Morpheus8 is a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment that pairs the efficacy of collagen-induction therapy (commonly referred to as microneedling) with the power of radiofrequency energy. By using your body’s own natural healing processes, this treatment is able to target a wide range of skin concerns, including fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin texture, acne scarring, and more. At Finesse Cosmetic Surgery in Waltham, MA, we are proud to offer this skin rejuvenation treatment to help you address your skin concerns and meet your aesthetic goals.

How Does Morpheus8 Work?

This FDA-cleared technology uses micro needling techniques in conjunction with radiofrequency energy to access the deeper layers of the skin. Microneedling uses tiny needles to repeatedly puncture the surface of the skin, causing microtrauma that triggers collagen production (your body’s natural healing response) in the targeted area. Meanwhile, radiofrequency energy is delivered beneath the surface layers of the skin. This causes coagulation in the tissues that creates exfoliation and collagen remodeling.

The combination of these two proven skin rejuvenation technologies allows this treatment to target both the upper and lower layers of the skin (epidermis and dermis). This results in deeper remodeling in the lower layers of the skin which improves the resurfacing effects of microneedling. The depth of the radiofrequency energy delivered can actually be customized to reach different depths of the dermal layers to address your unique skin concerns with greater precision.

What Skin Concerns Can be Addressed by this Treatment?

Morpheus8 is a highly effective treatment that has been proven to improve skin texture, tone, and tightness. Because of its collagen-stimulating ability, this treatment is excellent for minimizing the many signs of aging. Additionally, this treatment is able to target a wide range of skin concerns, including:

• fine lines
• wrinkles
• lax or mildly sagging skin
• rough or uneven skin texture
• large pores
• hyperpigmentation
• acne scarring
• stretch marks
• cellulite
• sun damage

What Areas Can be Targeted by this Treatment?

This skin rejuvenation technology can effectively tighten, contour, and smooth out the skin. This treatment can be performed on almost any area of the body, including the:

• abdomen
• buttocks
• face
• jawline
• jowls
• neck

Who Is a Good Candidate for this Treatment?

Because this skin resurfacing technology targets such a broad range of skin concerns, it can be difficult to assess whether this treatment is right for your specific needs. This skin resurfacing technology can safely benefit all skin types and tones, addressing a broad range of skin concerns. While almost anyone can benefit from this treatment, there are certain types of people who may benefit more from this treatment.

People with Anti-Aging Concerns

This treatment is known for its anti-aging properties. From tightening and contouring sagging skin, to smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, this skin rejuvenation technology is excellent for minimizing the signs of aging. It’s very popular to use this treatment to target the face, jowls, jawline, and neck.

People with Acne Scars

If you’re looking to improve the appearance of acne scars, microneedling with radiofrequency energy is particularly effective. Microneedling helps resurface the top layer of the skin, so it’s excellent for creating clearer, brighter, and more evenly toned skin. If you have active acne, however, you will not be eligible for treatment as the needles can spread bacteria from the acne and cause further breakouts.

People with Darker Skin Tones

Unlike laser resurfacing, which can be risky for medium or deep skin tones, Morpheus8 is suitable for all skin tones and is the safest skin resurfacing option for people with melanated skin. This treatment poses little to no risk of hypo- or hyperpigmentation. Providers are able to choose from different types of needles so they’re able to deliver your treatment using technology that is safest for your skin tone. Treatment can be administered using microneedles or coated microneedles, which offer different lengths of heat emanation, so as to target the deeper layers of the skin without causing damage to the skin’s surface.

What To Expect During Treatment

When you arrive for your appointment, we will begin by disinfecting the treatment area and applying a topical numbing agent. This topical anesthetic requires around 45 minutes to take effect. It is unlikely that you will need local anesthesia, but this is sometimes administered if your treatment plan requires a higher setting on the device. Once the numbing cream has taken effect, you’re ready to begin treatment.

During treatment, the micro needling and radiofrequency device will be stamped across the skin of the treatment area. The needles will puncture the skin’s surface and simultaneously deliver radiofrequency energy to the lower dermal layers. You can expect to feel some pressure during this process, but the numbing cream will minimize any discomfort. Depending on the size of the treatment area, you can expect this portion of your appointment to last 15 minutes to an hour long. For optimal results, you’ll need to schedule a small series of sessions (usually three). These will need to be spaced four to six weeks apart.

Does This Treatment Require Downtime?

Recovery from this treatment is relatively easy and requires no extra downtime. It is typical to experience one to three days of redness in the treatment area, which is sometimes accompanied by itchiness and/or swelling. These effects are part of the body’s natural healing response and should not be a cause for concern. Conversely, they suggest the treatment is working. Most people are able to return to work the day after treatment, though you will need to wait two days before using make-up on the treated area.

To avoid hyperpigmentation, it’s important to avoid direct sun exposure to the treatment areas for a few weeks. When sun exposure is unavoidable, we recommend using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Sun protection is important, but it’s also necessary to avoid any skin-care products that might irritate your skin until you’ve healed sufficiently. Physical sunscreens which contain titanium dioxide and/or zinc oxide will be more gentle on your healing skin, and sunscreens with active ingredients such as retinol may need to be avoided.

When Will I See Results?

The most significant changes from this skin rejuvenation technology will require some patience, as new collagen develops in the body. Full results will be visible in about three months from your final session, though clients typically begin to see the benefits of treatment within a few days. Skin tightening begins to become visible within three weeks of treatment. Tightening, softening of fine lines, and improvement in acne scarring can be seen with one to three treatments.

How Long Will Results Last?

Results from this treatment typically last about a year. We recommend taking good care of your skin and protecting your skin from the sun to ensure long-lasting results. This treatment cannot disrupt the process of aging, so we recommend scheduling an annual follow-up session to maintain the level of collagen production that this treatment produces (and all its youth-restoring benefits).

Your results can be boosted post-treatment with the aid of a targeted skin care regimen. Stronger treatments can leave channels in the skin for up to 72 hours, which can help medical-grade topical products to penetrate deeper into the skin. We recommend using products with vitamin C, growth factors, peptides, or hyaluronic acid, to add longevity to your results. Additionally, exfoliating cleansers and enzymatic masks can help expedite the skin’s healing process. If boosting your results through a skincare routine is appealing to you, we recommend you discuss this with our professionals during your initial consultation.

Is This Treatment Safe?

Microneedling with radiofrequency energy is a safe cosmetic treatment approved by the FDA. Though this treatment creates microdamage to the skin, this is a controlled process which shouldn’t leave any lasting damage to the skin. However, microneedling results will vary depending on the technique and skill of your provider. That’s why it’s important to always book cosmetic treatments with a highly-skilled provider that has years of experience in this type of treatment.

Book Your Initial Consultation Today

If you’re looking to address any number of skin concerns, from acne scarring to aging, this skin rejuvenation technology can offer you the solution you desire. If you’re interested to learn more about Morpheus8 and discover if you’re a good candidate for this treatment, we can help. Call the experts at Finesse Cosmetic Surgery in Waltham, MA to book your first consultation and start your journey to tighter, clearer skin today.

Even after nearly two decades, Botox Cosmetic remains one of the most frequently requested of all cosmetic therapies. If you’ve been thinking about scheduling your own session but are worried about the age factor, don’t be. At Finesse Cosmetic Surgery in Waltham, MA, we treat patients of all ages, and most regret only that they didn’t start the injectable sooner.

What Is the Best Age To Get Botox Cosmetic?

We first need to state that Botox is approved for patients 18 years and older. With that in mind, most people don’t need treatment before their mid-20s. Botox is designed to address pesky fine lines and wrinkles, and the human body is usually able to keep both at bay until the late 20s or early 30s. You might be wondering how, and the answer boils down to just one word: collagen.

This protein is essential to smooth, taut, and firm skin. It’s one of three key ingredients that comprise the extra-cellular matrix (ECM), the scaffolding on which skin sits. Throughout youth and early adulthood, the body produces ample collagen to keep skin looking its best. This explains the high, rounded cheeks and wrinkle-free canvas most of us enjoy – until around age 25, that is.

Collagen Degeneration

At that point, the body begins producing about 1% less of its base collagen levels every year. This means that by the time you’re 35 years old, you’ve likely lost 10% of your original collagen. As this protein wanes, lines and wrinkles start to creep in. And that’s when Botox – with its subtle but remarkable results – can be used to greatest effect.

Preventative Treatment

Now is the time to mention there is no “right age” or “best age” to proceed with Botox. It’s a personal choice not bound by the number of birthdays you’ve had. Whether you’re 25 or 45, you can start treatment at almost anytime. The only difference is that the goal of treatment changes with age.

Catching Wrinkles Early

To illustrate, treatment in your 20s and early 30s is generally geared toward prevention. By this, we mean the prevention of lines and wrinkles transforming from dynamic to static.

The former are visible only when you make a certain facial expression, such as smiling or laughing. The latter are visible even when your face is at rest. Catching wrinkles early enough can keep them from etching more deeply into skin and help your face stay as smooth and youthful as possible.

Treatment To Soften

If you delay treatment until your late 30s or even early 40s, which you can certainly do, the goal is to soften lines rather than erase them altogether. Many people experience static wrinkles in their 40s that are present on the face at all times.

Botox Cosmetic can smooth out these concerns and, when paired with a dermal filler, help lift and contour deeper grooves. As an added benefit, Botox can help stop the formation of additional wrinkles and will continue doing so as long as you receive maintenance treatments.

Maintenance Treatments

Because Botox Cosmetic is intended to be a temporary treatment, patients of all ages require maintenance sessions. These help keep your results in place and, as mentioned earlier, can prevent treated lines and wrinkles from growing deeper. Most patients schedule maintenance sessions once every four to six months.

The frequency at which you need maintenance will depend on your body and how quickly it metabolizes Botox. The good news is that results don’t disappear overnight. Instead, they’ll gradually fade so that treated lines become increasingly more visible. As these lines begin to re-form, you can call our office and schedule your appointment.

The Ways Skin Changes Over Time

It’s no secret that skin visibly changes with age. The reasons for these changes were, at one time, complete mysteries. But today, the aging process and ways to combat it are well understood.

We already mentioned that collagen levels diminish with age. Other substances, including elastin and hyaluronic acid, also wane. If collagen can best be described as giving skin its structure, elastin is the protein that forms connective tissues and gives skin its elasticity. Hyaluronic acid binds to water in the body and helps keep skin plump and hydrated.

The Cellular Component

Cells form the basic building blocks of every body. They are inherently programmed to divide and multiply so they can carry out crucial tasks. These tasks include: 

• Facilitating growth through mitosis
• Providing structure and support
• Producing energy
• Creating metabolic reactions
• Aiding in reproduction

The problem is that the more cells divide, the more they age. They in turn function less effectively and become increasingly less healthy. Biological processes then slow and eventually fail. Every organ in the body is comprised of cells, including your skin. As cells begin producing less collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, fine lines and wrinkles start to develop.

Muscle Contractions

Repeated facial movements also contribute to major signs of aging. You use your skin each and every day, whether you’re talking, chewing, or whistling. Younger skin can accommodate these muscle contractions because it’s supported by collagen and elastin. But as these substances decrease, skin loses its tenacity.

The point is that skin indeed changes with each passing year. Botox is a way for tissues to remain smooth even as time continues zipping by. Every person ages a little differently, but nobody is immune to its effects.

The Ways Botox Works

Botox first and foremost relaxes muscles. We administer the injectable directly into those muscles responsible for facial lines and wrinkles. You might see horizontal lines on your forehead, while your friend might have crow’s feet around their eyes. With precision application, we can address your specific needs and place Botox in those areas where you want to see improvements.

Relaxing underlying muscles means the skin that sits over top of them also gets a much-needed break. With time, as you use problematic muscles with less frequency, you can look forward to needing less Botox Cosmetic.

Natural-Looking Results

This treatment affects only the muscles that you want targeted. Keep in mind the human face is comprised of 42 individual muscles. By treating a select few, we’re able to ensure very natural-looking results.

This means you’ll retain continued mobility in all parts of your face with the ability to emote as you’ve always done. The only difference will be fewer lines and wrinkles. In other words, you’ll enjoy smoother skin that looks well-rested and well cared for, like you’ve just returned from a long and relaxing vacation.

Safety and Dependability Come First

Botox has received a number of FDA approvals and is proven to be safe. It’s been used for nearly 20 years, and millions of patients receive injections every year. These facts help testify to its efficacy and reliability.

And that brings us to our next point. Some anti-aging products promise big results but deliver very little. They may provide some degree of hydration but don’t serve as real solutions for lines and wrinkles. Botox, on the other hand, provides results you can count on. It works within the skin, rather than as a topical, to stop the mechanics behind wrinkle formation.

Important Factors To Consider

In deciding when you want to begin Botox treatments, you should first consider the rate at which your skin is changing. This is different for every person, as some lose considerable collagen in their 20s and others don’t notice a visible difference until their early 30s. The rate at which you start to age is largely determined by genetics. This explains why people tend to develop wrinkles in the same places as their parents and/or grandparents.

Other factors can also contribute to the rate at which your skin ages. Sun exposure, smoking, stress, and a lack of sleep can prematurely age patients at any point. If your skin seems to be rapidly changing, you may want to start treatment at an earlier age.

Decide When You Want To See Benefits

Botox works best when you commit to regular maintenance sessions. This means you should start treatment when you feel ready. At the end of the day, Botox is ultimately used to help you achieve your aesthetic goals. If you see a few small lines between your brows or around your eyes and want to start a treatment regimen now, we’re here to help.

Soften and Smooth Wrinkles the Easy Way

Botox is one of the simplest cosmetic treatments on the market, and it’s appropriate for adults of any age. From 20 years old to 50 and beyond, this effective injectable delivers dependable results. And the longer you use it, the longer you can prevent additional wrinkles from forming. Schedule your consultation today by contacting Finesse Cosmetic Surgery in Waltham, MA.

Many women are concerned about the appearance of their breasts, particularly women who feel they have loose or sagging breast tissue. While many women may be able to trick the eye with a push-up bra, the fact of the matter is that once that bra comes off, breast tissue will still be as loose as before – and that can be a detriment to self-confidence. Luckily, the sympathetic experts at Finesse Cosmetic Laser and Lipo in Waltham, MA know that a breast lift can be immensely helpful to women who are struggling with loose breast tissue.

A breast lift is a type of cosmetic breast procedure, but the goal of this procedure is to correct the tightness and placement of breast tissue. Other procedures, such as augmentation, increase the size of the breast with artificial implants. For women between the ages of 25 and 65 who want a more natural-looking result, a lift procedure is ideal.
 

Does a Breast Lift Look Natural?

Yes! The entire goal of a breast lift is to create results that look natural. The basic principle behind a lift procedure is to use the existing breast tissue to reshape and elevate the breasts. In simple terms, this procedure works by removing excess skin from the breasts, tightening breast tissues, and repositioning the nipples so the entire breast appears tighter, higher, and more youthful-looking.

The natural-looking result of a lift procedure is one of the main reasons women seek this treatment. While the results of breast augmentation can certainly appear normal when the right implants are used, most women who want natural-looking results will opt for a lift procedure because only their natural breast tissue is used to rejuvenate their appearance. If this is something you are interested in, this procedure may be an ideal option for you.

Will Breasts Feel Natural?

Yes, your breasts will feel natural after a lift procedure. Many women have the belief that any cosmetic breast procedure will make the breasts feel hard or unnatural, but the truth is that even breast augmentation with implants can have a natural feel when certain implants are used. Since a lift procedure does not include implants and your existing breast tissue will be settled into a better position, you can expect your breasts to feel slightly firmer, but still natural.

Why Are Natural Results So Important?

Ask a dozen women why they want natural results, and you’ll probably get twelve different answers back. There is no single reason to prefer natural results over more cosmetic results. That said, there are a few common reasons why women opt for a procedure that can produce natural results.

For example, some women believe their partners will find them more attractive if their results are natural-looking and natural-feeling. Other women may simply have a preference for natural aesthetics, or may not want to have any artificial implants in their bodies. Other women still may prefer natural results to better match their body proportions, or because they plan to have children in the future. No matter the reason, desiring natural-looking results from your cosmetic procedure is perfectly normal.

Why Do Women Consider a Lift Procedure?

So, why do women seek a breast lift or any other cosmetic breast procedure for that matter? Again, there isn’t any single reason why women may be motivated to have a cosmetic procedure, but there are a few common factors that women cite. For example, women who lose natural breast volume because of aging or weight changes may seek a lift procedure to tighten tissues and feel more youthful.

For other women, a breast procedure may not even be a consideration until after pregnancy and breastfeeding. During pregnancy, many women experience an increase in breast size, but when they are no longer breastfeeding, the size and shape of their breasts drastically change. A lift procedure can restore the appearance of the breast after childbirth and breastfeeding, while also not creating complications for future pregnancies.

How Do You Know If You Need This Procedure?

How can a woman decide whether she needs a lift procedure or breast augmentation? While the ultimate decision will come down to aesthetic goals, for the most part, women decide to have these procedures based on current breast appearance. Unlike other parts of your body, there is no way to tone breast tissue with exercise, so it’s unlikely that your breast tissue will tighten without cosmetic attention.

Many women consider a breast procedure when they notice features of their breasts that are not in line with their ideal image. By vision alone, women can identify that breast tissue is loose, sagging, deflated, or even asymmetric. One hallmark of sagging breasts is downward-pointing nipples or nipples that sit low on the breasts. The appearance of longer breasts or breasts that “swing” can also be an indicator.

Are Sagging Breasts Natural?

Breasts come in all shapes, sizes, and densities, so there honestly isn’t a “wrong” way for breasts to look. Many women develop naturally sagging or low-volume breasts during puberty, just like many women develop perkier breasts during puberty. Very young women who have not had children or lost weight can nave naturally sagging breasts.

At the end of the day, whether or not you are satisfied with the appearance of your natural breasts can only be determined by you. While there are certainly modern aesthetic standards that many women try to achieve, it’s important to appreciate your natural breasts and make your choices about breast procedures based on what would make you feel more confident.

What Can You Expect From This Procedure?

A breast lift is an outpatient cosmetic procedure that will generally be completed in only a few hours. Your procedure will be planned around your aesthetic preferences, as your surgeon will keep your body shape and your aesthetic goals in mind as they lift and tighten your breast tissue. A consultation will plan the details of your procedure so you can get the exact results you are looking for.

Preparation and Recovery

There are some things you will need to do to prepare for your procedure, such as temporarily stopping blood-thinning medications and tobacco consumption at least one to two weeks before your procedure. You may need to complete blood work, a mammogram, and other labs before your surgery date, as well.

It’s helpful to arrange for short-term care after your procedure so you can ease into recovery. The first two to three days after your procedure will likely be when you need the most help with cleansing the treatment area, arranging pillows for rest, preparing meals, and changing clothes. You should drink plenty of water, sleep on your back, and walk around the house regularly during the first few days. A compression bra will be necessary for three to six weeks.

When Will You See Results?

Women who have a lift procedure will generally see the results of this treatment much more quickly than women who have other breast procedures. While you will be able to return to work one to two weeks after your procedure, you will generally not see the results of your treatment until about six weeks, which is when your breasts will be completely healed.

How Long Do Results Last?

Ideally, the result of a lift procedure will last for several years or decades, depending on your age. If there is no reason for your breast tissue to drastically change, such as from pregnancy or weight gain, then your results will last for as long as the breast tissue remains tight. Women who have a lift procedure earlier in life may notice that breast tissue begins to sag with aging after middle age; some of these women elect to have a second lift procedure to extend results at that time.

Who Are Good Candidates?

Women between the ages of 25 and 65 are generally qualified for this procedure if they have a moderate amount of existing breast tissue. If your breasts are naturally smaller, a lift procedure may need to be combined with breast augmentation to achieve your ideal results. Women who are not satisfied with the height or tightness of their breasts, along with women who have breast asymmetry, may be perfect for this procedure.

Enjoy Natural Results

If natural-looking and natural-feeling results are important for you, a breast lift procedure may be an ideal option to help you achieve your aesthetic goals. Whether your breast tissue has started to sag because of aging, breastfeeding, or your breasts simply developed that way after puberty, this procedure has many ideal candidates. Contact us at Finesse Cosmetic Laser and Lipo in Waltham, MA to schedule your consultation today.

People often say that the eyes are the window to the soul. However, self-confidence can be hard to come by when heavy, drooping eyelids darken those windows. Unfortunately, feeling self-conscious is only one side effect of heavy, drooping eyelids. When your upper eyelids droop, your vision can become impaired. Today, our experts at Finesse Cosmetic Laser and Lipo in Waltham, MA reveal the potential benefits of eyelid surgery.

What Are the Potential Benefits of Getting Eyelid Surgery?

You Can Treat Heavy Upper Eyelids

In some cases, heavy upper eyelids are seen as desirable. However, most of the time, heavy upper lids are really troublesome. For instance, when your upper eyelids are too heavy, the muscles around the eyes and eyebrows can become strained due to the effort required to keep the eyes open. In turn, this can result in headaches and other discomfort.

You Can Improve Your Vision

Another potential benefit of upper eyelid surgery is vision improvement. As a matter of fact, depending on the scope of your upper eyelid sagging, different parts of your vision may be affected. For instance, if your eyelid is drooping in the front of your eye and covering your pupil, your frontal vision may be impaired. This can seriously affect your ability to perform such tasks as reading and driving.

On the other hand, if your upper eyelid is drooping on the outer corners of your eye, your peripheral (side) vision may be impaired. It is very important to protect your side vision as much as you can because it is crucial for your reflexes and visual perception. Also, numerous studies have shown that side vision is often more accurate than frontal vision, so it is definitely important for your daily function.

You Can Look More Rested

One reason people with heavy upper eyelids look older than they are is because they look tired all the time. When your eyes look heavy and tired, your entire appearance is weighed down, making you appear less alert than you truly are and prematurely aging you. This effect is most noticeable in people who are younger and only showing the first signs of aging.

You Can Improve the Appearance of Your Skin 

Loose or excess skin can also make people look older than they really are. Often, excess skin results in the formation of lines and wrinkles, especially in the eye area due to how fragile the skin is. Also, loose skin is such a major concern that it is a very common reason why people request this procedure.

You Can Apply Cosmetics Easier

When you no longer have loose or excess skin, putting on eye makeup becomes easier than ever. From eyeshadow to eyeliner and mascara, you will be surprised by how much easier applying makeup is once your eyelids are smooth. Also, you will find that other cosmetics, such as anti-aging serums and eye creams, are more effective because they can be applied more evenly.

FAQs About This Procedure Answered

What Is the Best Age To Get This Procedure? 

Typically, there is no “best” age to receive upper or lower blepharoplasty. However, you should be at least 18 years of age to consider any cosmetic procedure. Understand, most people do not get blepharoplasty until they are at least 30 years of age because it is advisable to wait until your drooping is moderate or severe in nature rather than mild.

To determine whether this procedure is right for you, we will assess the severity of your drooping regardless of your age. Also, keep in mind that we will take your personal preference into account. It is possible to be considered a good candidate for blepharoplasty and only have mild skin sagging.

What Should I Expect From This Procedure? 

During this procedure, tiny incisions will be made inside the natural creases of your upper eyelids. Through these incisions, we will remove excess skin, fat, and muscle tissues as necessary to achieve your desired appearance. In some cases, muscle tissue will be raised to help youthen the appearance of the eyes, and any loose skin will be tightened. Then, tiny sutures will be used to close the incisions.

Typically, this procedure takes around 60 minutes to complete both eyes. However, it can also take under an hour depending on the scope of the work. Since this procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, you are free to return home to recover as soon as we have finished reviewing your recovery guidelines. You should expect the use of a local anesthetic to keep you comfortable throughout the procedure rather than a general anesthetic.

What Will My Aftercare Instructions Be? 

Once your procedure is complete, your priority should be taking excellent care of your eyes and resting. We will advise you on when you can shower, how to clean and care for your sutures, how to use compresses, and more during your initial consultation. Then, we will review these instructions again after your procedure to ensure every rule is clear and will be followed.

It is very important to take a full course of antibiotics exactly as prescribed once your procedure is over. We operate in a sterile room with sterile equipment so there is no risk of you getting infected during your procedure. However, you need to take a preventative course of antibiotics to mitigate the risk of getting sick while you are recovering from your blepharoplasty. Also, you must avoid strenuous activity for several weeks post-op.

How Long Do the Results of This Procedure Last?

The longevity of your results depends on the scope of your procedure. If you receive lower blepharoplasty, the results of your procedure will last forever. You may experience puffiness after crying or staying up all night, but the excess fat removed during the procedure is gone forever. On the other hand, the results of upper blepharoplasty may only last 10 to 15 years because nothing can stop the effects of gravity pushing down on your facial skin.

How to Extend the Longevity of Your Results

To help your procedure last for as long as possible, you need to make caring for your skin health a priority. For example, it is highly advisable to protect your delicate eyelid skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays by wearing a brimmed hat and sunglasses when you go outside. You should also apply sunscreen regularly. Also, you can extend the longevity of your results by moisturizing your skin once or twice daily and investing in collagen-rich skincare products.

Another effective way you can extend the longevity of your results is to make sure your diet is on point. Specifically, you need to make sure you stay hydrated every day by drinking plenty of water and tea and eating foods that are rich in water. For example, fruits, broth-based soups, and most vegetables will help to keep you hydrated. You also need to eat at least 46 grams of protein daily depending on your sex and activity level.

Can Blepharoplasty Change the Shape of My Eyes? 

Yes, blepharoplasty can be used to change the shape of your eyes. If you are concerned about the shape of your eyes, let us know during your initial consultation. We are more than happy to change the shape of your eyes in addition to correcting excessively heavy upper eyelids and any other cosmetic or medical concerns you may have.

How Common Is This Procedure? 

This procedure is performed very commonly. In fact, it is among the most commonly performed plastic or reconstructive procedures over the past few years. Rest assured, we have plenty of experience and are qualified to address all of your concerns.

Am I a Good Candidate for This Procedure? 

To determine whether you are a good candidate for this procedure, you need to come in for an initial consultation. During this initial consultation, we will thoroughly review your health history and discuss your health to ensure you are currently healthy enough to undergo this procedure. Then, we will discuss your cosmetic concerns in great detail to determine whether you need upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, or both procedures.

Learn More About Eyelid Surgery Today

There are many potential benefits of eyelid surgery, including the treatment of heavy upper eyelids and vision improvement. To find out whether this procedure is right for you, contact us today at Finesse Cosmetic Laser and Lipo in Waltham, MA to book an appointment.

Have you been struggling to get rid of stubborn body fat? If so, here at Finesse Cosmetic Laser and Lipo Center in Waltham, MA, we have the solution: CoolSculpting, which will help you freeze fat away for your body to eliminate naturally. This body-contouring treatment uses a scientific process developed by the best and the brightest minds at Harvard to target and freeze stubborn fat cells. As a result, you’ll have a tighter, more toned physique and be able to reach all your body aesthetic goals.

Does CoolSculpting Really Work To Freeze Fat Away?

CoolSculpting is a revolutionary body-contouring treatment that uses an innovative scientific process that’s called cryopolosis. Cryopolosis works by freezing fat cells. Once they’re frozen, it causes them to crystallize, upon which they are destroyed and eliminated by the body. Essentially, your body “views” these destroyed fat cells as waste that needs to be eliminated.

Over the course of a few months, your body will eliminate the destroyed fat cells naturally, causing the volume and amount of fat in the area to decrease. So not only does this treatment work to freeze fat away, but it offers real results that are not only noticeable but dramatic.

What’s the Difference Between Weight Loss and Fat Loss?

If you’re considering undergoing this treatment, it’s essential that you understand the difference between weight loss and fat loss. Weight loss is something that occurs when you eat a healthy, balanced diet and exercise regularly. Once you start burning more calories than you’re eating, you’ll begin to lose weight, which is an entirely natural process. This process helps you become a thinner, smaller version of yourself at a slow and steady rate.

However, the one downside of undergoing weight loss is that it’s not very easy to target a problem area where you have stubborn body fat. For example, it’s possible to lose weight while still having areas of body fat that you find difficult to lose. Many people experience this phenomenon of exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet while still suffering from problem areas of body fat that are resistant to disappearing.

Permanent Fat Loss

Also, when you lose weight, your body simply shrinks the fat cells in your body–it doesn’t eliminate them. You’ll still have the same number of fat cells in your body; they’ll just be smaller. Fat loss targets the fat cells themselves, which cannot be regrown once they’re destroyed. When they’re gone, they’re gone for good.

Why Is CoolSculpting Treatment So Effective?

There’s a reason this treatment is so effective: it starts a process in your body that will eliminate the fat cells from any problem area you may have. It can freeze fat, destroying the cells so your body eliminates and flushes them naturally. Essentially, it can do what long-term diet and exercise cannot.

It helps you target and spot-treat any problem areas so you can reach all of your body aesthetic goals in just a few months. You won’t ever have to be the subject of a crazy fad diet where you drink nothing but lemon juice with cayenne pepper for a week in a last-ditch effort to lose weight or spend hours in the gym anymore. Instead, you can continue to live your balanced, healthy lifestyle while enjoying the fact that you’ll see dramatic results from your treatment in just a few months.

What Is CoolSculpting?

This innovative body-contouring treatment uses extremely cold temperatures to freeze fat and essentially destroy the fat cells. The treatment device has different heads and cooling gel pads that are then placed on the targeted treatment area. The device works by freezing the fat cells, which causes them to crystallize and then die. Once the fat cells die, the body eliminates them as waste, causing your physique to look trim, toned, and tighter, so you can reach your body aesthetic goals.

Don’t get us wrong—this treatment isn’t a substitution for a healthy diet or regular gym visits, but a way to enhance your already healthy lifestyle. In fact, it’s the perfect treatment for people who already live a healthy, balanced lifestyle but still have specific areas of stubborn body fat that just won’t go away, even with regular exercise.

What Type of Results Can You Expect To See?

The results of CoolSculpting are quite dramatic—in fact, you can expect to see up to a 25% reduction in the total amount of fat volume in your specific treatment area. Since this is such a significant amount, you shouldn’t expect to see it all at once. However, once it does, you can enjoy a noticeable and dramatic improvement in your treatment area. Not only will your clothes fit better, but you’ll be able to lose inches and finally reach some of those body aesthetic goals you’ve been trying for years to attain.

What Areas On the Body Can It Treat?

This treatment can target and eliminate fat cells from many different areas of the body. However, the most common areas our patients treat include:

• Double chin
• Jawline fat
• Beneath the buttocks
• Upper arms
• Bra fat
• Flanks
• Love handles
• Back fat
• Inner and outer thighs
• Abdomen

 

Get Faster Treatments with CoolSculpting

Here at Finesse Cosmetic Laser and Lipo Center, we’re the first ones in Waltham, MA, to offer CoolAdvantage, which is an innovative new device that can cut your treatment session time dramatically. In fact, with this new applicator, you can take advantage of much shorter session times, some for just 35 minutes. Our expert Dr. Kruy offers custom packages, including the transformation package, which targets the thighs and stomach, and the premium transformation package, which targets the upper and lower abdomen as well as the thighs.

Not only do we offer the CoolAdvantage, but we also have the MiniCool, which is perfect for reducing the appearance of a double chin or jawline fat. It fits snugly underneath the chin, effectively working to freeze fat and eliminate the fat cells for good. Not only that, but this treatment is entirely non-invasive: that means no incisions, no cuts, no surgery, no downtime whatsoever!

What Happens During a Treatment Session?

After your initial consultation, we’ll schedule you for your first treatment session, which will be performed by a CoolSculpt-Certified Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner. The treatment session itself is easy: just lie back on our comfortable treatment bench, and we’ll handle everything else.

We use a cooling gel pad, which will be placed on your targeted treatment area. You’ll feel an intense cooling sensation, which goes away after a few minutes. Most sessions take about an hour to complete, and you can do whatever you want during the treatment: read, go online, watch TV, or even just relax. Don’t worry—the treatment is entirely painless, so there’s no need for any type of anesthesia.

When Can You Expect To See Results?

Most of our patients find that they see results within three or four months of your first treatment session. Once your body starts to naturally eliminate the destroyed fat cells in your body, your results will become more and more noticeable. Some patients find that it takes a few weeks of their sessions, but it takes a bit longer for others. However, even if it does take a bit longer to see results, rest assured that they will happen. Every person is different, and therefore results will vary.

Why Does This Treatment Provide Such Great Results?

This treatment is able to provide such great results because it’s actually quite ingenious. It starts and takes advantage of a process that the body already uses. For example, your body already knows how to metabolize and then flush fat using your lymphatic system. However, if you support your lymphatic system after your treatment with a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and regular exercise, you can help your body eliminate and flush these fat cells far more efficiently.

How Many Treatment Sessions Will You Need?

The number of treatment sessions you’ll need depends on the treatment areas you’re targeting and your ultimate body aesthetic goals. Our experts will review your body goals and develop a customized treatment plan to help you achieve them. Depending on how many areas you want to target, you may need multiple treatment sessions. Like so many of our patients, we’re sure that you’re going to absolutely love the end result.

Who Is a Suitable Candidate?

The most suitable candidates for this treatment are healthy adults that are relatively fit and healthy people who want to target and treat stubborn body fat that just won’t go away, even with diet and exercise. However, your initial consultation will help us determine more about your body goals and if this treatment can help you attain them.

Find a Way To Reach Your Body Goals

Are you tired of seeing stubborn body fat that just won’t go away, even with diet or exercise? If so, then CoolSculpting could be the treatment you’re looking for. This revolutionary treatment will help freeze fat, so you can get the toned and trim physique you’ve always wanted. Contact us here at Finesse Cosmetic Laser and Lipo Center in Waltham, MA, today and schedule your first appointment to get started with your body aesthetic goals.

How do you get the contours you’ve longed for when you eat right, work out, and still have stubborn pockets of excess fat. For decades, the only solution was traditional liposuction. Today, there’s a highly advanced lipo variation that provides clients with better results and a faster, more comfortable recovery. At Finesse Cosmetic Surgery in Waltham, MA, we offer SmartLipo, an ideal solution for people looking to achieve sleek, stunningly beautiful contours.

SmartLipo: A Brief Overview

SmartLipo, sometimes known as laser lipo, is a non-surgical body contouring treatment that can remove excess fat from stubborn areas. Perhaps your thighs or buttocks are too large or you wish your abdomen was a little flatter. Maybe you have excess upper arm skin. Regardless of your cosmetic concerns, there is a good chance this non-invasive treatment can help you achieve your aesthetic goals.

Although this treatment won’t remove a great deal of fat, it is effective enough to help you achieve your desired contours if you are already at or near your goal weight. This treatment involves the insertion of a very narrow cannula into the trouble region. This cannula houses a laser tip that fans back and forth, melting a portion of the fat cells in the region. Then, the destroyed fat cells are suctioned out.

What’s the Difference Between SmartLipo and Traditional Lipo?

Bother laser lipo and traditional lipo involve suctioning out excess fat cells via a cannula. However, laser lipo is far more effective and less invasive than traditional liposuction. In the past, traditional liposuction was considered the gold standard for fat removal. Despite that, laser lipo is quickly becoming more popular due to the quality of the results and the non-surgical nature of the fat removal method. Here are some of the most notable benefits laser lipo provides over traditional lipo:

Quicker Recovery

Although laser lipo and traditional lipo both use cannulas to suction out excess fat, the cannula used to perform laser lipo is much smaller. Furthermore, the fat cells in the targeted area are liquefied, making extraction easier. Since traditional liposuction doesn’t use laser heat, the fat has to be physically manipulated before extraction. This highly invasive fat removal technique results in a much longer recovery period.

Tighter Skin

Remember, SmartLipo results in tighter skin due to the extra collagen growth in response to the laser heat. Since traditional liposuction does not involve laser heat, there is a risk that skin will sag after excess fat removal. Laser lipo is even more advantageous for older clients because collagen production decreases rapidly with age.

Better Results

Thanks to the use of heat rather than physical manipulation to remove excess fat, we can provide you with far more refined results with laser lipo. For instance, it is easy to smooth the boundaries of your area of concern so it is not obvious that fat was removed from one area. The technique used to perform laser lipo gives us a great deal of control so we can provide ideal, natural-looking results.

How Does Smartlipo Work

This outpatient treatment is performed under anesthesia to keep you comfortable throughout the process. Depending on the scope of your treatment, it may take between 90 and 120 minutes to complete. You should plan to take two or three days off from work to rest, but you will not need to take off a week or two like you would if you opted for traditional liposuction.

Be advised, this convenient treatment is so effective that most people only need one session to achieve their desired results. You will only need two treatments to achieve your desired aesthetic if you have quite a bit of weight left to lose.

Which Regions Can Be Treated?

This incredibly versatile fat removal treatment can be used to remove unwanted fat from virtually any region of the body. Usually, people seek to remove unwanted fat from larger areas, such as the abdomen, buttocks, flanks, hips, thighs, and back. However, smaller areas, like the upper arms, underarms, neck, and chin can be treated if there is enough excess fat in the area.

How Quickly Will I See the Results of My Treatment?

You will start to see the results of your treatment as soon as it is complete. A majority of the destroyed adipose tissue is suctioned out through the cannula during the treatment. However, not all of the liquefied fat cells are suctioned out. More fat cells are removed by your lymphatic system over the course of several months. Depending on the efficiency of your lymphatic system, you can expect to see your final results in three to six months.

How Long Do the Results of This Treatment Last?

The results of this treatment are considered permanent because you can’t grow new fat cells. The fat cells removed via suction or natural bodily processes are gone forever and will never be replaced.  However, it is still possible to gain weight following this treatment. To maintain your ideal contours, make sure you eat nutritious, reasonably-portioned meals and exercise regularly after your treatment.

How Much Weight Can I Expect to Lose?

You shouldn’t expect to lose a lot of weight after this treatment, but this isn’t a weight-loss treatment. It’s a fat removal treatment. This treatment was designed to improve the contours of regions with stubborn pockets of excess fat, and it does its job effectively. If you are not yet at or near your goal weight, consider speaking to a personal trainer and registered dietitian to help you lose weight before you consider this body contouring treatment.

Can This Treatment Destroy Cellulite?

Cellulite develops when adipose tissue forms around the fibrous cords between the muscle and skin. This adipose tissue applies a significant amount of pressure to the fibrous cords, pulling down on the skin and causing a dimpled appearance. While laser lipo can minimize the appearance of cellulite by destroying some of the fat cells around the fibrous cords beneath your skin, the efficacy of this benefit has not been tested.

What Should I Expect Following My Treatment?

It is advisable to wear a prescription-strength compression garment for a week or two after your treatment. This will increase the rate at which you will see your final results.

How Safe Is This Treatment?

This treatment is incredibly safe. The FDA approved SmartLipo for both the safe and efficacious removal of unwanted fat in 2006. Men and women across the country have benefited from this treatment since its approval without dangerous complications or side effects. Neither skin type nor skin tone affects candidacy for this treatment.

Am I a Good Candidate for This Treatment?

You need to come in for an initial consultation to discover if you are a good candidate for this treatment. During your consultation, we will discuss your aesthetic goals thoroughly, assess your problem areas, and talk about your health history. We will determine whether you are a good candidate for these treatments after these discussions and the evaluation of your aesthetic goals. In the meantime, here are a few signs you may qualify for SmartLipo:

You Only Need a Little Assistance Toning Up

The ideal candidate for laser lipo is already in decent shape and at or near his ideal weight but has a trouble region or two that just won’t let go of excess fat.  To reiterate, this is not a weight-loss treatment. You will lose a bit of weight immediately after the treatment because fat cells are suctioned out. Then, you will lose a bit more weight as your lymphatic system flushes out more liquefied fat cells.

However, you shouldn’t go into this treatment thinking you will lose 20 pounds instantly. The ideal laser lipo client has no more than 30 pounds to lose. If you are already at your ideal weight, we recommend maintaining your weight for at least 12 months before considering this treatment to ensure you will be able to maintain your weight and ideal figure following treatment.

You’re Fairly Healthy

It is also important to be fairly healthy before you consider this treatment. If you have been diagnosed with a medical condition, like a bleeding disorder, liver disease, CAD, or uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, you may not qualify for this treatment. Typically, people taking Heparin or Coumadin are considered poor candidates. Furthermore, you should postpone this treatment if you are nursing, pregnant, or trying to become pregnant.

You Have Fairly Elastic Skin

Although the laser heat encourages extra collagen production, if your skin is extremely lax, it will not benefit enough from this heat-based fat removal treatment. You can still benefit from fat removal, but it may take a year or longer for your skin to settle into its new position. The more elastic your skin is, the sooner you will be able to fully enjoy your new contours.

You Have Realistic Expectations About the Results

The ideal candidates for this treatment have realistic expectations about the results that can come from this treatment. For instance, you should understand that it is an excellent fat removal treatment, but it may not eliminate cellulite and it will not restore the skin of your youth.

You’re Ready to Feel Confident Again

Most people who seek this treatment have spent years exercising regularly and eating right. However, they still have a stubborn region or two that just won’t release excess fat.  Laser lipo helps them spot-reduce fat, something that can’t be accomplished through diet and exercise.

You Want a Customized Treatment

This treatment is ideal for people who want a tailored contouring approach. Some people are interested in removing as much fat as possible; others just want a little fat removed to smooth out problem areas.

Regardless of whether you want to remove enough fat to clearly reveal your underlying muscles, or you just want to lose a bit of excess fat to shrink your curves this treatment can benefit you.

Book an Appointment Today

Are you frustrated by stubborn pockets of fat that are resistant to a healthy diet and regular exercise?  Are you ready to finally achieve the contours you have worked so hard for over the years?  If so, contact us today at Finesse Cosmetic Surgery in Waltham, MA to schedule your initial consultation. We will help you determine whether SmartLipo is a good fit for you and discuss even more advantages this treatment has over traditional liposuction.

If you think you could benefit from losing a few inches from your waist, you may be a good candidate for a tummy tuck at Finesse Cosmetic Surgery in Waltham, MA. This procedure, known in the medical community as abdominoplasty, can tone up your tummy by tightening your abdominal muscles and removing excess skin and fat. Here’s what you need to know.

How Much Weight Can You Lose With a Tummy Tuck?

Abdominoplasty Isn’t a Weight Loss Procedure

While a tummy tuck results in weight loss, it is not a weight-loss procedure. It is a body contouring procedure designed to improve the contours of the abdominal region. That said, you can expect to lose up to 10 pounds following this procedure due to the removal of excess skin and fat.

We can advise you on how much weight you should expect to lose post-op during your initial consultation. However, you should be aware that only a small amount of excess abdominal fat is excised during this procedure. Most of the weight loss comes from the removal of excess skin. If you have quite a bit of abdominal fat you would like to eliminate, you may need to combine this procedure with liposuction to achieve your desired aesthetic.

Medical Reasons for Abdominoplasty

Even though abdominoplasty is a body contouring procedure rather than a weight loss procedure, there are still a number of medical benefits you can enjoy post-op. While your A1C levels, blood pressure readings, or cholesterol levels won’t benefit from a tummy tuck, your mental health and overall wellbeing will improve once you see your trimmer waistline. You can also expect this procedure to correct the following medical conditions.

Back Pain

Back pain, particularly lower back pain, is often the result of weak abdominal muscles. Since the primary purpose of abdominoplasty is to tighten weak stomach muscles, back pain will fade after receiving this procedure. When your abdominal muscles are strong, your posture is better. Additionally, your back muscles aren’t being overused to keep you upright. Your back and stomach muscles should share the responsibility of keeping you upright equally.

Ventral Hernia

Ventral hernias develop when abdominal tissue or your intestine penetrates your abdominal wall. It is most commonly caused by weak abdominal muscles following childbirth. However, ventral hernias can also occur following a Cesarean section because pregnancy alone is enough to weaken your abdominal muscles.

Other potential causes of ventral hernias include significant weight loss and an appendectomy. Ventral hernias are painful, particularly when you strain or lift objects. At the same time as you get abdominoplasty, your hernia can be corrected. Furthermore, tightening weak abdominal muscles will mitigate the risk that you develop another ventral hernia in the future.

Stress Urinary Incontinence

Stress urinary incontinence can develop due to pregnancy or excess weight. When too much stress is put on your urethra and bladder, you may leak urine when forceful actions occur. For example, you may find you leak when you work out, laugh, cough or sneeze.

Abdominoplasty treats stress urinary incontinence in a couple of ways. First, some of the weight exerting excess pressure on your urethra and bladder is removed. Second, we can tighten your pelvic floor muscles during this procedure to prevent future leaks.

Posture

As noted above, poor posture usually leads to back pain. Furthermore, this problem is usually caused by weak abdominal muscles. You may slouch now to minimize the amount of work your weak abdominal muscles have to do. Once they are tightened and strengthened, you will stand up straighter and provide your spine with extra support.

Additionally, you may notice a reduction in knee and ankle pain after this procedure. You will have a much more natural gait and up to 10 pounds will be removed during this procedure. It is unimaginable how much better your leg joints will feel once 10 pounds is removed from your abdominal region.

Other Benefits

There are a number of other benefits you can expect from abdominoplasty besides the medical benefits. For instance, you can expect your self-confidence to increase significantly once you have achieved the well-defined abdomen you worked for years to achieve. You may even find yourself particularly self-confident and proud when you wear revealing clothing such as swimwear.

Additionally, you will find exercise to be far easier and more enjoyable without your excess abdominal skin getting in the way. You will also find all sorts of activities are easier with a stronger core. Furthermore, you will find your clothes fit better and feel more comfortable. Finally, you may find your clothes don’t do your new contours justice and have a fun-filled afternoon buying more flattering clothing.

The Procedure

Before you receive your procedure, you should understand what to expect during the procedure to help you decide whether it will be right for you. We will make a tiny incision between your hips near your pubic region. This provides us with access to the abdominal region. Depending on the scope of the procedure and your personal preferences, we may move your navel to keep your natural appearance.

We will tightly pull any stretched or separated abdominal muscles toward your pelvis. We will also repair any ventral hernias you may have. Once your muscles are taut, we will eliminate excess skin from the region. Furthermore, a bit of excess fat may be excised at this time. Your procedure may take anywhere from one to two hours. That said, your procedure may take up to three hours if you are also receiving liposuction.

What To Expect Immediately After Your Procedure

Immediately after your procedure, you should expect to feel pretty groggy. This is a natural result of receiving either general anesthesia or sedation. We may observe you for a while after your procedure to ensure you are fully awake. Before you leave, we will review your post-op recovery steps with you to ensure your recovery goes as smoothly as possible.

Note, this procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. This means that you can go home once you’ve woken up fully and reviewed your post-op care instructions. However, you should be aware you cannot drive within 24 hours of being sedated. Make sure you have someone drive you to and from your procedure. It is also advisable to have someone stay with you during this period to help you stay fed and hydrated.

What to Eat After Your Procedure

We strongly recommend preparing reasonably-portioned, healthy meals before your procedure. These healthy meals should be high in soluble fiber and lean protein. It is okay if you don’t have much of an appetite after your procedure. If you don’t feel like eating, we urge you to consider drinking a nutritious, protein-packed smoothie.

Smoothies are great after abdominoplasty because they are hydrating and high in protein when made with yogurt instead of ice cream. Furthermore, it is easy to sneak some fiber into your smoothie by adding a green, leafy vegetable to your fruit and yogurt concoction. You won’t be able to taste the veggies, but you’ll get all of the nutritional value they have to offer. Other great foods to incorporate into your post-operative diet include legumes, nuts, and eggs.

Adding Liposuction

As noted above, you may need liposuction added to your tummy tuck to achieve your desired results. If you need to tighten your abdominal muscles and remove quite a bit of excess fat, combining abdominoplasty with liposuction may be the perfect option for you. If you’re on the fence about liposuction but know you could benefit from abdominoplasty, we encourage you to strongly consider combining the procedures. You’ll only need to prepare and recover for a body contouring procedure once.

If you combine liposuction with abdominoplasty, you can expect to lose a few extra pounds. Depending on your starting weight, we may be able to remove roughly 11 pounds of fat safely with liposuction. That said, it is important to be as close to your goal weight as possible before you get liposuction. If you have too much excess fat, your results won’t be as dramatic.

Results

You can expect your abdominal region to be smoother, tighter, and more contoured after your procedure. You can also expect a reduction in lower back pain and an improvement in posture. You may even find you look taller.

You can expect your results to last as long as you maintain your weight within 10 to 15 pounds. If you gain too much weight, you may need a maintenance procedure one day. Furthermore, you may need a maintenance procedure if you get pregnant in the future regardless of how much weight you gain during pregnancy.

Candidates for Tummy Tuck Procedure

The best candidate for this procedure is within 20 pounds of their goal weight and has excess abdominal skin and fat that is unresponsive to diet and exercise. Good candidates for this procedure may also have weak abdominal muscles that are affecting their quality of life. For example, they may be living with back pain, a ventral hernia, or stress urinary incontinence. Often, good candidates for this procedure have given birth and lost a significant amount of weight.

To be considered a good candidate for this procedure, you should be in fairly good overall health and not smoke. If you smoke, you should stop for six weeks before your procedure and six weeks after your procedure. Abstaining from tobacco products ensures your procedure and recovery will go smoothly.

A Note on Family Planning

As mentioned previously, you may need a maintenance procedure if you get pregnant after receiving this procedure. We’d like to note there is nothing wrong with getting pregnant after abdominoplasty. That said, we recommend women hold off on this procedure until they are done having children. This gives the best possible chance for maintaining the results for life.

Additionally, you should know you can’t receive this procedure while you are breastfeeding. In fact, it is advisable to wait several weeks after breastfeeding to consider this procedure. Both breastfeeding and post-operative recovery take a great deal of energy.

Learn More Today

You can lose up to 10 pounds after a tummy tuck, but you should keep in mind that it is not a weight-loss procedure. Most of the weight you lose will be due to the removal of excess skin. That said, tightening up your core can change your life in unimaginable ways. Contact us today at Finesse Cosmetic Surgery in Waltham, MA to schedule your initial consultation and learn more about this life-changing body contouring procedure.

Although cellulite is a very common aesthetic condition, it may still cause you to feel unhappy about the texture of your skin. If you would like to regain your confidence and achieve beautiful skin, you should think about receiving a cosmetic treatment from Finesse Cosmetic Surgery in Waltham, MA. We can use an easy, comfortable technique called Cellulaze to decrease the visibility of your cellulite.

Is Cellulaze Permanent?

Cellulaze is a minimally invasive treatment that will use precise laser energy to improve the structure and appearance of your skin. This gentle treatment is very effective at addressing cellulite. After you receive one laser session, you will be able to enjoy smooth, beautiful skin for a very long time. Although this treatment will not create permanent changes in your cellulite, the results of your session may last for more than two years.

If you would like to have smooth, cellulite-free legs for a long time, you should adopt a healthy lifestyle after you get your laser treatment. In particular, you can preserve the benefits of your anti-cellulite treatment by regularly exercising and eating a balanced diet.

What Is Cellulite?

Cellulite is an aesthetic issue that occurs when the texture of the skin on your buttocks, abdomen, thighs, or hips becomes dimpled and uneven. Your skin’s texture may resemble the peel of an orange. If your cellulite is fairly mild, your dimples may become visible when you pinch your skin. Under some circumstances, you might be able to see your dimples when you are sitting or standing.

The behavior of the fat cells and fibrous cords in your skin may cause you to experience this aesthetic challenge. The fibrous cords that connect your skin and muscles will pull your skin downward. If your fat cells begin to push up against the top layer of your skin, the interaction between your cords and fat cells may cause you to develop dimples and lumps.

Why Do I Have Cellulite?

The majority of women will develop cellulite at some point in their lifetimes. In fact, more than 85% of all women have cellulite on their hips, thighs, or buttocks. There are a number of factors that will increase a person’s chance of experiencing this frustrating skin condition.

Your Weight

You can develop cellulite on your thighs and other locations if you are thin and active. That said, gaining weight may increase the visibility of your cellulite.

Your Age

When you become older, the skin on your buttocks, thighs, and other places will become less elastic. This structural change will increase your chance of developing cellulite in these locations.

Your Gender

If you are a woman, you will have a much higher chance of developing dimples and lumps on your skin. In general, you will be likely to have larger amounts of fat in your hips, thighs, and buttocks. Developing extra fat will enhance your risk of experiencing cellulite in these areas.

Your Family History

Your genes will impact the texture of your skin and other aspects of your appearance. If your aunts, mother, or other female relatives developed cellulite, you will be more likely to experience this aesthetic issue.

How Will This Laser Treatment Improve My Cellulite?

Our laser treatment will use a sophisticated method to address the root causes of your cellulite. During your appointment, we will use our Smartlipo Triplex system to change the condition of your skin. The energy from our SideLight 3D laser will disrupt the fibrous cords that are pulling on your skin and causing dimples to appear on your legs. In addition, we will use laser energy to melt pockets of fat in your target area.

Our laser will also stimulate the production of new collagen fibers in your skin. This process will improve the elasticity and thickness of the tissues in your treatment area and give your skin a smoother, more youthful look.

How Many Anti-Cellulite Treatments Will I Receive?

If you have used other cosmetic techniques to correct your wrinkles and enhance your skin, you might have received aesthetic treatments that provided temporary results that only lasted for a few weeks or months. For example, some facials might give you smoother skin for a couple of weeks. After your results wear off, you might have to return to your aesthetic provider for a follow-up treatment.

Fortunately, you won’t need to receive frequent maintenance sessions when you use our powerful laser to smooth away your cellulite. Instead, you will achieve significant, lasting changes in your target location after you get a single laser session. Instead of going to frequent touch-up sessions, you will be able to spend your leisure time on other activities.

What Will Happen During My Laser Session?

The length of your session will depend on the size of your desired treatment area. If you are addressing a larger amount of cellulite, your appointment will usually last for a slightly longer period of time. That said, your laser session will typically take about one to three hours to finish. We will help you relax during your appointment by providing you with oral sedation and local anesthesia. Once your skin has become numb, we will begin to improve your cellulite.

We will start this process by putting a small cannula underneath the surface of your skin. A cannula is a tube that is roughly the same size as a pen’s tip. This tube will contain a SideLight laser fiber that will send beneficial energy into your tissues. This useful energy will break up the fibrous bands that have caused you to develop dimples and lumps in your treatment area. We will also use this laser to decrease your fat and enhance the thickness of your skin.

When Will My Cellulite Begin To Improve?

During the initial weeks after you receive your laser session, the appearance of your skin may begin to improve. As your skin becomes thicker and more elastic, your cellulite will become less noticeable. On average, you will be able to see the final results of your laser session within about three to 12 months.

To track your improvements, you might decide to take periodic images of your target area. Reviewing these images will help you visualize the positive changes in the texture and appearance of your skin.

Will I Have To Spend Many Weeks Recovering From My Laser Session?

Since we will use minimally invasive techniques to enhance your skin, you won’t have a lengthy period of downtime after you finish your laser session. In fact, you will be able to go back to your normal schedule after a couple of days have passed. That said, we will ask you to protect your skin by wearing a compression garment during the next 14 days.

Who Is an Ideal Candidate for This Anti-Cellulite Treatment?

If you are bothered by the cellulite on your legs, you may be an ideal candidate for this gentle laser treatment. In general, you will be more likely to achieve optimal results if you are a woman who has mild to moderate cellulite that has developed on your thighs. In addition, you should not be significantly overweight.

Can I Use Creams and Lotions To Fix My Cellulite?

If you have been trying to fix your cellulite for a long time, you might have purchased expensive creams and lotions that promise to correct this aesthetic issue. Unfortunately, you probably won’t be able to create dramatic improvements in the texture of your skin by applying creams or lotions onto your legs.

Achieving Temporary Improvements

These topical treatments will not improve the condition of your deeper tissues. Instead of treating the fat, fibrous bands, and other structural issues that have caused you to develop cellulite, your lotions and creams may create superficial changes in the surface of your skin.

For example, you might use a cream that temporarily tightens the top layer of your skin. Although you might notice minor improvements in your cellulite, you will have to spend your time and energy regularly applying creams or lotions.

A Better Solution

Instead of using creams or lotions to temporarily improve the surface layer of your skin, you should use Cellulaze to improve the deeper tissues in your target area. Since this aesthetic treatment will melt your fat and disrupt your fibrous bands, you will be able to achieve more lasting, noticeable changes in your cellulite.

Can I Use Other Techniques To Enhance the Appearance of My Skin?

After you use our laser treatment to minimize your cellulite, you might be interested in correcting your fine lines, acne, and other aesthetic problems. Fortunately, we can use a wide range of effective, affordable treatments to address your skin conditions.

Receiving a Laser Acne Treatment

Acne is a very common skin condition that can cause you to develop blemishes on your face, neck, chest, and legs. In addition, you may develop acne on your shoulders, back, or upper arms. Blemishes may appear when dead skin cells clog your pores. Over time, this process will cause bacteria and oil to collect in your pores, and your skin will become inflamed.

Fortunately, you don’t have to use harsh skincare products and other uncomfortable methods to fix your acne. We can use a Candela Smoothbeam laser to address this cosmetic condition. During this treatment, we will decrease your oil production by targeting your sebaceous glands. As we use heat to shrink your sebaceous glands, your blemishes will begin to improve.

Getting a FotoFacial RF Treatment

As you get older, you might develop sun damage, fine lines, and pigmentation challenges. In addition, you might suffer from rosacea or have large pores. We can improve all of these skin conditions by providing you with FotoFacial RF treatments. During these comfortable facials, we will use radio-frequency energy and intense pulsed light to improve the appearance of your sun damage and rosacea.

Your facial will also smooth your skin and diminish the prominence of your fine lines. We can use this powerful technique to improve the skin on your face, hands, neck, or other locations.

Achieve Smooth Skin

It’s very difficult to fix cellulite on your legs by using creams and other at-home remedies. If you are interested in decreasing the visibility of your dimples, you should receive a Cellulaze treatment. This gentle anti-cellulite treatment has the ability to give you smooth, sleek skin for a very long time. If you would like to schedule a consultation about this aesthetic technique, you should contact us at Finesse Cosmetic Surgery in Waltham, MA.

It’s true what people say – you won’t look 25 forever, mostly because the natural aging process slowly depletes the plush, supple texture of the skin. After a certain point, the natural aging process reduces facial volume significantly, which can give people hollow or lax areas of the face. Fortunately, the experts at Finesse Cosmetic Laser and Lipo in Waltham, MA know that restoring facial volume is as simple as using the right dermal filler treatment, such as Juvederm Voluma.

How Quickly Does Voluma Work?

Voluma, like many other dermal fillers, works quickly. In fact, most patients will be able to see a significant improvement to their facial volume on the same day as the treatment. Most of the time, the initial results for a volumizer like this one will include reducing the appearance of fine lines, improving skin laxity, and softening the face to restore a youthful visage. It’s important to keep in mind, however, that initial results will be temporary.

The reason initial results are temporary is that dermal fillers contain ultra-moisturizing ingredients that instantly add water to the sub-dermal layers of the skin. However, as these ingredients are absorbed, the initial results of your treatment will also deplete until collagen production within the skin kicks up and your final results appear. Most of the time, patients can expect to see the full results of their treatment within 14 days of a treatment appointment.

What Is a Good Treatment Frequency?

In general, you can have dermal filler treatments as often as you need or want to in order to maintain your aesthetic goals. For a filler like Voluma, this means having treatments every 18 to 24 months based on how long your results last. Most patients can anticipate results that last for about two years, so your ideal treatment frequency will be once every 24 months.

That said, some patients can enjoy the results of this treatment for varying lengths of time. Younger patients, for example, may be able to enjoy results that last for longer than 24 months since their appearance concerns are mild and only require mild correction. Mature patients, however, may require treatment more frequently to maintain results, particularly if their appearance-related concerns are moderate or severe.

How Do Dermal Filler Treatments Work?

Dermal fillers are minimally invasive treatments that are performed by a skilled aesthetician who uses a thin needle to inject fillers into the sub-dermal layers of the skin to increase skin volume. Once inside your skin, the active ingredients in the dermal filler formula will stimulate the production of collagen to restore skin structure and reduce age-related volume loss.

Dermal fillers are used to correct volume-related aging concerns, including fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, hollowness in the face, bony cheekbones and jawlines, and narrow chins. Fillers like Voluma can also be used for contouring the face, such as enhancing the shape of the cheekbones or altering the shape of the nose tip or bridge. The reason this treatment is so versatile is because of the main active ingredient, hyaluronic acid, which enhances collagen production to rejuvenate your appearance.

Hyaluronic Acid and Collagen Production

Hyaluronic acid is one of the most common ingredients in dermal fillers, including Juvederm Voluma. Recently, many beauty products contain hyaluronic acid, such as serums and night creams. These products are designed to plump the skin, minimize visible signs of aging, and increase moisture retention in the skin, all of which can help you look younger. Found naturally in the skin, hyaluronic acid is responsible for both moisture retention and supporting other molecules in the skin, particularly collagen.

Many dermatology studies have shown the relationship between collagen production and hyaluronic acid, suggesting that hyaluronic acid is essential “food” for collagen. When hyaluronic acid formulas are injected into the sub-dermal layers of the skin, collagen production increases and will continue to be high for several months after hyaluronic acid is metabolized by the body.

What Will Your Treatment Be Like?

The first step of your treatment will be a consultation appointment where we will get to know your skin concerns and your appearance-related goals. In particular, the consultation will go over the aspects of your appearance related to your aging concerns, such as fine lines and wrinkles. Part of the consultation will include asking about your skincare habits, products, and any medications or supplements you are taking.

You should expect dermal filler treatment appointments to last about 20 to 30 minutes. Based on your preferences, your appointment may involve applying a topical numbing cream for your comfort. Many patients also opt to take an OTC pain reliever like Tylenol before their appointment to ensure comfort during the treatment.

Pre-Treatment

Because dermal filler treatments are minimally-invasive half-hour treatments, there isn’t much you will need to do before your appointment. However, we may provide you with a list of Dos and Don’ts so you can ensure you get the best possible results from your treatment.

For instance, you should stop taking blood-thinning medications and supplements about three to five days before your appointment. You may also want to start using Arnica supplements about one to three days before your appointment to help your skin recover more quickly from the treatment.

Post-Treatment

There are only a few things you will need to do after your appointment to ensure you get the best results. For one thing, your post-treatment directions will include how you should care for your skin, such as washing with gentle cleansers and tepid water. Your post-treatment instructions will also direct you to avoid excessive heat and sweating.

It’s also important that you avoid direct sunlight since UV rays may disrupt the effectiveness of your filler treatment. After your appointment, you must be careful to not touch your face, which means no rubbing, massaging, scrubbing, rolling, or pinching the skin. You will also need to avoid using harsh chemicals on your skin for at least five to seven days, which includes skincare products like Retinol.

What About Other Juvederm Fillers?

Voluma can reverse the signs of aging, like skin laxity and mid-face hollowness, but there are other dermal fillers in the Juvederm collection you may want to consider. Mixing and matching Juvederm fillers can help you achieve all of your appearance-related goals because each filler is designed for a specific purpose. Some fillers to consider from the Juvederm collection include:

Juvederm Ultra XC

Juvederm Ultra is a better version of the original Juvederm filler from 2006. Juvederm Ultra has a thick texture that settles densely in the skin, which is why this filler is most useful for restoring volume for deep and dynamic wrinkles around the nose, mouth, and chin. This filler is also used for contouring the lips and cheeks.

Juvederm Vollure XC

Juvederm Vollure is one of the more flexible options in the collection since it can be used on all areas of the face to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. This filler can be used to smooth nasolabial folds, crow’s feet, laugh lines, and hollowness on the face, such as beneath the eyes. Juvederm Vollure is a good option for patients who have mild to moderate appearance concerns.

Juvederm Volbella XC

Juvederm Volbella XC is a filler that has been designed specifically for the mouth to treat thinning lips, lipstick lines, smile lines, and weak vermillion borders. This thin, silky dermal filler is ideal for both restoration and contouring, particularly for those who are looking for natural-looking results for the lips.

For many people, the best way to get comprehensive anti-aging results can be by mixing and matching fillers from the same collection. You can use one filler to treat cheek hollowness, while another can be used to correct deep wrinkles and fine lines. Mixing and matching fillers can be particularly useful for contouring purposes since using the right combination of dermal fillers can augment your appearance or achieve a liquid facelift.

How Much Filler Is Necessary?

Dermal fillers are measured in syringes and the number of syringes required for your treatment will depend on your treatment goals and your skin condition. For Juvederm Voluma, usually a single syringe for each side of the face is an adequate amount of filler for moderate to severe concerns. If you are using multiple fillers, then you may require a different number of syringes to achieve your goals. We will decide how much filler is necessary to help you achieve all of your appearance goals.

Do Dermal Fillers Hurt?

No, dermal fillers are not painful treatments. All Juvederm fillers are formulated with lidocaine, a local numbing ingredient, that makes the injections painless. The lidocaine in Juvederm fillers will remain active several hours after the treatment, so most patients will feel no discomfort even after their treatment is finished.

What About Allergies?

In general, most people don’t need to worry about having an allergic reaction to dermal fillers. However, if this is your first time using a Juvederm dermal filler or you don’t know about your potential allergies, you may need to complete a short allergy test before your treatment.

Because hyaluronic acid is a naturally-occurring ingredient, the vast majority of people will have no trouble with this filler. However, it is a common practice to perform allergy tests to ensure that patients are not allergic to active or inactive ingredients in fillers or other injectable treatments. Allergy tests take about 20 minutes to complete and consist of applying a small amount of filler to a patch of skin to assess if any skin irritation occurs.

Who Are Good Candidates?

Most people who are interested in rejuvenating their appearance with dermal fillers are good candidates for Juvederm Voluma. Candidates for this treatment include adults over the age of 21 with no history of allergic reactions to the active ingredients in the filler.

Candidates must not be currently pregnant or breastfeeding. While your consultation will help us determine your eligibility for this treatment, people who are qualified for this treatment typically include those who have:

• Fine lines and wrinkles in the mid-face
• Skin laxity
• Hollowness in the cheeks

Enjoy Fast Results With Juvederm Voluma

The natural aging process depletes your skin volume by reducing the amount of volume in your skin, which makes it easier to develop fine lines and wrinkles. But you don’t have to let the natural aging process steal your youthful visage. With the right dermal filler, such as Juvederm Voluma, you can stop aging in its tracks. If you think this dermal filler is right for your appearance goals, please contact Finesse Cosmetic Laser and Lipo in Waltham, MA to schedule your first appointment today.

Each year, an increasing number of women choose to have labiaplasty, a surgery that reduces the size of the labia minora. This surge may seem that women want to achieve the proverbial “ideal vagina,” but the truth is that for some, surgery is the only way to get relief. Relief from pain, discomfort, and chafing that accompanies excessive tissues. And at Finesse Cosmetic Surgery in Waltham, MA, we’re proud to help these women.

Why Would Someone Get a Labiaplasty?

We’re going to start this conversation by discussing the pain and irritation women experience when vaginal lips protrude. These tissues are soft and sensitive by nature. When enlarged – and by this, we mean those tissues that are large enough to cause discomfort – they can rub together while sitting and standing so that repose is hard to come by.

Such rubbing can irritate the skin, but to compound the situation, adjusting these tissues to a more comfortable position can be both embarrassing and difficult. For working women, they must endure the malaise or repeatedly excuse themselves for the restroom. This can become exhausting after just a few days, not to mention months and years.

Chronic Chafing

When skin is repeatedly rubbed, it leads to chafing in which the tissues gradually break down. Keep in mind the skin is in place for a reason. Yes, it can be aesthetically pleasing, but its biological function is to protect the body from invasive agents like disease and bacteria. When compromised, the skin itself may become infected and also allow bacteria to enter the vagina.

Removing excess tissues from this area eliminates irritation and ensures stronger skin. It also promotes a healthier vagina, which for many women is key. This is a frequent area of concern for females that can impact overall well-being.

Repeated UTIs

This brings us to our next point: enlarged labia contribute to recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Although these infections can be attributed to many different causes, a study published in the International Urogynecology Journal confirms that vaginal pH imbalance and labia minor anatomy are among the most common and important causes. And UTIs can be severe enough to require emergency room visits and days missed from work.

Poor Hygiene

When the labia protrude, they make it difficult to properly clean the vagina. Poor hygiene often gives way to odors, itching, and additional irritation. In response, women may turn to feminine products like douches and vaginal deodorants. These, however, can actually increase irritation and cause additional symptoms like burning and discharge.

Uncomfortable Clothing

Protruding labia are responsible for more than medical concerns. They can also create visible bulges when women wear tight clothing, making it difficult to comfortably don tight jeans, swimsuits, and yoga pants. While these effects may seem trivial, they’re restrictive to the women who suffer them. The woman who wants to swim but cannot, may feel like her body has betrayed her.

The same is true of a woman who practices yoga but suddenly feels self-conscious every time she slips into her clothing. And eventually, she’ll stop doing so because she doesn’t want the intimate parts of her body exposed. Even worse, when enlarged lips repeatedly rub clothing, they become chafed and, as we already discussed, vulnerable to infections.

Inability to Engage in Activities

Bike riding is just one activity off the table for women with tender, enlarged labia. Sports may also become problematic, taking you away from team and/or individual competitions that you otherwise consider to be important. Additional activities you may need to stop because they cause unwanted friction include:

• Jogging
• Horseback riding
• Spinning
• Long-distance running

Painful Sex

Feeling self-conscious about your appearance is just the tip of the iceberg when talking about your labia and sexual activity. The truth is that these tissues can make sex downright painful, known medically as dyspareunia. This condition is defined as recurrent or persistent pain in the genitals that occurs only during or immediately after sex.

Some healthcare providers recommend women overcome this by using lubricants. But these don’t treat the underlying issue, and they certainly don’t address the discomfort a woman may feel with the appearance of her labia. Additional symptoms associated with protruding tissues include diminished sensitivity and the inability to reach orgasm. Collectively, these concerns can damage your sex life and impact your personal relationship.

Diminished Confidence

It’s no secret that your physical appearance plays into your self-confidence. For women, this is perhaps truer of the genital area than even the face. Feeling embarrassed by this most intimate of areas may force you to avoid intimacy altogether, wear baggy and ill-fitting clothes, and skip certain physical activities – like that aerobics class you really want to try.

But living like this doesn’t improve your confidence. Just the opposite, it magnifies your fears and can begin to impact other areas of your life. If, for instance, you feel something is wrong with your body, you might start to engage less with friends. Lower self-esteem is also associated with self-defeating behaviors like procrastinating, missing deadlines, and arguing with others.

The Vanity Myth

Many people believe a labiaplasty is nothing more than a vanity pursuit. But this procedure is not a path to a “designer vagina.” Keep in mind the vagina is located within the body and is not visible in any way. The only components that exist outside of the body include the labia and vulva. Second, women generally understand that labia are as diverse as the ladies they belong to. This means there is no such thing as an ideal appearance.

Finally, each woman has her own goals for surgery. Whereas one might want to boost her self-image, another may want to freely wear yoga pants for exercise. It’s true that some women opt for the procedure because they want to resemble models they’ve seen in movies or on magazine covers, but this is a very small number.

What Science Tells Us

To illustrate, a study published in Aesthetic Surgery asked women their motivations for having this surgery. Some mentioned an improved appearance, but sexual well-being and improved physical comfort were more common answers. In addition, the American Society for Plastic Surgery reports that most women choose the procedure for medical reasons.

Ultimately, the choice to have this surgery is about you – the patient. Choosing to reshape the labia is deeply personal, whether you want greater symmetry or more comfort. In turn, our jobs are to listen to your concerns and, once the procedure begins, maintain the integrity of the labia and vulva

What To Expect After Surgery

The procedure itself is pretty straightforward. We simply trim excess tissue so the labia minora (inner lips) are neatly tucked within the labia major (outer lips). We can perform this surgery under local or general anesthesia, and it takes just 30 to 45 minutes to complete. Once you’re home, we recommend you take as directed any medications we prescribe for you.

On the first day of recovery, a spray bottle filled with water can be squirted on incisions when you use the restroom to dilute urine and prevent it from stinging your incisions. This also helps clean your labia after urination so you don’t have to worry about unwanted bacteria. You should additionally wear loose, comfortable clothes and drink plenty of water.

Some Time Away

It’s a good idea to take a week off from work as you recover. You’ll be able to rest with greater ease, and you won’t have to worry about more restrictive work clothes causing friction on your incisions. Even your underwear can rub this area if you perform a job that requires a lot of physical movement. Taking it easy while your home will prevent discomfort and likely help you heal more quickly.

By the second day, you can expect to see a little drainage. Don’t worry – this is completely normal. Some itching may develop around your incisions by days six and seven, and this, too, is normal. You’ll feel more like yourself by this time, although your labia are still healing and thus won’t yet reflect the results of your surgery. These start to develop around the two-week mark, with full and final effects showing after about a month.

Some Considerations

We’ll likely recommend you avoid exercise and training routines for at least a few days. The same is true of sex, which we may advise you abstain from for three to six weeks. This time is crucial, as it’s when your tissues will do the most healing. Without this recovery period, you may compromise your results and need revision/reconstructive surgery. It is, therefore, best you follow our guidelines so you heal effectively the first time.

All the Information You Need

Many women want to know if this procedure causes scars, and we’re happy to report it doesn’t. We carefully place your incisions within the deepest folds of skin, and throughout the healing process, those folds naturally reform and hide any signs of surgery. Most women report their gynecologists can’t even discern when labiaplasty has been performed because it’s such a discreet surgery.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

The first factor we’ll consider is whether you have enough excess tissues to viably remove during surgery. That, in addition to a thorough conversation about your health, will help us determine your candidacy. Specifically, we’ll ensure:

• You’re electing this surgery for your own reasons and not to please a significant other
• You are not pregnant
• You have realistic expectations of what this procedure can achieve
• You are in good overall physical health

What Causes Enlarged Labia?

It’s difficult to pinpoint a specific cause, but most healthcare providers agree it’s a natural fluctuation with the body. Just as people can have two different eyes and one foot that’s slightly larger than the other, different labia sizes are both common and normal. Some women are born with enlarged labia due to genetics, while others develop them over time because of hormonal fluctuations and aging.

Should I Have Surgery After I’ve Finished My Family?

It’s not a requirement that women delay this procedure until they’re finished having children. As long as you wait and get pregnant after you’re completely healed, childbirth should have no lasting effect on your surgery results.

Improve Your Health and Confidence

A labiaplasty can put you on a path to improved health, sexual well-being, and confidence. The procedure is quick, recovery is relatively easy, and you’ll see results in as little as two weeks. Perhaps the most important point, however, is that you don’t need a standardized reason to have this surgery. Simply feeling unhappy with your body is motivation enough. Schedule your consultation today by calling Finesse Cosmetic Surgery in Waltham, MA.