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It’s never easy to talk about what’s going on “down there,” but we’re not ones to shy away from tough conversations. Here’s what you should know about labiaplasty and how it can help you. Your vagina and vulva aren’t just another part of your anatomy: They are crucial parts of your confidence and femininity. Some cultures even praise them as a sacred area and the origin of life.   So why do we feel embarrassed about addressing vaginal problems? At Plastic Surgery Associates of Long Island in Roslyn Heights, New York, we don’t think you should be.   Led by Sotirios Papafragkou, MD, FACS, and Susie Rhee, MD, our team of […]

Breast reduction surgery is very common in the US. Symptoms of female breast enlargement are often related to muscle pain and discomfort. Patients frequently report back and neck pain, shoulder discomfort and poor posture. There are are over half a million breast reduction performed in the US annually. It is a very common procedure.   The earliest recorded procedures to reduce the size of enlarged breasts date back to the second half of the 19th century. Since many different techniqueus have developed.  The outcome in breast reduction surgery can be attributed to many factors, including skin quality, patient’s age, degree of ptosis and surgeon’s […]

Tummy tucks are among the most versatile and effective cosmetic surgeries available, but they’re not for everyone. Here are some of the boxes you have to check to be a candidate for a tummy tuck. Tummy tucks and other cosmetic procedures may seem like modern solutions to age-old problems, but the first tummy tuck was actually performed back in the early 1800s.   Hundreds of years ago, surgeons would use this surgical technique mainly as a medical intervention for open wounds. If you were a patient back then, you typically left the operating table without a belly button.   Thankfully, medicine has since made incredible […]