Plastic surgery and reconstructive procedures are increasing year over year in the United States. Breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, facelift, tummy tuck, you may have heard of all these procedures; but, despite the widespread popularity of plastic surgery and reconstructive procedures, you may not know much about the field. Let’s take a look at some of the top facts about plastic […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Don’t Be Afraid…Let’s Talk About Plastic Surgery
If you’ve found yourself considering how a facelift, tummy tuck, breast lift or liposuction would improve your self-image, but may be a bit timid about actually going through with it, here are a few tips that may help. When done correctly, plastic surgery doesn’t have to be frightening. In fact, plastic surgery can give you […]
Men – Plastic Surgery Is For You, Too
Today, men and women alike are striving to maintain and improve their looks with a little help from their trusted plastic surgeon. If you’re a guy who is considering a professional procedure to remove the bags under your eyes or you want to relax your aging frown lines, continue reading. Aesthetic procedures and surgeries for […]