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Have you heard of “smartphone face”? This is what beauty experts are calling the shortening of neck muscles and loosening of the skin caused by frequent use of a smartphone or tablet. Not related to radiation from these devices, smartphone face is an issue of posture – and it’s starting to create advanced signs of aging in people who are far too young to look so old.
Symptoms of smartphone face include:
Male breast reduction corrects gynecomastia, a condition in which excess tissue or fat creates the appearance of womanly breasts in men. In many cases, liposuction is the most effective treatment option for gynecomastia, but not all liposuction techniques offer the same results.
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. George Chatson is pleased to offer SAFELipo™, a...
Read MoreMommy 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:
To learn which procedures will be useful in your...
Read MoreBreast augmentation enhances the size, shape, profile, and projection of the breasts with either saline or silicone implants. Modern breast implants are designed to last for several years – and some may even last for a lifetime – but there are times when an implant will need to be removed or replaced.
In some cases, it is simply a personal desire that drives the need to remove or replace breast implants. If you want to change the size or shape of your implants, for example, or if you want to change to a different type of breast implant. Removing implants altogether to...
Read MoreThere are two glands that produce sweat:
Eccrine sweat glands are the primary sweat gland and can be found throughout the body. Apocrine glands are found where hair follicles are most concentrated.
Body odor is not caused by sweat – it is caused by bacteria that are attracted to the waxy and fatty secretions of the apocrine sweat glands. Sweat is nearly undetectable to the human nose, but the bacteria that feed on it secrete acids...
Read MoreGynecomastia is a condition in which accumulations of tissue or excess fat in the chest of males produces the appearance of feminine breasts. Sometimes brought about by hormonal changes, gynecomastia is an emasculating condition that is not always responsive to diet and exercise.
An effective way to deal with gynecomastia is male breast reduction, a procedure during which excess fat or glandular tissue can be removed from the chest. Dr. Chatson utilizes advanced technology to permanently eliminate male breasts and restore a more defined, toned, and masculine...
Read MoreIf you sweat a lot, you may be experiencing a condition known as hyperhidrosis. Approximately 7.8 million Americans suffer from this embarrassing and highly visible problem – and its causes are not always known.
Hyperhidrosis can make social, work, and intimate encounters uncomfortable and may even serve to minimize opportunity. If you feel embarrassed or ashamed by your condition, the social and emotional consequences can be profound. And these are in addition to increased risk for skin irritation, rash, and infection.
If your...
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Andover plastic surgeon Dr. George Chatson has been named a Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery by northshore Magazine for the fourth consecutive year. If you are looking for an award-winning plastic surgeon in Lowell, Andover, or surrounding areas, please call 978-687-1151 to schedule your consultation and learn more.
Dr. Chatson is...
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The decision to get breast augmentation is a momentous one that could drastically improve your confidence and self-esteem. For many women, the most exciting aspect of getting breast implants is the first time they go bra shopping afterward.
Dr. George P. Chatson is an award-winning plastic surgeon in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and he knows how exhilarating it is for his patients to shop for new bras...
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Love handles is the name given to those stubborn deposits of fat around the hips, lower back, and abdomen. A result of fat accumulation, love handles can make the midsection look uneven or bulky. They can interfere with clothing options, make certain types of activities uncomfortable, and result in emotional dissatisfaction with the body.
If you have tried to get rid of your love handles, you know...
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