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Dear Dr. Seckel, What does the term cosmetic medicine mean? I am a nursing student and confused by the term cosmetic medicine. Is cosmetic medicine a medical specialty? Thank you, Nichole, Boston, Massachusetts.

Monday, May 26th, 2008

Dear Nichole,
I am sure many people are confused by the term cosmetic medicine. Cosmetic medicine is not a medical specialty listed by the American Council of Graduate Medical Education. Rather it is a term used loosely to categorize non-surgical cosmetic or aesthetic procedures done by physicians as opposed to less invasive procedures done by [...]

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Dear Dr. Seckel, I want and need a face lift but I am scared of having scars on my face that other people can see. I don’t want anyone to know I had a face lift. Is it possible to hide the scars? Thank you, Brenda, Boston, Massachusetts.

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

Dear Brenda,
Thank you for your important question. Concern about face lift scars is one of the most common concerns that all people considering face lift surgery have. People also want to look natural and do not want people to know they have had face lift surgery.
A properly done face lift by an experienced, [...]

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Dear Dr. Seckel, Can you tell me about laser liposuction? Is it better than regular liposuction? Is smartlipo the best? Thank you, Elizabeth, Boston , Massachusetts.

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

Liposuction is the most common plastic surgery procedure done in the United States. New laser liposuction technology is revolutionizing the way liposuction is done. Benefits of the new laser liposuction technique are
· The laser selectively dissolves fat unlike standard liposuction which can destroy all tissues.
· [...]

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Dear Dr. Seckel, I am a 38 year old mother of three and very fit. However no matter how hard I work I cannot get rid of the loose skin on my tummy and I want my normal breasts back. Can you tell me about the mommy makeover? Thank you, Sheri, Boston, Massachusetts

Friday, May 16th, 2008

Although the term “Mommy Makeover” has become very popular term the “Mommy Makeover” is not a new surgical method. Rather, the “Mommy Makeover” is a combination of two or more surgical procedures that address the changes in a woman’s body due to pregnancy. A “Mommy Makeover” can restore a new mother’s figure in one [...]

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Dear Dr. Seckel, I have a c section scar which looks horrible. There is a flap of skin hanging over the c section scar which makes my tummy bulge and shows under my bathing suit. I want this bulge removed but don’t want a bigger scar and would like to be able to wear a two piece again. I am otherwise very fit. Thank you, Brenda, Boston, Massachusetts.

Sunday, May 4th, 2008

Dear Brenda,
Thank you for your email. Your complaint is a very common one today and fortunately you can get back into your two piece with a modern mini or bikini tummy tuck procedure. The bikini tuck is a frequent part of the mommy makeover which is very popular today. With modern techniques the tummy [...]