Blog

Breasts begin to droop and become saggy in response to a variety of factors, including pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetics, weight fluctuations, hormonal changes, and age-related skin laxity. Although breast drooping—also called ptosis—is quite common, it can be aesthetically displeasing and negatively impact a woman’s figure and confidence. If you are dissatisfied with the shape, projection, or volume of your breasts, our Saratoga Springs plastic surgeon—Dimitri Koumanis, MD—offers several procedures that can restore a more youthful breast appearance.

Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

A breast lift is designed to firm and tighten the skin of the breasts to elevate the position of the nipples and areolae (the pigmented areas located around the nipples) and improve breast projection. Excess skin is removed while the remaining tissues are tightened and “lifted” to a higher position on the chest wall. The areolas can also be repositioned or reduced in size, if needed, to improve horizontal symmetry and create a more balanced appearance. A breast lift is often the ideal choice for those who wish to address sagging skin but who are otherwise happy with the size of their breasts.

Breast Lift with Implants

A breast lift with implants combines a traditional mastopexy with breast augmentation in order to restore or add volume to the breasts while simultaneously addressing sagging or drooping skin. During your consultation, Dr. Yarinsky can help you select the optimal size and type of implant for your aesthetic goals. He fully customizes each procedure to produce the most proportionate and natural-looking figure enhancement possible.

Breast Reduction

A breast reduction is typically recommended for those who struggle with overly large, heavy, and/or severely ptotic (droopy) breasts. This may also be done unilaterally to balance breasts that have different volumes. Whereas a breast lift is primarily designed to address excess skin, a reduction removes both excess skin and fatty tissues in order to lighten the breasts and reduce their overall size. For many women, a breast reduction can restore comfort and confidence by reducing breast sagging while creating a more balanced and proportionate appearance.

Can I Fix Drooping Breasts Without Surgery?

While some sources claim that certain non-surgical treatments may be able to reduce breast sagging, the truth is that these methods rarely produce significant results—or any results at all. While some women may see minor improvements with weight loss, pectoral exercises, or collagen therapies, breast surgery remains the most effective and long-lasting solution for treating sagging breasts.

If you are interested in learning more about the breast surgery options at Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC or if you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Yarinsky, please contact us today.

Dr. Steven Yarinsky has once again been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor^®, and his Saratoga Springs medical practice and MediSpa serving the Albany, NY Region and beyond have been recognized by Saratoga TODAY™.

Saratoga Springs, NY – Steven Yarinsky, MD, FACS, a Saratoga Springs and Albany-area plastic surgeon, has thus far been recognized with four prominent honors in 2022. Throughout Dr. Yarinsky’s career of over 30 years, he and his team have been widely celebrated in the Albany, NY Capital District Region and beyond for their devotion to excellence in patient care, communication, and surgical and non-surgical treatment results. This year, Dr. Yarinsky, his medical practice, and his MediSpa have been honored with the following accolades:

• Castle Connolly Top Doctor^® – Dr. Yarinsky has been named a Top Doctor in the Capital District for the 17th year in a row. This extremely selective award is determined first by a nomination from peers in the medical field and then by a research team of distinguished health professionals, who evaluate the history, reputation, hospital affiliations, certifications, and career milestones of each candidate.
• “Best in Plastic Surgery” by Saratoga TODAY™ – Voters have declared Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC the best plastic surgery practice for the 10th consecutive year. Saratoga TODAY™’s “Best Of” issue is released annually to celebrate the best businesses, services, and practices in the Saratoga Region. Winners play a large part in helping the community function and flourish.
• “Best Spa” by Saratoga TODAY™ – Saratoga Springs MediSpa, out of which Dr. Yarinsky and his staff offer a variety of laser, body, face, and skin care treatments, has been voted the “Best Spa” in Saratoga. Dr. Yarinsky is exceptional in the administration of injectables and dermal fillers, even having been named the only Albany Capital District Region “Expert Injector” by NewBeauty magazine.
• “Best Massage” by Saratoga TODAY™ – In addition to being named “Best Spa,” Saratoga Springs MediSpa has also been recognized for its top-quality massages. Their massage therapists are trained in various advanced massage techniques to relax muscles, treat aches and pains, and relieve stress and anxiety.

Dr. Yarinsky says that receiving these honors has been both humbling and inspiring. The respect and recognition from patients and medical professionals only reinforce his and his team’s ongoing commitment to providing patients with the highest-quality standard of care.

About Steven Yarinsky, MD, FACS
Board-certified plastic surgeon Steven Yarinsky, MD, FACS is an alumnus of Dartmouth College and SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse. He received his five-year general surgery residency at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, and Marshall University Medical School before entering a two-year Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery residency training at the Medical College of Ohio. He is a member of The Aesthetic Society^®, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons, and other prestigious boards and organizations. A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Yarinsky oversees Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC and Saratoga Springs MediSpa, which offer cosmetic enhancement procedures such as breast augmentation, facelift surgery, body contouring treatments, non-surgical cosmetic treatments, and many other advanced options. He is available for interview upon request.

To learn more about Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC, visit yarinsky.com or facebook.com/DrYarinsky.

Contact:

Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC
7 Wells Street
Suite 303
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 583-4019

Rosemont Media
(800) 491-8623
www.rosemontmedia.com

We were named #1 in 2022 for Best Plastic Surgery, Best Spa, and Best Massage. Please Vote for Us for the Best of the Saratoga Region 2023!

Dr. Steven Yarinsky and Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery thank all of our patients and friends for your ongoing patronage!

Now until April 14, 2023, you can vote for us once each day every day of the week as Saratoga Today’s “Best of the Saratoga Region” in 3 categories:

1. Business & Services: Plastic Surgery
→ Steven Yarinsky MD, Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery

2. Fun & Leisure: Spa
→ Saratoga Springs MediSpa

3. Fun & Leisure: Massage
→ Saratoga Springs MediSpa

Simply click on each of the three underlined category headings which will link you directly to each of the Saratoga Today Newspaper voting categories and click on the “vote” tab.

Thank you in advance to everyone who takes the time to vote and remember – you can vote once a day!

At our Saratoga Springs MediSpa, Dr. Dimitri Koumanis and our dedicated team offer several different cosmetic injectables to address patients’ varying needs. In fact, Dr. Koumanis is the only certified Expert Injector™ located in the Albany/Capital District region — meaning he has had extensive training and experience with these treatments. As a board-certified plastic surgeon who also specializes in facial cosmetic surgery, Dr. Koumanis has a thorough understanding and conception of beauty and facial aesthetics compared with other regional injectors. He personally administers all injections at our practice. When performed by a qualified professional with over 30 years of experience like Dr. Koumanis, these non-surgical, highly versatile products can be used to safely provide you with a rejuvenated, refreshed appearance. Dr. Koumanis believes “less is more” and prefers to provide his patients with a natural appearance that doesn’t look “done.” Your treatment is performed as a minimally-invasive procedure within our safe, sterilized environment, and most of our patients are able to resume their daily activities immediately after treatment. For those who desire a more comfortable injectable experience, we offer nitrous oxide or “laughing gas” at no extra charge. What’s more, we carry several different types of injectables which contain specially designed formulas that target different areas of the face and concerns. Our injectable offering includes neurotoxins, hyaluronic acid (HA)-based facial fillers, and more.

Neurotoxin-based injectables, such as Botox^® Cosmetic, Dysport^®, Jeuveau^®, and Xeomin^®, can effectively relax and smooth active dynamic wrinkles, which are caused by overactive, repetitive facial movements. Common examples of areas of dynamic wrinkles include crow’s feet, forehead lines, and frown lines between your brows. The unique chemical makeup of these muscle relaxers can both reduce the appearance of existing dynamic wrinkles and slow the development of new ones. Patients who maintain their treatments every 3 or 4 months can prevent or delay the aging process.

Another popular injectable option at our MediSpa is our large collection of dermal fillers, including the Juvéderm^® family, Radiesse^®, Belotero Balance^®, and Restylane^®. Many of our facial fillers are composed of hyaluronic acid, a substance which occurs naturally in our bodies and helps keep our skin hydrated. Some of the fillers we offer such as the calcium-based filler Radiesse^® and Sculptra^® are longer lasting by encouraging the production of collagen. Facial fillers can shape your face and restore volume lost to aging in your lips, cheeks, chin, jawline, and more by smoothing and contouring the treatment area to create a softened, more youthful appearance.

In addition to neurotoxins and facial fillers, we offer other types of injectables, as well, including the deoxycholic acid-based Kybella^® for treating submental fullness or a double chin by melting the fat and the collagen-promoting poly-L-lactic acid-based Sculptra^® Aesthetic for restoring lost facial volume.

If you are still unsure which injectable is right for your cosmetic concerns, Dr. Koumanis is happy to provide you with a personalized take-home facial rejuvenation treatment plan to help with your decision-making process. We welcome you to schedule a consultation with our Expert Injector™ today.

Skin chafing can be an extremely uncomfortable problem and is typically caused by friction, excess moisture, and/or irritation from clothing. One common area that tends to chafe for many men but mostly women is their inner thighs, due to factors like sweat buildup, tight clothing, and prominent excess fat. While this can be a chronic issue for many people, despite the season, there are a variety of ways you can help prevent or treat inner thigh chafing to improve your day-to-day comfort.

Non-surgical ways to help manage chafing in the thighs include methods like using anti-chafing bands, wearing loose clothing or clothing made of special fabrics that absorb excess moisture in the area. Another option if your chafing is caused by enlarged inner thighs is adopting a healthier lifestyle through diet and exercise to reduce areas of prominent fat. Weight loss may help some individuals, but in other cases, their thighs may have isolated pockets of fat that do not respond well to a diet and exercise regimen.

For men and women who can’t seem to find relief from thigh chafing — due to the skin overlying areas of excess fat rubbing against each other throughout the day — there are several treatment options available that might help. At Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC, Dr. Dimitri Koumanis offers surgical and non-surgical solutions that can help contour thighs for a more toned appearance. Those who are not good candidates or not interested in surgery may want to consider “warm sculpting” using truSculpt^® iD which can reduce localized areas of fat buildup through non-invasive means.

Patients wanting to significantly reduce excess fat in their thighs may find better relief from chafing and other issues through the “gold standard” for fat reduction — liposuction. Liposuction using Dr. Koumanis’ signature External Ultrasound Assisted Tumescent (EUATL) technique is an incredibly popular and effective treatment for enlarged thighs that works to extract targeted fat cells for a more sculpted thigh shape. The procedure offers long-lasting results and benefits, since the removed fat cannot regenerate.

If you would like more information about how we can help you to contour your thighs or any other part of your body or neckline for improved contour, comfort and confidence, please contact us to schedule your consultation with Dr. Koumanis.

While many people believe tummy tuck surgery is strictly designed to create a smoother, more toned-looking midsection and an “hourglass” figure, the procedure often accomplishes much more than this. In fact, a tummy tuck can reduce chronic lower back pain caused by poor posture due to abdominal muscle weakness. This improvement in function is due to the skin removal and muscle repair typically done in a tummy tuck.

A tummy tuck removes excess or loose abdominal skin while the remaining tissue is tightened for a naturally sculpted appearance. Most tummy tucks also include repairing weak or stretched abdominal muscles which are often seen after pregnancy. The rectus or “sit up muscle” repair helps reset the core muscles’ function while also offering support for the spine and improving posture. In addition, the removal of excess fat and skin can eliminate strain on the back muscles and joints. As a result, certain types of back pain can be reduced in the process. For those with stubborn pockets of fat in their midsection, liposuction can be combined with a tummy tuck to reduce the weight of excess fat that may be contributing to a protruding abdomen and associated back pain.

While it is possible for a tummy tuck to improve some forms of back pain, keep in mind that lower back pain can result from a variety of underlying issues. Therefore, body contouring surgery may not be the most effective treatment for your type of back discomfort. To better understand how tummy tuck surgery can help you achieve your aesthetic goals and whether it has the potential to relieve your lower back pain, you should consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a personal evaluation. Get started on your tummy tuck journey by contacting Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Steven Yarinsky has been named a Top Doctor for 2021 by Castle Connolly and earned the titles of Best in Plastic Surgery and Best Spa by Saratoga TODAY™.

Saratoga Springs, NY—The team at Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC has announced that Dr. Steven Yarinsky was recognized as a top physician in the region for 2021. The Saratoga Springs and Albany-area plastic surgeon is frequently featured by local publications for demonstrating surgical excellence and a commitment to patient well-being. For this year’s awards, Dr. Yarinsky has been named one of the Castle Connolly Top Doctors^®, and his practice has been voted “Best in Plastic Surgery” and “Best Spa” by local newspaper Saratoga TODAY™.

• Castle Connolly Top Doctors^® – Released annually, the Top Doctors list by Castle Connolly is compiled through peer nominations followed by a detailed evaluation process. Dr. Yarinsky maintains his title as a Top Doctor for the Capital District.
• “Best in Plastic Surgery” – For the ninth consecutive year, Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC has been named the top plastic surgery practice in its annual “Best Of” issue, which is voted by the local community.
• “Best Spa” by Saratoga TODAY™ – In addition to its status as “Best in Plastic Surgery,” Dr. Yarinsky’s practice was voted “Best Spa” in the Saratoga region. This signifies the team’s medical spa as the fan favorite in the area. Dr. Yarinsky is thrilled to welcome Gretta Taglione as the new Medispa director. Gretta formerly owned and managed Spa Broadway in Troy for 13 years before joining Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC in 2021.

Through these awards as a top doctor, plastic surgery practice, and medical spa, Dr. Yarinsky says he is proud to be recognized as a highly rated and trusted surgeon in Saratoga and the Capital District. He notes that by receiving these honors through votes from fellow physicians and the local community, he is proud to be accomplishing his mission of providing high standards of care from both the medical and patient perspective.

Dr. Yarinsky is pleased to be included in the list of top services and businesses in the area. Having received these honors for 2021, he says he and his staff will continue their dedication to providing exceptional plastic surgery and medical spa care.

About Steven Yarinsky, MD, FACS

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Yarinsky has been practicing plastic surgery in the Albany and Saratoga Springs area for more than 30 years. He provides a comprehensive variety of cosmetic surgery procedures, from breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, nose reshaping and facial cosmetic surgery to non-surgical treatments like BOTOX^® Cosmetic. Dr. Yarinsky is the only “Expert Injector” in the Albany/Capital District area certified by New Beauty Magazine, and personally performs all injectable treatments at his practice. Saratoga Springs Medispa provides a variety of non-surgical body contouring and facial rejuvenation services and massage treatments. Before establishing Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC, Dr. Yarinsky graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. He completed his general surgery residency at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus and Marshall University Medical School, and finished his cosmetic and plastic surgery residency training at the Medical College of Ohio. Dr. Yarinsky takes over 150 hours of continuing education every three years and maintains active memberships in several medical associations, which includes being a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is available for interview upon request.

To learn more about Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC, visit www.yarinsky.com or facebook.com/DrYarinsky.

Contact:

Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC
7 Wells Street, 3rd Floor
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518) 538-4019

Rosemont Media
(800) 491-8623
www.rosemontmedia.com