Author Archives: William DeLuca, MD

About William DeLuca, MD

William F. DeLuca Jr. MD FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon at DeLuca Plastic Surgery in Albany, NY. Dr. DeLuca specializes in cosmetic surgery of the breast (breast augmentation & breast lift), body (liposuction & tummy tuck) and face (facelift, rhinoplasty & eyelid lifts). Dr. DeLuca's goal for each and every patient is to achieve the most pleasing and naturally beautiful result possible. Find Dr. DeLuca on: Google+, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.

The Albany Plastic Surgery Blog by Dr. William F. DeLuca



Guest Post: Microtia “Little Ear” Reconstruction Surgery – Key Concepts

Posted on March 26, 2012 by William DeLuca, MD

DeLuca Plastic Surgery in Albany, New York welcomes guest blogger Dr. Mark Mitchell Jones, a plastic surgeon in Atlanta Georgia who specializes in microtia “ear” reconstruction. Microtia is a common birth defect where the middle and outer ear do not … Continue reading →

Breast Q&A: Will High Profile Implants Give Me Natural Looking Breasts?

Posted on September 2, 2011 by William DeLuca, MD

Question: Will High Profile Breast Implants Give Me Natural Looking Breasts? I am 5’4″ 125lbs, 31″ ribcage, 34C (wanting at least a DD) and my breast measures 13cm wide. I told my PS I wanted large, very nice looking (not … Continue reading →

Breast Q&A: Undecided – Lift vs Implants for Deflated Breasts

Posted on June 3, 2011 by William DeLuca, MD

Question: Undecided, Lift or Implants. Surgery in 3 Weeks, Opinions Please Hello. I have my breast surgery scheduled in June, however, am still undecided which route I should take. Would 500cc saline implants be sufficent to give me some volume, … Continue reading →

Question: Am I Being Realistic with the Breast Augmentation Results I Want?

Posted on May 20, 2011 by William DeLuca, MD

Question: Am I Being Realistic with the Breast Augmentation Results I Want? My plastic surgeon wants me to bring in pictures of what I want so he can be sure that he understands what results I’m wanting. We’ve discussed this … Continue reading →

What to Look for in a Plastic Surgeon (Presentation)

Posted on April 10, 2011 by William DeLuca, MD

Slides from a recent info-session/open-house on plastic surgery – by Dr. DeLuca I’ve always enjoyed playing class professor for an hour or 2 during open-house style info-sessions/discussions that explore the ins and outs of a specific cosmetic procedure, new/innovative surgery … Continue reading →

Tumescent Liposuction vs Laser (“SmartLipo”): 1 Step Forward, 2 Steps Back

Posted on February 14, 2011 by William DeLuca, MD

When it comes to advancements in liposuction, the latest hasn’t always been the greatest. Since Dr. Illouz and Dr. Fournier first brought liposuction to the United States in 1982 – when I was beginning my residency in plastic surgery – … Continue reading →

What we don't want here is "a failure to communicate"

Posted on January 5, 2011 by William DeLuca, MD

I recently started answering questions on the plastic surgery Q&A website “Real Self” – it’s a neat new service that has the potential to be a truly great (they just need to improve a few key features which I plan to write about in a later blog post). That said, from reading and answering the many questions that come into my email each day I think what stands out most is the frequent lack of clear and completely open communication between patients and their doctors. Continue reading →

The New Team in Town

Posted on November 15, 2010 by William DeLuca, MD

In sports there is an old adage that in order to win make sure you pick the best player(s) available. This holds doubly true when setting up a new medical office. Although I have been practicing plastic surgery in Albany, NY for 25 years, I had no concept on what it takes to run an efficient and successful operation. Susan, our practice manager has been invaluable in this regard. She handles the many day to day functions, understands the complexity of insurance, sets the game plan and she keeps the team running smoothly. I may be the Owner but she is most certainly the Head Coach. Continue reading →