Dax Guenther, MD: Coastal Plastic Surgery Blog

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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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Correcting Breast Asymmetry

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 …

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3 Common Procedures Performed with Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, addresses eyelid heaviness and puffiness that contribute to the common complaint "I look tired, but don't feel that way".  I assure patients at my Boston practice that if the eyes are the windows to the soul, then the shades shouldn't be distracting. Blepharoplasty can be performed on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or …

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Learn about rhinoplasty at Boston's Coastal Plastic Surgery

3 Common Procedures Performed with a Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is a common procedure used to alter the shape and profile of the nose.  There are several additional components that can be addressed at the same time that improve the overall outcome, both aesthetically and practically.  At my Boston-based practice, the 3 most common ancillary procedures are: Septoplasty Turbinate Reduction Chin Surgery A deviated septum …

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Learn about tummy tuck proceudres at Boston's Coastal Plastic Surgery

The Scar We’re All Born With

....it's the belly button.  As our only natural scar, it's absence or distortion can be conspicuous.  Furthermore, we're often fascinated with our belly buttons- giving them characteristics like "innies" or "outies", and even personalities like "happy" and "sad".  My infant son loves sticking things in his. As a plastic surgeon that performs tummy tuck procedures …

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A More Lifted You With Voluma

Juvederm Voluma™ XC is an injectable filler recently approved by the FDA and it has this plastic surgeon's stamp of approval. I've been using it in my Boston office with very happy patients.  Voluma is the first and only filler approved to temporarily correct age-related volume loss in the cheek.  I've found that by subtly augmenting the …

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My Thoughts on the "Liquid Rhinoplasty"

The uses for injectable fillers continues to grow.  Initially relegated to areas like the "parentheses" around the mouth, they now are increasingly used in Food and Drug Administration off-label methods throughout out the face.  This includes their use in the nose. Before undergoing treatment the patient is anesthetized with a topical to maximize comfort.  I'll …

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Our Medical Spa ― The Icing on the Cake

Coastal Plastic Surgery on Boston's beautiful South Shore is proud to announce that we will be providing medical spa services by licensed aesthetician Deborah Macomber. Deborah brings a wealth of experience to the Coastal team and a complete menu of non-surgical services. Ask any plastic surgeon and they will tell you that medical-grade skin care products, …

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