Considering a “Mommy Makeover”?

The goal of a mommy makeover is to restore the shape and appearance of a woman’s body after childbearing. Many women notice changes in their bodies post-pregnancy. There are many areas of the body that can be addressed, most commonly the breasts, abdomen, waist, genitalia and buttocks. A mommy makeover is typically performed as a single stage procedure. The possible procedures in a mommy makeover is breast augmentation, breast lift, liposuction and a tummy tuck. Read more from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Are Breast Reductions covered by health insurance?

It seems like a simple question. “Is breast reduction surgery covered by health insurance?” But the answer can be very complicated and involve many variables. It is typically considered a cosmetic procedure until the patient can show an adequate number of related health issues and attempted remediation prior to undergoing corrective surgery. Read more from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Americans Spent More Than Ever on Cosmetic Surgery in 2016

More American spent more than ever on cosmetic surgery in 2016. The top most popular surgical procedures and their costs were: Breast augmentation (290,467 procedures): national average cost of $3,719, Liposuction (235,237 procedures): national average cost of $3,200, Nose reshaping (223,018 procedures): national average cost of $5,046, Tummy tuck (127,633 procedures): national average cost of $5,798 and Buttock augmentation (18,489 procedures) national average cost of $4,356. Read more from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

What are the ideal female lips?

In the age of the selfie, more women than ever are looking for ways to perfect their pouts—which might be why a record-breaking 27,400 lip implants were performed in the United States in 2015. But what does the “perfect” pair of female lips really look like? According to new research published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, they’re (mostly) more natural-looking than you might think. Read more…

(reprinted from Marie Claire)

Look at feel your best in 2017!

Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year!

Are you thinking about finding the right procedure for a refreshed and natural look? The new year is a great time to look and feel your best. During the month of January, Dr. Gilbert will be waiving his consultation fee ($100). Make sure to mention this promotion when calling us at 617.479.1492 to make your appointment.

The Top Five Procedures to Help You Look Your Best for the Holidays

Who doesn’t want to look fabulous during the holidays? The problem is, a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance takes time and planning. Now that summer is over, now is the time to make an appointment with your board-certified plastic surgeon. While it might feel too early to start thinking about your Thanksgiving dinner or that New Year’s celebration, keep in mind that while some techniques can provide immediate results, most take weeks for the full benefits to become apparent. This list of the top five procedures to get you ready for the holidays can ensure you look your best for the season’s festivities, but start planning now. continue reading and reprinted from the ASPS blog

Considering an Arm Lift?

An arm lift, or brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure that:

  • Reduces excess sagging skin that droops downward
  • Tightens and smoothes the underlying supportive tissue that defines the shape of the upper arm
  • Reduces localized pockets of fat in the upper arm region

Fluctuations in weight, growing older, and heredity can cause your upper arms to have a drooping, sagging appearance. This is a condition that cannot be corrected through exercise.

Arm lift surgery may be right for you if the underside of your upper arms are sagging or appear loose and full due to excess skin and fat.

Reprinted from The American Society of Plastic Surgeons

How to restore breast volume – Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation surgery, also known as augmentation mammaplasty, is the surgical placement of breast implants to increase fullness and improve symmetry of the breasts, or to restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy. Read more…

Wrinkles, sagging skin, crow’s feet, and jowls?

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), older people are seeking change through cosmetic surgery  – ages 35-50 made up 45 percent of the nearly 12 million surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures performed in early 2014, and those numbers continue to grow. Loss of volume and sinking and sagging skin are the biggest issues in the face over 50. Call Dr. Gilbert at 617-479-1492 to schedule a consultation to learn more. read more

Holiday Special – waived consultation fee!

During the month of January, Dr. Gilbert is waiving his consultation fee ($100.00). Book your appointment now and make sure to mention this holiday special. Call 617-479-1492 to make your appointment.

Learn more about…
• breast augmentation
• breast lift
• abdominoplasty
• blepharoplasty
• brow lift
• facelift/mini-facelift
• rhinoplasty
• liposuction
• skin rejuvenation

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