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Ksenija Belsley, MD, FACS

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KSENIJA BELSLEY, MD, FACS

AESTHETIC, PLASTIC AND RECONTRUCTIVE SURGERY

65 East 76TH STREET, NEW YORK CITY, 1.212.879.8500

Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery

The Practice:

A Message from Dr Belsley

Welcome to my practice. I started this office to help people just like you achieve their personal aesthetic goals. Over the years, I have been fortunate to collaborate with hundreds of clients from all walks of life and in all shapes and sizes. This has helped me understand that true beauty comes from within and shaped my ambition to help my clients discover their own unique form.

I am one of the few female plastic surgeons certified by both the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Plastic Surgery. My years in practice have given me a first hand appreciation of the personal challenges people face when it comes to their bodies and their appearances.

Whether it’s changes that happen over time, sudden trauma or personal goals that you are working towards, everyone should have the right to feel in control and empowered by their bodies. I believe that clients should have the right to make informed decisions and endeavour to provide my clients with all the relevant information in a collaborative environment.

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The Client

The face of plastic surgery in America


Every year millions of Americans daydream about plastic surgery but how many actually go through with it and who are they? In the past, a desire for plastic surgery may have been thought of as superficial but in recent years there has been a shift in this perception. Far more people understand the true benefits of plastic surgery.

Benefits are not just limited to an enhanced physical appearance; the ability to turn back the clock can be truly empowering. Personal well-being and satisfaction can be achieved in instances where surgery allows people to reclaim their physical pride and restore confidence and self-esteem.

Contrary to what you might think, plastic surgery clients don’t share a stereotype of being rich, famous and vain. In fact, the more common similarities include motherhood, aging, and weight-loss. Clients come from all walks of life, including different occupations, races and creeds.

The most common cosmetic procedures that Americans opt for covering both surgical and minimally-invasive procedures include: breast augmentation, Botox, nose reshaping, soft tissue fillers, eyelid surgery, liposuction, tummy tucks and facelifts. Clients come from every racial background with ages that vary depending on procedure. Women historically make up the majority of these numbers, but with over 1.1 million men electing for a cosmetic procedure in 2010 this trend is changing*.

*Taken From Report of the 2010 Plastic Surgery Statistics, American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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Philosophy

The philosophy of my practice is simple - clients come first


I don’t believe in pushing you to change, rather to improve. I feel strongly that the best cosmetic surgery outcomes are achieved through subtle refinements that pay close attention to your existing form. I feel most rewarded in my professional life when I see small changes on the outside effect a significant and positive transformation on the inside. My ultimate aim as a plastic surgeon is always to enhance your natural strength and beauty.

By putting my clients first, I can ensure you make informed decisions which will allow you to feel comfortable with the entire process. Cosmetic surgery includes initial research regarding options, as well as the actual surgery and long term follow-up. Support and information facilitate a genuine feeling of reward with both the transformation and outcome.

As a fully accredited and passionate plastic surgeon, I take my clients’ health and well-being seriously and my focus is always centered on helping you to achieve your aesthetic and cosmetic goals. I also strive to create a safe and sincere environment in which we can foster an intimate working relationship.

For most clients deciding to have cosmetic surgery is a substantial decision closely associated to deeply personal, psychological aspects of life and self-identity. Putting clients first also means being sensitive to these underlying factors and encouraging you to undergo a personal assessment of your motivations as much as supporting you to become more self-assured and happy with your physical appearance.

I am dedicated to working with you in order to ensure that you are well informed about your surgical procedures so that you understand the risks as well as the rewards. I believe in cultivating long-term relationships with my clients and I hope you will always find your experience in my practice to be open, caring and honest as well as informative and professional.


Credentials :

Ksenija Belsley, MD, FACS

Dr. Ksenija Belsley is a dedicated plastic surgeon, a Fellow of the American College of Surgery and is board certified from both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Her impressive track record and many professional achievements have allowed Dr Belsley to realize her dream of opening a successful individual private practice which she now operates from her office on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. With a subsequent eight years of specialty training after medical school including a Fellowship in aesthetic plastic surgery, Dr. Belsley specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast and body. She is dedicated to providing a warm, honest and collaborative experience to her clients.

Dr. Belsley’s experience with cosmetic surgery and her drive to help clients achieve their aesthetic goals goes back over a generation. Hailing from a family that includes many surgeons, Dr. Belsley fostered an interest in the surgical sciences from a young age, observing her own father at work in the operating room.

Dr. Belsley graduated from Columbia College of Columbia University with a major in Biology-Psychology and received her M.D. from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Dr. Belsley went on to complete her surgical internship and residency in general surgery at St. Luke's – Roosevelt Hospital, a teaching hospital of the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. As Chief Resident, she was the recipient of the Charles McBurney Prize in Surgery. She was nominated for the National Outstanding Woman Resident Award and singled out for her excellence in teaching by the medical students of the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Dr. Belsley trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center where she served as Chief Resident and was inaugurated into the Leo M. Davidoff Society for Outstanding Achievement in the Teaching of Medical Students. As a result of her many achievements in surgery and her wish to pursue sub-specialty training in cosmetic plastic surgery, Dr. Belsley was awarded a fellowship in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

In addition to private practice, Dr. Belsley currently serves as an Attending Surgeon at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital in New York and at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. She is also a published surgeon and has contributed to a number of respected journals and research projects on a variety of topics in both general and plastic surgery, from the basic science of cancer to breast reconstruction and body contouring.


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Personal Goals:

Sculpting the New You


When it comes to the process of plastic surgery, most clients will report that the surgery itself is just one part of a plan to achieve their personal goals. Even though most understand that a set of concrete personal goals is a great way of maximizing life's potential, deciding on a particular action plan is not easy nor obvious.

Many people don’t actually know what it is they want out of life or assume that they do without ever really having thought it through. If this sounds familiar, then additional introspection and planning are probably needed before significant cosmetic surgery.

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Undergoing plastic surgery or any other major lifestyle change with the hope that it will miraculously deliver meaning to your life is more than a little misguided. Just like other significant life decisions, before you decide to make physical changes, you should really do some self-exploration.

Think of it this way, it can be hard to find your way around a city if you don’t have a map but its even more impractical to buy a map when you have no destination in mind and not sure of your current location.


The process of setting personal goals can help you to discover what it is you really want out of life and from there you can work out the signs that you are on the right path. Whether this involves cosmetic procedures to enhance your appearance and boost your confidence, enrolling in a course, or making an additional effort with your personal relationships, the first step is being clear on your goals. Goal setting is the best way to decide what you want to achieve in your life. You can separate the things that are important from things that might just be a distraction, motivate yourself to action by giving yourself something to work towards, and build your self-confidence as you achieve the things you set out to do.

It might seem a little ‘pie in the sky’ but taking time to define what you want out of life can really empower. So if you are considering plastic surgery, let’s talk about how you can assess why, how this might fit in with your personal goals, and what to do to make sure you remain focused on achieving your wider goals of which, your physical transformation is likely just one. The following are four steps with a list of questions you need to ask yourself in each. You should take time to consider the answers, write them down, sleep on them and then review them a few times. You don’t need to show these to anyone but writing them down will help you to confront your thoughts and feelings, keep you focused and make it easier to identify what you need to do to make things happen. No one can set these goals for you, it's up to you to decide what’s going to make you happy. The most important guidelines in goal setting are to be both honest and specific.

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Step One

Setting your goals, ask yourself:

  • What do I want out of life?
  • What’s important to me?
  • What don’t I like in my life and what positive steps can I make to change them?
  • What do I want to achieve in the next five years?

Answers could include romance, appearance, career, hobbies- anything that you feel will make you happy and healthy, bring love into your live and remove negativity. Try to wean the final answers to about five things – you may really need to consider what’s most important. The answers to these questions will become your goals. If surgery is something you have been considering, now is the time to ask yourself "Which of my goals is related to surgery?" and "What do I want to get out of surgery?" You should consider both the physical – "I want larger breasts", "I want to look younger" and the psychological – "I want to feel more confident naked", "I want to feel normal", "I want members of the opposite sex to notice me."

Step Two

Once you have worked out what your goals are, the next step is to list all the things you need to do to make these goals happen. At this stage you should ask yourself the following question:

  • "What can I do, including having surgery, to achieve these life goals?" Surgery may be just one option and you need to explore what what else you can do to achieve these goals. Examples include: regular exercise, giving yourself a makeover, eating more healthily and trying to be more sociable.

Some may find themselves arguing this both ways. "If I had surgery I would be more sociable" or "If I had surgery I could give myself a makeover." While this might be true, the point here is to highlight all the positive changes you can make with and without surgery. If you aren’t already trying to make improvements towards your goals before surgery, you should be aware that surgery is not going to make you an inherently motivated person. The absolute majority of people who are successful are proactive in achieving their goals, whatever they may be. Furthermore, deciding to have surgery should never be considered an easy way out; it is after all, surgery! Try to list everything you can think of whether you’ve tried it or not.

Step Three

Prioritize and create a plan

  • "Which of these things will make the most impact and get me closest to achieving my goals?"

Each of the answers on this list can be broken down further into items of action, for example

  • Exercise
    • Workout 3 times a week
    • Hire a personal trainer
  • Diet
    • Create a meal plan
    • Start grocery shopping
    • Take time on Sunday to prepare my meals for the week
    • No more take-out
  • Surgery
    • Research procedures
    • Make an appointment
    • Budget
  • Be more social
    • Sign up to a dating site
    • Say yes to invites from friends
    • Sign up to a boot camp
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At the end of this step you should try to have a weekly or daily schedule written in your diary. This makes achieving your goals more manageable and before you know it you’ll be well on your way to achieving your goals.

Step Four

Finally you need to ask yourself big questions

"How much do you want these things to change?" and "How much work are you prepared to put into all areas of your life to effect these changes?" These questions are very much related. If you aren’t already looking for ways to improve perhaps you need to ask yourself if this is something you really want or rather does the idea of surgery represent a fleeting distraction from a more significant life goal?

"What are the pros and cons of making these changes?" Research your answers, ask Dr. Belsley during consultations, search online and ask friends and family who have similar experiences. Think about how surgery will impact your life, your relationships and your body.

For many clients, surgery represents the final step in their self-actualization as it also represents a reward for the years of hard work and sacrifice needed to achieve their personal and aesthetic goals. Clients who undergo surgery as one of many steps to achieve their goals enjoy many lifestyle benefits including: the confidence and body shape needed to wear their favorite fashions, more comfort, motivation, and the body structure to engage in sporting and fitness activities.

A rejuvenated look can provide a general boost to self-esteem and exponential benefits if you feel more confident to take on life’s challenges. Whatever your personal goals, proactive motivation can help achieve them. You can start today by asking yourself the right questions and then formulating a plan. While it might seem that setting personal goals is hard work, making yourself happier and healthier is an immeasurably rewarding process. Don’t be afraid to realize that you are worth all the extra effort!


Rationale

Considering undergoing a cosmetic procedure? You are not alone.


The American Society of Plastic Surgeons estimates that along with 5.3 million reconstructive procedures in 2010 there were also over 13 million cosmetic procedures registered in the United States alone. The numbers are growing.

What’s also interesting is looking at who is undergoing these procedures. More and more we find that people of varied ages and backgrounds are visiting the surgeon’s office. While women make up the large majority of clients, men are increasingly becoming more comfortable with the idea of undergoing cosmetic procedures.

You might wonder why so many people are considering plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures and whether you share common motivations and concerns. The decision for surgery is always deeply personal and, as you might imagine, with such a wide variety of people undergoing treatments there is an equally diverse list of reasons for wanting to enhance some part of their appearance.

For some of us the procedures will be prompted by medical trauma such as injury or cancer. For others, who experience symptoms such as back pain or difficulty breathing, it may be corrective. Others may have purely aesthetic reasons and elect for cosmetic surgery to enhance their confidence and general standard of living.

Advances in technology mean that more people can consider their options with greater confidence than ever before. The increasing number of tailored procedures available to you as a client, both surgical and non-invasive, along with a growing acceptance of cosmetic surgery in general, makes procedures more accessible and specific to your individual needs.

Although tasteful plastic surgery is an art form, the surgical judgment and standardization adhered to by Dr. Belsley, board-certified by the American College of Surgery and the American College of Plastic Surgery, are paramount. Carefully followed safety standards are also part of the modern cosmetic surgery armamentarium.

If you are considering a procedure it is important to research your options thoroughly, to be realistic about and understand your expectations and motivations. Choose a reliable practioner that makes you feel comfortable and confident with your decision.

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Expectations

What can plastic surgery do for me?


Dr. Belsley performs both minor and nips and tucks as well as major procedures. Undergoing major plastic surgery is an important decision that can have a significant impact on your life, not just on the way you look but also how you feel mentally and physically. In turn major procedures can affect your personal relationships and other areas of your life.

If you are considering plastic surgery it is absolutely imperative that you take time to consider these factors in depth. You may even be surprised when confronted by your own beliefs and expectations.

While you reflect on your motivations and expectations be brutally honest and ask yourself these fundamental questions: "What do I want to change about myself?", "Why do I want to change it?", "What are the pros and cons of undergoing the procedure?", and "What do I expect to happen once these changes are made?" You should think of each of these in both physical and mental terms and discuss them candidly with loved ones and/or your practioner to make sure you are being realistic about what you can achieve through surgery and how your realistic expectations match with your aspirations.

The physical realities of plastic surgery are include some degree of pain and swelling – it is surgery after all. You will take time to heal -in some cases it could be up to 12 months and you will have some level of scarring. Under the hands of a skilled surgeon this can be minimized as incisions can be strategically placed.

All incisions however create scars and these will still take time to fade. There may also be specific medical risks involved with your procedure and you should discuss these with Dr. Belsley thoroughly. All this may dampen your excitement as you can’t immediately see the ‘new you’ so you need to be prepared and informed on what to expect post-operation.

When it comes to less tangible factors and your psychological expectations you must understand that plastic surgery can’t miraculously transform the fundamental quality of your life. It doesn’t necessarily change how you see yourself, especially if you have acutely negative sense of self-worth; it can’t erase the past or the present; it won’t inherently alter your personality; you will still have to work on your confidence and social skills and, while people may see you differently it doesn’t mean they’ll automatically treat you more positively or love you just because of how you look.

What it can do, however, is help match your youthful exuberance more neatly with your physical appearance, make your body look different in clothes, enhance your natural features and boost your self-esteem. Remember, healthy personal relationships are based on respect, support and mutual interests and the sum total of who you includes much more than what you look like.

Be wary of overstating your defects and undervaluing your positive attributes. By empowering you with more confidence, plastic surgery can impart a much-needed kick-start to accomplishing your aesthetic goals but ultimately you will still need to put in the hard work and be present enough to achieve them.

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Improve:

The small things in life are often the best.


Looking for a big change? You might be surprised at how much you can achieve with some small improvements to your own natural features. While you might see major imperfections when you look in the mirror, a trap many people fall into is aspiring to have someone else’s look, blindly wanting smaller or larger features without due regard to existing proportions that define their character.

A better way to get the most out of plastic surgery and the changes you want to make is to focus on the goal of your overall proportions and the balance of your individual attributes. Be careful of overstating your defects and imperfections.

For example, if you hone in on the size of your size of your nose you might start to think its large size is so noticeable that you feel it should be made half its size and a completely different shape. In reality it probably has some proportion with the rest of your face that a small change such as fine revision of the bridge can reveal. Keep in mind that the best results are often achieved through subtle enhancements that improve symmetry and proportion rather than drastic changes, which could alter the general balance of your face or body and leave you looking unnatural. A consultation with Dr. Belsley will focus on helping you discover how to achieve optimal results that will enhance your individuality and gently guide pre-existing expectations.


Rebuild

Health: Restoring function, appearance and comfort


Plastic surgery isn’t always purely cosmetic, for some clients it can be used to correct or reconstruct parts of the body that for whatever reason are distorted.

Every year millions of people recover from accidents and sicknesses that leave their bodies changed and even broken. The psychological impact of such trauma can have devastating effects making you feel self-conscious and give you the sense that you are less than you were or noticeably different from others. This in turn can lead to a serious loss of self-esteem and depression that can negatively affect your general quality of life.

Reconstructive surgery can help to diminish these effects and give you a new lease on life by improving function and restoring a more normal appearance to the parts of the body that have been affected by congenital and developmental abnormalities, tumor, accidents and trauma, infection or disease.

Corrective surgery can also be of benefit to people who suffer from specific medical conditions such as massive weight-loss, back pain caused by large breasts and certain breathing difficulties. In these cases plastic surgery can provide relief from symptoms by improving general function.

If you find yourself in need of these kinds of surgical procedures you should have a thorough discussion with Dr. Belsley regarding what benefits surgery can have on your specific indications. A variety of procedures are often available that might restore function and enhance your appearance to give you back the confidence you deserve.

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Harmony:

Taking a holistic approach to your body


Trying to achieve harmony in your appearance is the best way to approach plastic surgery. Although you might be considering plastic surgery on one specific part of your body it is still important to take a holistic view of your physique rather than over-emphasizing a single imperfection. By this we mean that each individual feature of your body is one composite part of the whole picture. Your face is not just a large nose but should be viewed in context with your jaw, brow, and eyes. Your small breasts should be considered along with your hips, waist and legs.

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Beyond the physical, there is also a need to balance your appearance with your personality and lifestyle to guarantee the best outcomes for you. The individual physical components also must be viewed in context of your personality, expressions and mannerisms. There is no point becoming fixated on changing an individual part of your body if changing it is going to lead to disproportion in your appearance. Unbalanced proportions can actually have detrimental affects on your self-esteem, causing a degree of disappointment not previously considered.

A good way to approach harmony is to focus on what it is about a feature that you don’t like in context with the surrounding and complementing features. You should also try to be clear on your aesthetic goals and the overall look you are trying to achieve and discuss these in depth with Dr. Belsley. She may be able to make recommendations on how to achieve these in a way that will enhance your features and maintain an attractive balance taking into account the symmetry and proportion of your physique. Ultimately this approach can help ensure that your cosmetic surgery program augments inner harmony making you feel improved both inside and out.

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Balance

Beauty in symmetry, proportion and character


The concept of balance in one’s physical appearance can be taken in many ways. Commonly we think of this in terms of symmetry and proportion. Studies show that these are two constant features of what is considered beautiful in all cultures, though the exact measurements may vary. Additionally, there is a third, less tangible sense of balance that takes into account the whole picture, the person’s personality and emotional adjustment. You don’t always have to be perfectly symmetrical to be beautifully balanced.

Symmetry is an important part of aesthetic balance in a general way. Scientific theories suggest that we are attracted to symmetrical features as they indicate underlying developmental health. Of course it is actually abnormal for anyone’s features to be perfectly mathematically even, which leads us to proportion as the line of best fit for your features to achieve symmetry. By this we mean that if your lips are roughly proportional to your nose for example but perhaps both sides are not exactly even, the overall effect could still be roughly symmetrical and in balance.

The third part of balance can be referred to as character, this occurs when individual features are not exactly symmetrical and sometimes not quite proportional but overall the effect is balanced and the imperfections actually provide some character to the face or body making it stand out. For example birth marks or irregularities in shape and size of specific features.

If you are considering plastic surgery to achieve balance in your features you should talk to Dr. Belsley about your options; she will be able to recognize and advise you on how to provide symmetry and proportion to your features. It may be that you feel your eyes should be bigger but perhaps lifting your eyebrows or correcting a wide nose can have the same effect. At the same time, you should remember the concept of character as a little bit of imperfection provides a point of interest and makes you the unique person that you are.

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Self-Esteem

Can plastic surgery give me higher self-esteem?


Everyone has a right to feel good about themselves, but sometimes life can get you down. In focusing on others, we sometimes forget our own self-worth. After years of hard work we can lose the ability to feel light-hearted and sometimes we just want the outside to match who we are on our idealized inside. But can plastic surgery which only directly affects your physical appearance, have a positive affect on low self-esteem?

We all know that being physically attractive does not stop people from having insecurities. Many clients find that plastic surgery can be an empowering experience as they finally see changes to their bodies that they have always wanted. The key is confidence, an intangible feeling that makes you appear more attractive and able to take on the world.

Whether it’s taking a few years off, enhancing the bust-line or recontouring part of their body, good plastic surgery, often produces just subtle changes. Subtle changes can often provide a much needed confidence boost which can sometimes motivate you to achieve other life goals and seek out new experiences.

Of course, there needs to be balance and moderation. Just because your nose is now a different shape and size doesn’t suggest you will become the life of the party, a confident public speaker or that Mr. or Mrs. Right will suddenly profess their undying love for you. More likely it will result in actively wanting to wear that show-stopping outfit you’ve always seen on everyone else, allowing you to feel more comfortable in intimate situations or not feeling self-conscious when strangers look at you intently.

Plastic surgery isn’t about changing into someone else; it should be about enhancing your unique qualities and striving to become the best you. Small but profoundly meaningful changes can help you feel more comfortable in your own skin and give you increased confidence to take on life’s challenges.


Confidence

Feel Good About your Body


At first pass, wanting to have surgery to look good in (and out of) clothes might seem a little superficial but the desire to feel good about the way we look and attractive to the opposite sex is universal. It’s realistic to admit that looks play a big part in society and wanting to give oneself the best chance in that is something that people should be understanding.

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to express your personality through your appearance and wanting to improve yourself generally is something welcomed.

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Some of us are born with 'it', some of us can learn 'it' and some us might need a little help. Whichever category to which you belong, we hope you can be understanding of those who can't master confidence. You should realize that having the 'right' proportions is also somewhat subjective as there are so many different shapes and sizes in the world.

Wanting to look good in clothes and feel good about your body and the way you look is a commonly shared motivator for plastic surgery.

Many clients realize these goals through procedures such as breast augmentation, liposuction and tummy tucks which can provide better proportion to the body. Vanity is generally not the reason for wanting surgery as some outsiders would like to believe, more often people just want to make small but significant changes that will help them feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin.

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Motherhood :

Looking after yourself is the best way to care for others


Motherhood is one of nature’s most beautiful phenomena. Caring for a child is a singularly rewarding and challenging experience. The downside to childbirth is the toll that it can take on our bodies. Sagging skin, hard to shift weight, stretch marks and general wear and tear can contribute to a post-baby body that just doesn’t feel and look the same as before pregnancy.

For many women it’s hard not to feel a bit down or even downright depressed about these changes which are often irreversible even with rigorous exercise and healthy eating. Unfortunately, some of us can even feel guilty for focusing on these physical attributes when parenting is supposed to be our top priority.

In fact, women should be encouraged to take time out for themselves because the reality is that looking after yourself is the best way to care for others. It’s a well-known fact that the better adjusted and physically and mentally healthy we are, the more bandwidth we have to help others and the better equipped we are to handle the challenges of parenthood.

Plastic surgery can help women who find that their post-baby body is not bouncing back as well as they had hoped. The most common procedures that mothers opt for include a tummy tuck to reduce the skin and fat deposits around the belly area as well as breast lifts and augmentation to restore a youthful look and feel to the bustline. And remember, a happy and healthy mother is the best role model a child can have.


Fashion:

Express yourself


For most of us, fashion is a way to communicate our personalities. The clothes we select every morning can be a powerful way to express how we feel and portray an image that we want others to see, even the act of not choosing what to wear sets an impression.

Carefully selected cuts and colors can portray everything from flamboyance, to professionalism to rebellion, while ill-fitting clothes often mask insecurity by projecting the desire to go unnoticed or not to care about one's appearance.

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Through the ages, fashion has been an important way of indicating rank, personality and proclivities and both men and women use fashion to demonstrate their sex appeal. Women accentuate their curves, while men try to show off a muscular physique or portray their affluence. Like it or not, the clothes we choose represent a visual introduction for others to discover- answering question about whether we share the same tastes, what our personality might be like, and whether we should be admired, approached or ignored.

Most of us know that the choices we make reflect our personalities and we use clothing as a creative outlet to manifest our individuality. In this way, fashion is a big part of self-identity; it is how we express our individuality as well as our sense of belonging to certain social groups. However, for many of us, the choice is not always so easy. While we may want to achieve a certain look, the truth is that many of us simply don’t have the confidence to pull it off and sometimes, our physical form gets in the way of the fashion choices we would like to make.

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At times, there are things about your body you just don’t like, which can’t be altered by lifestyle choices such as diet and exercise. At best this can simply be annoying but more often, it can be genuinely frustrating and discouraging. Such incongruities can make people feel stifled when they’re not in control of this part of their lives.

The truth is, millions of people report feeling this way - women too scared to wear jeans because of the way their stomachs look or who appear to have ‘given up’ because they just don’t feel vital and feminine - men who feel forced to wear oversized shirts to conceal gynecomastia, and countless others whose facial asymmetry or deep set lines leads other people to believe that they are much older or have an angry disposition.

Men are no less prone to bouts of self-doubt when it comes to their appearance and are without as much choice in terms of clothing and make-up to cover their imperfections. Men also lack an accepting forum in which to discuss their insecurities; many are forced to suffer in silence. These thoughts can make people feel truly inadequate and even alienated and affect personal relationships by undermining self-esteem.

For all these people, men and women, electing to undergo plastic surgery is a way to regain control, they realize that they don’t have to be forced into hiding their bodies and that taking steps to improve their bodies and allowing themselves to feel good about their appearance can bring about positive changes in their lives. Unfortunately, cosmetic surgery can’t give you style, but it can help you to feel more confident with the fashion choices you make and provide more options from which to chose. More and more people realize that cosmetic surgery isn’t about giant breasts and plastic faces, its about enhancing and correcting specific parts of your physical form that for whatever reason holds you back and saps your confidence.

Plastic surgery can help to refine and reshape certain features so that they fit better with the overall look that you might be trying to achieve. Thousands of breast surgery and liposuction clients undergo procedures so that they feel more comfortable wearing figure-hugging outfits. Seeing themselves in clothing they never thought they could pull off helps these people to feel more confident, attractive and sexy. The same can be true for body contour clients and even those who have undergone facial surgery, many of whom feel that not only do they look better in clothing but also that they have the confidence to make more daring fashion choices. For these people, cosmetic surgery helps them to be less afraid to stand out from the crowd instead of being held back by their insecurities.

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Plastic surgery can enhance certain features so that they fit better with the overall look that you might be trying to achieve. Unfortunately, cosmetic surgery can’t give you style, but it can help you to feel more confident with the fashion choices you make and provide more options from which to choose.



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Ksenija Belsley, MD, PLLC
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New York, New York 10021
Tel: 212-879-8500

Office

th Street, New York City


When it came to housing her practice, Dr. Belsley was single minded in wanting to offer practicality and medical efficiency tempered with comfort and her own personal touch. Her office is located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side at 76th Street, between Park and Madison.

This purpose built location serves as the base for Dr. Belsley’s fully accredited plastic surgery practice and provides a supportive environment from which she can consult with clients and perform minor procedures including Botox and dermal filler treatments.

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Directions

During your consultation, Dr. Belsley will collaborate with you to develop your bespoke cosmetic program, carefully explaining the risks and benefits and the details of your desired procedures in detail. Dr. Belsley has taken great care in the appointment of her offices with the hopes that you will find the discreet and convenient location and understated décor the perfect backdrop to begin your transformation with confidence. The contemporary interior complements Dr. Belsley’s ethos of putting her clients first and was designed with your comfort in mind.

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Medical collaborations and extended teams

As part of a commitment to providing the best medical outcomes for her clients, Dr. Belsley has developed a network of medical specialists with whom she consults and collaborates on a regular basis. One of her closest partnerships is with her husband, Dr. Scott J Belsley, a board-certified minimally invasive surgeon and Director of Robotic Surgery at St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital in New York City.

Working together allows Drs. Ksenija and Scott Belsley to simultaneously manage general surgical procedures with plastic and reconstructive surgeries. In cases where this is appropriate, having an effective multidisciplinary team significantly improves patient outcomes. One such example includes decreasing the amount of post-operative downtime a patient may require.

Throughout their careers, both doctors have demonstrated excellence in their chosen specializations and as a team have developed a surgical relationship that can only be described as intuitive. Having met during their residencies, they have a long history of working together. In addition to training together and conducting collaborative surgeries, they have also supported each other to attain individual success through their respective surgical practices.

Their strong partnership offers clear benefits to their clients allowing them to consolidate extensive medical experience as well their extended network of medical specialists. The doctors’ individual talents, combined with their genuine passion for surgery translates into a coordinated approach to optimizing patient care.


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Facial Surgery

Introduction to Facial Surgery

The face is one of the most visible and dynamic assets of the human body. As we are social creatures, both the form and function of the face are integral parts of how we interact with others and how we see ourselves. While the ideals of the perfect body have changed over time from voluptuous to waif to athletic and back, the underlying features of an ideal facial structure have remained surprisingly consistent. Key attributes of the ‘perfect’ face that remain constant are overall geometry represented by both symmetry and proportion and youthfulness. This is true not only across the ages but also from culture to culture.

Altering the appearance of the face can have considerable effects on the way we are received by others, both in a positive and negative way, as we subconsciously use the face to assess other people’s general well-being including their health, personality and even reproductive capacity. In this way, changes to the way our faces look can also have a dramatic affect on the way we perceive ourselves and contribute significantly to self-esteem and confidence levels.

Considering Facial Surgery?

The face is a combination of individual elements including the brow, cheeks, chin, and jaw that contribute to its overall structure and appearance. Facial surgery is a broad term that takes into account many disparate procedures that change the appearance of specific areas of the face. If you are considering having a cosmetic procedure on your face you should be guided by the ideals of proportion, symmetry and youthfulness and appreciate that there is something to celebrate in everyone’s face, as this is part of what defines you. The most successful facial surgeries are generally procedures that aim to achieve proportion, symmetry and youthfulness rather than attempting to drastically alter too much or too many of these individual elements. Success should be measured in terms of the patient achieving an improved and natural looking face as well as their emotional well-being and satisfaction with the result over the long term.

Some of the challenges that patient’s might face include disproportion of specific features for example a large or hooked nose that dominates the face, small thin lips, or lack of definition in the cheek bones. The sum effect being an imbalance within the overall appearance of the face. Clients may also consider plastic surgery to correct asymmetry within the face. This frequently occurs around the eyes and brows but may also affect the mouth, jaw and cheeks. The third and most recurrent reason for electing for facial procedures is aging. Common concerns related to aging include sagging skin around the eyes, neck, and jaw, puffiness, lines and wrinkles and an uneven skin tone. For clients experiencing these ongoing changes, surgery can help to provide a more refreshed appearance and allow the patient to look as vibrant on the outside as they feel on the inside.

What are my options?

There are a wealth of options available for today’s patient to consider when approaching cosmetic procedures for the face. Many clients now opt for multiple small procedures earlier on to hinder the physical affects of aging and to correct imbalances in their facial proportions. The net effect of which is a more natural and consistently younger looking appearance rather than the overly taught artificial look. Dr Belsley is a strong advocate of creating subtle but significant changes in the appearance of the face and can help you to discover the different procedures that will be appropriate for your specific needs and goals.

Examples of procedures in which Dr. Belsley specializes include: blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, facelift, neck lift, brow lift, and facial liposuction - procedures that require a skilled hand to produce a natural, age appropriate look. She is particularly sensitive to the significance of proportion and shape of individual features, which can vary considerably with culture and individual facial structures. For clients considering any type of facial surgery, it is important to understand the interplay between each feature in making up the holistic composition of the face. Before visiting the surgeon, be clear on what your exact concerns are and what you would like to achieve. Dr Belsley can help you ascertain what is technically possible and is well situated to create a surgery plan that can address your specific needs.

For more information on the specific procedures available click here or contact us via email for a consultation.

General advice for clients considering Facial Surgery

  • Approach antiaging procedures with the aim of looking more rested and naturally youthful rather than to change the structure of the face
  • Work with a surgeon who has your interests at heart, listen to their advice carefully but don’t be pushed into procedures you don’t feel are right for you
  • Discuss the complications and your expectations with the surgeon in depth
  • Ask as many questions as you can, don’t be afraid or embarrassed to get as much information as you need to feel comfortable with your surgeon and the procedure you are considering
  • Seek out additional information regarding what you can expect from the surgery itself. The better informed you are the more equipped you will be to handle the surgical procedure and postoperative outcomes
  • Rhinoplasty or facial procedures that involve implants should be carefully considered as they result in significant changes to the face’s structure
  • The best candidates for facial cosmetic surgery are people looking for improvement, not perfection in the way they look. If you are physically healthy and realistic in your expectations, you may be a good candidate
  • Be prepared for healing time, not only in terms of how you will look but also to make arrangements for time taken off work and follow up visits with the surgeon. The exact time depends on the procedure and it is of utmost importance that you follow your surgeon’s advice to avoid complications and allow for the best recovery and outcomes.
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Breast Surgery

Introduction to Breast Surgery

A source of wonder for men and nourishment for children, breasts have been a universal symbol of femininity since time immemorial. A pert youthful breast represents good health, fertility and the alluring softness of the female form. The archetype of the perfect breast varies significantly in terms of shape and size and has much to do with culture and personal taste. That said, the ideals of symmetry along with a full appearance typically characterize an attractive bustline, no matter how big or small the cup size.

For many women, their sense of personal identity and femininity are closely associated with their breasts. Making the decision to alter the size and shape of the breast is hugely personal and can provide a sense of empowerment over one’s womanhood.

Conversely men also attach their own ideals of masculinity with the breast, which for males should be flat and muscular. Men’s ideal body shape has tended to be more pigeonholed than the modern woman with an expectation of an Adonis archetype. Men who suffer from conditions such as gynecomastia may also elect to undergo surgery to assert a more masculine form.

Considering Breast Surgery?

Today, a woman’s decision to have breast surgery is a highly individual one and there are many options available depending on your goals. Changing the size of the breast, whether to make it larger or smaller or revising the shape, can have profound effects on the way you look and feel about your body. Contrary to popular belief, the majority of women who take the decision to undergo surgery to modify their breasts aren’t purely driven by vanity. For most women, cosmetic surgery on the breast will be carried out with the goal of achieving a more balanced and natural looking frame that allows them to feel good in and out of their clothes.

Many women find that motherhood and aging alters the size and volume of the breast causing sagging and unevenness. This is also true of clients who suffer various illnesses including breast cancer or abnormalities such as tuberous breasts. Unfortunately, these experiences don’t just affect the way you look, they can also severely impact your confidence and self-esteem, as you feel less attractive and in some ways robbed of your femininity. Other clients may not suffer from functional deficits but feel inadequate due to a general lack of volume. These concerns have lead many women to consider breast surgery as a way to restore their natural form and allow them to once again embrace their femininity.

For other women the opposite is true and they may find that they have overdeveloped breasts, which can lead to physical discomfort and back pain, particularly on a small frame. For some personality types, they may also find they attract the wrong kind of attention, and/or that they are excluded from wearing certain types of clothing that can make shopping, particularly for business attire difficult. In this case they may opt to have a breast reduction to ease some of the discomfort.

For Men

Just like their female counterparts, men also attach their physical appearance to their physical and emotional well-being. Gynecomastia or enlargement of male breast tissue is a condition that can be caused by a number of factors. Unfortunately however, this rather common condition is something that is not openly discussed amongst men and for those who suffer from it, it can be a very discouraging experience making them feel less confident, demotivated and even emasculated. While exercise can alleviate some of the symptoms many find that the breast tissue is more resistant even to a focused fitness program. Rather than hiding behind oversized t-shirts and sheepish excuses, many men are now taking the step to seek surgical intervention that allows them to discreetly realize the physique they have worked so hard to achieve.

What are my options?

The human breast is made up of a number of different types of tissues including connective, muscular, fatty and glandular tissues. For both men and women the options available will be guided by the specific make up of their breasts as well as their aesthetic goals. Whatever your unique situation, Dr. Belsley’s objectives are always to achieve a beautiful shape and a harmonious body proportion.

Breast surgery procedures carried out by Dr. Belsley include breast augmentation, breast lift, reduction, correction, treatment for gynecomastia, and revision. Many of Dr. Belsley’s clients undergo breast augmentation to acquire a more aesthetically pleasing breast shape; the increase in size is modest in most cases with the emphasis on proportion and harmony with the rest of the body. For clients considering any type of breast surgery should seek advice on what is appropriate for their body type and frame. As with any cosmetic procedure it helps if you clear on what your exact concerns are and what you would like to achieve before you visit the surgeon’s office. Dr Belsley can help you ascertain what is technically possible and is well placed to create a surgery plan that can address your specific needs.

For more information on the specific procedures available click here or contact us via email for a consultation.

General advice for clients considering Breast Surgery

  • Work with a surgeon who has your interests at heart, listen to their advice carefully but don’t be pushed into procedures you don’t feel are right for you
  • Discuss the complications and your expectations with the surgeon in depth
  • Ask as many questions as you can, don’t be afraid or embarrassed to get as much information as you need to feel comfortable with your surgeon and the procedure you are considering
  • Seek out additional information regarding what you can expect from the surgery itself. The better informed you are the more equipped you will be to handle the surgical procedure and postoperative outcomes
  • When it comes to saline vs. silicone, points of incision and especially the size there are many factors, which you should consider both related to your unique physiology as well as your lifestyle. Discuss all of this openly with your surgeon and give yourself enough time to make a decision
  • If you elect for a revision of prior implants remember to provide the original reports to your doctor so they have all the information at hand
  • The best candidates for breast cosmetic surgery have healthy expectations about what it can do for their quality of life. If you are physically healthy and realistic in your expectations, you may be a good candidate
  • Be prepared for healing time, not only in terms of how you will look but also to make arrangements for time taken off work and follow up visits with the surgeon. The exact time depends on the procedure and it is of utmost importance that you follow your surgeon’s advice to avoid complications and allow for the best recovery and outcomes
  • Remember to get into the habit of regular breast self examination both before and after your surgery – of course allowing for healing time.
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Body Contouring

Introduction to Body Surgery

For many of us, feeling good about our body is something we put off for another day until one day when we look in the mirror and realize how much not being ‘perfect’ may have affected our self-esteem. When it comes to body shape, our ideals of what is beautiful have changed significantly over the years from voluptuous to athletic to waif-like and back again. Most recently, the ideal body is considered to be one that is healthy and fully functional with an appreciation that many different shapes and sizes can be highly attractive. There is also consideration given to fashion and having a body that can suit the look that defines your personality leaving a lot of room for personal taste.

Whatever your preference, achieving your ideal body can take a lot of hard work and sometimes even this may not suffice. No matter your situation, a balanced diet and regular exercise should always be your first line of defense. Following this, whether it’s maintaining a healthy lifestyle or opting for a surgical or non-surgical cosmetic procedure, achieving your personal aesthetic goals can be a rewarding experience that can allow you to reclaim control of your physique.

Considering Body Surgery

Although diet and exercise are a key part of maintaining a healthy physique, many people still find that life’s experiences can alter the way their body looks and feels unavoidably and irreversibly. Childbirth, massive weight gain or loss or following physical trauma such as ill health or an accident are just some examples. Time is another phenomenon. As we age, our body undergoes significant changes that can leave our bodies different and less desirable than earlier in our lives. For some it could just be puberty that may not have given us the breast size or proportion for which we had hoped. Others may find that maturing into their forties and beyond often takes away or alters what we used to have. Depending on your situation, plastic surgery may be able to help. If this is something you are considering, we recommend having a candid discussion with Dr. Belsley to explore your options.

To ensure optimal outcomes with cosmetic surgery of the body, clients should be focused on achieving natural-looking proportions and symmetry. Of course, there is room for personal preference as individual ideals of the perfect body form are different. As with all cosmetic surgeries, it is important to engage in self-exploration to understand your expectations for surgery. While changing your body’s physical appearance can have a positive impact on your confidence and the way you look in clothes, it can’t fundamentally change your standard of living or your true personality.

What are my options?

Though we have used the simplified term body surgery here, the variety of procedures available that target specific areas and issues are as numerate as a patient’s individual concerns. When it comes to the body, clients often opt for multiple procedures performed in tandem or as part of a comprehensive surgical plan. The extent of surgery depends on the patient’s individual needs from targeted liposuction, to a tummy tuck, to full body contouring, and everything in between.

Examples of body contouring procedures that Dr. Belsley’s practice offers include lipoplasty, lifting of the arms and thighs, tummy tuck, breast surgery, and surgical implants. Clients considering surgery on the body should make themselves aware of the various options that are available. Considerations must account for individual goals and technical considerations such as the amount of fatty vs. glandular tissues, degree of weight-loss, age and general fitness. Dr. Belsley can help you ascertain what is technically possible and is well placed to create a surgery plan that can address your specific needs. We invite you to make an appointment for more information on how to develop a tailored approach to realizing your aesthetic goals.

For more information on the specific procedures available click here or contact us via email for a consultation.

General advice for clients considering Cosmetic Surgery of the Body

  • Work with a surgeon who has your interests at heart, listen to their advice carefully but don’t be pushed into procedures you don’t feel are right for you
  • Discuss the complications and your expectations with the surgeon in depth
  • Ask as many questions as you can, Don’t be afraid or embarrassed to get as much information as you need to feel comfortable with your surgeon and the procedure you are considering
  • Seek out additional information regarding what you can expect from the surgery itself. The better informed you are the more equipped you will be to handle the surgical procedure and postoperative outcomes
  • Procedures that involve implants should be carefully considered as they result in significant changes to the body’s structure and can result in permanent changes even if removed.
  • For clients considering surgery after bariatric surgery or significant weight-loss, it is important to ensure that your weight has stabilized. While you might be eager to complete your transformation with the removal of excess skin and fat, it is strongly recommended that you wait at least 12-18 months after bariatric surgery before undergoing cosmetic contouring.
  • Be prepared for healing time, not only in terms of how you will look but also to make arrangements for time taken off work and follow up visits with the surgeon. Surgeries on the body can significantly affect your ability to perform physical tasks, the exact time depends on the procedure and it is of utmost importance that you follow Dr. Belsley's advice to avoid complications and allow for the best recovery and outcomes.
  • During the consultation period, Dr. Belsley will ask you a lot of questions related to your mental and physical state, medications you might be taking, family background, whether or not you smoke and a whole host of other topics. It is important to answer with honestly to avoid serious complications. Remember that this for your own safety!
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