Monthly Archives: January 2011

Plastic Surgery | Boston | Dr. Christopher Davidson

Tummy Tuck Surgery

A tummy tuck, sometimes referred to as abdominoplasty, is a procedure at our Boston plastic surgery practice in which excess fat and skin are removed from the abdomen. Weak or separated abdominal muscles are often tightened as well. The result is a smoother, firmer appearance to the abdomen. The surgery is often done on women …

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Plastic Surgery | Boston | Dr. Christopher Davidson

How Botox Is Used

Botox® has been used for many years to treat unwanted wrinkles and is a simple medical procedure that can be performed in less than 30 minutes at my Boston plastic surgery practice. The beauty of Botox is that it can enhance your appearance without surgery. Botox works on wrinkles caused by muscle movement. When Botox …

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Plastic Surgery | Boston | Dr. Christopher Davidson

Liposuction: An Overview

Liposuction is the removal of fat deposits beneath the skin using a cannula and vacuum, and it is performed under either local or general anesthesia. This technique can greatly improve fat folds in the bra strap area, abdomen, back, neck, arms and thighs. The skin after recovery from liposuction appears smooth and natural. Scarring is …

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Plastic Surgery | Boston | Dr. Christopher Davidson

Gynecomastia Correction: Recovery and After-Care

Gynecomastia correction is a simple and safe procedure in the hands of an expert plastic surgeon. As we often tell our gynecomastia male breast surgery patients in Boston, however, patient involvement and co-operation are essential for the best results and complete recovery. Your surgeon will give you a detailed recovery schedule which is important for …

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Plastic Surgery | Boston | Dr. Christopher Davidson

Dysport®: The New BOTOX®?

Dysport is the new product available for those seeking to banish unwanted wrinkles. With FDA approval in April 2009 and a safety record of more than a decade in Europe, it offers an alternative treatment to BOTOX® at our Boston plastic surgery practice. This good news means patients now have a choice of anti-wrinkle treatments.  …

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Plastic Surgery | Boston | Dr. Christopher Davidson

Breast Augmentation – Part 2

As I explain to breast augmentation patients at my Boston plastic surgery practice, the three incision sites for breast augmentation are transaxillary, inframammary and periarteriolar.  Each will be discussed in turn. Transaxillary incision sites are located in the armpit (axillary area) thus breast implants are inserted through the armpit and via a channel created by …

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Plastic Surgery | Boston | Dr. Christopher Davidson

Research Your Options Before Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation surgery is something that should be thoroughly researched and well thought out. It can be done for many reasons and can change not only one’s appearance, it can also help with self-confidence. Choosing the right plastic surgeon for your breast augmentation in Boston will make the process much easier. The first step to …

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Plastic Surgery | Boston | Dr. Christopher Davidson

Gynecomastia Correction: Breast Reduction Surgery for Men

Gynecomastia, the condition of enlarged breasts in males, is a widely occurring problem that affects over half the male population in the United States. It's an issue we address with male breast reduction surgery at our Boston plastic surgery practice. While gynecomastia is a common occurrence in teenage boys, the condition often disappears by adulthood …

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Plastic Surgery | Boston | Dr. Christopher Davidson

Are you Ready for Liposuction?

The next time you try on a new bathing suit and it fits fine but just doesn’t look right or feel comfortable, resist the urge to beat yourself up.  You may very well be engaged in a losing battle with your body’s own gene pool and liposuction may be the secret weapon you’ve been seeking! …

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