General Surgery in NYC

The health benefits of losing excess weight can not be overstated, but there are also psychological advantages to looking like you did when you were younger. For those that want to improve their appearance, but aren’t necessarily overweight, New York Minimally Invasive Surgery offers several cosmetic options.

Whether you want to remove unwanted fat deposits, tighten the skin, or remove those telltale signs of aging, Dr. Kurian performs several treatments that provide fast–and long-lasting–results. Many procedures last less than an hour and patients are able to return to their normal lives immediately afterward.

GERD and Hiatal Hernia Procedures

New York Minimally Invasive Surgery also treats patients that are experiencing consistent acid reflux or are looking for help losing weight through non-surgical means. Dr. Kurian and her staff always have your best interests at heart and are eager to address these issues and recommend solutions best suited for you.

Linx and GERD Treatment

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a painful reaction to stomach acid that continually goes back into the esophagus. When you swallow food, there is a small muscle that relaxes to allow food to pass from the esophagus to your stomach. After food passes through, the muscle closes the opening.

When that muscle weakens, stomach acid is allowed to enter the esophagus, causing intense heartburn. Over time and without treatment, the stomach acid could cause esophageal bleeding and ulcers. Linx is a small ring that fits over the bottom of the esophagus to help it remain closed when not eating.

Cosmetic Treatments

TruSculpt

Used primarily in the abdominal area, but with applications for other areas of the body, TruSculpt is a method of removing fat without the need for invasive surgery. In fact, no incisions are made and no foreign substances ever enter the body. Ultrasound is used to stimulate the natural process of fat burning in the body.

While not recommended for those with a body mass index of 30 or more, TruSculpt is used on areas that may need a little help or have excess skin. Although everyone is unique, treatments usually last around 15 minutes and patients can return to their normal daily activities after the visit. There may be soreness or redness after the procedure but it doesn’t last very long.

Xeomin

Although they’re called “frown lines,” the lines that appear between your eyebrows are caused by a lifetime of showing all kinds of emotion with our brows. Clinically known as glabellar lines, Xeomin is used to help relax certain facial muscles by blocking certain chemicals. As those muscles relax, wrinkles disappear.

Xeomin treatments are relatively painless and are applied in the focus area of treatment. The early changes can be seen in as little as 72 hours and patients achieve the desired look in four to six weeks. Dosages, how often treatments are needed, and other factors will be established during initial consultations. These results can last for months on end.

Juvéderm

As we age, wrinkles become more prominent around the mouth, nose, and eyes. These “laugh lines” may show a life well-lived, but if you still have some living to do, Juvederm can help soften those wrinkles and give you a more youthful appearance. Juvederm even works with some acne scars and dark circles under your eyes.

Using a modified form of hyaluronic acid (HA), Juvederm is an injectable treatment that provides long-term relief from wrinkles. While results are almost immediate, the treatments last anywhere from six to 12 months. This minimally invasive procedure will correct lines and add volume to the skin, ideal for lip augmentation.

About Dr. Kurian and General Surgery

Dr. Kurian is a board-certified general surgeon with special training in laparoscopic or minimally invasive surgery and bariatric surgery. She also performs laparoscopic incisional hernia, gallbladder, hiatal hernia, and fundoplication surgeries. Dr. Kurian also operates on lipomas and other masses or cysts on the extremities or trunk.

General surgery is a broad field and covers many clinical areas. You are welcome to contact Dr. Kurian to talk about a solution or suggestion for an issue where surgical treatment may be an option. She can help you understand the choices, including the benefits and risks of each path. Reach out to us for more information on bariatric procedures and other surgeries–we look forward to hearing from you!