- Medical Weight LossThis surgery removes excess skin and fat of the upper arm, and is done primarily in people who have experienced dramatic weight loss or who have a genetic predisposition to skin laxity and excess fat in this area.
- Emergency CareIn addition to his private practice and his commitment to the emergency room, Dr. Wolf is dedicated to bettering lives of adults and children near and abroad as a medical board advisor for Little Baby Face Foundation in New York; he performs corrective surgery for children from around the world born with facial deformities. He is also Chief Medical Director for the Dror for the Wounded Foundation, providing reconstruction-surgery services to severely wounded Israeli Defense Force (IDF) soldiers. He has traveled with Smile Train to repair cleft lips and palates in children and adults worldwide.
- Pregnancy
- Reconstructive SurgeryA native of Long Island, New York, Dr. Wolf graduated from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He completed extensive residency and fellowship training at the Albany Medical Center, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is affiliated with Lenox Hill, Beth Israel and Mr. Sinai Hospitals in Manhattan. Dr. Wolf also performs select procedures in the office of the Center for Specialty Care on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
- BotoxSynthetic substances injected into or under the skin to fill depressions and to minimize wrinkles and scarring. They’re not typically used for severe wrinkles and depressions. Fillers are also used to create fuller lips and cheeks and to plump sunken facial areas. They can be used alone or in combination with other procedures such as Botox, laser treatment, surgery or transfer of your own body fat.
- Brow LiftAlso called a forehead lift, an endoscopic brow lift targets excess skin and sagging muscles to correct drooping brows and horizontal forehead lines. It can also lift upper eyelids.
- Eyelid SurgeryEyelid surgery can correct drooping upper lids and puffy bags below the eyes to restore a refreshed, youthful appearance.
- LiposuctionFirst, the fat cells are harvested via liposuction; then these are processed for transplantation, after which the fat is carefully injected via numerous injections within the chest muscle and under the skin. Because every patient is different and not all the fat injected lives and “takes,” sometimes more than one session is necessary to achieve the desired result.
- Breast AugmentationBreast augmentation increases the breasts’ size or shape with implants. Silastic (silicone polymer) is used for outer shell of all implants, but there are various fillers, including saline and silicone. Silicone gel is used predominantly these days to create the most natural feel. During the consultation, Dr. Wolf will suggest which procedure he thinks best suits the candidate.
- Breast ReductionBreast reduction decreases the breasts’ size in women for whom overlarge breasts are an impediment to lifestyle, health and/or self-image.
- Breast Lift
- RhinoplastyWhether breast augmentation, facelift or rhinoplasty is the intended procedure, Dr. Wolf is firmly committed to an approach that takes the whole body, the whole person and her whole life into account. “All of these factors help us determine your best surgical options, and these guide my hand during surgery,” Dr. Wolf says. Physical characteristics such as body type and skin type certainly are major influences, but they are not the only ones. And when it comes to form and function, both are equally important to the dialogue between doctor and patient. How will this surgery fit into your life and/or change it? Have you had children yet, or do you plan to? Are you post-menopausal? Are you just starting out in a career? What is your occupation? Are you an everyday athlete? (“If a woman plays a sport or works out regularly, she is not going to be happy with outsized implants,” Dr. Wolf points out.) All of these questions and their answers are relevant in the process of conceiving a surgical plan.
- Breast ReconstructionBreast reconstruction recreates breasts after reconstruction cancer surgery (mastectomy) has removed one or both breasts. Patients who have had reconstruction in the past and determine that they would like to improve on their reconstruction results can do so with implants, fat grafting, scar revision, and/or nipple reconstruction. These are small fine-tuning procedures that can bring great satisfaction with minimal down time.
- Plastic SurgeryJoseph A. Wolf, M.D., is a leading aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon with a private practice on New York City’s Upper East Side. Board-certified in plastic surgery, Dr. Wolf pairs state-of-the-art technique with a disciplined aesthetic inspired by his profound respect for the body’s own design and function. His thoughtfully conservative approach ensures impeccable results that are tailored to each patient’s body type, lifestyle, personality and tastes. While Dr. Wolf specializes in breast and facial surgery, he is fully trained, skilled and experienced in procedures of all areas of the body. (For more on specific surgeries, see Procedures.)
- Face LiftA face lift reduces visible signs of aging by eliminating excess fat, sagging skin and tightening muscles beneath the skin of the face and neck. It is often done in conjunction with eyelid and forehead lifts.
- BlepharoplastyBrow lifts are often done in conjunction with eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to rejuvenate the upper face region, or with a facelift to provide a smoother look overall.
- AbdominoplastyDuring a full tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), a long incision is made from hip to hip along the bikini line, just above pubic region. The skin and fat is separated from the abdominal wall up to the bellybutton, and then an additional incision is made around the bellybutton to loosen surrounding tissue so that the skin and fat can be entirely lifted away from the abs. The stomach muscles are stitched together, crafting a tighter, firmer abdominal wall and smaller waist. Skin and fat are stretched down toward the bikini line, and extra tissue is trimmed. A new bellybutton hole is created, and two drainage tubes are temporarily installed under the skin to release excess fluids during the first forty-eight hours. Surgery typically takes three to five hours.
- Nose SurgeryIn addition to cosmetic enhancements, nose surgery can correct breathing patterns and nasal obstructions. Dr. Wolf will work with you to create an ideal nose with a shape and size that are proportional to your face and features.
- Body LiftSurgery may involve a variety of procedures to remove and tighten excess skin while sculpting tissue contours, which lead to a smoother, more youthful, and more natural appearance. Some procedures include a combination of other treatments, such as upper body lift, tummy lift, and lower body lift.
- Scar Revision
- GynecomastiaGynecomastia is overdeveloped breasts in a man (resembling women’s breasts). The condition affects 40-60% of men to some degree and is often a source of embarrassment or self-consciousness that can be corrected by reducing the size and shape of the enlarged breast tissue.
- Cosmetic SurgeryA surgeon’s work and commitment to his patient continues beyond surgery through post-operative care and follow-up appointments, and well into the future, according to Dr. Wolf. “I try to convey to my patients that the surgery they choose has to work for them not just now, in this moment, but down the road,” he says. While the field of cosmetic surgery offers some wonderful procedures that do offer instant results and immediate gratification, it’s a mistake to set sights only on those. “I often compare a surgical procedure to getting a tattoo, because everyone knows about tattoos,” says Dr. Wolf. “Think about whether you’re really going to want that twenty years from now.” A balanced perspective can provide a patient with both immediate gratification and long-term reward. Safety and a realistic point of view will dictate a sound surgical plan that truly serves the patient’s best interests over time.
- Bariatric SurgeryGastric bypass surgery removes and tightens excess hanging skin and fatty deposits of the abdomen, breasts, thighs and arms following bariatric surgery, which is performed on patients needing drastic weight loss.
- Chin Augmentation
- Forehead Lift