Oprah and the Feather or Threadlift- NOT a true facelift

I was able to catch the Oprah show on 11/11/04 which showed many new non surgical techniques in facial rejuvenation. An LA dermatologist showed Thermage, Thread or Feather lifts and fat injections. In my opinion, the post-procedure photos showed minimal facial shape changes but nice new hairdos and full makeup (makeup is not allowed in presentations at plastic surgeon meetings as it alters

Chemical peels help rejuvenate the skin

As the days get shorter and the tan begins to fade, the facial skin becomes splotchy and grey. Exfoliation in the form of a gentle chemical peel helps the skin recover from the summer sun damage. The peels are performed in the Skin Spa by nurses under my direction. Glycolic peels take about 30 minutes and include deep cleansing and a cool Algae Finishing Mask.

Depending on the the strength of

Operating Room Update

We have just updated our operating room with a state-of-the-art Dragger Tiro anesthesia machine. Part of our ongoing commitment providing the best to our patients. Our private, AAAASF-approved surgical suite offers you the safety of the hospital with the privacy you desire. Who wants to see their friends and neighbors while undergoing cosmetic procedures in the hospital? We're happy to show you

Fall Specials on Breast Augmentation, Abdominoplasty and Botox/Restylane

The fall is upon us here in New England and the holiday season is fast approaching. It is the perfect time to treat yourself to that breast enhancing surgery or tummy tuck you've been thinking about -- especially given our fall specials on breast augmentation and abdominoplasty for the month of November -- $250 off the surgery fee. And your consultation is free.

Other specials include Double

Thermage Seminar Date Added

Due to the fantastic response to our September seminar on Thermage ThermaCool lift, we have decided to offer another informational seminar on Tuesday, October 5th, 2004 in the Duxbury, Massachusetts office. Light refreshments will be served during the 45-minute slide presentation on the benefits of Thermage for facial and body rejuventation.

It has been 7 months since we started using Thermage

Free Seminar on Thermage ThermaCool Lift on Wednesday, September 29

DUXBURY, MA — Christine Hamori Cosmetic Surgery + Skin Spa will offer a free seminar on "non-surgical facelifts" in our Duxbury Skin Spa featuring Thermacool lift by Thermage. You will have the opportunity to learn about radiofrequency skin tightening — the newest and latest non-surgical technique for facial rejuvenation. Thermacool lift can even be used to tighten upper arm and the flabby lower

Thermage Thermalift for flabby arms and abdomen

Exciting news from Thermage....The radiofrequency, skin-tightening procedure recently approved by FDA for the face and eyelid area is now in clinical trials for abdominal skin and upper arm skin tightening. In my practice I see many young mothers in their 30's and 40's with just a bit of excess skin in the lower abdominal region. I call it the "pouch". Until now, all I could offer was a tummy

Thermage for the full-face is approved by FDA

Good News from the FDA....on June 22, 2004, the FDA approved full facial Thermacool lift. I have treated approximately 40 patients with Thermage and agree that the mid and lower face respond very well with improved tone and color.

My entire staff in Duxbury was treated with the Thermacool lift in March and we are still seeing positive changes in our skin. The procedure has all but replaced my

'Tis the Season

Now that summer is in full swing, I have noticed an increase in patient requests for treatment of spider veins of the legs and brown spots of the face. Unfortunately, sclerotherapy, the gold standard for treatment of small leg veins or telangectasias can leave unsightly bruises and brown spots for several weeks. I prefer to treat leg spider veins in the off season for two reasons. One,

Thermage - The Facelift of the Future?

At my Duxbury skin spa, we've recently added Thermacool lift by Thermage. Touted as the non-surgical face lift, the procedure has shown impressive results for certain candidates. The process uses radiofrequency dermal heating that causes contraction and tightening of the skin. It is FDA approved for the forehead and periorbital region. Together with Botox Cosmetic, lines and lax skin of the face

Stacking Cosmoplast and Restylane for Fuller Lips

A fairly new technique that is showing good results for plumper, full lips is to use a combination of fillers, Cosmoplast and Restylane. To administer this, I use an oral local nerve block akin to a dental numbing block a few minutes prior to injecting a patient's lips. Restylane is used first in the deeper layers of the skin to provide the plump, and then Cosmoplast injections helps to smooth

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from Christine Hamori Cosmetic Surgery + Skin Spa. We will be posting announcements, news and commentary here. Christine Hamori, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon with office and a state-of-the-art surgery center located in Duxbury, Massachusetts.