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How Much Weight Should You Lose Before Body Contouring?

Weight loss surgery can be life-changing, dramatically transforming health, appearance, and confidence. However, once you’ve lost significant weight, you may face a new challenge: loose and excess skin. This is where post-bariatric surgery body contouring comes into play. But how much weight should you lose before considering body contouring? Dr. George P. Chatson, a board-certified plastic surgeon […]

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What Is a Body Lift and Am I a Good Candidate?

Body Contouring, Thigh Lift, Tummy Tuck

Losing a large amount of weight is a wonderful accomplishment. Unfortunately, it can also compromise your skin’s elasticity and leave you with sagging skin. Trying to get rid of excess skin and stubborn fat deposits may seem nearly impossible, especially when diet and exercise alone do not seem to make a difference. That is where

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The Unique Benefits of SAFELipo

Body Contouring, Liposuction

Liposuction is a safe and reliable procedure for eliminating unwanted fat from the body. This procedure can either be done alone or in combination with other surgeries. SAFELipo is an advanced liposuction technique that offers good results and reduced risks. In contrast to other types of liposuction, SAFELipo doesn’t use excessive force, heat, or lasers to

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When is a Body Lift Necessary?

Body Contouring

During a body lift, excess fat and skin are removed from targeted areas of the frame. A combination of several lift procedures, body lift surgery becomes necessary when a single option, such as a thigh lift, would not be sufficient for ideal results. This is often the case following bariatric surgery or other forms of

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National Men’s Health Month

Body Contouring, Facial Plastic Surgery, Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures

June is National Men’s Health Month. This is a great time to schedule an annual exam with your PCP, begin a new exercise routine, and focus on the types and quantity of food you consume. It’s also a good time to begin considering cosmetic procedures that may be able to assist you in reaching your

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Can I Drive Myself Home After SAFELipo?

Body Contouring, Liposuction

SAFELipo is among the most advanced liposuction techniques available today. Designed specifically to reduce trauma while simultaneously enhancing results, SAFELipo is able to produce a smooth, ideally contoured appearance to nearly any area of the body. The SAFELipo procedure has three steps: An exclusive basket cannula is used to gently remove stubborn fat deposits from surrounding

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Who is a Good Candidate for a Mommy Makeover?

Body Contouring, Breast Surgery, Mommy Makeover

Mommy makeover surgery focuses on the areas of the body impacted most by pregnancy and nursing. Depending on your specific needs and desires this may include: Breast Augmentation to address issues like volume loss and asymmetry Breast Lift to restore a firm and lifted appearance to the chest Liposuction to remove stubborn fat deposits from

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Seven Benefits Offered by Plastic Surgery

Body Contouring, Breast Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Are you considering plastic surgery in the Andover area of Massachusetts? The infographic below highlights seven benefits found through cosmetic surgery to help you better understand what various procedures might help you accomplish. Dr. George Chatson, a board-certified plastic surgeon with decades of experience, encourages you to call our Andover or Nashua office to schedule

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Can Tummy Tuck Surgery be Covered by Insurance?

Body Contouring, Tummy Tuck

Tummy tuck surgery is one of the most effective ways to reduce bulky and loose skin from the midsection of the body. This procedure can also be used to eliminate stubborn fat deposits from the abdominal area and to reattach stomach muscles that have separated due to weight gain or pregnancy. These things offer demonstrable

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Body Lift after Weight Loss Surgery

Body Contouring

After bariatric surgery, loose, hanging skin can appear in many areas of the body. The thighs, abdomen and buttocks can sag downward, as well as the upper arms, face, neck and chest. Drooping skin is often the result of bariatric surgery because though the fat has been greatly reduced, the stretched, excess skin remains. With

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