New Jersey’s Contemporary Plastic Surgery Adds Surgeon to Its Staff

The New Jersey practice welcomes plastic surgery specialist Dr. Pedro Vieira, who will see patients at both the Red Bank and New Brunswick offices. East Brunswick, New Jersey (September 2015) — Dr. Robert A. Herbstman (www.cosmeticsurgerynj.com) recently added a new surgeon to his New Jersey plastic surgery practice, which offers a range of cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures at locations in Red Bank and New Brunswick. Dr.......
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Dare To Bare

HOW TO PUT YOUR BEST CHEST FORWARD: Advice for a Younger Looking Decollete I like a good turtleneck as much as the next woman, but when the right occasion warrants it, I’d still like to wear my fair share of cleavage-baring ensembles without feeling like I’m inviting criticism. Like many women, I take great care of my facial skin with antioxidant serums, sunblock, facials and......
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Plastic Surgery For Service: Medical Missions

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In many parts of the world, availability of even basic health care is limited. That means access to medical specialty care, such as the transformative power of procedures we offer at our New Jersey plastic surgery practice, can be a daunting challenge. That’s where medical mission trips come in. They provide treatments for patients in need that would otherwise not be able to get care. In any...
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How We Prevent Pain & Nausea After Surgery

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Most of our patients in New Jersey want to know how painful their plastic surgery procedures are going to be and how long will they have to remain in bed. Many remark that they had negative surgical experiences in the past because of pain and postoperative nausea or vomiting (known as “PONV”). It’s true that pain management after surgery can be a challenge for surgeons...
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The Perils Of Medical Tourism, Or How To Be Pennywise And Pound Foolish

Last week I got the familiar phone call from the emergency room…. “Dr. Herbstman we have a patient here who just got off the plane from having cosmetic surgery in Colombia, (or Dominican Republic) she has a fever of 102 and an open draining wound….” Over the past few years the number of patients traveling overseas for cosmetic surgery has taken off. I guess the......
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Plastic Surgery For Men

Nowadays, American business culture places a strong emphasis on appearance.  If we look good, we feel good, and are then better prepared for success.  Confidence is beneficial in any business setting, and men want to both look and feel strong, healthy, and vibrant in the workplace as an investment in their career and personal success.  Men care about their image, primarily because the notions persist......
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Welcome To My Redesigned Blog!

I am pleased to welcome you to my redesigned blog, which I created to interact with men and women interested in various types of plastic surgery. As a board-certified plastic surgeon in New Jersey who specializes in body contouring, breast enhancements, and facial rejuvenation, I want to help my readers learn more about the newest cosmetic surgery trends and related treatments. I encourage you to ask questions......
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