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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...
“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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...