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Articles by Gary D. Breslow, MD, FACS
Gary D. Breslow, MD, FACS is a highly regarded board certified plastic surgeon in New Jersey, known by both patients and peers as a problem-solver with a warm, engaging personality, and an instinctive ability to identify and truly understand the goals of his patients and the patients, themselves.
Originally from Long Island, New York, Dr. Breslow graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor of Science degree and received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine.
Following medical school, Dr. Breslow spent 6 years training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania’s nationally renowned Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Program. There he received extensive training in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery from some of the nation’s top practitioners. After leaving Penn, he returned to NYU Medical Center to spend one year as the Microvascular Reconstructive Fellow at NYU’s prestigious Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Breslow is Board-Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and is licensed to practice plastic and reconstructive surgery in both New Jersey and New York.
You can have too much of a good thing. There are many common signs of over-exfoliated skin that you should be aware of, and options for restoring your skin back to health. There’s no denying that exfoliating is good for your skin. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says that the right amount of exfoliation for your unique…
If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from nasal obstruction, chronic nosebleeds, and pain, then you may be a good candidate for septoplasty. What Is a Septoplasty? This surgical procedure fixes deviated nasal septum, a condition which occurs when the bone and cartilage that divide the nasal cavity is off-center. A deviated septum can trigger trouble breathing through…
Telogen Effluvium: Treatments, Symptoms, and Causes
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Telogen effluvium (TE) is one of the leading causes of hair loss. It can affect people at any age and for a wide variety of reasons TE is often short-lived and largely reversible with proper treatment What is Telogen Effluvium? Telogen effluvium is a form of temporary hair loss characterized by diffuse thinning of the hair (or diffuse alopecia). In…
Scars are inevitable following tummy tuck surgery but will often fade over time. Different tummy tuck procedures produce different types of scars. Numerous factors can affect how tummy tuck scars form, heal, and fade. There are steps you and your surgeon can take to speed the healing process. If you underwent tummy tuck surgery, you’re probably thrilled with certain aspects…
Itchy, red bumps characterize this rash for which treatment is often unnecessary. Research shows outbreaks in the coastal region of the United States occur intermittently between March and August, but peak from April through early July. In the Caribbean, jellyfish breed throughout the summer, peaking in May. A few key tips can help reduce the risk and minimize symptoms. What…
As many as 98% of American women will develop cellulite over the course of their lives. Cellfina is a minimally-invasive treatment that attacks the root causes of cellulite. Cellfina has a high level of patient satisfaction in treating cellulite with results lasting 2-4 years. Cellulite is a skin condition characterized by dimpling of the skin, most notably on the thighs…
ThermiTight is a minimally invasive, skin-tightening treatment with little downtime. It uses heat to melt fat and tighten saggy skin anywhere on the body. This fairly new device is shaping up to be an effective non-surgical rejuvenation treatment. ThermiTight uses a device called ThermiRF to generate heat under the skin using a small, needle-like probe. According to the makers of…
Chin implants can provide a balanced lower face, a square jawline or cleft chin. The procedure is usually performed under local anesthetic with IV sedation. While some patients have a numb sensation in their chin for up to three months, recovery typically only requires one week. What is a chin implant? Chin implants are synthetic materials that are surgically placed…
A panniculectomy is a common surgical procedure performed to remove significant excess hanging abdominal skin after major weight loss. It is a safe and effective procedure when performed by a skilled plastic surgeon, but is not without risks and complications It is important to follow the surgeon’s postoperative regimen and instructions to maximize the chances of optimal outcome What is…
