DO YOU HATE THOSE DARK SPOTS ON YOUR HANDS?
Even if you have a youthful face, your hands can give away your actual age. Women as early as age 30 can start to develop dark spots or liver spots on the back of their hands. There are several reasons for this such as prolonged sun exposure or the fluctuation of hormones in our body as we age.
A course of IPL laser treatments can lift the spots and even encourage the production of new collagen. This light based laser seeks out those dark pigmented cells. You may need several treatments to attain the desired results. After your IPL laser...
Rhytidectomy (facelift)
The word rhytidectomy (facelift), Rhytidectomy Facelift, is defined as the excision of skin for the elimination of wrinkles. This definition is somewhat misleading. A facelift or rhytidectomy is a rejuvenation procedure to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and sagging facial skin. Also adding volume to the face caused by the aging process. A facelift reduces the signs of aging. It cannot remove all facial wrinkles around the eyes, below the nose and around the lips.
As the “baby boomer” population grows older, rhytidectomy surgery has become the third most desired procedure in this age group. When deciding to have a...
“Empty Nesters” and Plastic Surgery
The baby boomer generation, those aged 50-60+ have now entered a stage of life filled with new beginnings, some calling this time the “second adolescence”.
The children have grown, married or are living on their own leaving the nest, and now is the time to concentrate on self improvement. Some want to try to regain their youthful appearance.
In this age group, the number of cosmetic surgical procedures has steadily increased even with the recent economic downturns. We are seeing the number of rhytidectomy (facelift), blepharoplasty (eyelid tuck) surgeries increase in part because the “empty nesters” tend to stay inthe workforce...
Are you looking for work and over 55?
We are facing the worst unemploment rates in decades and those 55 and older are hit the hardest with an estimated 30% of the unemployed being out of work for over one year. As the job market shrinks, more and more older job-seekers realize the importance of keeping their job skills current, and at the same time, keeping their appearance as youthful as possible to compete in this competitive job market.
Even with today’s economic challenges, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that 12.5 million cosmetic procedures were performed. These procedures range from the non-invasive such as botox, dermal...
“Bridalplasty”
Reality television may have hit a new low with the new show “Bridalplasty”. The premise of the show is having twelve soon-to-be brides competing with one another to win the plastic surgical procedures of their choice. The show ends with a $100,000 dream wedding for the winner paid for by “E” network at which time the bride will unveil her new look to her husband at the time of the wedding.
Philip Haeck, M.D., President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons stated,” After seeing all the other plastic surgery shows, Hollywood seems to have exhaused the well for unique...
SCULPTRA, THE NEW AGE DERMAL FILLER
Dr. Delia will now be offering the dermal filler, Sculptra in both his Duxbury and Stoughton Offices. Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic filler used to correct the deep lines in the naso labial fold area (smile lines) and can also be used for other facial wrinkles. Sculptra works slowly to replace the volume lost through the decrease in collagen production as we age. On average, 3-4 treatment sessions are need to achieve the desired effect. These treatments are spaced 3-4 weeks apart to allow the product to work.
Unlike other fillers, Sculptra can last up to two years or more. For...
Fat Grafting and Breast Augmentation
There has been much recent interest in fat grafting in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. Filling in a residual contour irregularity after reconstructive breast surgery has been increasingly treated with fat grafting by a small amount of liposuction, processing the fat and injecting it into the same patient. The hope is , the tissue will “take” or become revascularized and fill in any residual defects.
Fat grafting for cosmetic breast augmentation has been frowned upon by The American Society of Plastic Surgery, ASPS, in the past. However, there has been renewed interest and research in this topic. As plastic surgeons...
PLASTIC SURGERY FINANCING
Have you been thinking for some time about having a cosmetic surgical procedure—perhaps a breast augmentation, a tummy tuck or a facelift—and the only thing holding you back is how to pay for the procedure? Our office realizes that these procedures are costly–some more so than others–and financing is often the best option for the patient. For this reason, Dr. Delia makes available to prospective patients the option of financing their procedure(s)thru Care Credit.
Care Credit is a financing company that is geared toward an individual’s health and beauty needs. One applies via phone or online for a line of...
Size Matters!
One of the most common reasons for re-operation after breast augmentation is for purposes of size change–usually to become larger. At the Baystate Center for Plastic Surgery, Dr. Delia takes every effort to avoid this additional surgical procedure by actively involving patients in the decision-making process. During the initial consultation, patients goals are discussed, measurements are taken, and patients examined. A fitting bra may then be used with a variety of breast implant sizers until the desired shape and size is achieved. A second visit is then scheduled giving the patient time to think about her choice and the...
MAXIMIZING YOUR COSMETIC CONSULTATION
As you may be aware, cosmetic surgeons usually charge a fee for their cosmetic consultation appointments. This is reasonable because the plastic surgeon is providing a service to the prospective patient in the form of reliable, researched information, an exam of the area where cosmetic surgery is desired, and as much time as needed to answer all the patient’s questions and concerns. The best way to get the most from the appointment is to research the cosmetic plastic surgery procedure in which you are interested—breast augmentation, facelift, eyelift, tummy tuck, liposuction, and have all your questions ready for the...