What is your BMI – your Body Mass Index? How does someone’s BMI impact the decision to have plastic surgery, and how will it affect the results of that surgery? If you are considering a cosmetic surgical procedure, your Boston liposuction surgeon will need to take your BMI into account when you are planning your surgery. But… Read More
It’s no secret that society places a high value on looking healthy and young. Historically, cosmetic surgery has been sought predominantly by women, but today, men of all ages are seeking cosmetic surgery for a variety of reasons. Exactly what cosmetic procedures are men seeking? What are their goals? What should a man know before… Read More
With the increasing social emphasis on looks, a dangerous trend is emerging. It’s called “cosmetic surgery tourism.” It refers to those who seek inexpensive plastic surgical procedures in other nations – supposedly for less than someone would pay in the U.S. or Canada. Fifteen million patients from the U.S. seek some kind of medical treatment… Read More
If you’ve chosen plastic surgery or if you’re considering a cosmetic procedure, you’re probably excited about the improvements you anticipate, but you may have some reticence or anxiety about general anesthesia. Let our Boston liposuction surgeon explain. Every cosmetic surgical procedure requires the use of local or general anesthesia. When a complicated surgery or multiple procedures are… Read More
A double chin (what doctors call “submental fat”) may be an indication of obesity or weight gain, but not always. Double chins have a variety of causes such as age, diet, weight, anatomy, and even genetic factors. If you’ve developed a double chin and you’re not pleased with it, this is for you. Luckily, a… Read More
A successful cosmetic procedure starts with an honest and in-depth initial consultation with an experienced Boston cosmetic surgeon. What questions will you need to ask at that first meeting? The questions you should ask are listed below, but first; you should understand the importance of asking your cosmetic surgeon these questions. The cosmetic surgery patients… Read More
Recovery from a cosmetic surgical procedure may be quick and easy for some patients, but for most of us here in New England, a full and successful recovery will take a little more time and effort. It is important to understand that the recovery process following plastic surgery will be different for every patient. What… Read More
https://youtu.be/VIBDmHYYmVU There are risks involved with every surgical procedure, including breast augmentation. Most issues or complications occur during the patient’s recovery immediately following the breast augmentation, but there are long-term risks as well. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently reported a link between breast implants and a rare type of cancer known as anaplastic… Read More
Your nose is one of your most defining facial features. If you are not happy with the way your nose looks, you may look for help changing the way it looks. This is done through cosmetic surgery. However, the changes that are made might not be something that you were expecting. You may not be… Read More
Blepharoplasty is a common type of cosmetic surgery, otherwise known as eyelid surgery. As a person gets older, their skin loses the elasticity it once had, causing it to droop and even cause wrinkles. While a common part of aging, it can really change the way a person feels about their once perky appearance. Seeing… Read More
