A breast reduction is a surgical procedure removing excess fat, skin, or glandular tissue to reduce its size and weight, and alter the contours of the breast.

Following noticeable weight loss, some of the most common body contouring procedures include liposuction, body lifts, and tummy tucks.

Advantages of using local anesthesia in plastic surgery include less preparation, shorter recovery time, reduced costs, and fewer health risks and side effects than general anesthesia and sedation.

Recovering from a facelift can take two to three weeks, and you’ll need to closely follow your doctor’s instructions for the best results and quickest healing time.

Some of the most popular plastic surgery procedures on Long Island include liposuction, microneedling, rhinoplasty, Brazilian butt lifts, and tummy tucks.

A Brazilian butt lift is a safe and effective procedure that extracts fat from other areas of the body to inject into the buttocks for a fuller, sexier body shape.

Bullhorn lip lifts are safe and permanent surgical procedures that help patients achieve fuller, more plump-looking lips, without the need for filler injections.

Long Island is the perfect host for body contouring services, boasting close proximity to New York City, unique amenities, and a premium selection of plastic surgeons to choose from, including Dr. Anthony Buglino.

The best Long Island plastic surgeons, such as Dr. Anthony Buglino, have all the necessary certifications, great reviews, work closely with their patients, offer a variety of cosmetic options, and boast proven records of success. 

If you’re hoping to improve your midsection appearance, a tummy tuck could be right for you. Four general types of tummy tucks vary by abdominal area of concentration, procedure, and recovery time. Find out which is right for you and who makes a good tummy tuck candidate.

Tear trough correction is a non-surgical procedure utilizing a filler to reduce the depth and appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin around the eyes.

Ultherapy administers highly targeted ultrasound waves to sagging skin, producing collagen and reducing wrinkles.

PRP hair loss therapy is a safe and effective method of promoting hair growth in target areas using a patient's own platelet-rich plasma to repair and stimulate follicles.

PRP skin rejuvenation is a safe and non-invasive procedure utilizing a patient’s own blood platelets to stimulate collagen production and enhance the appearance and texture of the skin.

Aquagold Fine Touch mesotherapy is a safe and effective treatment to achieve smoother, healthier-looking skin.

Radiofrequency (RF) microneedling is a safe and effective treatment for reducing the appearance of wrinkles, sagging skin, and scar tissue.

From eating a nutritious diet to utilizing a ‘booty’ pillow, a Long Island plastic surgeon outlines the recovery process following a Brazilian butt lift, from weeks one through six.

Kybella, a synthetic deoxycholic acid injectable, has the power to transform your neck and chin, resulting in a more defined jawline.

Restylane and Perlane are hyaluronic acid dermal fillers manufactured by the same brand, however, each has a different use, particle size, depth of injection, and product line size.

Sculptra Aesthetic is a poly-L-lactic acid dermal filler that stimulates collagen production to restore smooth, youthful skin for up to two years.

Long Island plastic surgery practice Buglino Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery explains how the timeline for tummy tuck recovery varies, depending on a patient’s health, the exact procedure, and post-surgery care.

Juvéderm is a hyaluronic acid-based injectable used to treat volume and definition loss, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and augment the lips.

Radiesse is a dermal filler made of calcium hydroxylapatite, and FDA approved to treat aging hands and facial wrinkles.

Belotero is a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler used to treat fine lines.

Long Island's most trusted plastic surgeon shares his advice on the best diet before and after a tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty. This includes fresh fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C and omega 3-rich foods prior to the procedure, as well as fruits, vegetables, and protein shakes afterward.

Understanding the major differences between Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau will help you determine which is right for your skin.

Dr. Anthony Buglino, the man behind the surgical suit, is much more than a typical plastic surgeon. He’s an artist, osteopathic doctor, and constant researcher.

No matter your age, it’s never too late to care for your skin. To do so, eat a healthy diet, drink water, exercise, complete de-stress activities, protect your skin from the sun, develop a daily skincare regimen, and try MediSpa treatments.

Corrective surgery including revisions, breast implant repair, laceration repair, and scar correction can restore your body to its best form.

MediSpa treatments such as chemical peels, HydraFacials, IPL, and laser resurfacing can bring out your inner glow.

The five most popular body contouring procedures include surgical operations such as liposuction, Brazilian butt lift, tummy tuck, and thigh and arm lift.

Lip lifts provide similar results to lip injections, with one major difference—they’re permanent.

Fillers and injectables have the power to stimulate collagen, create a youthful appearance, and reduce symptoms for a variety of conditions. On the other hand, they only provide temporary results and can be costly.

To determine which breast surgery is the best fit for your frame, consult a board certified plastic surgeon.

A Brazilian butt lift combines liposuction and augmentation to transform your backside.

For patients who aren’t ready for surgery, non-invasive procedures such as microneedling, mesotherapy, ultherapy, platelet-rich plasma rejuvenation, and more can be great alternatives.

To select the right facial surgery procedure for your needs, consider the area of the face you want to address and the problems, such as wrinkles or skin laxity, you’re trying to solve.

Microneedling utilizes tiny needles to stimulate collagen production and skin cell regrowth, reducing fine lines and wrinkles and diminishing discoloration of the tear trough.

Lymphatic drainage, a specialized massage technique used to trigger fluid flow after liposuction, has the ability to decrease risk of infection and complications, shorten recovery time, reduce pain, and optimize your results.

At a breast augmentation consultation, expect to discuss your desired goals, medical history, and techniques used during surgery and physical examination.

Dermal fillers such as Juvéderm and Sculptra, and botulinum toxin injectables, such as Xeomin and Botox, can eliminate smile lines.

Buglino Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is proud to begin offering QWO, the recently FDA-approved injectable to reduce cellulite in the buttocks. Dr. Buglino is set to offer the treatment in early April.

Xeomin is a type of injectable that prevents muscle contraction responsible for fine lines and wrinkles between the eyebrows, on the forehead, and around the mouth.

To prevent burns while at the beach or on the playground, ensure children are wearing the proper clothing and footwear. Apply adequate sunscreen. If a burn does occur, call certified plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Buglino for treatment.

A facial laceration involves a cut or tear in the skin on the face. A plastic surgeon will evaluate the wound to decide which repair technique is necessary.

The timeline for liposuction recovery is primarily determined by age, health and medical history, and typically involves initial moderate pain or soreness for up to approximately six weeks.

A plastic surgeon utilizes skin grafting, burn debridement, scar revisions, and tissue expansion to treat hand burns and minimize scarring.

You must consult your plastic surgeon as to whether or not you should take supplements and vitamins following your tummy tuck.

The goal of a thigh lift is not to eliminate cellulite, however it can diminish the appearance of puckered skin in some cases.

Download Buglino Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery’s first free ebook ‘Abdominoplasty Guide: Everything You Need to Know About a Tummy Tuck.’

To care for serious child injuries, you should remain calm, apply pressure to the wound, determine if your child needs medical attention, contact your plastic surgeon, and follow the physician’s aftercare instructions.

To determine if a tummy tuck or liposuction is right for you, consider your goals, the procedure, results, recovery time, scarring, and cost.

Enlist a board certified surgeon specializing in reconstructive surgery who will utilize one of several revision procedures to fix symmastia.

To ensure you maintain natural-looking breasts after augmentation, enlist a board-certified surgeon, discuss size, shape and placement, and follow your surgeon’s instructions for prep and recovery.

The hustle and bustle of the holidays can lead to accidental injuries, so Dr. Anthony Buglino has developed a list of holiday safety tips to help you prevent any mishaps.

HydraFacials are noninvasive treatments that cleanse, hydrate, and infuse serums into the skin, resulting in a glowing complexion.

To fix severe rhinoplasty scar tissue, a plastic surgeon will either perform corrective surgery or offer a cortisone steroid injection remedy.

To treat a dog bite, inspect the severity to determine if you need to provide your own care or seek medical attention.

The factors affecting the cost of a Brazilian butt lift include your surgeon’s expertise, the procedure‘s duration, treatment areas, geography, operating room and medication expenses, anesthesia fees, and liposuction type.

When choosing a plastic surgeon for stitches, make sure he or she is board certified, experienced, can demonstrate proven results, and genuinely cares for their patients.

If your child experiences a seatbelt or car seat burn, either bring them to the emergency room or call Dr. Anthony Buglino for pediatric burn treatment.

A facelift involves the repositioning of deep tissues in the face to remove sagging skin and restore a youthful appearance.

The most common adult injuries include lacerations, punctures, fractures and burns, from kitchen and cleaning mishaps, falls, and bites. Conducting precautionary due diligence helps prevent these, and Dr. Anthony Buglino can treat them, should any occur.

To prevent sports injuries, rest, wear protective equipment, and stretch before and after exercising. If you suffer an injury, contact a medical professional for treatment immediately.

HydraFacials, chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, and intense pulsed light treatments can eliminate acne, reduce pores, and diminish sun spots for the fall and winter seasons.

Buglino Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery has implemented a variety of precautionary measures in our Woodbury, NY, office.

Abnormally large breasts can cause chronic pain, shoulder indentations, rashes, numbness, inability to exercise, and headaches. These symptoms can be alleviated with breast reduction surgery.

Buglino Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery welcomes our new esthetician Krissa Pedersen. She will be performing all MediSpa treatments.

Laser resurfacing treatments utilize light and heat to diminish the appearance of acne scars.

A brow lift raises the skin and tissue of the forehead to reduce wrinkles.

Buglino Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery’s MediSpa is scheduled to reopen this week to perform facials, peels, and laser and IPL treatments.

Breast implants come in round and teardrop (aka gummy bear) shapes; saline, structured saline, or silicone compositions; with smooth or textured surfaces; and low, moderate, or high profiles.

Botox and Dysport are FDA-approved to treat different conditions and contain varying potencies of nontoxing proteins.

The proper safety precautions—from toddler-proofing windows to supervising playgrounds—will help protect your children from common indoor and outdoor injuries sustained during the summer.

SmartLipo uses laser heat to liquify and suction fat from the body.

Liposuction preparation entails undergoing a medical evaluation, possibly including blood work, and refraining from smoking and certain medications. Recovery spans several weeks to months, and involves plenty of rest, hydration, nutritious foods, and wearing a compression garment.

Non-invasive cosmetic procedures including fillers and injectables, microneedling, PRP rejuvenation, Ultherapy, and facials are perfect for summer.

Your summer skincare routine should include a gentle cleanser, vitamin C serum, lightweight moisturizer, sunscreen, glycolic acid exfoliator, and nighttime moisturizer.

Ultherapy uses non-invasive ultrasound imaging to tighten the skin of the face, neck, and chest—with zero downtime.

When a breast implant bottoms out, it drops too low and the post-op breast will appear to bulge downward. If you believe you have this complication, contact a board-certified plastic surgeon immediately.

Despite several other common misconceptions, plastic and cosmetic surgeries benefit both men and women, aren’t always invasive, and may be covered by insurance.

Buglino Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery is set to reopen May 27 to provide elective surgeries.

Chin, jaw, and cheek implants or fillers can help you achieve a defined, contoured, and balanced face.

Textured implants have been associated with anaplastic large-cell lymphoma, a rare cancer of the immune system. Contact a healthcare provider if you’re experiencing continuous breast swelling, the presence of a mass, or persistent pain.

It’s advised women keep tummy tucks and C-section procedures separate, and wait to have all their children before undergoing abdominoplasty.

Most plastic and reconstructive procedures require either local or general anesthesia or sedation.

Cellulite cannot be eliminated, however it can be reduced by eating a healthy diet, drinking water, exercising regularly, using a coffee scrub or serum, and undergoing Cellfina or Sculptra treatments.

Dr. Anthony Buglino was among physicians interviewed in an ABC News article about care provided amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s time to reject the myths and embrace the truth about Botox, a cosmetic procedure with an array of medical applications.

Topical and digestive collagen proteins have not been scientifically proven to reduce wrinkles, sagging skin, or arthritis pain—with some physicians citing poor biosorption.

Body contouring, which includes liposuction, eliminates stubborn fat pockets and reshapes the figure. This useful explainer breaks down the most popular body contouring procedures to help you choose the best.

Buglino Plastic Surgery dispels the many rumors surrounding cosmetic and plastic surgery.