THE COOL MINI™ versus the Double Chin

Both my patients and I have been waiting very eagerly for a new applicator for our very popular CoolSculpting® machine.  On 9/23/15, Zeltiq announced that it had received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the CoolMini™ applicator which is designed for treatment of submental fat, or the dreaded “double chin”.  In the past, I have treated this … Read More

WHAT IS THE IDEAL IMPLANT®?

If I could select a perfect breast implant for my patients, what would it look and feel like?  It would be soft and feel completely natural when placed in the breast.  It would have a low rate of rupture and capsular contracture, the scar tissue which can occur around breast implants.  It would also settle well with time, allowing the … Read More

CoolSculpting Infographic

[:en]Weight Loss vs. Fat Reduction CoolSculpting is a FDA-approved treatment for fat reduction of the abdomen, flanks, inner thighs, and outer thighs. CoolSculpting works on the principle of cryolipolysis, in which targeted tissue is precisely cooled. The fat cells beneath the skin are crystalized and then die, but the skin, blood vessels, and nerves remain unaffected. Over time, the body … Read More

Dr. Naidu’s Best Friend’s Guide to Breast Augmentation

Are you or know someone who is considering a breast augmentation? Lucky you! Dr. Naidu has created a “Best Friend’s Guide to Breast Augmentation” to help anyone interested in the breast enlargement procedure understand the process from start to finish. Click the image below to download the PPT and learn more about the procedure and learn if its right for … Read More

Summer CelebrationUn celebration d’ete

A summer celebration of beauty, with a demonstration of the CoolSculpting machine, mini-treatments by our aesthetician Michelle, and giveaways from SkinCeutical and Anokha Skin Care. Please join us!

Summer 2015 Newsletter

Dear Patients, Summer has finally arrived and I hope that you are enjoying the longer days and warm weather.  In this newsletter, I’ll discuss some procedures which are frequently requested at this time of year.  In addition, we have a small event planned for Wednesday, July 22, 2015, which I hope you will be able to attend.  As always, it … Read More

Holistic Beauty

As a plastic surgeon, I spend a lot of my time reflecting on the concept of beauty.  Is it a purely physical idea?  Is it an attitude?  Is it yet deeper, within the essence of a person?  Beauty, for me, has gradually taken on a more holistic tone.  By this, I mean that it is based not only on the … Read More

The Face of Youth

“Nature gives you your face at twenty. Life shapes your face at thirty. But the face you have at fifty is the face you have earned.” Coco Chanel Yesterday, while performing a minor procedure, I was asked by the patient why so many older women in New York City seem to have overly stretched faces, or faces which have been … Read More

CoolSculpting® Vs. Everything Else

[:en] Diving into CoolSculpting® I recently acquired a CoolSculpting® machine for my office here in Manhattan.  As a surgeon, purchasing a non-invasive machine for a traditionally surgical issue is a big jump.  When these devices first hit the market, most surgeons – myself included – are the first to say that the device in question can never replace surgery, it’s … Read More

CoolSculpting FAQs Part 2

[:en] 1. How long does a treatment take? Each targeted site requires 1 hour for treatment. 2. Are there any side effects to CoolSculpting? Yes, and some of the most common ones include temporary numbness, redness, swelling, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging, and pain. In most patients this will resolve within 1 week. 3. How many treatments are needed to see … Read More