Category Archives: female plastic surgeons
Your Career as a Plastic Surgery Nurse
I’m approached frequently by people wanting to know about getting into a career as a plastic surgeon. I’ve even written on the subject here, but only recently was I asked about a career as a nurse within a plastic surgeon’s … Continue reading
Reasons against Cosmetic Surgery Procedures in Foreign Country
So-called Medical Tourism is becoming more and more popular — Here are a few reasons NOT have have plastic surgery overseas. Continue reading
Things You Should Ask Your Plastic Surgeon before the Surgery
If you are considering having plastic surgery, you should make sure you know who your doctors is, and what exactly is going to happen before you go ahead. Here are some questions to ask your plastic surgeon. Continue reading
Does the Sex of the Surgeon Matter?
LAST June, after Jerri Hafizi, a 5-foot-3 construction firm executive, lost 65 pounds, she asked a plastic surgeon to tighten the loose skin around her torso and lift her breasts. But the surgeon seemed not to understand what she wanted. … Continue reading
The Cost of Labiaplasty
One of the big questions for any woman considering a labiaplasty is: “How much will it cost?” The good news is that, compared to other cosmetic procedures, it’s not that much. In fact, although it’s not the least-expensive procedure, it … Continue reading
How to Tell a Bad Cosmetic Surgeon
Most plastic surgeons are good at what they do–but there are always the few bad ones. This is as true in labiaplasty and vaginaplasty as any other area of cosmetic surgery.
Dr. Kari Colen
I recently was seeking a plastic surgeon for consultation for body work including vaginal and labial plasty. I came across Dr. Kari Colen’s bio. What impressed me about her was that she is young and newly trained and well versed … Continue reading
Dr. Kari Colen
Dr. Kari Colen has joined the practice of plastic Surgery at Colen MD Plastic Surgery Suite. She has finished a very rigorous training at NYU medical center and is very competent and well trained. She is knowledgeable about all plastic … Continue reading
Dr. Kari Colen
Kari L. Colen, M.D. completed Plastic Surgery training at the prestigious New York University Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. During her training she spent time at NYU, Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat hospital, and Bellevue Hospital where she gained special … Continue reading
Welcome to My New Blog
Dr. Helen S. Colen has been performing cosmetic plastic surgery for the past 25 years. She graduated from New York University Medical School in 1972 and then trained in Pediatrics at Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pa. She continued her training … Continue reading


