Zellner Plastic Surgery

Zellner Plastic Surgery Dr Elizabeth Zellner is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in White Plains, NY

One thing I point out during many Gynecomastia consultations is that the two sides of the chest are often not perfectly ...
09/18/2026

One thing I point out during many Gynecomastia consultations is that the two sides of the chest are often not perfectly identical before surgery.

One side may contain more glandular tissue, more fat, a different ni**le position, or a slightly different chest wall shape.

Because of those differences, I don't necessarily perform exactly the same amount of correction on both sides.

I evaluate each side individually and then consider how they relate to the patient's entire chest and upper body.

My goal is to improve overall balance and contour while being realistic about the natural asymmetries that are part of every person's anatomy.

We have been so busy lately that it’s been awhile since we posted gynecomastia results. This lovely young man is just s...
09/17/2026

We have been so busy lately that it’s been awhile since we posted gynecomastia results. This lovely young man is just six months out from surgery and is looking and feeling great! He told me he went to see his doctor recently who commented “that was some really good surgery!” We agree.

Put gynecomastia in your rearview mirror - schedule a consult today!

📞 914.428.4700
📍White Plains, NY
👩🏻‍⚕️Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
🌟Facelift - Rhinoplasty - Gynecomastia
🏅Castle Connolly Top Doctor

09/17/2026

A tighter Facelift is not necessarily a better one. When I see jowling or loss of jawline definition, I’m also thinking about what has changed beneath the skin.

With a Deep Plane Facelift, the deeper tissues can be repositioned first, allowing the skin to redrape without relying on excessive surface tension.

The result I’m looking for is better support and a more defined jawline while keeping the face recognizable and natural, not tight or pulled.

When I evaluate a Rhinoplasty result, I don't simply ask whether the nose looks smaller or whether a specific feature ha...
09/16/2026

When I evaluate a Rhinoplasty result, I don't simply ask whether the nose looks smaller or whether a specific feature has changed.

I look at the nose from multiple angles and evaluate its relationship with the patient's forehead, cheeks, lips, chin, and overall facial proportions.

I also examine details such as tip position, structural support, symmetry, and how the nose appears when the face is moving.

And appearance is only part of the assessment. I also want to know how comfortably the patient is breathing.

For me, the strongest Rhinoplasty results combine facial balance, appropriate structure, and function rather than prioritizing one isolated cosmetic change.

09/15/2026

I’m glad we can now offer another option for patients whose concerns go beyond appearance and involve pain, breathing difficulties, or other documented medical issues.

For select medically necessary cases, we can work with out-of-network insurance benefits for procedures such as Breast Reduction, functional Rhinoplasty, and Panniculectomy. Coverage depends on the medical indication and your individual insurance plan.

If you think you may qualify, contact our office. Our team can review your benefits and help you understand the next steps.

One distinction I make with my Facelift patients is the difference between being socially presentable and seeing the fin...
09/14/2026

One distinction I make with my Facelift patients is the difference between being socially presentable and seeing the final result.

After the more noticeable bruising and swelling improve, many patients begin feeling comfortable returning to work, seeing friends, and going out again.

But underneath the surface, the tissues are still healing and continuing to settle into their new position.

Areas that initially feel firm or numb can gradually soften, and definition through the jawline and neck can continue improving over time.

I encourage patients to think of Facelift recovery in stages. Being comfortable in public is an important milestone, but the result continues maturing well beyond that point.

I always prepare my Gynecomastia patients for the fact that the chest will not immediately look like the final result af...
09/10/2026

I always prepare my Gynecomastia patients for the fact that the chest will not immediately look like the final result after surgery.

Swelling is expected, and one side may temporarily appear different from the other as the tissues begin healing.

Patients will also typically wear compression during the early recovery period to support the treated area and help manage swelling.

I know it can be tempting to examine the chest every day and worry about every small difference, but those early changes need time to resolve.

As the swelling gradually decreases and the tissues settle, the chest contour becomes much easier for both the patient and me to evaluate accurately.

Patients occasionally show me photographs of noses they love and ask whether we can create something similar for them.I ...
09/09/2026

Patients occasionally show me photographs of noses they love and ask whether we can create something similar for them.

I always explain that another person's nose can't simply be transferred onto a different face.

Facial proportions, skin thickness, cartilage strength, nasal structure, and even the way the nose moves can all influence what will look appropriate for an individual patient.

There are also times when a requested change may compromise support or create a result that I don't believe will remain balanced with the rest of the face.
I want my patients to have meaningful improvement, but I also want their nose to continue looking like it naturally belongs to them.

You know we specialize in gynecomastia but Dr Zellner also performs the full spectrum of female aesthetic breast surgery...
09/09/2026

You know we specialize in gynecomastia but Dr Zellner also performs the full spectrum of female aesthetic breast surgery!

For this beautiful patient, we did subglandular breast augmentation with Motiva round full implants (230 cc each side) for the perfect “ballerina boobs”. Rapid recovery protocol means you get back to life with the breasts you always wanted in no time flat! Call to ask about out fall breast augmentation special today.

📞 914.428.4700
📍White Plains, NY
👩🏻‍⚕️Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
🌟Facelift - Rhinoplasty - Gynecomastia
🏅Castle Connolly Top Doctor

I don't recommend a Facelift simply because a patient reaches a certain age or begins noticing changes in their appearan...
09/08/2026

I don't recommend a Facelift simply because a patient reaches a certain age or begins noticing changes in their appearance.

Facial aging can involve many different things, including volume loss, skin texture changes, tissue descent, jowling, and loss of definition through the lower face and neck.

A Facelift is designed to address certain structural changes, but it isn't the solution for every concern.

During a consultation, I try to identify exactly what is creating the changes the patient wants to improve before discussing the most appropriate treatment.

Sometimes surgery is the right answer. Sometimes another treatment makes more sense. My responsibility is to recommend what I genuinely believe will benefit that patient.

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