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Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures


There has been an explosion in the popularity of cosmetic plastic surgery in recent years. This can be attributed in part to aging of the baby boomer population, increased public awareness and acceptance and a greater choice of procedures that can, in the right hands, reliably transform our faces and bodies back to an earlier, more aesthetically pleasing stage of life.

When evaluating patients for cosmetic enhancement, it is our belief that individuals should be offered all available treatment alternatives, both non surgical as well as surgical. Armed with information, including the advantages of each of the options, patients can then make an informed decsion on how they would like to proceed.

The team of professionals at Reflections has a strategic alliance with Drs. Valerie Ablaza and Dr. Allen Rosen of the Plastic Surgery Group. Well known in the field of Cosmetic Surgery for their knowledge, skills and ethical nature, Drs. Ablaza and Rosen see patients for plastic surgery consultations at both the Livingston and Bridgewater facilities. Surgery is performed in a fully accredited, state of the art outpatient cosmetic surgery center. Patients are welcomed to tour the center at any time.



Valerie Ablaza, MD
Dr. Valerie Ablaza is board certified by The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and is a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons. She is also a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Phi Beta Kappa and the Alpha Epsilon Delta honor society. She received her medical degree from The Medical College of Pennsylvania, completed her residency in plastic surgery at The New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center, and finished her training with a fellowship in breast and aesthetic surgery in Nashville, Tennessee, with the internationally renowned plastic surgeon G. Patrick Maxwell. Dr. Ablaza was selected as one of "America's Top Plastic Surgeons"

Allen Rosen, MD
For over a decade he has been a distinguished spokesperson for the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, and is the founding partner and medical director of the Plastic Surgery Group. Having finished his surgical training at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York, he relocated to New Jersey where he serves as Assistant clinical Professor in the Dept. of Plastic Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Whether the treatment you desire is of a mininimally invasive nature like BOTOX, filler or laser rejuvenation, or a more comprehensive treatment such as Cosmetic Surgery, we are here to satify all of your aesthetic needs. One of America's Top Docs, Allen Rosen, was named one of the finest plastic surgeons in New York and New Jersey, by both New York Magazine and New Jersey Monthly Magazines


The following are summaries of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgeries, withlinks to more detailed information about the procedures.


Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular and satisfying cosmetic plastic surgery procedures today. It is used to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast for a number of reasons:

Reasons for Breast Augmentation
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To increase the size of the breasts for a woman who feels her breasts are too small or to create symmetry between the two breasts
• To restore breast volume lost due to weight loss or pregnancy
• In combination with a breast lift, to improve the volume of sagging breasts
• To improve breast appearance in a situation where the breast is disfigured due to trauma, congenital abnormalities or surgery


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Breast Reduction

Unusually large breasts can make a woman-or a teenage girl-feel extremely self-conscious and cause a variety of medical problems such as back and neck pain, skin irritation and breathing problems.

Breast reduction (reduction mammaplasty) removes fat, glandular tissue, and skin from the breasts, making them smaller, lighter, and firmer. It can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. The goal is to give the woman smaller, better-shaped breasts in proportion with the rest of her body.


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Breast Reduction in Men (Gynecomastia surgery)

Gynecomastia is a medical term that describes enlarged breasts in men. This condition is quite common, affecting 40-60% of guys. It may affect only one breast or both. There is no known cause in the majority of cases.

For men who feel self-conscious about their appearance, breast-reduction surgery can help. The procedure removes fat and or glandular tissue from the breasts and in extreme cases removes excess skin, resulting in a chest that is flatter, firmer, and better contoured.


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Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

Factors such as pregnancy, nursing, and gravity take their toll on a woman's breasts. As the skin loses its elasticity, the breasts lose their shape and firmness and begin to sag. Breast lift, known as mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts. Breast implants can be used in conjunction with a lift to increase both the firmness and size of the breasts.

A breast lift can help a woman regain here confidence in her body. The best candidates for a breast lift are healthy, emotionally-stable women with breasts on the smaller side, but it can be performed on women with all sized breasts.


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Brow Lift aka (forehead lift)

A brow lift (forehead lift) is a procedure that restores a more youthful, refreshed look to the area of the face above the eyes. The procedure addresses drooping brows and improves the horizontal lines and furrows that can make a person appear angry, sad or tired. The results; a smoother, more relaxed an pleasing looking forehead and brow position.

A forehead lift is most commonly performed in the 40-60 age range to reverse signs of aging, however it can also be performed on someone younger who has low, heavy brows or furrowed lines above the nose to achieve a more alert and refreshed look.


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Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

The eyes are a prominent feature of the face and the part of us that conveys emotion. The skin that surrounds the eyes has a very significant effect on our appearance. Drooping upper lids and puffy bags below your eyes are features that make you look older and tired.


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Face Lift (Rhitidectomy)

The aging process affects our faces in a very predictable manner. Though heredity, amount of sun exposure and lifestyle affect the rate that we age, changes like wrinkles, jowls, folds and sagging skin are inevitable. A facelift can reset the clock, improving the most visible signs of aging by tightening the skin and muscles of the face and neck and removing excess fat.


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Facial Implants

Facial implants are used to improve and enhance facial contours and provide a more harmonious balance to the face. They may strengthen a jaw line, improve the contours of the chin or cheeks or fill out a sunken, tired looking face. In the right hands implants can give a very pleasing, natural enhancement to one’s appearance.

You may not be able to accurately evaluate your appearance for weeks, or perhaps even months.

You may be surprised to find that most people won't recognize that you've had facial implant surgery -- only that you look better


Laser Liposuction

Laser liposuction is ideal for relatively fit people who are looking to get rid of small- to medium-sized fat deposits in the abdomen, love handles, chest, upper back, upper arms, buttocks and thighs. Laser liposuction is generally better tolerated than traditional liposuction, with far less bruising and little to no downtime. An added benefit of laser liposuction is enhanced skin tightening and smoothing when compared with traditional liposuction.


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Liposuction (Lipoplasty)

Liposuction is a procedure that sculpts the body by removing unwanted fat from specific areas including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks and neck. The procedure has been refined greatly through the years and the results are now predictably excellent in the right hands. Today, a number of new techniques, including ultrasound-assisted lipoplasty (UAL) and the tumescent technique have provided patients with better results and quicker recovery times than the past.


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Luscious Lips

Lip enhancement and rejuvenation are two of the most frequently requested cosmetic procedures. Your options range from the latest in laser treatments to natural injectable fillers or synthetic implants. All of these fillers are soft, pliable, and have a natural feel.


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Men and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Our society places a high value on looking young and fit. Today, men of all ages and all walks of life are undergoing cosmetic procedures, including plastic surgery.  Men want to feel confident in their appearance for social reasons and to help them compete in the job market.

Men desire a trimmer waistline, a rejuvenated face and more balanced facial features. When considering plastic surgery patients should set aside any awkwardness they might feel and speak candidly about their concerns and desires. The surgical team at Reflections regularly treats men and will listen to your concerns and help guide you towards a treatment plan that accommodates your needs.


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The Mid Facelift

By the time we reach our mid-30s the soft tissue from around the cheekbones starts to lax and sag slightly, creating nasolabial folds. This flattens the mid face area and may make a woman's face look slightly masculine.

The procedure uses small cuts in the hairline and the inside of the mouth, so scars are practically nonexistent. The natural fatty layer over your cheekbones is lifted and repositioned. The benefits of a mid facelift include the improvement of nose-to-mouth lines and the roundedness over the cheekbones, restoring a more youthful appearance.

Ideal candidates for a mid facelift are typically between the ages of 40 and 50, when the cheeks appear to be sagging and the nasolabial area has skin folds or laxity


Mini Facelift (S-Lift)

The mini-facelift term has been used to describe the least invasive approach that provides for a more temporary solution in younger patients who are not yet true facelift candidates. Consumers may also hear the term S-Lift, which describes the type of incision that is used in the procedures. This incision starts at the base of the sideburn and continues on the inside of the ear to form an S shape.


Minimal Incision Facial

Minimal-incision or endoscopic surgery is performed using a tiny fiber optic lens inserted through half-inch incisions placed inconspicuously in your skin. The lens is attached to a camera, which is connected to a television, allowing for visualization of the surgery. Additional half-inch incisions are made for the insertion of tiny scalpels, scissors and retractors. Your surgeon performs the procedure while viewing the television monitor and manipulating the tiny instruments externally. Minimal incision surgery is particularly useful with younger patients, where the removal of excess skin is not required.


Nose Cosmetic Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)

Rhinoplasty, or surgery to reshape the nose, is one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures. It can reduce or increase the size of your nose, change the shape of the tip or the bridge, change the appearance of the nostrils or the angle between your nose and your upper lip. Sometimes rhinoplasty is performed to improve breathing problems. Good rapport with the plastic surgeon because it is important for them to understand your wishes from the surgery.


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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a "tummy tuck," is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. The procedure can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen and improve one’s appearance and self confidence.


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