Dr. Nina Naidu
Plastic Surgery
New York, NY
26 years experience female
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Office
New York, NY
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Plastic Surgery
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
23 Answers
3 Agrees
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Naiduanswered
Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Breast augmentation: Breast implants are placed to increase the volume of the breasts. A breast lift involves reshaping the breast skin and tissue to raise it higher on t... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Serenity: Take a deep breath, breathe out slowly, and put it all in perspective. Things could be much, much worse. And now you have time to actually eat somet... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Botox hyperhidrosis: If Botox is placed in the underarm region, you will not sweat for at least 3-4 months, and perhaps longer. Most people who have used Botox for excess... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Breast implant pain: A small percentage of women do experience chronic pain following breast augmentation, even in the absence of a clear cause, such as scar tissue. For ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Naiduanswered
Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Rhinoplasty surgeons: Both ENT surgeons and plastic surgeons are well-trained in rhinoplasty. You should pick the surgeon who has extensive experience with this area, as t... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Sunscreen: Most people miss their ears and neck. I suggest applying a quarter-sized amount to your face, ears, and neck every morning, rain or shine. If you ar... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Naiduanswered
Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Botox pregnancy: Yes, Botox and fillers should not be used during pregnancy as we have no studies demonstrating their safety during this time. Fortunately, pregnancy ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Naiduanswered
Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Botox and Renova (tretinoin): Yes, Botox will still work. Renova (tretinoin) and Botox work differently, but I am sure that with both your wrinkles and fine lines will be signific... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Cleft surgeons: I suggest looking at the nearest academic hospital and calling to see if they have a craniofacial team experienced in cleft lip and palate repair. Th... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Old breast implants: Breast implants may form a capsule over time, which can feel very firm. However, some patients may have implants in for 20+ years which can continue ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Wrinkles: I certainly wouldn't recommend skimping on food. Good nutrition is important for your health, and this will in turn help your skin. You can also use... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Surgery for implants: It is major surgery in the sense that you will need to go under anesthesia. However, the procedure usually takes about an hour, and the recovery time... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Mole on face: In general, mole excision from the face should leave a very small scar that will improve with time. However, there are so many variables associated w... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Juvederm duration: Juvederm typically lasts for 8-12 months, depending upon where it is placed. In the nasolabial folds, you should at least 8 months of correction, in ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Naiduanswered
Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Wrinkles: On the face, using a topical agent with tretinoin is the best option. You can purchase an over-the-counter lotion, or for a more concentrated dose, s... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Naiduanswered
Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Find a hand surgeon: I suggest finding a hand surgeon in your area as soon as possible to rule out an injury to one of your tendons.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Naiduanswered
Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Age for tumy tuck: You should be at least 21 years of age prior to a tummy tuck, as your body will have stopped growing, and you will be able to make an informed decisio... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Naiduanswered
Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Scar cream: No cream or gel can completely "erase" a scar, but there are many that can significantly help to fade and soften scars. Looks for products with silic... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Naiduanswered
Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Breast aug help: I suggest having someone with you for 2-3 days. If you have small children, you need to be careful about lifting them for 2 weeks, so you may need he... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Naiduanswered
Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Artificial limbs: What a generous and wonderful question. I suggest contacting doc 2 dock. This is an organization run by dr. Bruce charash, a physician who transport... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Gynecomastia: I suggest first seeing your primary doctor, who will be able to rule out any hormonal causes of your breast enlargement. If this is clear, you may be... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Botox for ptosis: I do not recommend using Botox in this case, as it will relax the muscles that are keeping your lids open, which will result in worse ptosis. I would... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nina Naiduanswered
Plastic Surgery 26 years experience
Lip augmentation: Lip augmentation with a filler such as Juvederm is a straight-forward procedure. It takes about 10-15 minutes to perform, and the results last about ... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Naidu is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Naidu is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University
Graduated 1997MD
Residency
New York Presbyterian Hospital
Awards
Patient's Choice Award, 2013
Patient's Choice Award, 2012
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Affiliations
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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