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Stoughton MA plastic surgeon

Botox Cosmetics/Frequently Asked Questions

What does Botox® do? Botox® is a simple, non-surgical procedure that may help to smooth minor imperfections in facial skin, such as frown lines, wrinkle and creases that develop through the normal aging process. Is that procedure painful? The doctor will administer several tiny injections to the area being treated.  No anesthesia is needed.  Discomfort is minimal...

Considering Low-Cost Cosmetic Surgery, Then Consider This:

A recent article in USA Today highlights the much advertised clinics that feature low-cost cosmetic surgery.  These centers focus on speedy, inexpensive surgical procedures rather than patient safety.  These centers often times utilize high pressure sales personnel for consultations and diagnosis.  These low-cost medical centers perform in-office treatments as an alternative to an accredited surgical...

Do non-surgical skin tightening devices really work?

There are a number of non-surgical skin tightening devices on the market today.  These devices are advertised as a quick, non-surgical fix for skin laxity(loose skin).  At the present time there is  very little scientific validation to substantiate these claims.  These devices use radiofrequency, focused ultrasound and laser energy. The emergence of these non-surgical devices stems from the...

Are You Too Old for Cosmetic Surgery?

Did you know that the number of men and women over the age of 65 who are having cosmetic surgical procedures is steadily climbing? Believe it or not, elective cosmetic procedures (both surgical and non-surgical) rose 29% between 2005 to 2010 (to more than 680,000), according to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. (Interestingly enough,...