As you age, keeping your skin flexible and firm can be challenging skin care goals – albeit worthy ones. Two very important proteins that exist in your body, Collagen and Elastin, play a very important part in meeting those goals. If you’ve heard of them, and have wondered exactly what they are, read on. Collagen […]
You are not alone if you have breast implants, are about to receive your first mammogram, and are concerned about your implants interfering with your screening. Saline and silicone implants can both affect a mammogram screening. However, radiology technicians can make adjustments and use special techniques to ensure they get the best views of the […]
Have you ever wondered where the term “plastic” – as in “plastic surgery” – comes from? What comes to mind may be the myriad of fake, plastic items we are bombarded with in our daily lives. Actually, the English word “plastic” comes from the Greek word “plastos,” meaning “to mold.” Plastic surgery has its fair […]
It’s frustrating and frightening to experience difficulty breathing from one or both of your nostrils. You may resort to breathing through your mouth and using over-the-counter remedies to find temporary relief. Simple, everyday activities such as eating, speaking and sleeping can be difficult. Sometimes, the cause of a chronic stuffy nose is enlarged turbinates…the small, […]
Do you wish your lips were more defined, larger, fuller and…more kissable? Lip augmentation, a non-surgical procedure, has become very popular – and not just with the “In Crowd.” It’s easy to have the lips you desire with injectable dermal fillers, like JUVEDERM, which is sometimes used in combination with Botox injections. Dermal fillers work […]
It’s true, we live in a culture that celebrates youth. But sometimes feeling young doesn’t equate to looking young. Accordingly, men and women, alike, are turning to cosmetic procedures to help them maintain a youthful, fresh appearance for as long as possible – with their appearance reflecting the way they feel inside. Aging, cumulative sun […]
Perhaps you have been considering cosmetic or plastic surgery for some time and have decided to move forward with your decision…a decision you haven’t made lightly. As with any elective surgery, plastic surgery is a choice you will live with for the rest of your life. You want a successful outcome, not additional surgery, cost […]
Well, it’s that time of year. You find yourself itching and scratching at your legs and arms…and trying to reach your back to no avail. Itchy, dry skin is annoying and troublesome and if you suffer from it, you know that’s true. Cold temperatures and dry air combine to make your skin dry and flaky […]
A face lift is a common and popular procedure not only here in Massachusetts but throughout the country. Technically called a rhytidectomy, a face lift can correct mid-face sagging, lower face jowls and deep creases near the mouth and eyes. Because your face is one of the first areas to become affected by gravity, your […]
Reality is forever altered for Dumbo when he realizes that his huge ears allow him to fly…but even though approximately 5% of the population is affected and they are mostly a cosmetic issue, congenitally prominent ears in an adult or child can have severe emotional and behavioral effects. Prominent ears are seen in many forms, […]
