Dax Guenther, MD: Coastal Plastic Surgery Blog

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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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Say Goodbye to the Cookie-Cutter Nose Job

There’s a bit of irony when it comes to the results of the modern nose job. That’s because these days some patients want to add a bit of character to their noses. These rhinoplasty patients at my Boston-area practice aren’t always self-conscious about the size or shape of their noses, but they do want their noses to …

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Our Top 4 Cold-Weather Cosmetic Treatments

Cosmetic procedures may not be on your mind when you’re outside bundled head-to-toe or cocooning at home, but actually, winter is a great time for skin rejuvenation as an extra boost to combat the effects of harsh weather. Medical spa treatments at our Hingham location that are most popular at this time of year include chemical peels, …

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Skin Rejuvenation with Microneedling

Micro-needling also known as collagen induction therapy, is an innovative beauty treatment growing in popularity.  A pen-like device that contains fine, sterile needles at the end, is used to create tiny perforations in the epidermis. By creating “controlled” wounds you are tricking your body to send fibroblast to all the tiny perforations and create more …

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All Your Lip Filler Questions Answered

Lips are typically a face’s defining feature. In turn, lip fillers are among the most requested cosmetic procedures. Despite the relatively small portion lips are to one’s face, they have a significant impact on a person’s overall appearance.  As we age, our lips undergo dramatic changes, resulting in thinner lips and loss of structure. Lip …

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CoolSculpting® is Here

Coastal Plastic Surgery is pleased to now be offering CoolSculpting®.  This non-invasive fat elimination procedure is an amazing answer for patients looking for the treatment of areas of stubborn fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. It's a technology that has been around for several years but a few new advancements have improved it even further.  Historically …

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