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Dr. Peter L. Schwartz
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Peter Schwartz is a cosmetic medicine and surgery specialist practicing in Woodbury, NY. Dr. Schwartz specializes in the enhancement of appearance. Improving aesthetic, symmetry and proportion are key goals in cosmetic surgery. Cosmetic medicine has nothing to do with these specific areas not functioning properly; therefore, this elective field solely focuses on aesthetics and anti-aging.
Dr. Peter L. Schwartz
- Woodbury, NY
- Universita di Roma La Sapienza
- Accepting new patients
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How often should breast implants be checked?
The FDA recommends that silicon gel implants be changed every 10 years
Does ear pinning surgery hurt?
It is usually done under local anesthesia and it’s painless.
Can you make your jawline more defined?
The answer in most cases is a YES. Depending on what is ”missing“ and how you’d like to look, we have many procedures available. The simplest is injecting fillers or your own fat, READ MORE
The answer in most cases is a YES. Depending on what is ”missing“ and how you’d like to look, we have many procedures available. The simplest is injecting fillers or your own fat, also placing implants.
How do you sleep after a septoplasty?
Sleep with your back elevated about 35-40 degrees.
Can I take the fat from my stomach and put in buttocks?
The answer is yes. Your abdominal area can be suctioned with a special suction cannula than processed and injected. Into buttock areas. Make sure you see a board certified plastic READ MORE
The answer is yes. Your abdominal area can be suctioned with a special suction cannula than processed and injected. Into buttock areas. Make sure you see a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in this procedure
Which brand of breast implants are the best?
There is no clear answer to that question. There are two basic implants, saline and silicone gel. Both come as round with various projecting or smooth-shaped or textured surfaces. READ MORE
There is no clear answer to that question. There are two basic implants, saline and silicone gel. Both come as round with various projecting or smooth-shaped or textured surfaces. Once you decide to have breast augmentation, your plastic surgeon should explain to you what would be the best implant.
Good luck to you.
Good luck to you.
How is a forehead lift done?
There are a few ways that have proved dependable with minimal scaring. One is an endoscopic procedure with 2-3 small incisions behind the hairline. Best to discuss with your plastic READ MORE
There are a few ways that have proved dependable with minimal scaring. One is an endoscopic procedure with 2-3 small incisions behind the hairline. Best to discuss with your plastic surgeon the best approach for you.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Can a nose be reshaped without surgery?
The answer to your question is yes. However it depends on the shape of the nose and what your expectations are. You should also know that it is a temporary remedy.
How long does a blepharoplasty last?
Thank you for your question. Generally, a four lid blepharoplasty has multiple components to the procedure. Usual upper lid involves skin resection and small amount of fat. At READ MORE
Thank you for your question. Generally, a four lid blepharoplasty has multiple components to the procedure. Usual upper lid involves skin resection and small amount of fat. At times later in life, fat pad herniation may happen again or skin redundancy. Lower lid fat pads can be trans-located into tear trough area to create a younger and smoother transition between lower lids and cheeks. Other than these procedures, there may be other surgical procedures needed, but not for the purpose of this answer. In general, a well-executed blepharoplasty should last many years and rarely need to be redone.
How long does hip fat transfer surgery take?
Hi. Thank you for the question. To answer your question I would have to know where the fat is being grafted, how much, by what method is it being suctioned and is there any fat READ MORE
Hi. Thank you for the question. To answer your question I would have to know where the fat is being grafted, how much, by what method is it being suctioned and is there any fat preparation before being grafted. Typical time for full facial fat grafting with “fat separation” can take 45-90 minutes.
Can dermal pigmentation be removed?
Thank you for the question. It is important to know the type of pigment you have. Some can be removed with various light energy (laser) some need to be biopsied and some need complete READ MORE
Thank you for the question. It is important to know the type of pigment you have. Some can be removed with various light energy (laser) some need to be biopsied and some need complete surgical excision. Best plan would be to see a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist. Good luck to you.
Can plastic surgery remove facial scars?
Thank you for the question. Plastic Surgeons do scar revision. What this encompasses is a simple excision of a scar and closing the open wound as a plastic surgeon does. For more READ MORE
Thank you for the question. Plastic Surgeons do scar revision. What this encompasses is a simple excision of a scar and closing the open wound as a plastic surgeon does. For more complex scar on the face more complex procedures are needed such as Z or W plastids, dermabraision or various laser procedures.. You should make appointments to seek the opinion of various plastic surgeons who can evaluate your skin scar type and recommend the most feasible procedure. Good luck to you.
How many times can you get a face lift?
Thank you for the question. Redo facelifts are fairly common about 10 years apart. Usually, healing and outcome should not be a problem.
Are you put to sleep for eyelid surgery?
Thank you for the question. Eyelid surgery can be done under straight local anesthesia with or without sedation or under general anesthesia. This can be discussed with your READ MORE
Thank you for the question. Eyelid surgery can be done under straight local anesthesia with or without sedation or under general anesthesia. This can be discussed with your surgeon during your consultation and either way it usually works well. Good luck to you.
What is the fastest way to recover from eyelid surgery?
Best is to ask your surgeon. In general, elevation of your back, cold packs for the first 48 hours; arnica/bromolein combination may be of help also if started 3-4 days before READ MORE
Best is to ask your surgeon. In general, elevation of your back, cold packs for the first 48 hours; arnica/bromolein combination may be of help also if started 3-4 days before and continued after surgery. Good luck with your upcoming blepharoplasty.
How do you know if a breast implant is leaking?
Thank you for the question. Would be nice to know if you have saline or silicone gel implants. First sign can be asymmetry, leaking implant side softer, at times painful. If you READ MORE
Thank you for the question. Would be nice to know if you have saline or silicone gel implants. First sign can be asymmetry, leaking implant side softer, at times painful. If you suspect an implant leak you should contact your surgeon. An ultrasound breast study or at times an MRI should be done if suspicious. Good luck to you.
Is facial liposuction permanent?
Good question, you should always be aware if a surgeon recommends facial liposuction. Neck liposuction is a well established procedure. However, liposuctioning of the face must READ MORE
Good question, you should always be aware if a surgeon recommends facial liposuction. Neck liposuction is a well established procedure. However, liposuctioning of the face must be done with great care because loss of volume from the face is a sign of aging. Sometimes buccal fat is removed in some cases to shape the mid-face. Answering your question, once fat is removed volume is lost and unless you gain substantial fat to enlarge remaining fat cells can be considered permanent. Make sure to discuss this with your surgeon.
Can you get fat removed from your cheeks?
Thank you for your question. Yes in general fat can be removed from your cheek. This should be done very carefully because volume loss from the face can be a sign of aging. Most READ MORE
Thank you for your question. Yes in general fat can be removed from your cheek. This should be done very carefully because volume loss from the face can be a sign of aging. Most commonly if the mid lower face has too much fullness and roundness the buccal fat pad is removed. Good luck.
Can under eye bags be removed?
In general yes. Most “lower eyelid bags” are caused by herniated fat pockets. Depending on your needs either an inside invisible incision is made or an outer skin incision, if READ MORE
In general yes. Most “lower eyelid bags” are caused by herniated fat pockets. Depending on your needs either an inside invisible incision is made or an outer skin incision, if skin needs to be excised. The fat pockets can be repositioned to cover deep tear through lines or if this is not a problem, simply excised. Hope I answered your question. Best is you seek the opinion of a qualified surgeon
Do plastic surgeons treat burns?
The answer to your question is a YES.
