Fine lines, wrinkles, and folds are inevitable as we age. This is because the skin naturally loses collagen and elastin stores which maintain a youthful look to the facial skin. When patients begin to notice the signs of aging on their face, they may think that a facelift is the best way to address them. Fortunately, there are other options for patients to consider in today’s field of medicine, and Dr. Thomas Romo III is here to help. One of the more popular options for our patients is that of Radiesse injections. What is Radiesse? There are a lot of dermal fillers and cosmetic injectables ava ..read more

Men and women who are experiencing the signs of aging often don’t realize how the appearance of the neck area contributes to one’s aging appearance. While the face is often the first to show skin laxity and the development of fine lines and wrinkles, the neck also plays a part. Skin laxity results in drooping around the jaw area, and fine lines and wrinkles on the neck and chest can give away one’s age. At Romo Plastic Surgery, we find that many New York, NY area patients dealing with skin laxity and sagging of the neck area will benefit from a neck lift procedure. What occurs during a neck li ..read more

While facial treatments such as brow lifts and facelifts are effective at helping patients combat the unwanted signs of aging, they are not the only options available to patients in the area of New York, NY. Dr. Thomas Romo III and his team of Romo Plastic Surgery are pleased to offer less invasive alternatives to may have mild to moderate skin laxity and development of fine lines and wrinkles: Accutite. What is Accutite? Accutite is a specialized treatment that can be used for precision contouring, skin tightening, and fat removal. The treatment is performed with a special device that uses ra ..read more

Deformed or prominent ears are more than just an aesthetic issue. For many children, they are also the source of unwanted teasing and jokes. When children are faced with these imperfections, their parents often want to find a way to help. One of the most effective solutions is that of plastic surgery. While many parents might be uneasy about having their child undergo plastic surgery, they often understand the need and benefits of doing so. What is otoplasty? Otoplasty is the medical team for ear surgeries. This encompasses many types of surgeries, including ear pinning, which is used to hold ..read more

The term, Rhinoplasty, usually means make the nose smaller. An alternate name for this procedure is called a Reduction Rhinoplasty. Interestingly, the technique of Reduction Rhinoplasty is over 100 years old and is the most common technique used by plastic surgeons. What we know today is that using this older procedure usually results in noses where too much cartilage and bone is taken out at the time of surgery. This results in a nose that looks scooped, upturned, and has a pinched tip; very unnatural. A new technique called, Reduction Structured Rhinoplasty, designed and innovated by Dr. Tho ..read more

While plastic surgery is one way to achieve a more youthful appearance, it is not always a good fit for each patient. During a consultation appointment with Dr. Thomas Romo III of Romo Plastic Surgery, patients are urged to speak to a professional about the most conservative options for their unique situations. In many cases, patients find that they can delay the need for surgical interventions by asking about cosmetic injectables. Our practice uses a wide range of injectables for patients, including our most popular option: Juvéderm. Understanding how Juvéderm works Juvéderm is used by Dr. Th ..read more

A common complaint from men and women who visit Dr. Thomas Romo III of New York, NY is that of aging skin. The face is the first to show its age, with collagen loss causing skin laxity and looseness. Because of this skin, many patients develop fine lines and wrinkles that may impact their appearance. Another concern is volume loss, which happens in the cheek area. Fortunately, Dr. Thomas Romo III has a revolutionary solution for patients who want to restore volume loss in a non-surgical manner: Sculptra. What is Sculptra? The team at Romo Plastic Surgery describes Sculptra has a cosmetic injec ..read more

Perfect facial symmetry and contours of the face are rarely seen naturally in adult men and women. In addition, aging skin can make patients look older than they really are. If you live in the New York, NY area and are interested in improving the appearance of the face, Dr. Thomas Romo III may suggest facial implants. What is a facial implant? A facial implant is a special prosthetic that is inserted into the face during plastic surgery to provide a better definition of areas such as the chin or cheeks. This, in turn, can help in achieving symmetry and addressing certain deficiencies. When pat ..read more

Today everyone knows about Antibodies. Antibodies to COVID-19 is Good. Antibodies to your Neuromodulator (NM) is Bad. The gold standard for treating frown lines and wrinkles on the face is Botulinum type Alpha. Problem is, the current leading (NM) product is 19 years old. This (NM) is full of extraneous proteins that can result in your body producing Auto Antibodies, Bad. This can reduce the effect of the (NM) over time. Over the last 2 years, I have instituted Xeomin (Incobotulinum Toxina) as my preferred neuromodulator for injection in the face for treating frown lines and wrinkles. Before ..read more

New York, NY men, and women who think of the signs of aging automatically think of the wrinkles and folds that develop on the face over time. However, there are other areas of the body that tend to show the signs of aging as well. Dr. Thomas Romo III of Romo Plastic Surgery is a dedicated professional who is available to help patients address aging elsewhere on the body, including the neck. With a procedure called a platysmaplasty, men and women can tighten and lift the skin of the neck area to not only eliminate sagging and neckbands but to improve the contour of the jawline for a more youthf ..read more