Art

Dr. Hidalgo is a practicing artist and believes it to be an important method for sharpening aesthetic vision. “How you see is critical in both art and plastic surgery. I find the two very complementary. Art allows me to appreciate fine nuances in shape and form that are critical to achieving an optimal result in plastic surgery procedures, whether it is a facelift, a breast reduction, or a rhinoplasty. I believe there is no better method for training and refining your eye than to be continually engaged as a visual artist.” Dr. Hidalgo works in charcoal for his large scale drawings. A few examples of his work are shown.

David A. Hidalgo MD | Art | Manhattan | New York City (NYC)

BFFs, "36" by 36"

David A. Hidalgo MD | Art | Manhattan | New York City (NYC)

Disney Kiss, 48" by 35"

David A. Hidalgo MD | Art | Manhattan | New York City (NYC)

Steppin' Out, 34" by 42"

Selfie with Dad, 32" by 43"

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May 31

My co-author Dr. Andrew Weinstein and I discuss ou

My co-author Dr. Andrew Weinstein and I discuss our new breast implant paper with journal editor Dr. Rod Rohrich (below right). We developed a new treatment algorithm that is a game changer. As satisfying as it is to help our patients individually, moving the specialty forward has even greater impact! #breastimplants #breastimplantsnyc #breastaugmentation

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May 8

Constructing detailed office and operating room pr

Constructing detailed office and operating room protocols. We are ready to begin this challenging new era, with safety our highest priority. #backtoworksoon #safetyfirst #cantwait

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May 2

This new drawing, called “First Date” features

This new drawing, called “First Date” features my grandson and a friend at a car show. It measures 41” x 53” and is rendered in charcoal pencil. The silver lining in our current predicament is having quality time to do this! #robertlongo #surgeonartist #backtoworksoon #aesthetics

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Apr 7

I began this charcoal pencil drawing in July, 2018

I began this charcoal pencil drawing in July, 2018. I had no idea it would take this long! Drawing is a form of meditation that sharpens the eye and is the perfect balance for the intensity of surgery. (Expand the images to see full detail). #robertlongo #visualartist

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Apr 6

Handing off to Jackie at the Cornell ER. Donating

Handing off to Jackie at the Cornell ER. Donating our office supplies was much appreciated (and gratifying!) #masksforall #supportfrontlineworkers

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Apr 1

So used to wearing this but not outside! Contrary

So used to wearing this but not outside! Contrary to earlier recommendations wearing a mask in public spaces is helpful in preventing spread, even if not a N95. That said, it is hard to find them. The next screen shows a product still available but of a different design. The last screen is another good source but out of supply for the moment.

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Mar 28

Our first staff meeting on Zoom. It was great to

Our first staff meeting on Zoom. It was great to see everyone safely ensconced at home, cheerful and healthy. We are all eager to get back to work! #socialdistancing #flattenthecurve #goawaycorona

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Mar 26

Here is our last 6 week follow-up before closing d

Here is our last 6 week follow-up before closing down. "Tummy tucks" (abdominoplasty) have a tough recovery due to the top to bottom muscle repair (see last image). Significant advances such as long acting local anesthetic (Exparel) injected at surgery and avoiding drains (routinely required previously) have had a great impact in easing recovery. This procedure restores abdominal muscle mechanics to improve posture and alleviate associated back symptoms. Besides the obvious benefits in clothing and swim wear, patients like this are no longer embarrassed by polite inquiries about their due date. #abdominoplasty #tummytuck #flatabs #rectusdiastasis #abdominoplastyexpert

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Mar 22

Finally something positive! Longer light, nature

Finally something positive! Longer light, nature waking up, warm weather around the corner. #springiscoming #goawaycoronavirus

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Mar 20

Everyone we encountered on our walk to the beach w

Everyone we encountered on our walk to the beach was cheerful and greeted us warmly. This common challenge is bringing us closer together! #keepthefaith #betterdaysarecoming #enjoytheride

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Mar 19

We are visitors. Let’s avoid going the way of th

We are visitors. Let’s avoid going the way of the dinosaurs. #naturerules #thistooshallpass #staysafe #socialdistancing #betterdaysahead

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Mar 18

Turning out our lights to complete the picture. We

Turning out our lights to complete the picture. We will remain available for our existing patients indefinitely. Stay safe and see you soon! #flattenthecurve #plasticsurgerynyc #plasticsurgery #betterdaysarecoming #timetogetadog #fulltimehusband

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Mar 17

Even if testing were available and there are 10 ti

Even if testing were available and there are 10 times the number of cases now (almost half of China at its peak), the U.S. incidence would be 0.001. We are doing well so far and with social distancing in full force there is reason for optimism! #covid_19 #letsgetbetter #hope #worktogether #teamwork #betterdaysarecoming @drghavami

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Mar 15

This Wall Street Journal article proclaims fitness

This Wall Street Journal article proclaims fitness, proper diet and non surgical treatments are all we need to look great at 50! However these remedies can only do so much. Postpartum body changes and significant facial aging often require surgery, an inherently more powerful tool, to make an impact. Moreover, surgery is often a more economical option in the long run. BTW, do not be discouraged. I doubt the examples shown of the “new” 50 are all surgery free! #lookgood #nosurgery #postpartumbody #aging #plasticsurgery #fitnessgoals #diet #breastsugmentation #breastlift #blepharoplasty #faceliftsurgery

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Mar 13

Meet Diane, one of our two ace patient coordinator

Meet Diane, one of our two ace patient coordinators, celebrating her birthday today. She has been with us for 22 years! So knowledgeable and loved by our patients. (Second image is Diane at the beginning).

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Mar 11

Mini-Consult 3: Chin Implants #chin #chinimplant #

Mini-Consult 3: Chin Implants #chin #chinimplant #consult #facialsurgery #details #facelift #plasticsurgery #plasticsurgerynyc #lips #chinmuscle #facialsurgery

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Mar 11

Our lovely patient after a facelift and chin impla

Our lovely patient after a facelift and chin implant. Most of her aging was limited to the lower face so a less invasive SMAS tightening procedure was used. Different SMAS options allows for customized treatment guided by individual aging differences. #facelifts #smas #plasticsurgeonnyc #faceliftexpert #chinimplant

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Mar 10

Meet Ashley, our scrub tech, who we hired out of s

Meet Ashley, our scrub tech, who we hired out of school. She is amazing: always focused, unflappable, and anticipating one step ahead at all times. We spend a lot of time together and I feel blessed! #scrubtech #teammates #plasticsurgerynyc #operatingroomtech #makemylifeeasier

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Mar 8

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Mar 6

#breastreduction #massiveweightloss #plasticsurgeo

#breastreduction #massiveweightloss #plasticsurgeonnyc #breastimplants #breastlift #lifechanging #mastopexy #plasticsurgery #worthit

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Mar 5

Rhinoplasty surgery in the 1990s was not as sophis

Rhinoplasty surgery in the 1990s was not as sophisticated as it is today. The results often did not age well, particularly the tip area. Our patient is a good example of this. Her tip was reconstructed with an open method using cartilage grafts. She still has some subtle swelling at three months but the shape has been restored and the nostrils look better too. Procedures like this, while perhaps conceptually simple, are very challenging and usually take much longer to accomplish than the original procedure did decades ago. #rhinoplasty #reconstructiverhinoplasty #tipplasty #openrhinoplasty #cartilagegrafts #rhinoplastyexpert #secondaryrhinoplasty #breathebetter #tipdeformity #90s

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Mar 4

#abdominoplasty #tummytuck #skinonlyabdominoplasty

#abdominoplasty #tummytuck #skinonlyabdominoplasty #plasticsurgeonnyc #abdominoplastyexpert #muscles #postpartum #rectusdiastasis #postmenopausal #agerelatedchanges

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Mar 3

Rhinoplasty is a joyous event for both the surgeon

Rhinoplasty is a joyous event for both the surgeon in the technical challenge, and for our young patients for whom it is a life changing event! #rhinoplasty #rhinoplastysurgeon #nose #beforeandafter #plasticsurgery #lifechanging #quickrecovery #happypatient #lookgoodfeelgood

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Mar 2

Our patient has breast hardening and shape distort

Our patient has breast hardening and shape distortion caused by old silicone implants. Note the excess upper breast fullness and the flattened bottom. The hardened scar tissue was removed, the breast reshaped, and a special lining material called acellular dermal matrix (ADM) placed to prevent the hardening from coming back. She opted for saline implants this time as a hedge against needing further surgery in the future. I will be giving a lecture on this very topic at the Northeastern Society of Plastic surgeons this weekend. #breast augmentation #capsularcontracture #capsulectomy #siliconeimplants #breastrevisionsurgery #nycplasticsurgeon #plasticsurgeonny

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Feb 29

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Feb 29

Scarless saline implant breast augmentation (armpi

Scarless saline implant breast augmentation (armpit incision) 20 years later. Stable result, no need to change implants! Silicone cannot do that but they are better for other circumstances. #breast augmentation #salinevssilicone #transaxillaryaugmentation #monitoring #nycplasticsurgeon

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Feb 27

These are my drawings in our waiting room. They ar

These are my drawings in our waiting room. They are Inspired by Robert Longo, one of my favorite artists. #artistsoninstagram #artwork #drawings #nycplasticsurgeon

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Feb 26

#breastaugmentation #siliconeimplant #salineimplan

#breastaugmentation #siliconeimplant #salineimplant #implantrupture #asaps #nycplasticsurgeon

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Feb 25

#browlift #botox #looktired #nycplasticsurgeon #as

#browlift #botox #looktired #nycplasticsurgeon #asaps

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Feb 24

Breast reduction; only 4.5 hours for a life changi

Breast reduction; only 4.5 hours for a life changing transformation! #breastreduction #beforeandafter #plasticsurgery #nycplasticsurgeon #asaps

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Feb 22

Drawing early Saturday morning with Bob Dylan. Thi

Drawing early Saturday morning with Bob Dylan. This one is almost finished! #plasticsurgery #breastaugmentation #rhinoplasty #allaboutaesthetics #allaboutseeing

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Feb 21

The results from an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) ar

The results from an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) are often a great trade for the long, hip-to-hip scar required. The scar itself can often be concealed afterwards, as shown here. #abdominoplasty #tummytuck #nycplasticsurgeon #ASAPS

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Feb 20

Breast surgery is different. It’s key to sit the

Breast surgery is different. It’s key to sit the patient bolt upright (asleep!) multiple times and view from the end of the table to assess volumes, shapes, and symmetry. #breastaugmentation #breastreduction #breastlift #breastliftandaugmentation #nycplasticsurgeon #aesthetics

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Feb 19

Working on a drawing is a great way to relax at ni

Working on a drawing is a great way to relax at night after a day of surgery! #nyc plastic surgeon #charcoaldrawing #robertlongo #improveyoureye

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Feb 17

Many believe our patient needs both a lift and imp

Many believe our patient needs both a lift and implants. However, implants alone can produce a great result without all the scars that a simultaneous lift entails. She is very pleased with the outcome (and so am I!). #breastaugmentation #breast lift #nycplasticsurgeon

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Feb 16

My Valentine the day after. Still and always my Sw

My Valentine the day after. Still and always my Sweetheart!

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Feb 15

Visiting with my great friend Dr. Steve Fagien. St

Visiting with my great friend Dr. Steve Fagien. Steve is an artistic blepharoplasty surgeon and probably the best injector of fillers and Botox on the planet. I always come away with a few pearls of wisdom!

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Feb 14

Our patient underwent a facelift using an #extende

Our patient underwent a facelift using an #extended-SMAS technique. This method is reserved for patients with both heavy jowls and drooping upper cheeks. Her neck contour has been improved at the same time by removing fat under the chin and tightening the neck muscles and skin. She has a wonderfully positive attitude and as the mother of a young plastic surgeon colleague I was especially honored to be entrusted with her care. #facelift #SMAS #necklift #nycplasticsurgeon #ASAPS

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Feb 13

Slipped away from the family holiday to get my pla

Slipped away from the family holiday to get my plastic surgery fix. Happy President’s Day Weekend to all!
#PRS #sunshine state #ASAPS #nycplasticsurgeon #breast augmentation #rhinoplasty

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Feb 11

We just had our 20-year anniversary of our office

We just had our 20-year anniversary of our office operating facility! An onsite surgicenter is a far more comforting environment than a hospital and also avoids the risk of a hospital acquired infection. Equally important, our staff works together as a team every day, providing both a seamless flow to the surgical procedures and a personalized recovery room experience for our patients. Our operating facility is certified by the American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities, a national organization enforcing the highest standards in outpatient surgery care. We partner with them to ensure a safe experience for every patient, our highest priority. #AAAASF #ambulatorysurgery #surgicenter #samedaydischarge

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Feb 10

Back in the saddle after attending the Baker-Gordo

Back in the saddle after attending the Baker-Gordon Cosmetic Surgery Symposium in Miami this past weekend. It is incumbent upon us to continually learn about the latest refinements and new concepts given the trust our patients place in us with that most valuable asset in life, their bodies. #plasticsurgery #bakergordonsymposium #asps #asaps #nycplasticsurgeon #nycsurgeon #cosmeticsurgery

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Feb 7

Here at the Baker-Gordon Cosmetic Surgery Symposiu

Here at the Baker-Gordon Cosmetic Surgery Symposium in Miami with elite surgeons Dr. Rod Rohrich, Dallas (left), Dr. James Stuzin, Miami and meeting organizer. (right center), and Dr. Bernard Markowitz, Beverly Hills (right). Cutting edge educational experience! #plastic surgery #nycplasticsurgeon, #facelift, #rhinoplasty, #liposuction, #breast augmentation, #capsularcontrature

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Feb 5

A key part of facelift surgery is repairing the ve

A key part of facelift surgery is repairing the vertical “cords” in the neck. These muscle folds are one of the most visible signs of aging when prominent like these. Sewing the underlying muscle edges together eliminates this distracting feature and completes the picture of rejuvenation. #plasticsurgery #nycplasticsurgeon #asps #plasticsurgerybeforeandafter #asps #plasticsurgeryresult #aging #faceliftsurgery #facelift #faceliftbeforeandafter

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Jan 29

Well healed facelift scars should look like these

Well healed facelift scars should look like these two examples when the incisions are designed and closed with artistry. The other two critical variables are favorable patient anatomy and healing quality. #plasticsurgery #plasticsurgeryresult #nycplasticsurgeon #asps #asaps #plasticsurgeon #scar #plasticsurgeryinstagram #facelift

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Jan 22

Dermabrasion (the real type, not micro-dermabrasio

Dermabrasion (the real type, not micro-dermabrasion) is the most powerful tool for treating wrinkles around the mouth. This result shows what is possible but there is a risk of permanent skin lighting and a lengthy healing period that increases the deeper the treatment is rendered. Dermabrasion is most commonly done in conjunction with a facelift. #dermabrasion #plasticsurgery #plasticsurgerybeforeandafter #plasticsurgeryresults #asaps #asps #nycplasticsurgery #plasticsurgeon #beforeandafter #wrinkles #plasticsurgeryinstagram

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Jan 8

A “nose job” (rhinoplasty) is perceived to be

A “nose job” (rhinoplasty) is perceived to be a simple operation but actually is one of the most technically challenging procedures in plastic surgery. A great result is truly life changing for our young patients and occurs at a critical time in their development. #rhinoplasty #rhino #rhinoplastybeforeandafter #plasticsurgeryresults #plasticsurgery #nycplasticsurgeon #asaps #asps #beforeandafter #nyc #plasticsurgeryinstagram #plasticsurgerybeforeafter

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Jan 4

Just the top right corner to finish this charcoal

Just the top right corner to finish this charcoal drawing, 33” x 44”. Six weeks to go, it’s called “All In”. #charcoaldrawing #robertlongoinspired

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Jan 2

Starting out the new year making the world a more

Starting out the new year making the world a more beautiful place! #facelift #nycplasticsurgery #2020 #asps #plasticsurgeon #nycplasticsurgeon #asaps

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Dec 26

A day away from plastic surgery but still making s

A day away from plastic surgery but still making something beautiful!

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Dec 20

I like to sketch the proposed result for rhinoplas

I like to sketch the proposed result for rhinoplasty myself rather than use computer imaging. It adds to patient confidence by witnessing the surgeon’s artistic capabilities beforehand. #rhinoplasty #rhinoplastybeforeandafter #nasalsurgery #beforeandafter #plasticsurgerybeforeandafter #nycplasticsurgeon #nycplasticsurgery #plasticsurgeryresult #asps #asaps

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