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



Face Q&A: For Sunken Hollow Cheeks, Fillers, Fat Injections or Facelift?

Posted on March 15, 2013 by William DeLuca, MD

Question – Below my cheekbone a hollow channel is inching towards the center of my face. I had a facelift two years ago and cannot figure out what is causing this. What can be done to correct this? The facelift … Continue reading →

Mommy Makeover Q&A: What Will My Mommy Makeover Recovery Time Be?

Posted on March 8, 2013 by William DeLuca, MD

Question – How long is the down time during a mommy makeover recovery? How much pain will I be in after surgery? What is recovery like with a mommy makeover? I have scheduled both a breast augmentation with lift and a tummy tuck and … Continue reading →

Breast Q&A: What’s the Best Way to Correct Grade 1 Breast Ptosis (Sagging)? Implant, Lift or Both?

Posted on October 29, 2012 by William DeLuca, MD

Question – What is the best way to correct breast ptosis, high or moderate profile implants, a breast lift or both? I am 36 years old, breastfed 2 kids, and have lost volume in my breasts. I have some sagging but … Continue reading →

Botox Q&A: How Long Does Botox Last and What Makes the Effects Last Longer?

Posted on October 18, 2012 by William DeLuca, MD

Question – How long does Botox last? What determines how long it will work for me? Answer – In most patients, Botox lasts between 3-4 months. However, there’s quite a bit of anecdotal evidence suggesting that it’s possible for patients … Continue reading →

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 or Moderate Plus 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 vs Moderate or Moderate Plus? I am 5’4″ 125lbs, 31″ ribcage, 34C (wanting at least a DD) and my breast measures 13cm wide. I told my PS I … 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 … Continue reading →

Breast Q&A: Is a Perfect Breast Augmentation Result Possible in My Case?

Posted on May 20, 2011 by William DeLuca, MD

Question – I think my “goal” photo = a perfect breast augmentation. Is it possible for my breasts to look similar after implants? Am I being realistic about what’s possible for me? My plastic surgeon wants me to bring in … 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 →

Laser Liposuction (SmartLipo) vs Tumescent Liposuction: Neither Truly Tightens Skin

Posted on February 14, 2011 by William DeLuca, MD

Laser liposuction (SmartLipo) vs Tumescent (“Standard Liposuction”) for skin tightening? The science says that neither truly tighten skin. Since Dr. Illouz and Dr. Fournier first brought liposuction to the United States in 1982 – when I was beginning my residency … Continue reading →