Taking Care of Yourself After Having a Baby If you’re about to give birth or have just delivered your baby, you’re probably already aware of the fact that it can be a life-changing experience — and we’re not just referencing your new little bundle of joy. Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period can all have… Read More »
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Why & How to Build Confidence in Yourself
Confidence is defined as “full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing.” This applies to yourself as much as it does to anyone else. If you don’t trust yourself, it can cripple your ability to function. A lack of self-confidence is something that nearly everyone deals with at one… Read More »
How to Age Gracefully
5 Secrets to Happy, Healthy Aging Getting older is an inevitable and natural part of life. If you only think of the negatives associated with aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles on your face, sagging skin, and weight gain, it’s easy to get depressed about getting older. However, aging is a privilege, and it… Read More »
Dr. Cangello Explains Skin Conditions Caused by Older Tattoos
New York Plastic Surgeon Dr. David L. Cangello is often consulted by various media outlets to share his expertise on a range of topics related to cosmetic procedures and skin care. Recently, Allure magazine featured Dr. Cangello in a report on some of the long-term effects of tattoos. While most people are familiar with the… Read More »
Dr. Cangello Talks About Stretch Mark Removal Procedures with Parents.com
Stretch marks are red or white indented streaks that appear when skin stretches or shrinks rapidly due to weight fluctuations. For some, these sudden changes make the elastin and collagen within the skin rupture, causing stretch marks to appear. A form of scarring that usually diminishes over time, stretch marks affect many men and women… Read More »
Dr. Cangello on why a good Plastic Surgeon knows when to say no to a patient
Plastic surgery addiction is real, and has real-life consequences, as Rodrigo Alves can attest. Known as the “human Ken doll,” for his plastic-like appearance derived from years of going under the knife, Alves is now experiencing persistent health issues related to his excessive surgeries. With 72 procedures to date—totaling more than $750,000—Alves is now facing… Read More »
Dr. Cangello Shares How to Get Hands Ready for Engagement Selfies
If you are newly engaged or just dreaming of the day, one of the fun ways you can plan on sharing your news is to post a selfie that highlights the sparkliest symbol of love – yup, we’re talking about engagement ring selfies! As one of New York City’s leading Plastic Surgeons, Dr. David Cangello… Read More »
FDA Requests Voluntary Recall of Allergan Textured Breast Implants
As an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City, Dr. David Cangello places a high priority on the safety and well-being of his patients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently requested a recall of certain breast implants. The implants affected in the recall are all textured implants, which comprise a small percentage… Read More »
Can Fat Cells Regenerate After Liposuction?
Perhaps one of the most common questions that patients have when they are considering liposuction is, “will my fat return?” Unfortunately, it is impossible to give you a simple, definitive yes or no response to this question. For some patients, fat does return after liposuction. Others experience effectively permanent results, enjoying their new contours indefinitely…. Read More »
Dr. Cangello’s Skin Care Recommendations
For some, great skin happens by chance, but for others, it takes proper and consistent skincare practices to achieve radiant skin that is free of blemishes and dramatic signs of aging. While we may have been taught a few important skincare rules to maintain beautiful skin, medical advances have given us even more tools we… Read More »