No matter which cosmetic procedure you’re considering having, it's important to understand your motivation for wanting plastic surgery and whether the results you’re looking for are something that surgery can achieve. Having cosmetic surgery, such as breast implants, a facelift or rhinoplasty (nose job), is a big decision and there are several things to consider before deciding to take this exciting, life-changing step.

Brazilian butt lift (gluteoplasty) has become a popular surgical procedure which uses fat transfer to create a fuller, more shapely derrière. Excess fat is extracted from other parts of the body through a process similar to liposuction and then transferred to the area that needs augmentation, commonly the higher area of the buttocks to give it a lifted appearance. 

I perform many Brazilian butt lifts each year and thought it might be helpful to offer some questions and answers so that anyone interested in this type of body contouring procedure can make an informed decision. For more information about butt augmentation, download our free fact sheet!

Belly pooch, muffin top, love handles, saddle bags...there seems to be no shortage of ways to describe body fat. And yet for many men and women, despite healthy eating and regular exercise, these so-called "trouble areas" will not go away. Want a highly effective, non-surgical answer? CoolSculpting! For more information on CoolSculpting, download our free fact sheet!

Would you like the lines and wrinkles in your face to almost magically disappear? If so, you might want to consider Botox, which also has many important benefits beyond beauty. Dr. Beran specializes in helping you choose the right procedure for your beautiful face. 

What is Botox?

Even though many people think Botox is a filler that plumps out the wrinkles in your face, it is actually a protein produced by a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. In the small amounts that physicians use, this protein can be injected into the body to bring about a

I am pleased to announce that I have been selected by Castle Connolly as a “Top Doctor” for 2015 and acknowledged in Westchester Magazine. Here in my practice, I am committed to the highest standards of quality care and I am honored to have been recognized as being among the best in my field.

Abdominoplasty — or a tummy tuck, as it is commonly known — is a cosmetic surgery procedure that tightens the muscles and removes loose skin and fat from the abdomen so that a person’s midsection appears flat and toned.

It’s easy to get discouraged when you exercise and eat sensibly and yet still have stubborn fat pockets that won’t go away. Liposuction can help reduce even the most resistant fat deposits, giving you the trim, curvy, desirable body you’ve always dreamed about. For more information on liposuction, download our free fact sheet!

It's an established fact that men are more likely to lose their hair than women, mostly due to male pattern baldness. But thinning hair and hair loss are also common in women. And as disheartening it may be for men to see their hair thin and fall out, it can be particularly devastating for women. But now there's something you can do about it: hair restoration surgery.

For most people, their nose is central to how they look and feel about themselves. Rhinoplasty (plastic surgery performed on the nose), or a “nose job,” not only changes the size and shape of your nose but can have an enormous impact on your self-confidence and approach to life. Before deciding to undergo this specialized surgery, however, here are 5 important questions you should ask your plastic surgeon who will be performing the procedure.

Like Goldilocks, some women think their breasts are too big. Others think they’re too small. And amazingly, a small minority of women think their breasts are just right. For women who want larger, fuller breasts, breast implants are a safe, highly successful way to get the breast size they’ve always wanted. For more information on breast augmentation, download our free fact sheet!