Combining Nose Surgery with a Chin Implant

Two of the main elements of a perfectly balanced face are the nose and the chin. In an ideal situation, the tips of the nose and chin line up in a vertical line when your profile is visible. This produces perfect symmetry and is often considered highly attractive.

Board-certified Long Island plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Diehl has found that nose surgery alone often accomplishes this particular goal. However, if your nose and chin cannot be brought into alignment with a single procedure, Dr. Diehl may recommend combining your nose surgery with chin implants to achieve ideal symmetry.

Your Face is Unique

Your face is unique and which procedure, or combination of procedures, is best for one person may be entirely wrong for you. To determine which procedures will most compliment your appearance, Dr. 

Diehl applies his decades of experience and personal approach, taking into account all of your facial features to customize the optimal combination.

During your initial consultation with Dr. Diehl, your concerns will be listened to, your face carefully examined, and all of your options will be presented.

If you live on Long Island and would like to learn if nose surgery alone or in combination with another procedure can best enhance your looks, please contact Dr. Gregory Diehl today to schedule your initial consultation.

Will Surgery Fix My Droopy Eyelids?

Droopy eyelids are both an aesthetic problem and a potential functional issue as they can interfere with proper vision. Due to this, seeking a lasting solution for eyelid droopiness is on the top of many people’s lists.

Fortunately, this common problem can easily be addressed through an eyelid lift, also known as blepharoplasty, a procedure designed to rejuvenate the eye area, producing a youthful and alert appearance, and even restoring unobstructed vision.

Eyelid Surgery

Long Island plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Diehl can customize your eyelid surgery to tighten and beautify both the upper and lower eyelids. Commonly, this procedure is used to lift upper eyelids and remove excess fat causing a bulging appearance underneath the eye, but your procedure will be tailored to meet your unique needs.

Eyelid surgery can be performed alone or in conjunction with other surgical procedures such as a facelift or brow lift, along with nonsurgical options including BOTOX® Cosmetic to address many areas of the face. Combining procedures will be based on your particular concerns. All of your options will be discussed in full during your initial consultation.

If you live on Long Island and would like more information about eyelid surgery, please contact Dr. Gregory Diehl today to schedule your initial consultation.

Tummy Tuck Candidates

A tummy tuck is a body contouring procedure that can be used to tighten abdominal muscles, remove excess skin and fat, and tone your entire midsection. Many patients seek treatment  from board-certified Long Island plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Diehl following pregnancy or significant weight loss for a tummy tuck. This is because the abdominal area is incredibly hard to tone following weight fluctuations.

If you have lost a significant amount of weight or are unhappy with the appearance of your body following pregnancy, you may be an ideal candidate for a tummy tuck.

Good Tummy Tuck Candidates

Good candidates for a tummy tuck should have excess skin and fat deposits that have not responded to diet and exercise. This is a body contouring procedure and not intended for significant weight loss. If you are overweight, you may need to come closer to your goal weight before undergoing this procedure.

In addition to being close to your goal weight, to be a good candidate for a tummy tuck you will need to be:

•          A nonsmoker or willing to give up smoking
•          In generally good health
•          Prepared for a surgical procedure and recovery period
•         Willing to closely follow all of Dr. Diehl’s pre and postoperative advice

The best way to determine if a tummy tuck can help you reach your goals is with a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Diehl.

If you live in or around Long Island, New York and would like to learn if you are a good candidate for tummy tuck surgery, please contact Diehl Plastic Surgery to schedule an initial consultation.

Choosing the Right Shape of Nose

Your nose is one of your most prominent facial features. When you are unhappy with your nose, you may only notice its imperfections and fail to see how it relates to the rest of your face. Long Island plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Diehl however can see the whole picture, and will customize your rhinoplasty, or nose surgery, procedure to produce a nose that is both attractive on its own and in perfect balance with the rest of your face.

The Ideally Shaped Nose

Each face is unique, making it difficult to determine what shape nose will ideally suit yours without a one-on-one rhinoplasty consultation. It is helpful if you bring pictures of noses you find attractive to your initial consultation as this will give Dr. Diehl a better idea of what attributes you find most appealing.

However, attributes you find attractive may not be suited to your face and, since it is your nose that is being perfected, your rhinoplasty procedure will need to take into account both your desires and your natural anatomy.

Dr. Diehl has extensive experience and interest with the Rhinoplasty procedure and is proud to review his pre- and post-operative portfolio of photographs with you at your personal consultation.

Dr. Diehl will work closely with you during the planning phase of your rhinoplasty procedure to make sure you approve of his decisions.

If you live on Long Island and would like to know how rhinoplasty can enhance your appearance, please contact Dr. Gregory Diehl today to schedule your initial consultation.

Benefits of Abdominoplasty

Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, is a body contouring procedure in which excess fat and skin is removed from your midsection. Board-certified Long Island plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Diehl can also use abdominoplasty to tighten and firm stomach muscles, which is particularly helpful following pregnancy or significant weight loss.

The first and most obvious benefit of abdominoplasty is its ability to provide you with a toned, firm, and more appealing look. The abdominal area is one of the hardest to tone through exercise and diet alone, making abdominoplasty an effective way to reach your aesthetic goals.

Physical Benefits

In addition to aesthetic enhancement, abdominoplasty may offer significant physical benefits as well. Because your stomach muscles are tightened during abdominoplasty, this procedure can strengthen your core and improve balance – both of which are essential for engaging in more strenuous forms of activity. What’s more, the removal of excess and bulky skin can improve your physical performance, making both everyday tasks and more advance forms of exercise easier to accomplish.

Of course, the benefits you get from abdominoplasty will depend on the lifestyle choices you make. Dr. Diehl can discuss this with you in further detail during your initial consultation.

If you live in or around Long Island, New York and are considering abdominoplasty, please contact Diehl Plastic Surgery to schedule an initial consultation.

Exercise with Breast Implants

A common concern of Long Island women before breast augmentation is how implants will impact physical exertion. During your initial consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Diehl, it is important that you discuss your exercise and lifestyle preferences.

Dr. Diehl will take into account your physical requirements before suggesting the breast implant options that are least likely to interfere with your exercise routine.

Breast Implant Options

As a general rule, breast implants will not impact casual activities and exercise. However, certain considerations will need to be made if you participate in specific sports, particularly if you are competitive.

Dr. Diehl will need to know if you are a competitive swimmer or if you engage in sports such as tennis, baseball, or golf, which require a specific range of motion. This will allow him to tailor the type, size, and placement of your implant that will least impact your physical abilities. If you lift weights, Dr. Diehl may recommend implants placed above the muscle in your chest. If you participate in contact sports, submuscular placement may be best.

There are a number of breast implant options that allow Dr. Diehl to cater your procedure to meet your needs. Being upfront with Dr. Diehl during your breast augmentation planning phase will allow him to choose those options ideally suited to you.

If you live in or around Long Island, New York and are interested in learning more about your breast implant options, please contact Diehl Plastic Surgery to schedule an initial consultation.

Returning to Exercise after Liposuction

Following your Long Island liposuction procedure, you will need to give your body time to heal. While strenuous exercise can cause strain on your body during the first  week of recovery, activities such as walks should be resumed within one to two days following your surgery. Walking can reduce swelling, increase blood flow to speed recovery, and help you start on your way to a generally more active lifestyle.

When to Exercise

After the first week of recovery, you may be able to adopt a more aerobic type of exercise such as speed walking and by week three you may even be able to start jogging or taking exercise classes.  However, exercise should only be increased as you can tolerate it.

Long Island liposuction surgeon Dr. Gregory Diehl will work closely with you during your recovery to help you better gauge when it is appropriate to add new and more strenuous forms of exercises.

To maintain your liposuction results, you will need to commit to weekly exercise. Optimal activities are different for every person. You may wish to work with a personal trainer to develop a routine that works best for you.

For more information on maintaining your Long Island liposuction results, please contact Dr. Gregory Diehl today to schedule a consultation.

What Type of Injectable Filler Should I Choose?

If you are interested in achieving a more youthful look, but are not interested in a surgical procedure such as a facelift, Long Island plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Diehl would be happy to discuss nonsurgical options. At our comfortable Jefferson Station office, Dr. Diehl offers minimally invasive and incredibly effective facial rejuvenation options including:

•          BOTOX® Cosmetic
•          JUVÉDERM® XC
•         Radiesse®
•          Belotero®
•          Restylane®

Each of these options is capable of producing specific results for varying lengths of time. The type of filler that is best suited to meet your needs will be based on what areas you are addressing and other factors unique to you.

Choosing the Best Filler

Choosing the best filler should be left in the capable hands of a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Diehl. Although treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic are available at a number of spas throughout Long Island, only someone who has trained in the art and science of aesthetic procedures can truly produce the results you deserve.

Dr. Diehl has over 20 years of experience helping men and women in our area look and feel their very best. He will work with you individually to determine which type of facial filler will best suit your unique needs.

For more information on BOTOX® Cosmetic and other nonsurgical procedures in Long Island, please contact Dr. Gregory Diehl today to schedule your initial consultation.