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Body contouring is one of my specialties. Whether it’s surgical or non-surgical, I love the fact that with the right procedure or combination of procedures, I can help a patient to look healthier and feel more youthful. A nice by-product of transforming your body is that patients say that they feel more energized. I think… [Read More]

I often see an uptick in the number of patients coming in to discuss lip injections in February. I blame it on St. Valentine and the internet! While the lips continue to be social media darlings, getting the lion’s share of attention, the importance of a youthful looking mouth is often overlooked. I always explain… [Read More]

Breast augmentation surgery has the ability to transform a woman both physically and emotionally.  It’s one of the reasons why I love this procedure so much. By adding an appropriate amount of volume to the breasts, I can make your waist look smaller, your stomach look flatter and your thighs look slimmer. It’s all about… [Read More]

Liposuction is one of my favorite procedures to perform. Almost everyone has a few stubborn pockets of fat somewhere on the body. Eliminating and smoothing out these bulges is one of the fastest and easiest ways to rejuvenate your arms, neck or body. However, if you’ve passed enough birthdays, your skin may have lost its… [Read More]

Current breast implants are one of the most studied medical devices in history. They are safe, effective and extremely popular. But, like any manufactured device, they are not going to last forever. Historically, the rule of thumb that plastic surgeons gave their patients for an implant exchange was 10 years. This was based on two… [Read More]

Now that the children are settled back in school and temperatures here in Boston have dropped, many patients start turning their attention to the holidays. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s can be a crazy time, chock full of family, friends and colleagues, many of whom we might not have seen in a while. Looking… [Read More]

With the kids back to school and a bit of chill in the air, September is the perfect time to start thinking about how you’d like to look over the holidays. Sound crazy? Just hear me out. Any surgical procedure is going to produce some swelling as the body heals. And this swelling is going… [Read More]

The neck and jawline are problem areas for many patients, both male and female. Not only is a crisp, defined jawline associated with a more youthful looking appearance, but in a 2017 study conducted by Allergan, it was found that patients with a double chin were incredibly self-conscious about it. Both men and women reported… [Read More]

Gynecomastia is an extremely common condition for men. It’s defined as a fullness in the male chest and affects close to 50% of men in the Boston area alone. Historically, gynecomastia was something that men were ashamed to talk about. Many didn’t seek treatment because they didn’t know that treatment was an option. But, thanks… [Read More]

There are a lot of women who are not happy with the size and shape of their breasts. It can wreak havoc on a patient’s self-esteem. This is understandable. Breasts are an integral component of your torso. When they begin to deflate and/or droop, it may make you feel “dumpy”. It can also throw off… [Read More]