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“Is it going to hurt?” This is probably one of the two most common questions I get from my Boston area patients. It doesn’t matter if it’s a  non-surgical patient who’s come in to discuss dermal fillers or a woman who’s interested in a breast augmentation. As an intrinsic part of our survival instinct, the… [Read More]

The internet has become a fantastic education tool for patients. It allows you to research your procedures of interest, plastic surgeons in your area or beyond as well as “after” photos of other people who’ve had a tummy tuck or breast augmentation, for example. The major downside of all of this information, however, is that… [Read More]

Body contouring procedures are one of my areas of expertise. I like that they are technically challenging as well as artistically stimulating. These procedures also pack a lot of bang for the buck. A well-executed breast augmentation or liposuction to the abdomen, for example, can actually alter the appearance of your entire torso. And while… [Read More]

Everyone knows that smoking is bad for your health. It increases your risk for nearly every form of cancer, can cause emphysema and chronic bronchitis, and can have a hugely negative impact on your heart and blood vessels, putting you at a higher risk for coronary heart disease among many other issues. However, as anyone… [Read More]

Reducing the size of your breasts can have an enormously positive impact on your life. This is why a breast reduction consistently earns some of the highest patient satisfaction ratings of any aesthetic procedure. Overly large breasts may have an adverse effect on both your body proportion and your emotional well-being. Breast reduction boston patients… [Read More]

Paradoxical adipose hyperplasia (PAH) is a rare but real side effect that can happen after a fat-freezing treatment called cryolipolysis, often known by the brand name CoolSculpting. Instead of the treated fat gradually shrinking after cryolipolysis, the affected adipose tissue enlarges and becomes firmer over time. This change usually doesn’t show up right away. It… [Read More]

Aesthetic surgery can get a bad rap in the media. Magazines love to flaunt pictures of celebrities who no longer look like themselves. And yes, there are a number of famous people who have chosen to use aesthetic procedures or surgery to change how they look. However, this has never been my philosophy. My job,… [Read More]

Midface fillers are one of the most effective ways to address facial volume loss and restore youthful contours. As we age, changes in fat distribution and skin support can lead to hollowing in the cheeks and midface, making the face appear tired or less defined. Fat is often portrayed as the enemy by the media,… [Read More]

Body contouring is one of my areas of expertise. Having developed a love of classical art, sculpture and form during college, it’s the closest I can come to being Michelangelo. Contouring allows me to literally sculpt your body back into proper proportion. This is something that patients don’t always understand. Body contouring is not about… [Read More]