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Joint position statement issued on stem cell and fat grafting

A joint task force from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgery recently released a position statement regarding the use of stem cell and fat grafting in cosmetic surgery. There has been much concern recently regarding marketing claims utilizing stem cell and fat grafting techniques. Although this is...

Unqualified Practioners May Pose Risk

Reports of injury, disfigurement and less than acceptable results continue to be reported in the popular media throughout the country particularly with regard to injectable fillers. A variety of complications have been seen by patients who have had injections with various substances into the buttock, breasts and facial areas. Patients should be very careful...

THINK TWICE BEFORE TRAVELING ABROAD FOR YOUR COSMETIC SURGERY

Medical tourism or travel out of the country for cosmetic surgery may be risky business. The allure of cheap surgical prices coupled with travel to remote locations can prove to have disastrous consequences. .United States has standards and practices in place to ensure that patients can find qualified board-certified plastic surgeons by checking with the...

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...

“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...

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...

Choosing Breast Implants: Silicone or Saline?

A recent clinical study compared levels of patient satisfaction regarding the choice of silicone vs. saline breast implants after postmastectomy breast reconstruction. The results of this study revealed a higher level of satisfaction in those patients who chose silicone implants. In fact, the study statistically indicated a significantly higher overall satisfaction with their breast...

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Joint position statement issued on stem cell and fat grafting

Unqualified Practioners May Pose Risk

THINK TWICE BEFORE TRAVELING ABROAD FOR YOUR COSMETIC SURGERY

Rhytidectomy (facelift)

“Bridalplasty”

Fat Grafting and Breast Augmentation

PLASTIC SURGERY FINANCING

Size Matters!

MAXIMIZING YOUR COSMETIC CONSULTATION

Choosing Breast Implants: Silicone or Saline?

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