Plastic Surgeon Dr. Schlesinger offers plastic surgery services in three locations in Hawaii: Maui, Kona-Hilo, and Honolulu (Our Locations). Plastic surgery is a means of using surgical techniques to improve and beautify the human body. Plastic surgery does not involve plastic. Read More…
A cosmetic surgery professional is a medical professional who specializes in improving your appearance through both advanced surgical and non-invasive techniques. Dr. Larry Schlesinger is an experienced cosmetic surgeon who operates throughout Hawaii in three surgical centers: Maui, Hilo-Kona, and Honolulu. Read More…
Plastic surgeons perform surgical procedures to sculpt the face and body. There are many reasons for wanting or needing plastic surgery, and often, more than one procedure is needed to attain the desired results. True plastic surgeons are medical doctors who have spent years of their lives learning about medicine, how to perform all forms of surgery, and then finished their training with learning the special techniques required in cosmetic surgery. Read More…
A plastic surgeon is a medical professional that can beautify the human face and body. Common plastic surgery procedures include: liposuction, face lifts, nose sculpting, breast implants or tummy tucks. Read More…
Plastic surgeons perform surgical procedures to sculpt the face and body. There are many reasons for wanting or needing plastic surgery, and often, more than one procedure is needed to attain the desired results. True plastic surgeons are medical doctors who have spent years of their lives learning about medicine, how to perform all forms of surgery, and then finished their training with learning the special techniques required in cosmetic surgery. Read More…
Plastic surgeons perform surgical procedures to sculpt the face and body. There are many reasons for wanting or needing plastic surgery, and often, more than one procedure is needed to attain the desired results. True plastic surgeons are medical doctors who have spent years of their lives learning about medicine, how to perform all forms of surgery, and then finished their training with learning the special techniques required in cosmetic surgery. Not all plastic surgeons are the same, and choosing the right Kona plastic surgeon needs to be done carefully. Read More…
A plastic surgeon is a medical professional who specializes in improving your appearance through surgical techniques. Dr. Larry Schlesinger is an experienced plastic surgeon who operates throughout Hawaii in three surgical centers in Maui, Hilo-Kona, and Honolulu, Oahu. Dr. Schlesinger has earned numerous accolades in his career. Read More…
Otoplasty, or ear surgery/ear pinning, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that changes the appearance of a person’s ears. Ear surgery can bring ears closer to the head (often called ear pinning) or can reduce the size of very large ears, and can even reshape various bends in the cartilage. The use of Otoplasty surgery was first reported historically in ancient India around 600 BC by Sushruta, a physician often called the “father of surgery.” Read More…
Rhinoplasty is a procedure that can reshape and beautify the nose in cases of deformities from birth, accidents, or previous nasal surgeries. Since rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure, care must be taken when selecting a facility offering rhinoplasty. An experienced team is imperative and a vetted plastic surgeon like Dr. Larry Schlesinger is crucial to getting the best results in the safest manner possible. Read More…
The term “Nose Job” is a familiar term for rhinoplasty. A nose job is a procedure that improves the exterior and interior shaping of your nose. The result will be a more attractive and improved you. Some people will experience better breathing following their nose job. Since the procedure permanently fixes problems with the shape of your nose, nose jobs are a good investment in your future professional career and personal life. Read More…
Nose shaping is a surgical procedure whereby a patient’s nose is reshaped or contoured. Nose shaping can remedy problems that hold back the beauty of your nose. Genetics or an accident might necessitate nose shaping. The procedure will correct deformities both inside and outside of your nose. If you are wasting psychological energy being disatisfied with the shape of your nose, nose shaping can release that energy so that it may be more profitably spent on your friends and family. Read More…
A face lift, also called a rhytidectomy (literally, surgical removal of wrinkles), is a surgical procedure whereby excess facial skin is removed, leaving the patient’s face with a more youthful appearance. A face lift can correct sagging skin in your face and remove wrinkles; the procedure is semi-permanent and the effects are long-term. If you are interested in a face lift, it is paramount that you select a plastic surgeon who has extensive experience in performing this procedure. Read More…
A forehead lift is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin from the forehead; the result is a smoother, more youthful appearance to a patient’s brow. If you have lines, creases or a sagging brow, you might be a candidate for a forehead lift. Forehead lifts also include elimination of the corugator muscle which gives the vertical lines between the eyebrows causing you to have an unhappy or scowling look. Read More…
A brow lift is a surgical procedure whereby the skin of the brow is incised and lifted. Brow lift surgery substantially reduces wrinkles in the forehead, and can correct sagging in the forehead skin, upper eyelids and eyebrows. Read More…
An eyelid lift is a surgical procedure that repairs sagging or drooping upper and lower eyelids; the procedure is also known as blepharoplasty. An eyelid lift improves your appearance, and in some cases can better your vision. Many people are dismayed when they develop bags under their eyes. Others have excess skin making their eyelids droop and impairing their vision. Read More…
A neck lift is a surgical procedure whereby Dr. Schlesinger removes excess fat and loose skin from a patient’s neck. A neck lift can improve the look of your neck, chin, and face. There are several reasons you might need to have a neck lift: recent weight loss leading to sagging skin and muscles, genetics which deposit extra fat in your neck, or aging, which unfortunately happens to all of us. Read More…
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Plastic Surgery Military Discounts
I enlisted in the Army as a Private E-1, got all the way up to Sergeant E-5 before I went to Artillery OCS. Had a great time, both as an enlisted and as an officer. Love the army, you can even say I grew up in the army. I got off active duty to go to medical school. I graduated first in my class in medical school directly related to the maturity I gained while in the military. I gained discipline, and I definitely learned never to hand in a ”C” paper to a superior officer. Read More…
Bariatric Surgery is also known as weight loss surgery–the term refers to a class of surgical procedures that address obesity by the introduction of an implanted medical device, such as a gastric band, or through the removal of part of the stomach, which is referred to as gastric bypass surgery. Studies show that bariatric procedures can result in significant and lasting weight reduction, and can also improve cardiovascular health. Read More…
A breast lift is a procedure that lifts and repositions female breasts. The procedure is also known as mastopexy. During a breast lift procedure, Dr. Schlesinger removes excess stretched skin, reshapes the breasts, and lifts the nipples to a higher position. There are varied reasons why patients seek a breast lift. Many women find that as they mature the forces of gravity take over, or after pregnancy, breasts begin to droop, sag and lose shape. Read More…
Breast augmentation is a permanent surgical procedure that enlarges breast size through the insertion of implants. Many women are dissatisfied with their chest size, and breast augmentation is a way to give them the volume they seek. Dr. Schlesinger offers breast augmentation in three facilities in Hawaii: Maui, Kona-Hilo, and Oahu. Patients seeking breast augmentation should find a facility with a qualified plastic surgeon who has experience in breast augmentation. Read More…
Breast enhancement is a general term that refers to two classes of procedures: augmentations and lifts. Breast enhancement can improve the look of your chest by lifting and adding volume. There are different procedures available depending upon your body type and expectations. Dr. Schlesinger will help you to determine if breast enhancement is the right choice for you and which surgiical procedure would be appropriate. Read More…
Breast implants are saline- or silicone-filled inserts that are surgically implanted into a patient’s chest area. Breast implants can give small breasts more volume and a more symmetrical look. Today’s implants are proven to be safe, and can effectively improve your appearance. Read More…
Breast reduction is a surgical procedure designed to alleviate the emotional and physical pain brought on by breasts that are too large. Large breasts can become a burden and can pull on the muscles and tissues of the back, neck, and shoulders. This pulling can result in persistent aches and pains. Many women with large breasts are self conscious about their breasts, and their emotional health can be affected. Read More…
New moms love their babies, but many do not love their post-baby bodies. The weight and hormonal changes from pregnancy can cause mothers to gain weight, lose firmness in their belly, and develop sagging breasts. We address these conditions with a comprehensive approach that we call a Mommy Makeover. With a Mommy Makeover, you can return to a more youthful and pre-pregnancy-like body. Read More…
Liposuction is a common cosmetic procedure that removes fat deposits in specific areas of the body. The liposuction procedure uses a narrow stainless steel tube, called a cannula. The cannula is connected to a suction pump and is inserted through a small incision. Following the procedure, the result is an improved body contour. You should talk to Dr. Schlesinger to see if you are a good candidate for a liposuction procedure. Read More…
A tummy tuck is a procedure that sculpts and reshapes a patient’s abdomen by tightening muscles and tightening the skin; tummy tucks generally require the removal of some skin. Many patients also need to have excess fat removed with liposuction as well. A tummy tuck is also known as abdominoplasty. A tummy tuck is not an obesity cure, but it is a popular choice for new mothers to get their pre-pregnancy bodies back. Read More…
There are several factors that influence the cost of a tummy tuck. First, an effective tummy tuck may also require excess fat to be removed through a liposuction procedure. To keep the cost of your tummy tuck low, you can combine procedures that separately would incur a greater cost. Read More…
