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Facial plastic surgery patients are especially discerning and have exceptionally high expectations for good reason: when you're making changes to the most visible and recognizable part of you—your face—who you choose to perform the surgery matters just as much a...
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Undergoing rhinoplasty is a highly personal decision, and understanding the recovery process is just as important as selecting the right surgeon. Dr. Yael Halaas, MD, FACS, is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive ...
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Understanding the recovery process helps patients approach eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) with clarity and confidence. Under the care of Dr. Yael Halaas, MD, FACS, one of New York City's leading double board-certified facial plastic surgeons and a recognized specialist in ...
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A natural-looking hair transplant is the ultimate goal for anyone seeking to restore confidence and rejuvenate their appearance. With the right expertise and artistry, hair restoration can seamlessly frame the face and bring balance back to your features. At the forefront of this...
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Facelift surgery is one of the most effective ways to rejuvenate the face and neck, restoring youthful definition and softening visible signs of aging. But not all facelifts are the same. Advances in surgical techniques have created more options, and patients often ask about the ...
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction affects millions of people, often causing chronic jaw pain, tension headaches, facial tightness, and difficulty with everyday movements like chewing or speaking. Treatment options for TMJ have traditionally relied on oral appliances, medi...
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Millennials are leading the way in proactive skincare, especially in New York City, where innovation defines the standard of beauty. Dr. Yael Halaas, M. D. , F. A. C. S. , a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and recognized authority in non-surgical facial treatments, has pl...
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In recent years, “profile balancing” has emerged as one of the beauty industry's most exciting and innovative trends. This approach to cosmetic care harmonizes the facial features, taking your confidence to new heights. In this blog, Dr. Yael Halaas in New York ...
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Dr. Yael Halaas has built a reputation for excellence in facial surgery, producing over 1,200 successful facelifts and two decades of leadership in the field. She is double board-certified and combines cutting-edge science with compassionate, meticulous care. Her AAAASF-accredite...
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May
As summer approaches, more people seek subtle yet powerful ways to refresh their appearance, and eyelid surgery is one of the most transformative options. Whether you're addressing puffiness, sagging skin, or under-eye bags, blepharoplasty with Dr. Yael Halaas offers refine...
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Apr
Aging, genetics, stress, and even lack of sleep can all take a toll on the appearance of your eyes. For many, the eyes are the first place where signs of aging show up — through puffiness, drooping lids, or under-eye bags. Fortunately, blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, off...
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Apr
When performed by an expert like Dr. Yael Halaas, M. D. , F. A. C. S. , facelift surgery becomes more than a cosmetic procedure—it becomes a powerful path to confidence and self-renewal. As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with over two decades of experience and mo...
View MoreCOVID-19 Safety Measures
We understand that there may be times when you miss an appointment due to emergencies or obligations for work and family.
However, due to Covid 19. and the current CDC guidelines, we are implementing a new ” no exceptions” cancellation/no show/rescheduling policy effective September 1, 2020.
If any appointment is cancelled or RESCHEDULED less than 24 hours in advance you will be charged a fee of $100. This policy will be in place until further notice and applies to new AND existing clients We apologize for any inconvenience but look forward to getting through this difficult time together.
At Dr. Halaas office, we take our staff’s and patients’ health very seriously. We are implementing safety measures to ensure everyone who comes through our doors will experience the highest level of care and the lowest risk levels.
Safety of our Employees
Each day we are taking our employees temperatures and going over a questionnaire to make sure we are all in the best of health. If anyone has a temperature over 100.4, or has fever, sore throat, chills, loss of taste, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pains, or headache, they will be asked to leave and go see their primary care doctor, or go get tested.
If an employee has been in contact with someone with Covid, we will ask them to get themselves tested, or they will have to quarantine themselves for two weeks.
We have installed a sneeze guard at our front counter for the safety of both our employees and our patients.
Safety of our Patients
Patients must sign up for our patient portal before coming to their appointment
All patients must wear masks to their appointment.
We ask patients to come to their appointment alone. Minors may be accompanied by an adult.
Temperature will be taken at the door.
Once patient has been cleared, we will escort them to their suite where they will be treated.
We have removed water and snacks from our waiting area, as well as all pamphlets regarding services.
Each room will be thoroughly disinfected in between patients
We encourage telehealth consults beforehand, so we can make a plan for when patients do come into office.
Written by Dr. Halaas
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