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Unless you live underground, some degree of sun damage is inevitable. The sun’s rays do provide some very necessary health benefits such as vitamin D. However, this is not a blanket excuse to hit the beach slathered in baby oil as it only takes about 15 minutes of sun exposure in the early morning to… [Read More]

The internet has radically improved a patient’s ability to self-educate. With a single click, you can research all of the body contouring procedures available today. And there are many. This is fantastic as knowledge is power. However, the world wide web doesn’t have the ability to individualize. It cannot know the ins and outs of… [Read More]

A well executed breast augmentation has the power to transform more than just your breasts. It can improve the appearance of your entire body by creating or restoring proper proportion to your torso. And since humans are wired to perceive a body in harmony as being more youthful, attractive and vital, breast implants may make… [Read More]

Glowing skin is the holy grail for many of us. It can make you look more vital, youthful and robust. Just think about how you feel after a great workout. Your hair may be a mess. You’re hopefully sweaty, but my guess is that when you look in the mirror, you feel attractive because your… [Read More]

The holidays can be magical. Full of good friends, family and a much more intense social calendar, this is a time when you want to feel your best. One of the quickest ways to achieve this is by ramping up your glow, both inside and out. Try to stay hydrated by drinking a lot of… [Read More]

Is 60 the new 40? In many ways, yes. Your sixth decade can definitely be a time of vitality. I have numerous patients in my Boston area practice who lead healthy, active lives, engaged with their careers, family and friends well into their 60’s and beyond. However, it is the decade when you are going… [Read More]

There are benefits to being in your 50’s other than senior discounts at certain stores. In fact, turning 50 is rarely the milestone that it used to be. Your life is not over physically, emotionally or even romantically. For many, the 50’s are a time of well-earned peace. Aesthetically, however, there are some inevitable changes…. [Read More]

Turning 40 is a milestone for many of us. It is the time in life when you may suddenly find yourself cast in the role of elder statesman as opposed to the youthful life of the party. It can be disconcerting to no longer look as young as you may feel. Physically, your 40’s are… [Read More]

While the 20’s may be a time of self-exploration and upheaval, the 30’s are typically more stable. In fact, many people feel that life really begins at 30. You’ve probably figured out what you want to do career-wise, and are on an upward trajectory with more responsibility and hopefully more money. You may be in… [Read More]

Aesthetic needs change with every decade. Starting in your mid-20’s, the levels of collagen and elastin, which are two of the factors that keep your skin looking lifted, supple and youthfully plump, begin to naturally decline. This may often be combined with other skin issues like acne and textural changes. The latter can definitely be… [Read More]