Valentine’s Day is coming soon. Love is in the air, and people are daydreaming about a special night with a certain someone. You want to look your absolute best, so you plan out every detail, from what to wear to scheduling time for Botox® and facial fillers treatments. Make sure that you also plan time for pampering […]
How Long Will I Need To Heal?
Taking time off work, arranging for someone to help with your children, taking a vacation and looking your best for a special event — these are all reasons why people want to know how long it takes to heal from cosmetic procedures. Fortunately, today’s aesthetic patients have several non-surgical options, such as Botox® and dermal fillers, […]
Exfoliation: Your Skin’s Best Friend
A dull complexion, blemishes, dry skin and uneven makeup, can all be signs that you need to exfoliate your skin. Not exfoliating can even cost you money because your products will not work as well, and you will use more than you would if your skin were free of a build-up of dead skin, oils […]
Nasolabial Folds Are No Laughing Matter
Ah, such good times. So many moments spent laughing and smiling at family and friends. If only those amazing memories were the sole reminders of the best experiences of our lives. Unfortunately, our skin works much like our minds, and the laugher and smiles leave lasting imprints. Nasolabial folds, also known as “laugh lines” and […]
3 Signs You Have a Postoperative Infection
Whether you are getting a rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, facelift, or any other surgical procedure from UMass Memorial Medical Group, it’s important to know what you can expect while in recovery. Even though we will do our best to ensure that you are comfortable while you are recovering at home, it’s up to you to be […]
What to Know About Anesthesia
Getting the plastic or cosmetic surgery done can transform your look, make you feel more confident, and can even help correct certain medical issues like a deviated septum. When you come into UMass Memorial Medical Group to get a cosmetic surgical procedure done, you can rest assured that we will do whatever we can to […]
3 Things to Do Before Getting a Breast Augmentation
Getting a breast augmentation can feel like a right of passage as a woman. Not only is it an opportunity for you to take control of your body but it’s a chance for you to do something that you’ve always wanted. However, if you’re not in excellent health, you may not even be considered for […]
How to Prepare for An Otoplasty
Usually done on children, an otoplasty is an ear surgery that can also be performed on adults. If you have ears that protrude a bit further from your head than normal and you feel self-conscious about it, then you may want to consider this surgery. By “pinning” back your ears, an otoplasty can permanently correct […]
Considerations to Make When Getting a Breast Augmentation
Nobody wants to be called flat chested, and nobody wants to have to get into a swimsuit with breasts that are deflated from breast feeding. No matter what your reason for wanting a breast augmentation is, the doctors at UMass Memorial Medical Group can help. During your initial consultation with one of our doctors, you […]
Will I Gain Back Fat After Liposuction? The Truth Revealed
If you have excess fat around your middle section, upper thighs, or buttocks that you just can’t get rid of with exercise and diet alone, then you may want to consider getting liposuction from the doctors at UMass Memorial Medical Group. By surgically scraping off and then suctioning the fat from your body, you will […]