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Cosmetic Surgery Statistics from 2020

In this month’s first almost springy blog here in Worcester and Cape Cod we addressed some general research from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) for 2020. At the height of the early lockdowns and disruptions practices across the country were closed for an average of 8.1 weeks. This created a decline in all […]

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Who Had What Done in 2020?

At UMass Memorial Medical Group, our six cosmetic plastic surgeons have the highest levels of training and expertise that give our patients at our Worcester and Cape Cod the results they’re seeking with their aesthetic procedures. Now that it looks like we’ll finally be able to put this stubborn virus behind us, let’s take a […]

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Let’s Debunk a Few Myths about Plastic Surgery

Mythology is nice…when you’re reading it in high school. Zeus. Prometheus. Hera. It’s all great. But when it comes to plastic surgery, there is no room for myth. Why? It gives people false expectations or gives them the wrong impression about a certain procedure. Even the term “plastic” in plastic surgery is misunderstood. People think […]

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Plastic Surgery: How Much Is Too Much?

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 […]

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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 […]

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Children and Plastic or Reconstructive Surgery

A somewhat controversial topic, depending on the procedure, is whether or not it’s ok for children to undergo plastic surgery. Of course there are many situations in which it’s acceptable for a child to undergo plastic surgery to correct a deformity or damage. It goes without saying that these procedures are done for medical and […]

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Choose Your Cosmetic Surgeon Wisely

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 […]

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THESE ARE THE DAYS OF YOUR LIFE!

Tempus Fugit…time does indeed fly. Popular maxims such as living in the moment, living your best life now and seizing the day ring true. This may be the perfect time to refresh your image, regardless of your age or gender. There are many plastic surgery options available today; Choosing from them can be confusing. Only […]

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How to Review Before-and-After Photos in Plastic Surgery

Reviewing before-and-after photographs is a great way to get a feel for a surgeon’s skills and sense of aesthetics about a specific cosmetic procedure. Although these photos are abundant online, reviewing them in person at the surgeon’s office is more desirable because of these three reasons: The majority of patients do not allow their before-and-after […]

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