Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

Many of our patients treated by our Long Island plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery New York City surgeons have suffered for years with ears that are too large, stick out too much, or were disfigured in an injury during childhood. They finally reach a point where they realize that there are numerous benefits to correcting their ears with plastic surgery. The changes to their quality of life are dramatic and last a lifetime. It is a one-time solution to a lifetime of embarrassment.

This procedure is done under general anesthesia most times. However, for earlobe deformity correction the patient can be awake and have local anesthesia. This procedure is fast and holds far less risk than other types of surgeries because it does not require deep tissue manipulation.

For ears that stick out too much, the patient is put under general anesthesia under the careful observation of an anesthesia doctor. Our plastic surgeon makes a cut to the ear in the rounded crease so that the incision is well hidden. The excess ear cartilage is usually rolled into the crease of the ear. For extreme cases where excess cartilage needs to be removed in order to achieve normal ear projection, the cartilage is removed along the natural contour of the crease.

The incision is then and closed up. It is extremely important to choose a plastic surgeon that specializes in ear, nose and throat surgery, such as our very own Dr. Theodore Diktaban. By mastering both of these medical disciplines, you can be assured that not only will your ears look their very best, but the integrity of the structure of your ear will be preserved.

Call us today at 631.499.1831 or 212.206.0023 for a free consultation with Dr. Diktaban. He will help you plan what corrective measures need to be taken to achieve the appearance you are looking for.

Visit our otoplasty surgery page for even more details about how the procedure is done.

Forehead Lift (Brow Lift) and Facelift

This group of face procedures is not only one of the most popular (by volume) but can bring men the most dramatic results to both their face and self-esteem. As we age, certain features of the face begin to sag, fold, wrinkle and crease. Muscles lose their firmness and skin begins to look old due to the loss of elasticity.

Sun exposure over a lifetime can also speed up the rate at which our skin begins to show the signs of aging. Years of beach-going, surfing, motorcycle riding, outdoor activities and daily sun exposure without the use of sunscreen all add up over the years.

Our Long Island Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery New York City surgeon, Dr. Diktaban agrees: "About age 40, men will notice a dramatic change to the quality of their skin and will begin to see fine lines and wrinkles. At about 50, deeper wrinkles, creases, and loose skin show up in areas such as the forehead, between the eyes, around the eyes and mouth as well as on the neck."

To reverse these signs of aging, cosmetic procedures are the only effective way to address all of these age-related concerns. Today, men are embracing the freedom to grasp a more youthful appearance now than at any other time since cosmetic surgery has been available.

A brow lift (forehead lift) is done under general anesthesia. For complete surgical information, please visit our brow lift page.

A facelift can be performed to give the face a more youthful appearance while removing sagging skin and tightening loose muscles. To read about how this surgery is done as well as expected healing times please see our Facelift page.

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Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)

For our New York male patients, one of the most embarrassing medical conditions is gynecomastia. The development of the male breast can cause withdrawal from life’s activities and avoidance of others. The male breast tissue can develop for a myriad of reasons; most of the cases we see in our Long Island Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery New York City surgical centers are due to hormonal changes, either during adolescence or after the age of 50.

Some other reasons for developing gynecomastia can be prescription drugs, illicit drug use (marijuana and heroin) as well as the use of anabolic steroids in body building or sports. Patients who were once obese can also experience pseudo-gynecomastia with too much fat and excess skin on the breasts.

No matter what the cause, the physical side effects of gynecomastia are completely treatable with corrective surgery. When too much fatty tissue has developed, SmartLipo laser liposuction can remove it. Extra glandular tissue can be removed from underneath the nipples, resolving the lumpy, puffy nipple protrusion that can occur with this condition. Additionally, if our male patient has too much skin, that can be removed and tightened up.

When the cause for gynecomastia is the use of illicit drugs or steroids, these must be stopped several months prior to the procedure. This is because many times, when the substance is no longer in the body, the condition corrects itself. If the condition has been brought on by a prescription medication, Dr. Asare can help you with a list of alternative prescription drugs to treat the condition for which the drug was prescribed. Never stop taking a prescription drug until you are cleared by your primary care physician to do so.

To read a full surgical description, view our educational video about male breast reduction, or to see our before and after gallery, please visit our male breast reduction page.

To schedule a free gynecomastia consultation with Dr. Asare or Dr. Diktaban, please call us at 631.499.1831 or 212.206.0023.

Laser Liposuction Using SmartLipo (Body Sculpting)

Time can take its toll on the male body as gravity begins to bring certain parts of the body into lower positions than when we were younger. Additionally, age-related weight gain and inactive lifestyles can all contribute to a patient being unhappy with how he looks. No matter what the concern; love handles, a protruding gut, turkey neck (wattle), or the desire to slim down the torso, thighs or buttocks…SmartLipo laser liposuction can help!

Male patients can experience a complete transformation of any area of the body. The unique laser in the SmartLipo technology allows us to target just the fat, destroying it and completely removing it from the treatment areas. The SmartLipo laser is gentle on nerves and blood vessels which minimizes blood loss during surgery and reduces post-operative bruising and discomfort. In fact, our patients treated in our Long Island Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery New York City surgical centers can resume normal activities within one to two days! To read complete information about SmartLipo or to see our educational video, please visit our SmartLipo page listed under "body procedures".

Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)

A nose that is too large or small, has too much projection (or not enough) as well as a nose that is crooked from an injury can create facial imbalance in a man. Our faces give people their first impressions of us; and our nose is one of the features that people notice first. The nose provides the entire face with balance and proportion. This is a natural phenomenon that is engrained in our perceptions of others. For example, we immediately notice when someone’s eyes that are too far apart or close together.

Similarly, a nose that does not proportionate to a man’s face can be spotted in a millisecond. A nose reshaping (rhinoplasty) procedure can offer our patients a way to balance their nose with the rest of their facial features. Our Long Island Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery New York City specialist, Dr. Theodore Diktaban, is uniquely skilled in this area. Aesthetic principles of ratio and balance are expertly applied to each patient’s customized rhinoplasty.

Rhinoplasty is done under general anesthesia with a specialized anesthesia doctor present at all times to monitor your vital signs and overall status. Our New York plastic surgeon will do whatever corrections need to be made during this time while you are sedated. Depending upon the extent of correction being made to your nose, the procedure can last anywhere from one to two hours.

The nose will be bandaged to catch any blood that escapes the nostrils (where applicable). A splint (firm bandage to hold the nose in its new shape) must be worn for the required time. That time will vary depending upon the amount of type of corrections that were made to your nose.

When a deviated septum is one of the issues that need correction, Dr. Diktaban can perform that inside procedure as well as straightening the nasal bones and reshaping your nose as desired. The nasal tip can be reshaped as well as the nose made wider, more narrow, or brought up or down in vertical position on the face.

Where appropriate, we will advise you during your consultation about chin or cheek implants that may also come into the equation to balance your facial proportions. Once all of these elements are applied to the face, a positive change to a patient’s appearance takes place that many find hard to put into words.

Dr. Diktaban is an ear, nose, and throat doctor as well as a Board Certified New York Plastic Surgeon. He is among a very small group of Plastic Surgeons in the nation who are Board Certified in both ENT and Plastic Surgery. You can be sure that your safety is his top priority as well as giving you the physical appearance you are looking to achieve.

Contact us today for a free consultation with Dr. Diktaban in either our Long Island Plastic Surgery (Commack) or Cosmetic Surgery New York City (Manhattan) office to discuss how a rhinoplasty can dramatically change your life.