You work hard to stay active, but loose skin and stubborn belly fat won’t budge. Sound familiar? For many people, the final push toward a firmer, flatter abdomen often requires surgical assistance. Understanding the difference between a mini and full tummy tuck helps you pick the right path for your body goals. At UMass Memorial Cosmetic Surgery […]
How a Breast Lift Can Restore Your Pre-Baby Shape Without Implants
Pregnancy changes your body in beautiful ways, but some effects can linger longer than you’d like. Sagging breasts, stretched skin, and lost volume are common post-baby concerns that even diet and exercise can’t fix. For many women, a breast lift is the solution for getting back a firmer, higher shape — no implants needed. At UMass Memorial […]
TCA vs. Phenol vs. AHA Chemical Peels: Which Is Right for You?
Uneven skin tone, fine lines, and sun damage can make skin appear dull or aged. Chemical peels offer a proven way to refresh your complexion — but not all peels are alike. So how do you decide between TCA, phenol, and AHA peels? At UMass Memorial Cosmetic Surgery Center, our board-certified plastic surgeons use personalized evaluations to […]
Neck Lift or Nothing: Why This Procedure Is the Gold Standard for Sagging Skin
Sagging skin under your chin doesn’t just age you: it steals definition from your jawline. No amount of cardio or clean eating will make loose skin snap back. A neck lift restores firmer, smoother contours by trimming extra tissue and tightening the muscles beneath. It’s the best option when your skin refuses to spring back on its […]
The Most Popular Areas to Get Liposuction (and Why)
Stubborn fat has a way of clinging to all the wrong places. It disregards your workout schedule and scoffs at your healthy meal prep. That’s why many people turn to liposuction — a cosmetic surgery that permanently removes fat cells to refine your shape and enhance your contours. At UMass Memorial Cosmetic Surgery Center, each procedure is […]
Erase Acne Scars and Sun Damage With This Skin-Resurfacing Treatment
Struggling with lingering acne scars or signs of sun damage that no skincare product seems to touch? You’re not alone. When creams and serums fall short, a chemical peel may be your next best move toward smoother, brighter skin. At UMass Memorial Cosmetic Surgery Center, you can work with top physicians trained in advanced facial rejuvenation. Dr. Joyce McIntyre is a […]
Everything You Should Know About Breast Augmentation After Mastectomy
Breast augmentation after mastectomy involves surgical reconstruction to restore breast shape and volume. There are various options to help restore your confidence and body image, including implants and autologous tissue reconstruction. The choice between these options depends on your needs and goals, as well as your overall health. Learn the differences, as well as the benefits […]
How Ear Surgery Can Help Address Protruding or Disproportionate Ears
If you are someone who was born with more prominent ears or ears that stick out further from the side of the head than you would like, you may be a candidate for ear surgery. This treatment option, also known as otoplasty, can reshape your ears and bring them closer to your head. Here is what […]
What Is Lip Augmentation & What Can It Help?
Lip augmentation can improve the shape of your lips and increase their volume, helping to bring your aesthetic vision to life. If you are interested in this procedure for yourself, there are a few things you should know. What Are Lip Fillers? Lip fillers are a type of injection made in the inner lip, the edge […]
When You May Want To Consider a Forehead Lift
A forehead lift can correct sagging skin on the forehead, upper eyelids, and eyebrows. It can even minimize wrinkles between your eyes and on your forehead and help with peripheral vision. The most common age for people to get a forehead lift is in their 40s to 60s. However, younger people may want a forehead lift to […]