I am a review fiend. It’s a problem. Before dining at any new restaurant, I will have read every single Yelp review and scrutinized every single posted photo (hard pass on any eatery with even one review mentioning soggy fries). I will scour a minimum of 2 pages on Rotten Tomatoes before devoting even one […]
Having your face stuck with needles is actually pretty neat. Not the actual stabbing part necessarily (unless you’re into that), but seeing such a dramatic change in just a matter of minutes can be pretty freakin’ unreal. Injectables have become all the rage these days. In a 30 minute visit to the doctor’s office, you […]
In 2019, there were over 18 million cosmetic procedures performed in the U.S, a trend that is projected to increase in the coming years. But with all of these procedures being performed—and all of the various surgeons out there—I’m often asked how a patient should choose their plastic surgeon. Choose a board-certified plastic surgeon While… [Read More]
Have you ever thought your boobs looked weird? I recently discovered that my left ear sticks out further than my right and I swear it took a solid two days before I stopped freaking out about it. I nearly convinced myself I was part elf. Anyway, back to the boob thing. “Normal” is such a […]
Tuberous breasts form irregularly during puberty, leading to a downward-facing, conical shape with areolas that may appear puffy and enlarged. This issue is colloquially referred to as “snoopy breasts.” Tuberous breast deformity is not a commonly understood problem. As a surgeon who specializes in tuberous breast surgery, Dr. Larry Schlesinger fields many questions from women… [Read More]
If you happened to find yourself sitting next to Larry on an airplane and you asked him about himself, he’d look you dead in the eye and simply respond, “I make small breasts bigger.” Facepalm. This is a true story. Of course, it’s not as simple as this though, right? So how do we navigate […]
Dr. Larry Schlesinger has teamed up with community partners to create, test, and donate resterilizable N99 masks to a large hospital group in Hawaii. Dr. Schlesinger is working on the project in collaboration with Roxana M Turnbo, CEO & Fashion Designer of Gingrr Salt LLC, who fashioned the patent-pending design for this new mask. “The… [Read More]
Attention: all new consultations with Dr. Schlesinger have the option of being conducted virtually. Contact us to find out more! As the world and our local community react with increasing concern about the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, Dr. Schlesinger and his team have been monitoring the situation closely. We understand that things feel concerning, and we… [Read More]
Larry: How do you catch a unique rabbit?Jenna: How?Larry: Unique up on him!Jenna: Blank stare.Larry: How do you catch a tame rabbit?Jenna: Silence.Larry: The tame way! Not. Even. Kidding. OK, here’s another: Jenna: Hey, do we have any clear suture?Larry: Sure. For what?Jenna: Oh, I’m going to have my dermatologist remove this beauty spot on […]
In one of my previous blog posts, I covered what I consider to be some of the most important tricks of the plastic surgery trade. But I saved the best for last. It is the holy grail of running a successful plastic surgery practice. The secret is no surprise. It is plainly and simply: kindness. […]