Some Predictions for Plastic Surgery in 2006

Here's a timely link as we approach the end of the year from The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery -- its 10 Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Predictions for 2006 have just been released. The society expects silicone gel implants to be approved by the FDA and to become the dominant breast implant choice. It also expects to see an increase in plastic surgery procedures among men and

Gift certificates make holiday giving easy

Just a reminder that gift certificates for skin spa treatments such as facials, acne treatments and microdermabrasion make great gifts. So too for highly sought after non-surgical procedures such as Thermage facial tightening and VelaSmooth anti-cellulite packages. But if you really want to go all out -- consider giving that someone special carte blanche for that procedure he/she has always

Healthy Skin Event Featuring Obagi Skin Systems

Christine Hamori Cosmetic Surgery + Skin Spa is hosting a 'Healthy Skin Event' on Thursday, October 7, 2005 from 6-9 p.m. at the skin spa in Duxbury. Attendees of the free event will learn how to correct sun-damaged skin, diminish appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and obtain healthy, beautiful skin using the Obagi Transformation Systems. For RSVP information, see this web page.

BLU-U Acne Treatments Now in the Duxbury Skin Spa

Just in time for the return to school....we are offering great deals on the revolutionary, FDA-approved BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy for the control of acne. Unlike messy creams, washes and medications, BLU-U is painless and takes between 15-30 minutes per session to help eliminate the p. acnes bacteria in skin that causes acne. The result is a dramatic improvement in the appearence and

Labioplasty goes mainstream on Dr. 90210

Labioplasty, an increasingly popular procedure I perform here in my Duxbury, Massachusetts plastic surgery office, was featured recently on the cable TV show Dr. 90210 (7/20/05). The episode featured a young 18-year old with symtomatic enlargement of the labia minora. Dr. Gary Alter known for his wedge-resection technique, which minimizes scaring, performed the surgery on the hit show. This is

VelaSmooth and Dr. Hamori on Channel 5

Boston's Channel 5 News takes a look at the recently FDA-approved cellulite treatment, VelaSmooth. The piece features Dr. Hamori and her skin spa. You can view the text file and the video of the report on the bostonchannel.com.The procedure costs $2,000 for 12 treatments, and so far, results last for more than 6 months. Call Dr. Hamori's office for your free cellulite analysis at 781-934-2200.

Thermage and Liposuction - New Treatment Modality for Arms and Abdomens

Now that we have been using Thermage for over one year with about a 90% success rate in visibly lifting the face, we are venturing beyond the face to the body. Loose, flabby, upper-arm skin sometimes known as a "bat wing" deformity has stumped plastic surgeons for years. Now with the combined treatment of Thermage and liposuction we may have found an answer to this difficult dilemma. First,

Velasmooth Cellulite Treatment Approved by FDA

We are excited to report that our Velasmooth Cellulite treatment done here at the Duxbury Skin Spa has been approved by the FDA. Many of the patients we have treated report a loss of inches in addition to smoother more shapely buttocks and thighs.Stay tuned for a health segment on Channel 5 news here in the Boston area on Thursday evening, June 15th, expanding on our experience with the

Thermage Seminar for Boston's South Shore

Learn about non-surgical facial tightening with Thermage Thermal Lift — also known as the "non-surgical facelift" — at a free seminar at Dr. Hamori's office on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Seating is limited and sure to fill up quickly, so call now to reserve a seat for yourself and a friend. RSVP to Dr. Hamori's office in Duxbury at 781.934.2200. Tell 'em you read about it on

Breast Implants: Silicone vs. Saline filled?

I have just returned from the 2005 Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon's Meeting in New Orleans. An update was given on the status of cohesive silicone gel implants recently reviewed by the FDA advisory panel. According to the data, the implants produce a superior cosmetic result and are safe. The panel wants longer term safety data which they will see in the next few months.Plastic surgeons are confident

VelaSmooth Reduces Cellulite with Multiple Treatments

Our VelaSmooth Cellulite Treatment announcement (see below) has generated lots of questions. First of all, women, don't be ashamed -- more than 80 percent of women over the age of 20 complain of "cottage cheese" thighs and buttocks (the most popular treatment area for VelaSmooth). The excitement is due to the fact that treatments are simple and effective -- showing a 50 perecent reduction in

Feather lift? Thread lift? Who's your surgeon?

Media coverage of various facelift options has generated a slew of calls to my office inquiring about a facelift with no downtime, done under 1 hour with local anesthesia only. The questions that careful consumers should be asking are more about the surgeon than the specific technique. Before jumping into a face-altering experience review the credentials of your plastic surgery provider (yes,

Velasmooth Cellulite Reduction Study Underway

Exciting news here in Duxbury. I have been chosen by Syneron to conduct an exciting FDA-approved study confirming the anti-cellulite effect of Velasmooth Medical Cellulite Solution. We are already in progress treating lucky volunteers with this effective new treatment of unsightly cellulite. Stay tuned for progress reports....

Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Botox Top the Charts in 2004

Cosmetic procedures up 44 percent over 2003The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has released its plastic surgery statistics for 2004 which shows an upward trend in both surgical (17 percent increase) and non-surgical procedures (51 percent increase) in the U.S. Nationwide, the ASAPS reports nearly 11.9 million procedures were performed in 2004. Top Surgical Procedures1.

Captique for facial lines and wrinkles

Captique, a non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid is now available for injection into facial wrinkles and creases. Advantages may include decreased swelling and bruising which sometimes can be seen with other products such as Restylane. Captique joins the cadre of other facial injectibles sold by INAMED including Cosmoplast, Cosmoderm, Hylaform and Hylaform Plus. Each of these products is

'Tis the season for breast augmentation and eyelifts

Since the groundhog saw his shadow we are in for another 6 weeks of winter here in New England. The delay of the warmer weather creates a convenient window for breast augmentation and eyelid rejuvenation before the beach parties begin. The recovery for each surgery is about 2 weeks or so with bruising being more of a visible issue with the eyelid surgery.

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