Menopause is a transformative phase in a woman’s life, marked by significant hormonal shifts that often lead to changes in the body, skin, and overall appearance. For many women, these changes include weight gain, sagging skin, loss of breast volume, and decreased muscle tone. As hormonal changes during menopause affect the body’s ability to maintain muscle tone and skin elasticity, many women feel their appearance no longer reflects their energy and vitality. Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS, a double-board-certified plastic surgeon, founder, and medical director of Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, explains why the Menopause Makeover is the key to regaining confidence during and after menopause.
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The Menopause Makeover at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology is designed to address these concerns, helping women regain their youthful contours and confidence during and after menopause.
A Menopause Makeover helps to turn back the clock, addressing the physical effects of menopause that are resistant to diet and exercise. For many women, a Menopause Makeover is not just about aesthetic improvements it’s about revitalizing self-confidence, enhancing comfort, and improving quality of life. By addressing areas of concern such as loose skin, drooping breasts, stubborn fat pockets, facial aging, vaginal changes, and hair loss, the modern approach at Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology empowers women to embrace this stage of life and achieve a renewed sense of self-assurance.
What Exactly is a Menopause Makeover?
It’s a personalized plan of cosmetic procedures tailored to address the effects of aging and menopause. Common procedures included in a Menopause Makeover are:
- Breast Lift with or without Augmentation or Breast Reduction with or without Augmentation to reposition and recontour breasts to a more youthful shape, restore lost volume, and correct sagging.
- Tummy Tuck to tighten the abdominal muscles and remove excess skin and fat, addressing the common issue of a softer, fuller, less toned midsection.
- Liposuction targets stubborn fat deposits that often accumulate during menopause, particularly around the waist, hips, and thighs, which cannot be improved through diet and exercise alone.
- Facial Rejuvenation includes treatments such as facelifts, mini facelifts, neck lifts, facial fat transfer, cosmetic injectables, and laser skin resurfacing to restore facial volume, re-contour the cheeks and jowls, reduce wrinkles and sagging skin, improve texture, and eliminate age spots.
- Vaginal Rejuvenation includes procedures such as labiaplasty to address discomfort during physical activities or intercourse, itching, irritation, or asymmetry of the labia minora. EmpowerRF improves pelvic floor health non-surgically using radiofrequency technology.
- Hair Restoration naturally restores thinning hair, utilizing the patient's own organic materials. Utilizing follicular unit micrografting provides a hairline that looks and functions naturally. PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections stimulate hair follicles to enter the growth phase resulting in a fully, more aesthetically pleasing head of your own natural hair.
As a board-certified plastic surgeon known for blending advanced surgical techniques with innovative non-surgical treatments, my award-winning team of plastic and reconstructive surgeons and I frequently address concerns about the face, breasts, body, skin, and hair health during and after menopause. Surgically correcting areas of discomfort, such as sagging breasts, with a breast lift or breast reduction is truly life-changing for our patients.
Many women seek breast reduction later in life not just for cosmetic reasons but to alleviate physical challenges, including back, neck, and shoulder pain, skin irritation, and even breathing difficulties. These procedures offer significant relief and improve overall quality of life, making a profound difference for our patients.
Surgical body contouring procedures can dramatically improve the lifestyle and overall quality of life of many women by removing burdensome inches so they can become more physically active and fit into their clothing again. In some cases, a patient’s insurance plan may cover the costs of breast reduction or tummy tuck to improve their health.
For those seeking non-invasive options, advanced body contouring devices offer a way to achieve a slimmer, more toned physique while complementing a healthy diet and exercise routine. Emsculpt Neo enhances muscle tone and targets stubborn fat cells, while CoolSculpting eliminates up to 30% of fat cells in treated areas for a more sculpted appearance.
In our Women’s Wellness Division, EmpowerRF provides safe and effective vaginal rejuvenation, addressing a wide range of concerns such as dryness, improved blood circulation, pain relief, pelvic floor weakness, and various forms of urinary incontinence, including stress, urge, and mixed types.
For hair restoration, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections stimulate hair growth, while Nutrafol supplements strengthen and enhance hair quality.
Skin rejuvenation treatments, including chemical peels, lasers, ultrasound technology, radio frequency, and microneedling, work synergistically to exfoliate dead skin cells, stimulate the growth of new ones, and enhance collagen production. The result is smoother, firmer, more lifted skin with an even tone and a healthier, radiant appearance.
Our patients often tell us they wish they hadn’t waited so long to pursue a Menopause Makeover. Addressing the areas most affected by hormonal imbalances and fluctuations can lead to improved health, renewed vitality, and a stronger sense of self. Patients who undergo surgical and non-surgical treatments to alleviate symptoms often report not only looking and feeling better but also experiencing a more fulfilling life.
These transformations frequently inspire greater physical activity and social engagement, with many sharing how their results have given them the confidence to re-enter the dating world, pursue new career opportunities, or seek promotions. It’s never too early or too late to make these positive changes and reclaim a more youthful appearance. The impact of these enhancements on a person’s mindset and overall well-being is truly remarkable.
For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation, call (212)-319-4999 or visit GreenbergCosmeticSurgery.com.
About the Expert:
Stephen T. Greenberg, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a renowned double board-certified plastic surgeon based in Southampton, Smithtown, Woodbury, Scarsdale, New York City, Princeton, and Boca Raton and founder and medical director of Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology. He is the author of the book A Little Nip, A Little Tuck, and is frequently featured in the media for his expertise in plastic surgery. He has appeared on CBS, Fox News, NBC, Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Great Day New York, Inside Edition, and News12 Long Island. Dr. Greenberg was recently named one of the 10 Best Plastic Surgeons for Patient Satisfaction by the American Institute of Plastic Surgeons.
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