Here is an observation that I can make. Plastic surgery is no longer just for older adults trying to turn back the clock. In recent years, I have seen more younger women, particularly those in their 20s and early 30s, choose cosmetic procedures. I’ve thought about what’s driving this trend. What problems are these women looking to solve? And what do they want from me, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.? Here is what I see:

We know that improving the look of your nose can build your self-confidence. At Cosmetic Surgery Associates of New York, Dr. Samuel Beran, an extraordinary plastic surgeon, consults with women, and even men to find ways to improve their facial appearance. Let us tell you a story about one of our patients and see how it might be one that you would like to talk about for your own journey. This is about a young woman who had a difficult time with her self-esteem. The nose job, or Rhinoplasty as it is called, worked to build her self-confidence, and could help yours as well.

Discover Emily's Journey: How Rhinoplasty Transformed Her Life.

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Beautiful, full lips are something many women want. Maybe you too? When lipstick won’t "fix" thin, wrinkled or poorly contoured lips, a wonderful solution is lip augmentation with injectable fillers.

How injectable lip dermal fillers work

An injectable dermal filler is the most commonly used method of lip augmentation. Collagen, which at one time was the most common dermal filler, is used less often today because the newer options are safer and the effects last longer.