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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Scaring is an inevitably when incisions are made. Incisions will need to be made during breast augmentation to place the implants. How you prepare for surgery, how well you follow post-operative advice, and which incision option you choose will play the largest roles in determining the visibility of these scars after you have healed. Breast
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During the male breast reduction procedure, excess fat and tissue are removed from the chest to help restore a masculine appearance to the upper body. For fat removal, Andover plastic surgeon Dr. George Chatson uses SAFELipo™, a revolutionary liposuction technique that is designed to: Eliminate the risk of damage to surrounding muscle and tissue Eliminate
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Deciding to increase the size of your bustline is the first step in undergoing a breast augmentation, but then the second question always arises: what is the best size for my breast implants? The answer is as individual as each patient. There is no one-size-fits-all recommendation for breast augmentation patients. The same size breast implant
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Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day (BRA Day) is October 21st, giving us the perfect opportunity to discuss the importance of yearly mammograms and the right of cancer survivors to seek reconstructive surgery following mastectomy. Board-certified Salem plastic surgeon Dr. George Chatson strongly supports BRA Day and welcomes any questions post-mastectomy and post-lumpectomy patients may have regarding
Breast surgery offers an ideal solution for a number of aesthetic imperfections, but no single procedure is suitable for every patient. If you are unhappy with the appearance of your chest, Manchester plastic surgeon Dr. George Chatson would be happy to meet with you to discuss your breast surgery options and to help you choose
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In recent weeks, several news agencies have picked up a story about BOTOX® Cosmetic being used for nonsurgical breast lift. Surgeons who perform this treatment claim that BOTOX® Cosmetic can relax chest muscles, allowing breast tissue to naturally perk up. However, many plastic surgeons worry that not only is this treatment incapable of producing reliable
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A new study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, suggests that most people find a 45:55 ratio to be the perfect breast shape. With this ratio, 45 percent of the breast is above the nipple and 55 percent is below – and a decisive 87 percent
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According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), breast lift procedures have become increasingly popular over the past 14 years. At an increase of 70 percent between 2000 and 2014, breast lift surgery has outpaced the growth rate of breast augmentation. However, breast augmentation did grow by 35 percent during that same time and
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Dissatisfaction with more than one aspect of your breasts can significantly affect your self-esteem and your feelings about your body. If you are considering a breast lift vs. breast augmentation, you may want to consider combining both the procedures into one. Doing so increases breast size while improving shape and eliminating sagginess. Combining these procedures:
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