There’s a difference between good skin and great skin. Many people are born with good skin, but great skin seems to take a bit of extra thought and energy. Even skin tone, minimal wrinkles, and little to no acne don’t just happen. Maybe you’re worried about one specific skin issue, or maybe you have a […]
The name, “chemical peel,” makes the treatment sound as if it were invented by someone with a lab full of bubbling beakers. And though the word “chemical” has been tossed around as a bad thing, it’s often easy to forget that important, necessary requirements to our life (such as water, for example) are also labeled, […]
Every face is unique, but some of us aren’t entirely happy with our appearances. When we meet with you, we carefully examine your face and help you make the best enhancements to get the final look you want. With that being said, if you’re unhappy with certain aspects of your nose, but don’t have time […]
Dermal fillers are popular amongst men and women because these quick treatments soften lines and wrinkles without downtime. You see immediate results thanks to the gel formulations that provide lift to the skin, and the anti-aging benefits can last for several months or longer with the proper post-treatment care. Symptoms that May Develop After the Treatment […]
April is the month of beauty, and nothing says beautiful like healthy, glowing skin. Men and women spend thousands of dollars each year on products to cleanse, brighten, tone, protect and hydrate the skin. Unfortunately, the products that are convenient only give a superficial improvement to your skin. Healthy skin is beautiful skin, so we recommend […]
Facial harmony is the goal of many aesthetic procedures. This approach considers the position and proportion of your nose, chin, ears, and other features. An attractive appearance is one in which all features work together to create a pleasing look. Otoplasty is a cosmetic procedure that is tailored to the patient to improve the size, shape, […]
When most people think about cosmetic procedures to look younger, facial treatments come to mind. Botox®, dermal fillers, face lifts and similar treatments will take years off of your appearance, but you should also pay attention to your neck. The neck area and jowls tend to develop the earliest signs of aging, and many people overlook […]
Plastic surgery has evolved into a field of medicine that aims to help men and women feel more confident without looking “overdone.” As the interest in cosmetic procedures continues to grow, we meet with more and more people who want multiple treatments to change almost every aspect of their appearances. At UMass Memorial Cosmetic Surgery […]
Spring is just around the corner, and we all know what that means — summer is just a few months away. You may have spent the last few months working on your body to get rid of the little bumps that developed over the holidays. Men and women alike focus on toning areas of the […]
When you meet with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons, the subject of facial balance may be a topic of discussion. But what exactly is a facial balance, and why is it important in facial plastic surgery? We’ve put together some basic information to help you understand this approach to aesthetic surgeries. The Importance of […]
