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 …
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, …
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 …
Women who want to maintain a youthful appearance typically think about minimizing facial wrinkles or undoing sun damage to improve the quality of their skin. Few think about the ways their breasts can make them look older or less fit than they actually are. A breast lift or breast implants at our Boston-area plastic surgery …
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 …
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, …
Rhinoplasty patients at my Boston plastic surgery practice typically ask plenty of questions during their consultations, which is great. Educating patients about the procedures they're considering is something I truly enjoy, and I encourage men and women getting rhinoplasty to make a list of questions prior to our meeting. With that in mind, here are …
Women considering breast augmentation in the Boston area often spend hours doing online research to prepare for their consultations. It's great to be informed, but I also encourage patients to have an open mind when it comes to choosing the size and type of implants for their procedures. I'll explain in this blog post why …
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 …
When Boston patients come into my practice for a breast augmentation consultation, it's pretty much a certainty that during our time together, we will identify some degree of preexisting breast asymmetry. All too often I think patients are told by family, friends, and practitioners that breast asymmetry is normal and therefore not something to be expected to be …