Breast implants

If you're considering breast augmentation with breast implants in Boston...

Breast augmentation, technically known as augmentation mammaplasty, is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breasts using either saline or silicone breast implants for a number of reasons: to enhance the body contour of a woman who feels her breast size is too small, to correct a reduction in breast volume after pregnancy, to balance a difference in breast size. As a reconstructive technique following breast surgery. By placing a silicone or a saline implant behind each breast, surgeons are able to increase a woman's breast size by one or more bra cup sizes. If you're considering breast augmentation with saline or silicone breast implants in Boston, this will give you a basic understanding of this cosmetic surgery procedure, when it can help, how it's performed and what results you can expect. It can't answer all of your questions, but is meant as a guide for your consultation with your plastic surgeon. Please ask your Boston surgeon if there is anything you don't understand about your cosmetic surgery procedure or recovery.

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Breast lift

If you're considering a breast lift in Boston...

Over the years, factors such as pregnancy, nursing and gravity take their toll on a woman's breasts. As the skin loses its elasticity, the breasts often lose their shape and firmness and begin to sag. Breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts. Mastopexy can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. If your breasts are small or have lost volume, for example, after pregnancy, silicone or saline breast implants placed in conjunction with the breast lift (mastopexy) can increase both their firmness and their size. If you're considering a breast lift in Boston, this will give you a basic understanding of this cosmetic surgery procedure: when it can help, how it's performed and what results you can expect. It can't answer all of your questions. A personal consultation with your Boston plastic surgeon is best for that. Please be sure to ask your Boston doctor if there is anything about your cosmetic surgery procedure you don't understand.

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Breast reduction

If you're considering breast reduction in Boston...

Women with very large, pendulous breasts may experience a variety of medical problems caused by the excessive weight-from back and neck pain and skin irritation to skeletal deformities and breathing problems. Bra straps may leave indentations in their shoulders. And unusually large breasts can make a woman-or a teenage girl-feel extremely self-conscious.

Breast reduction, technically known as reduction mammaplasty, is designed for such women. The procedure removes fat, glandular tissue, and skin from the breasts, making them smaller, lighter, and firmer. It can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. The goal is to give the woman smaller, better-shaped breasts in proportion with the rest of her body.

If you're considering breast reduction in Boston, this will give you a basic understanding of the procedure- when it can help, how it's performed, and what results you can expect. It can't answer all of your questions, since a lot depends on your individual circumstances. Please be sure to ask your Boston doctor if there is anything about your plastic surgery procedure you don't understand.

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Liposuction

Liposuction is a procedure that can help sculpt the body by removing unwanted fat from specific areas, including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks and neck. During the past decade, liposuction, which is also known as "lipoplasty" or "suction lipectomy," has benefited from several new refinements.

Today, a number of new techniques are helping many plastic surgeons to provide selected patients with more precise results and quicker recovery times. Although no type of liposuction is a substitute for dieting and exercise, liposuction can remove stubborn areas of fat that don't respond to traditional weight-loss methods.

If you're considering liposuction in Boston, this page will give you a basic understanding of this plastic surgery procedure, when it can help, how it is performed and how you might look and feel after surgery. It won't answer all of your questions, but will help you to discuss your surgery with your plastic surgeon during your consultation. Please ask your Boston doctor if there is anything about your cosmetic surgery procedure you don't understand.

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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Abdominoplasty, known more commonly as a "tummy tuck," is a major cosmetic plastic surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. The procedure can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen.

If you're considering abdominoplasty in Boston, this will give you a basic understanding of this plastic surgery procedure-when it can help you, how it is performed and what results are possible. It can't answer all of your questions, but this information will guide you during your consultation with your plastic surgeon. Please ask your Boston surgeon about anything you don't understand about this plastic surgery procedure.

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Botox

If you are considering Botox treatments in Boston....

The cosmetic form of botulinum toxin, often referred to by its product name BOTOX® COSMETIC, is a popular non-surgical injection that temporarily reduces or eliminates frown lines, forehead creases, crows feet near the eyes and thick bands in the neck.

The toxin blocks the nerve impulses, temporarily paralyzing the muscles that cause wrinkles while giving the skin a smoother, more refreshed appearance. Studies have also suggested that BOTOX® COSMETIC is effective in relieving migraine headaches, excessive sweating and muscle spasms in the neck and eyes.

Recently, Botox has been used to reduce the pain in temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) associated with nighttime teeth grinding (bruxism).

Taking a dietary supplement of organic zinc and the enzyme phytase four days before receiving botulinum toxin injections made the toxin more effective in 93 percent of patients tested in a recent study at The Methodist Hospital in Houston. This research has resulted in a patent-pending dietary supplement combining zinc and phytase (trademarked as ZYTAZEâ„¢) to be available to patients as early as this month. Forty-one of the 44 patients who took the oral supplements prior to botulinum toxin injections (Botox®, Dysport®, or Myobloc®) showed improved results.

Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse and fat injections

If you're considering fat injections/ fillers in Boston...

As we age, our faces begin to show the effects of gravity, sun exposure and years of facial muscle movement, such as smiling, chewing and squinting. The underlying tissues that keep our skin looking youthful and plumped up begin to break down, often leaving laugh lines, smile lines, crow's feet or facial creases over the areas where this muscle movement occurs.

Soft-tissue fillers, such as Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse or your own fat, can help fill in these lines and creases, temporarily restoring a smoother, more youthful-looking appearance. When injected beneath the skin, these fillers plump up creased and sunken areas of the face. They can also add fullness to the lips and cheeks. Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse and fat may be used alone or in conjunction with a resurfacing procedure, such as a laser treatment, or a recontouring procedure, such as a facelift.

If you're considering a facial-rejuvenation treatment with Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse or fat in Boston, this brochure will give you a basic understanding of the procedure - when injectables can help, how the procedure is performed, and what results you can expect. It may not answer all of your questions, since a lot depends on your individual circumstances. Please ask your doctor if there is anything about the procedure you don't understand.

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Cosmetic eyelid surgery ( blepharoplasty )

The eyes are our most intriguing and revealing facial feature. They draw attention and convey expression. Through them we see others and others see us. Often, our emotional and physical wellbeing is reflected in the eyes. Unfortunately, signs of ageing can greatly impact the appearance of the eyes.

If you are bothered by upper eyelids with excess, drooping skin, or by the puffy, baggy lower eyelids - all of which can make you look angry, sad, or tired even when you are not - then cosmetic eyelid surgery in our Boston center may be right for you. In general, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) corrects the redundant skin and/or fat in the upper and lower eyelids for a more youthful and energetic appearance.

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Facelift

Our face is our most visible feature. Through it we convey to the world what and how we feel. Facial ageing includes a loss of skin elasticity and firmness, sagging tissue and wrinkles. These visible signs of ageing greatly impact how we feel about ourselves and how others see us. The loss of youthful contours of the midface, jaw line and neck may cause us to appear sad, angry, or tired even when we are full of energy and excited about life.

If you are bothered by the signs of ageing in your face, then a facelift in our Boston center may right for you. In general, face lifting tightens sagging facial skin to restore a more youthful and vibrant appearance.

Modern facelifting techniques make the procedure safer than ever. In our Boston office, the patients have a choice of anesthesia. Facelifts can be performed under oral sedation and local anesthesia, reducing your operative time and office stay, as well as providing for more flexible scheduling. For those who want deeper sedation, intravenous anesthesia is always available with our Board certified anesthesiologists.

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Rhinoplasty

The nose is the most prominent aspect of the face. It defines balance and harmony amongst facial features. When the nose is out of proportion with the rest of the face, it affects self-image and confidence.

If you are bothered by the appearance of your nose, cosmetic rhinoplasty in our Boston center may be right for you. In general, rhinoplasty improves the appearance and proportions of the nose, enhancing facial harmony and self-confidence.

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Labiaplasty - cosmetic vaginal surgery in our Boston center

As modern women became more aware of differences in genital appearance, the popularity of cosmetic vaginal surgery increased significantly. The most common aesthetic complaint is enlarged inner vaginal lips known as Labia Minora. If a woman considers her Labia Minora too prominent or deformed, she may develop diminished self-esteem and even become sexually inhibited. Additionally, women with enlargement of Labia Minora often complain of discomfort with physical activities and clothing. Vaginal cosmetic surgery, or Labiaplasty is designed to help women overcome these problems.

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A torn ear lobe usually occurs after the pierced hole widens over time from the weight of earrings or plugs. Once the ear lobe is weakened, continuing to wear heavy earrings can result in a tear. Other types of tears can also occur, such as earrings being accidentally pulled through the lobe. When your ear lobe is torn, it usually requires surgery to repair the wound. The surgery itself is not long. It takes about fifteen minutes per side. At our Boston, Massachusetts surgical center the earlobe repairs are done under local anesthesia with minimal post-operative discomfort. And when you are ready, we can re-pierce your ears for you.