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With over 1,200 facelifts performed, the most by any female facial plastic surgeon on the East Coast, Dr. Yael Halaas, MD, FACS, brings unmatched expertise to every facial rejuvenation procedure. Double board-certified in Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surge...
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As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Yael Halaas, MD, FACS, has spent decades studying how facial structures age and how they can be restored with precision. At her NYC practice, she focuses exclusively on facial procedures, combining advanced surgical tec...
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So, what is rhinoplasty? Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes the bone, cartilage, and skin of the nose to improve its appearance, function, or both. Whether a patient is seeking cosmetic refinement or relief from breathing difficulties, rhinoplasty offers a path tow...
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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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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 ...
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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