Boston Plastic Surgery Blog

Skin cancer, like any cancer diagnosis, can be traumatizing and difficult to accept. With growing numbers being reported every year, skin cancer diagnoses are rising faster than any other type. The first and one of the most important steps you Read More…

Rhinoplasty surgery is designed to reshape the nose if there has been damage, disfigurement or if the patient is unsatisfied with the appearance of their nose. With the nose’s central position on the face, subtle changes to the size or Read More…

An otoplasty, also known as ear surgery, is a surgical procedure that can correct birth defects and deformities of the ear. Often, the procedure is requested for children, but it is also common amongst adults who are bothered by overly Read More…

Mastopexies have surged in popularity since the year 2000. The mastopexy, or breast lift, is a cosmetic procedure that reduces and lifts the breast. Typically, this is a procedure that is meant to address the excessive sagging and breast ptosis Read More…

Summertime is often synonymous with bathing suits and showing off some skin, which can be problematic for many people. Dieting and exercise have limits on how much they can shape our bodies. For those who struggle to remove stubborn fat Read More…

Suction-assisted liposuction is one of the many available varieties of liposuction procedure. Liposuction is a popular cosmetic procedure where fat can be suctioned out from difficult areas that dieting can’t help in order to contour the body. Suction-assisted liposuction is Read More…

Congenital nevi, also known as moles, are skin blemishes that are present from birth in one percent of infants worldwide. Many times, these blemishes occur on the head and neck. The size of the nevus ranges from small, less than Read More…

Cleft lip and palate is a very common type of congenital deformity, occurring about once in every 800 births. Depending on the severity of the condition, cleft lip reconstruction is often necessary to restore a normal functionality and appearance of Read More…

Breast deformity affects women of all walks of life and can come in many shapes and forms. One of the most common types of deformity is breasts of different sizes. With deformed breasts, clothing can become a nuisance, and they Read More…

It’s estimated that 1 in 700 children are born with a cleft lip, palate or both. Both the cleft lip and cleft palate are congenital conditions. For children who do not have the condition corrected, it is more likely that Read More…