Yearly Archives: 2019

Couple smiling on the beach after facelift surgery in Hingham, MA

Your Top 5 Facelift Questions Answered

Facelift surgery is often a misunderstood procedure for a few reasons. First, a traditional facelift is designed to rejuvenate the appearance of the lower face only. Additionally, you may hear about multiple types of facelifts, such as mini facelifts, deep-plane facelifts, and even liquid facelifts. Patients considering facelift surgery at my Boston-area practice typically have …

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Should Teens Get Rhinoplasty? (Updated 2024)

Many teenagers consider getting rhinoplasty if they're self-conscious about their noses, especially if schoolmates tease them. However, the decision to undergo rhinoplasty as a teen is rarely straightforward. Before I agree to perform a nose job for a teen patient, I thoroughly discuss the pros and cons of getting rhinoplasty at a younger age. Physical …

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Tips for Bra Shopping After Breast Augmentation

One of the exciting perks of getting breast augmentation surgery in Boston is going out to shop for bras that might not have been available to patients with smaller breasts. But it's important that patients understand the need to postpone splurging on new bras until any swelling is completely resolved. For starters, you'll want to …

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4 Signs You’re Ready for a Rhinoplasty

When I meet with potential rhinoplasty (or “nose job”) patients at my Boston plastic surgery practice, most of them are already fairly certain surgery is the right choice for them. For others, however, the choice isn’t as clear. Many men and women who don’t love their noses struggle to decide if plastic surgery would be …

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Your Facial Plastic Surgery Options

When considering facial plastic surgery in the Boston area, knowing which procedures and approaches are available can be a huge source of empowerment. I often meet with patients who are excited about reharmonizing their facial features or bringing some youth back into their appearance, but aren’t always sure which treatment plan can help them look …

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BOTOX® vs. Fillers: Which Is Right for You?

When considering injectable treatments, patients in my Boston-area practice often aren’t sure if their needs would be better addressed with BOTOX, which relaxes muscles, or dermal fillers, which provide volume under the skin. I often hear some debate about which approach is truly the “best” for treating age-related concerns like lines and wrinkles. In reality, …

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Local vs General Anesthesia for Liposuction: Pros & Cons (Updated 2024)

For patients interested in liposuction, the option to forgo general anesthesia and have the procedure performed under a local anesthetic is alluring. Many patients prefer the less intense experience and fewer side effects of a local approach but aren’t sure if it is safe or practical. In this blog post, I’ll offer my insight as …

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