Dr. Stephen Delia

Do non-surgical skin tightening devices really work?


There are a number of non-surgical skin tightening devices on the market today.  These devices are advertised as a quick, non-surgical fix for skin laxity(loose skin).  At the present time there is  very little scientific validation to substantiate these claims.  These devices use radiofrequency, focused ultrasound and laser energy. The emergence of these non-surgical devices stems from the...

Improved quality of life after Breast Reconstruction


A recent study from researchers at Sloan-Kettering Cancer center in New York confirms that women undergoing breast reconstruction using their own tissues felt better about themselves as early as three weeks after the surgery.  Improvements in satisfaction, psychosocial well-being and sexual well-being were noted after the reconstructive surgery. A previous study from Harvard University from...

Are You Too Old for Cosmetic Surgery?


Did you know that the number of men and women over the age of 65 who are having cosmetic surgical procedures is steadily climbing? Believe it or not, elective cosmetic procedures (both surgical and non-surgical) rose 29% between 2005 to 2010 (to more than 680,000), according to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. (Interestingly enough,...

More on Wrinkle Treatments!


Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) & Medical Needling Medical needling involves the use of a small rotary device which produces micro punctures  in the outer layer of the skin and allows better absorption of a variety of skin care products. This leads to increased collagen production and smoother skin with fewer wrinkles. The beneficial effects of vitamin A...