June 14th, 2013 Dr. Pearlman
I have been teaching residents since I was a fellow in 1987-88. Teaching surgery and the art of Medicine is one of the most rewarding parts of an academic medical practice. Even in private practice, the residents from the Columbia University/ New York Hospital program continue to rotate through my office.
They learn facial plastic surgery from me. I get to see green, nubile surgeons grow into mature skilled individuals who then go on to medical practices or fellowships. The gift in the photo came along with two antique mirrors (which I collect) from Ben Talei, MD. He is an outstanding resident with great ambition, skill and a personality to match.
He is going to be an outstanding surgeon and doctor when he completes his fellowship next year. Tomorrow night is the graduation dinner for the residents as well. Over the past few decades, over 1/4 of the graduating Otolaryngology (ENT) residents choose to pursue facial plastic surgey fellowships. Many attribute that to my mentorship and the example I have set through my teaching and hosting their visits to my office.
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June 5th, 2013 Dr. Pearlman
A rhinoplasty can do more than rebuild your nose – it can build confidence, too.
Looking good is something that everyone wants and there is nothing wrong with that. If a little bit of plastic surgery is going to give you the confidence that you need to take that extra leap, either professionally or socially, then cosmetic plastic surgery is something you shouldn’t feel ashamed to consider.
This is especially true if there is something about your appearance that makes you want to hide or keeps you from exploring new opportunities due to fear and anxiety.
This isn’t only for cosmetic procedures like nosejobs, accident victims also fall into this category and tend to be great candidates for reconstructive facial plastic surgery. This may affect your social life, love life, or even your willingness to take professional risks like public speaking or leadership positions. While your surgeon will recommend that you receive mental health care to deal with any emotional or psychological trauma you suffered during your accident, he will be able to assist you with the physical trauma and scars to help you along as well.
It’s important to note that facial plastic surgery is a major operation, so choose your surgeon wisely. An unskilled doctor could, instead of raising your self esteem, botch a procedure and leave you worse off than when you started. In fact, many skilled plastic surgeons who are very talented in body plastic surgery procedures do not achieve the same results a facial plastic surgeon can for facial cosmetic surgery procedures as they do not specialize. Also, make sure you ask you friends and family for references and then do a check with the national medical association on your doctor. Ask your doctor to see before and after pictures of other patients they have worked on. This will give you the courage to go ahead with your plastic surgery.
Plastic surgery can take years off of your face & neck. Live like a celebrity, and treat yourself to a more attractive you.
Call for a consultation today: (212) 380-1541
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June 5th, 2013 Dr. Pearlman
If you haven’t heard about this allow me to shed some light. There’s a procedure called Platelet Rich Plasma, or PRP for short. This procedure is fairly new in the US, but has gained a lot of attention thanks to Kim Kardashian posting this picture on her Instagram and having her film crew with her.
How this procedure works is approximately two teaspoons of blood are extracted from the patient’s arm. It is then spun in a centrifuge for around 10 minutes. What this does is separates the platelets, which are then injected back into the patient’s face creating a rejuvenating effect.
PRP is gaining some noticeable traction with people who feel much more at ease with having something from their own body used to help them create a more revitalized look.
If you’d like to learn more about PRP or have any questions please feel free to ask our very own Theresa Pinson, NP-BC on our office line (212) 223-8300
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May 1st, 2013 Dr. Pearlman
I’m extremely excited to have Theresa Pinson, NP-BC, to our team. Theresa is the epitome of southern hospitality, being raised in Alabama. Theresa brings her years of experience with injectables to our team. Theresa’s first–class services include Chemical Brow Lift using Botox Cosmetic and Dysport, lip enhancement, cheek augmentation, and overall facial rejuvenation.
Ms. Pinson is considered an expert in the arena of injectables. She is a sought-after educator and shares her passion for anti-aging, working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist coaching physicians, physician’s assistants and other nurse practitioners perfecting their skills.
She graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing and is certified in Advanced Facial Enhancement and Facial Anti-Aging Treatments using Botox Cosmetic and Dermal Fillers. In addition, Theresa is Board Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
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January 26th, 2013 Dr. Pearlman
Otoplasty is from the Greek word “to shape,” but specifically refers to surgery to the ears, the most common plastic surgery procedure for children.
The need for otoplasty may come from a congenital defect, trauma, or deformities. Natural proportion, contours, and general appearance of the external ear are managed during the otoplasty procedure.
Otoplasty one of very few facial plastic surgery procedures that are appropriate for young children. Others include procedures to correct cleft lip and cleft palate as well as other craniofacial deformities.
There are three main deformities that may require otoplasty:
- Protruding ears that are due to excess cartilage
- Lop ears that bend down and forward
- Cupped shell ears that may be tiny or without natural creases.
- A typical surgery is outpatient and will be completed in two hours.
- General anesthesia is used in small children.
- Afterward, the childs head is wrapped in a large bandage.
- A few days later, the child will visit the surgeon to change to a lighter bandage.
- Children will have to restrict activity for seven days after the procedure.
- Up to three weeks after the surgery they may need to restrict certain activities.
- Up to six months after the procedure they may need to wear a head band to bed to prevent the bending of the ear.
If you’re considering this procedure, please discuss the procedure with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon.
Children’s ears are fully formed by the age of five years old. Most facial plastic surgeons will suggest this as the age to begin considering otoplasty if your child is a candidate. The cartilage in the ear is most pliable at this age and is easier to mold than an adults.
Abnormal physical appearance in children can have long-term psychological affects due to teasing from other children. The younger a child is when they undergo the procedure, the longer they will have to reap the psychological benefits.
What to expect during an otoplasty procedure:
As many parents can attest, young children are usually very resilient. Taking children for a visit to the surgeon can help them become comfortable with the procedure. Computer imaging helps a lot too. Children really light up when they see how they will look with theirs ears pushed back.
To make the surgery easier on your child, you can even bring a special stuffed doll or favorite toy to hold during the procedure to enhance comfort. Filling recovery time with special activities can also make the process go more smoothly.
When total ear reconstruction is needed, a surgeon may graft cartilage from the rib cage onto the ear, to serve as material for reconstruction. Artifical bone like substances such as Medpor are also commonly used. This is called Microtia repair.
Want to see the results of an otoplasty procedure performed by Dr. Pearlman? Watch the video below and call for a consultation: (212) 380-1541
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January 24th, 2013 Dr. Pearlman
Over the past several decades there has been a huge upswing in medical tourism. Medical tourism is the practice of traveling to another locale to undergo plastic surgery procedures. The reason for medical tourism gaining a foothold outside of the US, often in under-developed countries, is largely due to the fact that medical care in such areas is much more affordable. Coupled with a tropical climate and pristine white sandy beaches, people flock to these destinations for combination surgery-vacation jaunts. However, medical tourism may have a downside.
The cost of care may be lower, but many times it comes at the expense of the level of care received. Facility accreditation can be iffy at best, leaving you open to much higher risk than in a hospital or clinic in the United States. Plus if you have a complication after surgery, there is little to no recourse or chance to follow up if you travelled outside the US for surgery.
So, if you have your heart set on the experience of a destination cosmetic surgery coupled with a recuperative vacation, come see us in The Big Apple. New York is an obvious choice when considering contenders for the medical tourism crown. Not only should all Americans visit New York City at least once in their lifetimes, visiting a Park Avenue facial plastic surgeon can give you the experience of a lifetime…the beginning of the rest of your life, if you will. You won’t find that in Barbados!
Our office is located in Manhattan on the famous Park Avenue, just two blocks away from Central Park, a short 16-minute walk to Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall, and a short 7 minute drive to the MET – Metropolitan Museum of Art.
After your procedure, New York City has countless luxurious and elegant five star accommodations for you to relax and recuperate in. In fact, Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery has special arrangements with a number of high quality New York Hotels. The Kimberly is a beautiful boutique hotel with mostly suites in the heart of mid-town, yet price sensitive. For real luxury we have affiliations with the Pierre, Lowell, and Carlyle hotels. Another option is the Affinia Gardens, a hotel specializing in post-surgery care. When some time has passed and you’re feeling up to it, the countless delights of New York City are yours to discover. Try out your new face on a nice stroll through Central Park to the Central Park Zoo, or during a visit to the Museum of Modern Art. Indulge yourself in a trip up to the top of Empire State Building, or a little retail therapy in one of many New York City boutiques.
There’s really no need to take the risk of leaving the good old USA for a cosmetic surgery vacation. It’s safer to do it right here at home. So pack your bags and prepare for an adventure in the city that never sleeps. You’ll come home looking like a million bucks with memories that will last a life time.
To learn more about traveling to New York City for facial plastic surgery for Dr. Pearlman, please visit our Concierge page.
Then call for a consultation: (212) 380-1541
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January 22nd, 2013 Dr. Pearlman
How patients used to find their doctors
Back when I started my training in the ‘80s patients sought out the doctors who taught other doctors. This group included those who published articles in peer reviewed journals, legitimate medical journals that require stringent review of all submissions for content and contributions to medical education. This also included the doctors who routinely gave lectures at medical meetings. These physicians were the leaders in their field as recognized by their peers and subsequently the general public. I was fortunate to have four articles published last year in such journals on rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty and Botox treatments, as listed below:
Radix grafts in cosmetic rhinoplasty; lessons learned from an 8 year review. By Justin Cohen MD and Steven Pearlman, MD. Published in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, Volume 14 (6), November/December 2012
An Anatomic Basis for Revision Rhinoplasty. By Steven Pearlman, MD and Ben Talei, MD. Published in Facial Plastic Surgery Volume 28(4), August 2012.
Avoiding Complications of the Middle Vault in Rhinoplasty. By Steven Pearlman MD and Roxanna Baratelli, MD. Published in Facial Plastic Surgery Volume 28(3), June 2012.
Physician Confidence in Fillers and Neurotoxins: A National Survey. By Steven Pearlman, MD, Ben Talei, MD, Heidi Waldorf, MD, Michael Kane, MD and Roger Dailey, MD. Published in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, Volume 14(1) January-February 2012.
Facial Plastic Surgery Journal, Dr. Pearlman Guest editor
This might not look like much, but getting one article published per year is considered an accomplishment. Additionally, I was guest editor for the journal, Facial Plastic Surgery for June 2012. In that Journal, I invited 12 highly respected Facial Plastic Surgeons, Cosmetic Dermatologists and Oculoplastic Surgeons to discuss the most common complications found in various aspects of facial surgery, how and why they occurred and suggestions on how to avoid them in the first place. Dating back to my residency, the monthly Quality Assurance meetings were just that, a review of all complications to be used as a teaching tool on how to improve quality and reduce future complications.
Now we spend time when we are not engaged in patient care writing blogs, posts and website copy to get the “word” out. But, as physicians, we cannot lose sight of the extreme importance of contributing to the medical literature.
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December 17th, 2012 Dr. Pearlman
Back when I started my training in the ’80s, patients sought out the doctors who taught other doctors. This group included those who published articles in peer reviewed journals — legitimate medical journals that require stringent review of all submissions for content and contributions to medical education. This also included the doctors who routinely gave lectures at medical meetings. These physicians were the leaders in their field as recognized by their peers and subsequently the general public. I was fortunate to have four articles published this past year in such journals on rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty and Botox treatments, as listed at the end of this article.*
This might not look like much, but getting one article published per year is considered an accomplishment. Additionally, I was guest editor for the journal, Facial Plastic Surgery, for June 2012. In that journal, I invited 12 highly respected Facial Plastic Surgeons, Cosmetic Dermatologists and Oculoplastic Surgeons to discuss:
- the most common complications found in various aspects of facial surgery,
- how and why they occurred, and
- suggestions on how to avoid them in the first place.
Dating back to my residency, the monthly Quality Assurance meetings were just that, a review of all complications to be used as a teaching tool on how to improve quality and reduce future complications.
Now we spend time when we are not engaged in patient care writing blogs, posts and website copy to get the “word” out. But we cannot lose sight of the extreme importance of contributing to the medical literature.
*Radix grafts in cosmetic rhinoplasty; lessons learned from an 8 year review. By Justin Cohen MD and Steven Pearlman, MD. Published in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, Volume 14 (6), November/December 2012
An Anatomic Basis for Revision Rhinoplasty. By Steven Pearlman, MD and Ben Talei, MD. Published in Facial Plastic Surgery Volume 28(4), August 2012.
Avoiding Complications of the Middle Vault in Rhinoplasty. By Steven Pearlman MD and Roxanna Baratelli, MD. Published in Facial Plastic Surgery Volume 28(3), June 2012.
Physician Confidence in Fillers and Neurotoxins: A National Survey. By Steven Pearlman, MD, Ben Talei, MD, Heidi Waldorf, MD, Michael Kane, MD and Roger Dailey, MD. Published in Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, Volume 14(1) January-February 2012.
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November 28th, 2012 Dr. Pearlman
Puffy eyes happens to just about everyone. There are many causes for puffy eyes and drinking too much the night before is one of them. Drinking alcohol dehydrates our skin and over the years, heavy drinking will cause damage to the skin as well as some internal organs.
Alcohol might make us sleepy, but our sleep is often troubled after a night of drinking which will be visible on your face the next day. Sleep is disturbed while our bodies work to metabolize the alcohol, making it hard to get to that point of deep sleep which results in a refreshed look the next morning.
That’s not to say drinking has to be completely off the table, however, the consumption of alcohol night after night, will eventually take its toll. Both men and women who drink regularly have tougher, blotchier facial skin and develop more wrinkles. The dehydration that alcohol causes is hard on the skin will be visible no matter what skin care regime is chosen.
One way to cut down on the puffiness that can occur after a night of drinking is to alternate alcoholic drinks with glasses of water. Not only will this reduce puffy eyes the next day, it will also cut down on the feeling of being hung over. A gentle facial moisturizer should also be applied to the skin beneath the eyes to assist in rehydration.
Copyright 2012. As licensed to Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery. All rights reserved
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November 26th, 2012 Dr. Pearlman
It’s not that getting older is so bad. With age comes wisdom. It’s just that we don’t want our skin to reveal how much wisdom we actually have. Our skin tells us the story of our lives; but, what if we don’t want the story to be one of sagging skin? Well, it can be changed without even going under the knife or spending a lot of money.
Sagging Skin is Thirsty
Hydration is life. If we drank as much as we are supposed to, many of our tiny aches and pains would go away. We are meant to be lubricated. The more water we drink, the better we look and feel. That’s how simple this one is. You can’t get around it, either. No one is immune to the benefits of water. So drink more water and watch how quickly you look and feel better.
Get Rid of the Junk
How many cleansers and moisturizers do you have? Many of you reading this may have ten or more bottles of skincare products floating around the bathroom. They are supposed to renew and refresh and do any other number of things to our skin. The truth is, however, it is just too much. It’s time to simplify. Throw out the old and start a new skin care regimen. Cleanse, moisturize, exfoliate: that’s all you usually need. For a personal regimen just for you, please contact a skin care specialist in our office. Our favorite products are only sold in doctors’ offices, MyBody. Since it’s a skincare professional and not a salesgirl giving you advice, you should get much more out of your products. 
Bye Bye, Old Cells
Exfoliate your skin once a week. It feels amazing, and your skin will feel refreshed. When you exfoliate, your skin will be able to absorb moisturizer better. Getting rid of the old skin cells will also make your skin look smoother and younger.
Be gentle with your skin. It’s an organ we all have that takes a lot of abuse. Our skin knows karma. If we treat it well, it will reward us by making us look and feel amazing.
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