surgery. They don’t all work quite the same way or on quite the same aesthetic concerns. So how do you choose?

Are you bothered by undereye bags that seem to get worse with passing time? You may want to consider lower eyelid blepharoplasty, a surgical procedure that corrects these issues for a more vibrant, younger-looking appearance.

Bothered by sags, bags, or wrinkles under your eyes? If this is true for you and you’d prefer to avoid surgery, an under-eye filler may be just what the doctor ordered. This minimally invasive, injectable treatment brings immediate results that last.

Bid your wrinkles adieu with FaceTite — a state-of-the-art, nonsurgical procedure that smooths, tightens, and plumps your skin to help you look as young as you feel.

Laser treatments are non-surgical, non-invasive and frequently the popular choice among patients looking for a cosmetic boost to their skin. The Clear and Brilliant laser is one example of an effective laser treatment, a favorite of many of our patients.

Skin cancer can be devastating. News of tumorous skin cells growing amd multiplying at accelerated rates can be frightening. This is why prevention and early detection of skin cancer is key. Prior to the development of skin cancer cells and tumors...

Eyelid blepharoplasty surgery is a prime example of what Dr. Robert Schwarcz offers his patients looking for a cosmetic and functional adjustment to their appearance. Not only does blepharoplasty surgery improve the look of your eyes, it also has...

What is eyelid blepharoplasty surgery? You may be wondering the benefits and reasons one would undergo this cosmetic procedure. Several considerations and goals are involved.

Dr. Schwarcz is a New York cosmetic plastic surgeon who offers various cosmetic treatments for unwanted skin conditions, including dark circles beneath the eyes and dark spots and pigmentation on the face.

Many women opt for lip enhancements non-surgically via facial fillers. Restylane Silk is the facial filler of choice for the lips. To create more voluptuous, juicier, fuller lips, this non-surgical non-invasive treatment is done by injection by...

No Surgery. No Downtime. Lose all your Unwanted fat with the SculpSure laser. This treatment method is done by laser and the results can be seen a few weeks after the treatment.

Facial implants are used by cosmetic plastic surgeons to create a defined or prominent accentuation of certain features of the face such as the jaw, cheeks, or chin. Depending on the individual’s desired goal, almost any aesthetic can be accomplished.

Tear duct surgery may be warranted when the tear ducts are blocked causing peripheral vision or issues with the eye such as excessive tearing. Tear duct reconstuction surgery may be required at that point to remove the blockage in the ducts.

Skin cancer is dangerous and presents real health issues for an individual diagnosed with one of the many forms of skin cancer or a pre-cancerous skin lesion that has not yet developed into cancer.

When trauma or injury to the orbital socket or area near or around the eyes occurs, the consequences can be significant. If left untreated, one can inevitably lose or tarnish their eyesight as a result. Dr. Schwarcz recommends repair...

Undesirable and uncomfortable scars can be removed. Hypertrophic scars are unsightly, flat and cosmetically not pretty which is why many of our patients seek to remove them. In the case of hypertrophic scars which are caused by excessive collagen...

Dark circles under the eyes are increasingly common. Both men and women alike seek cosmetic treatments for their dark circles with a cosmetic plastic surgeon. Dr. Robert Schwarcz is a New York oculoplastic facial surgeon and...

Facial Implants: The Surgical Treatment Option for Lost Facial Volume Facial implants are designed to augment and enhance the contours and cosmetic appearance of the face.

Skin discoloration is a common consequence of hormonal changes that may come from pregnancy. It can come in the form of hyperpigmentation, freckles, brown spots, age spots and more.

Anyone who is looking to undergo a non-surgical procedure that fills out hollowed areas of the face and improves the appearance of the fine lines, creases, lack of volume and wrinkles may benefit from facial filler injections.

Restylane Silk is a revolutionary treatment that can aid in the war against aging. Approved by the FDA, this treatment is part of the Restylane product line that has been giving people great results since 2014.

Proptosis is a condition that causes the eyes to appear large and disproportionate to the rest of the face. Bulging eyes receive too much air exposure and are susceptible to harm from foreign objects.

When droopy eyelids are caused by unsatisfactory results from a previous surgery, the patient can opt to undergo revisional ptosis reconstructive surgery. To tighten or move the levator muscle of the orbit, an oculoplastic surgeon can...

Age, gravity and sun damage can eventually cause fat deflation and facial descent. In the mid-face from the nasolabial folds to the lower eyelids, these issues are particularly noticeable. As a person grows older, the mid-face may deflate...

Thyroid orbitopathy is a type of eye disease that affects the eye socket and surrounding tissues. For example, the condition can affect a person’s eye muscles and eyelids.

Injuries to the eye socket and surrounding eye structures are a common occurrence. Blunt force trauma and sharp force trauma due to assaults, athletic activities and falls can lead to canalicular lacerations, eyelid lacerations, orbital fractures and...

An anophthalmic socket is a term used to describe an eyeless orbit. Usually, anophthalmia is acquired, not congenital.

Orbital cellulitis is an infection that occurs behind the orbital septum. This infection usually develops when there are issues with the eyelids or sinuses, which are adjacent to the orbits.

Almond eyes are characterized by a slightly raised outer corner or canthus and a lower eyelid that sits at the lower edge of the iris.

Tear trough deformities often occur in those who have certain genes or thin faces. This hollow area under the eyes gives the appearance of dark circles, making the eyes look tired or sunken.

Cancerous and benign skin lesions commonly develop on eyelid skin because the skin is thin, and it receives a substantial amount of long-term sunlight exposure. However, many eye-fold lesions are not cancerous.

The crease, shape and eye-fold corners of Asian people’s eyelids differ from those of Caucasian people’s eyelids. In those who are of Asian descent, the orbital fat of the upper eyelids is more prominent, and the upper lids have either lower...

Who Is a Candidate for Facial Injectables? There are numerous surgical and non-surgical methods available to those living in the New York area to reverse the signs of facial aging.

Lower Blepharoplasty Revision Dr. Robert Schwarcz in New York City frequently sees patients who suffer from...

In some cases, facial and eyelid surgeries like blepharoplasty, a brow lift, canthoplasty and ptosis surgery result in functional or cosmetic problems.

Sagging skin around the face and neck is typically one of the first signs of aging. Over time, the skin becomes less elastic, and the underlying fat that supports the skin of the face and neck can shift or disappear.

Facial implants are a popular facial rejuvenation treatment among patients in NYC. Board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Schwarcz can use a variety of different implants to augment specific parts of the face to create a younger and more aesthetically...

Cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly popular among men in New York City. Treatment by a facial oculoplastic and cosmetic surgeon can be used to address both aesthetic and functional concerns involving the various features of the face.

Thyroid eye disease, also known as TED, is an orbital disease closely linked to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, and other immune disorders affecting the thyroid.

For individuals looking for a simple enhancement treatment for the size and shape of your lips, hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm®, Restylane®, and Restylane Silk® are effective methods to achieve full, natural-looking lips. Hyaluronic acid...

The area around the eyes is one of the first places to reflect the tell-tale signs of aging. Bags, hollows, or dark circles under the eyes can make a person’s overall appearance look tired, haggard, and even unwell.

Most patients undergoing eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, do so for aesthetic or medical reasons. Blepharoplasty surgery is an effective way to remove loose skin and excess fat around the eyes that can add years to the overall appearance...

As you age, your skin will naturally lose volume and sag as the pads of fat and connective tissues beneath it shrink.

An estimated 2.8 percent of the American population, or about 8 million people, suffer from a condition called hyperhidrosis. These people sweat heavily from their armpits, soles of the feet, or palms of their hands.

Cheek implants are a way to improve facial balance and definition. Facial implants reduce signs of aging around the eyes and create a more proportioned mid-face.

Lip augmentation using dermal fillers is a non-surgical treatment for creating full, voluminous lips. In the past, lip augmentation typically involved collagen injections. Today, the most popular dermal fillers contain hyaluronic acid, which is safer...

ClearLift is a non-invasive skin resurfacing procedure that can lift and tighten sagging skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, vascular redness, and small spider veins.

A person’s face is seen as attractive, or otherwise appealing based upon our individual and cultural perceptions of beauty. Ultimately, this is rooted in the highly-evolved perception of specific traits, which people have developed over thousands of years.

As a person ages, their eyebrows often begin to sag, becoming flat and droopy. This creates a tired look, which can affect how a person sees themselves, as well as how other people interact with them.

Rhinoplasty is a type of cosmetic procedure used to reshape the nose to improve its structure. Patients often have this procedure done to correct a deformity.

estylane Silk is a simple, easy-to-administer facial filler that can be used for targeted treatment of fine wrinkles and deeper facial lines.

Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is performed to expand the area of view that the eye is capable of seeing. In addition, it is a cosmetic enhancement procedure performed.

Cosmetic surgery requires the patient to adhere closely to certain guidelines in order to recover quickly and healthily from the procedure.

A facelift is a cosmetic surgical procedure routinely performed by Dr. Schwarcz to enhance the skin elasticity and youthfulness of the face.

Eyelid blepharoplasty surgery can greatly help enhance and revive a youthful appearance by tightening loose, sagging skin around your eyes.

Once you’ve decided to have undergo the eyelid blepharoplasty procedure to reconstruct your eyelids and tighten sagging skin around your eyes, it’s important to prepare yourself properly.

With time, the muscles surrounding the eyes lose their strength. This can cause loose folds and sagging skin in the upper eyelids and bags under the eyes.

The Proven Benefits of Liposuction for the Neck and Chin.

Everyone knows that skin begins to loosen and sag as we age. This is true for all skin, even the delicate skin surrounding the eyes. Sagging eyelids can typically make a person’s face look older.

Full, lush, and shapely lips have come into style these days. Lips like Angeline Jolie’s have become desirable to many women, although the possibility of “duck lips,” those extremely large and grotesque results of poorly done cosmetic procedures...

The fat under the skin is necessary for youthful and healthy skin. Facial fat grafting will restore the damage created to facial tissue, and is used as an alternative to a facelift surgery.

Part of the aftermath of having an invasive surgical procedure is the resulting scar. Scar tissue is made of myofibroblasts and collagen fibers, which are the same tissues of the skin it has replaced, but with a different fiber composition.

Anyone who desires to have a more attractive nose can undergo a rhinoplasty procedure to achieve natural-looking results.

Liposuction is a type of surgery that removes unwanted fat from the body. Your surgeon can use this body contouring procedure to remove fat in areas such as your hips, arms, love handles, thighs, calves and neck.

Otoplasty is an option for patients who want to change the size, shape, or position of your ears.

Part of what makes a youthful face is the presence of subcutaneous fat. This is what keeps skin smooth and unwrinkled and produces round cheeks and soft lips.

BOTOX is a powerful serum that can be strategically injected into the upper-third portion of the face to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles such as those that commonly develop around the eyes and across the brow.

There is a misconception among the public that liposuction is simply a way to get rid of a specific portion of fat that is deemed favorable.

The aging process slows the manner in which dead skin cells slough off. The net result is the skin does not appear as vibrant as it did when a person was younger. A chemical peel is a non-surgical treatment that eliminates the top layer of skin.

Dermal fillers are injectable, cosmetic medicines that are designed to restore lost facial volume, strategically contour and sculpt the face, and minimize or even eliminate fine lines and wrinkles.

Lip Augmentation If you love the look of fuller lips and are considering surgical lip augmentation, injectable dermal fillers are the safest and most common option.

Subtle implants are an excellent way to restore your facial symmetry and take years off of your appearance, but many patients are unsure of exactly how these procedures are carried out.

A neck lift will lift and tighten loose, saggy skin on the neck and jaw line. Signs of aging skin can be improved and corrected using surgery.

Improving the appearance of your skin no longer requires expensive and painful procedures. More patients than ever are now turning to non-ablative treatments such as ClearLift to help them take years off of their appearance.

There are many reasons that lines, sags and creases emerge in the skin. The major one is that gravity exerts pressure, pulling and stretching skin. It can make your skin look thinner and take volume away from the face.

If you think that your lips are too big or too small, then there are a number of cosmetic surgery options available for you. A cosmetic procedure can improve your appearance and increase your confidence.

Thyroid disease can lead to many problems that hinder life for the sufferer. The less intrusive symptoms, such as bulging eyes and muscle strain, are common among patients with thyroid disease.

One of the most prominent advancements in plastic surgery is the mid-facelift. The mid-facelift is an innovative procedure that promotes a complete facial rejuvenation for women who would like to reduce sagging above the mouth but below the eyes.

Rhinoplasty is an effective cosmetic plastic surgery procedure designed to restore someone’s nose shape or to help someone with a breathing problem.

Acne scars develop when collagen production is disrupted while acne is healing. Acne scars are notoriously stubborn and they can be a source of embarrassment for men and women.

For New Yorkers on the go, skin imperfections are an unwelcome fact of life. With a chemical peel, you can enhance the appearance of skin—reducing or banishing everything from fine lines and wrinkles to sun spots and dark circles—in a non-invasive,...

Mole removal procedures are among the most simplistic and most common of reconstructive surgeries.

With age comes change, more than our maturity levels and career advancements can measure. Our appearances in themselves change with time, and our faces in particular can begin to look chronically exhausted.

Acne scarring is a common problem in those who have experienced blackheads, pimples and acne. There are five different types of acne scarring that are typically seen by Dr. Schwarcz.

What is a chemical peel? A chemical peel is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure done by a certified doctor in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin.