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Financing Your Procedure- Boston

At our Boston area practice we understand that your well-being may be transformed by a procedure at our office.  However financing your procedure can sometimes present challenges.  Some patients may choose to save up for a procedure, postponing an improvement in the quality of their life and self esteem.  Working with Care Credit can make the financing process fast, and easy. This company specializes in medical financing with low monthly payments, no penalties for prepayment and no interest if paid within their promotional period. For more information visit their website.

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Boston Eyelid Surgery – Bleparoplasty

Boston Blepharoplasty patients are seeking to improve the appearance of drooping skin around the eyes. Eyelid surgery can lift drooping upper lids and reduce the puffy bags that form below your eyes – features that may be making you look older and more tired than you feel. Blepharoplasty is one of the many facial rejuvenation procedures offered by Dr. Bartlett.

Some patients benefit from choosing to have other reshaping facial surgery performed at the same time as their eyelid surgery. Some of the most common procedures performed in conjunction with eyelid surgery include a forehead lift, face lift and/or improvements to the nose & chin.

For more information regarding Blepharoplasty, please contact our office to schedule your consultation with Dr. Bartlett. He will be happy to discuss blepharoplasty and other facial rejuvenation procedures to help you determine which procedures will produce the results you desire.

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Eyelid Surgery Boston

Rejuvenating the eyelids can make a person look years younger and more rested! At our Boston area practice eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty involves the removal of loose skin of the upper and lower eyelids, along with redundant fatty tissue, leaving no visible scars. Dr. Bartlett hides the incision in the natural crease of the upper eyelid or on the lash line of the lower eyelid. With approximately one to two weeks of downtime, this procedure can provide natural and lasting results!

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Breast Implants – Boston Breast Augmentation

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Congenital Nevi Removal – Boston Moles

Moles or Congenital Nevi, by it’s technical term, come in all shapes and sizes. In most cases, moles are not threatening to your health, but in some occasions, especially in moles that have changed size or shape, removal might be suggested by your Physician to make sure it isn’t and doesn’t become malignant. It is very important that you check your moles regularly and are getting looked over by a Physician or Dermatologist. If you notices any changes, tell your Doctor immediately.

Dr. Richard A. Bartlett, M.D. is one of Boston’s best reconstructive Plastic Surgeons and has a vast and successful history removing Congenital Nevi. Dr. Bartlett takes great care in giving his patients the best and most minimally scarring treatment possible. He understands that no procedure is too small to his patients and takes the time to make sure his patients feel comfortable, safe and confident.

If you have a Congenital Nevi that you are concerned about and would like to learn more about your options or schedule a consultation, give us a call! We’ll be happy to assist you in any way we can.

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Otoplasty- Boston

Exceedingly protruding ears can be a source of pain and embarrassment from childhood on. Usually performed under local anesthetic, an otoplasty consists of repositioning the ears through an incision in the back. Additionally depending on your needs, your cartilage may be resculpted or removed to create a more sleek appearance. Dr. Bartlett may also use stitches to form the ear cartilage into a more pleasing position. At our Boston area practice, we provide immediate results and most likely a rapid return to your normal activities. Ear surgery or otoplasty can typically be performed as soon as the ears have stopped growing, usually around age four. Why wait for years of negative attention and difficulty?
With Dr. Bartlett, ear surgery is an extraordinarily effective procedure which can have the ultimate impact on a child’s or adult’s self-confidence. Click here to request a consultation or more information.

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Dermal Fillers – Boston Face Procedures

No one likes to see their age creeping into their appearance, but it is an inevitable part of life. Anyway, it used to be. Now we have some amazing products which enable men and women to sustain a more youthful, vital appearance without invasive surgery. Dr. Richard Bartlett offers a variety of injectable dermal fillers to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the face.

Soft tissue fillers can be an attractive and effective alternative to more drastic procedures such as facelift. We offer our cosmetic surgery patients a variety of filler products such as BOTOX, Juvederm, Restylane and more. These injectable fillers improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the face. Some of the most commonly treated areas are the forehead and frown lines around the mouth.

Each filler has its pros and cons which will be gone over in detail during your consultation with Dr. Bartlett. These treatments will need maintenance but are an effective rejuvenation for those that are not interested in more invasive procedures like face lifts.  A consultation with Dr. Bartlett will help you determine if dermal fillers are right for you. Contact our office to schedule your consultation and be on your way to a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance.

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Breast Augmentation- Boston

Studies show that body confidence can radiate outwards affecting all areas of a person’s life! Looking your best means feeling your best and now more than ever before women can feel better about their shape. Breast Augmentation is a procedure done to increase the size and improve the shape of a woman’s breasts with a silicone or saline implant.  Patients in Boston may choose to undergo Breast Augmentation Surgery for a variety of reasons: the desire to make the body more proportional, restoring volume and firmness to breasts that have lost their shape due to age or breast feeding, and creating symmetry for breasts that differ in size or shape. Breast augmentation implant surgery requires careful consideration, so partner with an experienced surgeon like Dr. Bartlett for trusted results.  Questions about Breast Augmentation or a related procedure, contact our office today for more information.

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Chemical Peels – Boston Skin Care

Soft, glowing skin is a signs of of youth and beauty. Unfortunately due to the delicate nature of our skin, not all of us are able to maintain healthy skin with at home treatments alone. There are a variety of non-surgical cosmetic procedures designed to improve the appearance of your skin. Dr. Bartlett offers chemical peels as one of many available skin care procedures.

Boston Chemical peels are an effective treatment of a variety of skin imperfections including uneven skin pigmentation, sun spots, fine lines, even acne scars. Chemical peels gently remove the outer layer of skin leaving behind the healthy, glowing skin below. A consultation is needed to determine if chemical peels are the right skin care treatment for you. If you are ready to discuss your skin care options, contact our office and schedule your confidential consultation.

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Boston Breast Reduction Surgery Helping You Achieve Smaller Lighter Better Proportioned Breasts

Breast reduction surgery is one of the most rewarding procedure Dr. Bartlett performs. Boston Breast reduction surgery alleviates these pains and allows the woman to return to a more normal lifestyle.

Dr. Bartlett uses breast reduction surgery to create smaller, lighter breasts in better proportion to the body. After breast reduction surgery, women no longer suffer from daily neck, shoulder and back pain. Clothing that fits properly is easier to find and in many cases women find a renewed sense of self-confidence. Breast reduction surgery has the potential to be a truly life changing procedure.

If you feel that your breasts are too large and you would like to discuss how you can benefit from breast reduction surgery, schedule a consultation with Dr. Bartlett. He will evaluate your individual needs and help you determine if breast reduction surgery is right for you.

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