Layliev Plastic Surgery

The practice is located in Melville and sees patients from Long Island communities including Huntington, Plainview, Farmingdale, Syosset and Commack, as well as many people who travel to the office from other parts of the country, particularly for facelift surgery. For out-of-town patients, the office offers help planning accommodations, dining and recovery. Long Island MacArthur Airport is about 15 miles away, John F. Kennedy International about 30 miles and LaGuardia about 35 miles.

The practice describes itself as a Long Island specialist in mommy makeovers, tummy tucks, breast reductions and facelifts, and says its team keeps training in the latest medical technology and surgical techniques. Cosmetic surgery takes place in a private operating room accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, while reconstructive surgery is performed in a hospital-based setting.

A visit starts with a consultation to talk through goals, options, medical history and candidacy. Liposuction and breast augmentation require a consultation to determine candidacy, and facelift candidates are evaluated on health, aesthetic goals and skin condition. Personalized quotes are given during consultation, with a full cost breakdown for facelifts, and flexible financing is available for surgical procedures. Post-surgery care instructions cover incisions, medications and follow-up visits. The office is on the ground floor and has free on-site parking.

The non-surgical menu includes BOTOX Cosmetic, which is used on forehead lines, crow's feet, frown lines, bunny lines, chin dimpling and the jawline. Botox appointments take about 10 to 15 minutes according to the practice, and it is not recommended for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or who have certain neuromuscular conditions. Hyaluronic acid filler appointments usually take under an hour and use a numbing cream. Chemical peels come in different strengths and can address acne scars, pigmentation and fine lines, and laser skin resurfacing uses light energy to stimulate new collagen and treat fine wrinkles and scars.

Plans each procedure around the individual patient's anatomy and goals, with an emphasis on safety and current surgical techniques, according to the practice.