Plastic Surgery Blog Boston MA

National Breast Implant Registry (NBIR) Annual Report 2020

December 13, 2021 January 14, 2022 / By abhisake.jain

The National Breast Implant Registry (NBIR) is a quality improvement initiative that prospectively collects outcomes and safety data for all patients receiving breast implants in the United States. The NBIR represents a collaborative initiative between The Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF), the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), patients, and breast implant manufacturers. The goals …

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Daddy Do Over

December 7, 2021 January 14, 2022 / By abhisake.jain

Similar to a “mommy makeover,” the term “daddy do over” refers to a combination of cosmetic surgical procedures performed at the same time. New dads may experience changes in diet, exercise and sleep after becoming a parent which have a physical effect on their bodies. Combined with the effects of aging, these changes may inspire …

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Facelift

November 30, 2021 December 23, 2021 / By kaushik.mukherjee

A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures each year with over 230,000 performed in 2020. The purpose of a facelift is to provide facial rejuvenation and improve signs of aging in the face and neck. Typically, patients seeking consultation for a facelift may wish to address changes such …

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Morpheus8: A New and Minimally Invasive Option for Skin Rejuvenation

November 23, 2021 January 14, 2022 / By kaushik.mukherjee

Morpheus8 is a novel, minimally invasive rejuvenation and contouring technique that is used to treat a variety of common conditions including wrinkles, acne, stretch marks, and cellulite. The technology employed by Morpheus8 is among the first to combine traditional miconeedling with the delivery of radiofrequency energy to deeper skin layers.1 This combination stimulates the production of …

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Eyelid surgery options

November 15, 2021 December 23, 2021 / By HT

One of the most expressive features of the face is that of the eyes. They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, and they are used to convey messages to others about how we feel. If you are dealing with excess skin in the eyelid area that is impacting your field of vision …

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Breast Augmentation

October 25, 2021 December 23, 2021 / By kaushik.mukherjee

Patients have breast augmentation in the setting of cosmetic or reconstructive reasons after cancer surgery. Regardless of the reason, breast augmentation is a surgery where implants (saline or silicone) are placed in the breast to enhance breast size, shape, and/or symmetry. A breast augmentation may help improve body image or help clothes fit better. Some …

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Laser skin resurfacing clears and smooths for younger-looking skin

October 15, 2021 January 14, 2022 / By ryan.loweree

Dr. Samuel Lin of Boston Plastic Surgery in Boston, MA is a plastic surgeon who can help patients improve their self-confidence in the way they look with facial and body procedures. However, this isn’t where his services end. He also provides a variety of nonsurgical treatments for the skin and body for patients to consider …

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Ask Boston Plastic Surgery about post-bariatric body contouring

September 15, 2021 January 14, 2022 / By vera.rota

Achieving weight loss through bariatric procedures or just good ol’ diet and exercise is a big accomplishment, especially when patients lose a substantial amount of weight during this time. However, it can leave behind sagging skin that leaves patients discouraged. Instead of showing off their weight loss, they may hide their body because of the …

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What to expect when recovering from a mommy makeover

August 30, 2021 December 23, 2021 / By vera.rota

While pregnancy and aging are a part of life for many women, it doesn’t mean that they have to accept the changes that have occurred to their body. Many women in their 30’s, 40’s, and beyond often consider the advantages of having plastic surgery performed to improve their appearance and confidence. One of the more …

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Laser treatments for scar reduction and removal

August 15, 2021 December 23, 2021 / By vera.rota

Did you know that with the help of a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon such as Dr. Charlotte Ann Rhee of Huntington Station, NY, you can reduce the appearance of scarring on the skin? In thirty minutes or less, patients can undergo a laser procedure to reduce or remove scarring. This includes surgical scars, trauma …

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