Category Archives: Non-Surgical Procedures

Can You Get Fuller Lips From A Tube ?

For the past several years cosmetic companies have marketed over-the-counter products claiming to produce sexier, fuller lips.  These glosses, balms and gels temporarily give the lips a fuller look.  Products containing ingredients such as cinnamon, wintergreen or capsicum (a compound … Continue reading

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Are your hands revealing your true age?

Hand rejuvenation has become a hot topic since tabloids report that  Madonna wears funky gloves during her public appearances to hide her aging hands. The skin on the hands is thin and it gets thinner as we age.  They are frequently … Continue reading

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Men and Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic procedures for men continue to be on the rise due to greater acceptance of both  younger and older men who want to improve their appearance. Today, we live in a world that emphasizes health and fitness.  Men are feeling the need … Continue reading

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How Your Face Reveals Your Age

Most plastic surgeons will agree that there are three key areas of the face that can reveal  the true age of a person, that being the eyes, lips and neck area.  Many patients focus mainly on improving their facial features, … Continue reading

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Med Spa Boom

The number of medical spas have grown exponentially over the past few years.  In Massachusetts alone there are over 250 medical spas, from upscale  salons to medical practice based spas staffed by plastic surgeons and dermatologists. At the present time … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Celebrate the 10th year of the Brilliant Distinction Program

If you are not yet a member of Allergan’s Brilliant Distinction Program, it might be the time to join! To celebrate the 10th year of the rebate program, for a limited time from 2/1/12 thu 4/30/12, members can save up … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Do you have a fear of needles?

At the recent, ASPS Annual Conference in Denver, a study was presented on the effectiveness of topical botulinum gel also referred to as RT001, now under study. The study involved 270 patients with moderate/severe wrinkling around the eye area.  It … Continue reading

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HOLIDAY GIFT CERTIFICATES

Simplify your holiday shopping.  Holiday gift certificates are now available in both our Duxbury and Stoughton offices for all non-surgical procedures.  Save 10% on all gift certificates for $100 or more if purchased before December 15, 2011. **gift certificates to … Continue reading

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