“The Body Beautiful Surgeon”
Dr. Moss has a blog which you may visit by clicking here. He considers his blog to be his "online newsletter" which he updates periodically. The articles that are posted should provide you with detailed information on the cosmetic surgeries and issues that you are interested in. Below is a listing of the articles and a summary of each one. You can go to each article directly by clicking on its title, which is underlined.
General Information on Dr. Moss
About Dr. Richard Moss
This article provides a brief overview about Dr. Moss, his training and the professional societies that he belongs to.
Hospitals Dr. Moss performs surgery at:
Boston Area Hospitals - Tobey Hospital
Dr. Moss frequently performs his cosmetic surgical procedures at three local community hospitals. These hospitals are conveniently located in three different areas south of Boston. Dr. Moss is also on staff at Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary in Boston, Massachusetts, where he is a Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School.
Boston Area Hospitals - Quincy Medical Center
Dr. Moss performs surgery at Quincy Medical Center every Monday. We also have availability on many Thursdays and Fridays for patients who want their surgery performed at the end of the week. Dr Moss frequently performs surgery at Quincy Medical Center. Abdominoplasty surgery patients stay overnight for one night. For most of the other cosmetic surgery procedures, patients are able to go home on their day of surgery.
Boston Area Hospitals - Jordan Hospital
In January 2006, Jordan Hospital opened its new state-of-the-art surgery suite, 34-bed inpatient unit and pavilion as part of a major expansion, the largest in its 104-year history. The hospital maintains eight full-service operating rooms and two minor ambulatory care operating rooms. There are twenty five pre and post anesthesia beds that provide the utmost in patient comfort, care and confidentiality.
General Information and Helpful Hints on Cosmetic Surgery
Getting The Most From Your Cosmetic Surgery Consultation
This informative article explains how a patient can make their consultation more productive. A number of important questions for patients to ponder before their consultation is provided. A checklist of the most important considerations that a patient should address before calling for their consultation is contained within this article.
Boston Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Moss Makes Patient Safety a Priority
Massachusetts cosmetic surgery expert, Richard A. Moss M.D., makes patient safety a primary concern at all times. "Patient safety is an issue that patients may not specifically ask about, but many of their questions involve this issue. In fact unless there has been a recent incident of complications from cosmetic surgery highlighted in the press (usually someone famous, usually Hollywood), most patients prefer to talk about other topics related to their surgery," states Dr. Moss.
Breast Articles
Mondor's Disease and Breast Augmentation
Boston breast augmentation expert Richard A. Moss M.D. is occasionally asked by patients "What is this?" They ask during a post operative examination and they are usually pointing just below their inframammary crease of their breast. And what they point to is one or more cord like structures that run vertically down from their breasts. The patient may also comment on the fact that the area is somewhat sensitive.
Breast Augmentation Surgery — What Will I Look Like?
For many breast augmentation patients, the 64 million dollar question is "What will my breasts look like the first time I see them after surgery?" Boston Breast Augmentation expert, Richard A. Moss M.D., hears this question all the time. "And even if I don't hear it, I make sure any breast implant patient is given the answer at both her consultation and her pre-operative visit," Dr. Moss emphatically states.
Breast MRI Soon To Be Available at Quincy Medical Center
"There's something new in the neighborhood!" It's called breast MRI. Dr. Richard A. Moss, Boston Breast Augmentation specialist comments, "We are fortunate to have equipment as sophisticated and state of the art, as we are going to have at Quincy Medical Center. Instead of travelling to Boston or Brockton, our patients will be able to conveniently have these tests close to home."
Cosmetic Surgery in Boston: Breast Implants and Pregnancy
Women often ask what effect breast augmentation will have on future pregnancies. Once someone has had breast implants there are no contraindications to future pregnancy, however there are certain facts and guidelines that patients should be aware of.
Breast Augmentation in Boston - Breast Enlargement and Breast Lift
For some women, breast augmentation surgery is the surgery that will most likely address their needs. For others, a breast lift, will better help them achieve the desired goals.
Breast Augmentation in Boston - Your Incision Choices
Breast augmentation can be performed utilizing different incision sites. This article explains the two options that Dr. Moss offers his patients. Diagrams as well as before and after pictures are included.
Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck: Options for Skin Sag and Scars
As the days become warmer the telephone rings more frequently in the office of Dr. Richard Moss, Boston abdominoplasty specialist. Many of these calls are from women who are dissatisfied with sagging skin of their abdomen and breasts. Frequently these women are looking to reverse the results of pregnancy and the devastating effect it can have on a woman's body.
FDA Approves Silicone Gel Filled Breast Implants
The long awaited approval for silicone gel breast implants arrived in November of 2006. This article explains the basic differences between the saline filled breast implants and the silicone gel filled breast implants.
Silicone Gel Breast Implants - Post FDA Approval Studies
This article will provide the details on the two FDA post approval silicone gel breast implant studies, being held in the United States. Both studies are currently enrolling patients. This article also provides some background information on the FDA approval of the silicone gel breast implants.
Mammogram Requirements for Boston Cosmetic Breast Surgery
Patients considering cosmetic breast surgery need to be aware of the mammogram requirements for these surgeries. This article clearly explains what Dr. Moss requires for pre-operative screening before patients undergo cosmetic breast surgery.
Mammograms for Patients who have Breast Implants in Boston
Ever wonder how breast implant patients have their mammograms performed after breast implant surgery. An informative article packed with pictures will put all prospective breast implant patients at ease.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Articles
Tummy Tuck and Breast Augmentation: Options for Skin Sag and Scars
As the days become warmer the telephone rings more frequently in the office of Dr. Richard Moss, Boston abdominoplasty specialist. Many of these calls are from women who are dissatisfied with sagging skin of their abdomen and breasts. Frequently these women are looking to reverse the results of pregnancy and the devastating effect it can have on a woman's body.
Abdominoplasty and Pregnancy
Although it is well known that pregnancy has a marked and adverse effect on the appearance of the abdomen, many women learn only after they have had children just how devastating these changes are. They never had any idea that their bodies would not return to their pre-pregnancy state once they lost the weight that was gained over the nine months of pregnancy. And for some, the weight gain and inability to lose all of it is an issue in itself.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) or Liposuction of the Abdomen...What Procedure is Right for You?
When choosing a cosmetic surgery procedure to correct a problem with the appearance of one's abdomen it is important to choose the correct surgery. An abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and liposuction of the abdomen are not interchangeable. This article is written to help readers understand which surgery will best fit their needs.
Abdominoplasty-A Confidence Builder for Moms
Every now and then we receive a testimonial from a patient that we can't wait to share with our website visitors. This testimonial was so impressive because she included her own pictures. Her comments were also right on target for what we experience with our tummy tuck patients.
Abdominoplasty Performed Utilizing Progressive Tension Suturing Technique
Dr. Moss performs abdominoplasty surgery utilizing the progressive tension suturing method. This method can result in an easier recovery, a better quality scar, and eliminates the need for drains post operatively. This article also provides a picture of the amount of skin and tissue that is typically removed during an abdominoplasty procedure.
Abdominoplasty Surgery-A Double Duty Surgery
Abdominoplasty surgery accomplishes two things. Any excess skin is removed. All abdominoplasty patients have excess skin. Some have more than others. Before surgery some patients have an overhang (panniculus) of skin even when standing, while others notice a bulge more in a sitting position. The second component of abdominoplasty surgery involves the tightening of the true abdominal wall. This is accomplished by a series of sutures that are placed in a corset like fashion. This article provides before and after pictures of 2 women, one of whom had more of a problem with overhanging skin, the other one had more of a problem with a protruding true abdominal wall. This article will help readers to better understand the abdominoplasty procedure.
Liposuction Articles
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) or Liposuction of the Abdomen...What Procedure is Right for You?
When choosing a cosmetic surgery procedure to correct a problem with the appearance of one's abdomen it is important to choose the correct surgery. An abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and liposuction of the abdomen are not interchangeable. This article is written to help readers understand which surgery will best fit their needs.
Facial Cosmetic Surgery
The Eyes Have It
This article discusses the basic details of blepharoplasty surgery including the capabilities that Dr. Moss has of performing this surgery in the office under local anesthesia.
Dr. Moss Attends Rhinoplasty Course at University of Pennsylvania
Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular surgeries that Dr. Moss performs. This article discusses the recent Rhinoplasty conference that Dr. Moss attended at The University of Pennsylvania.
Boston Rhinoplasty Specialist on Benefits of Combination Rhinoplasty/Chin Implant Surgery
Rhinoplasty surgery is the facial surgery that Dr. Moss performs most frequently. For patients considering rhinoplasty, Boston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Richard A. Moss suggests that patients also examine their chin. Rhinoplasty patients often find that the visual prominence of their nose is often affected by the weakness of their chin.
Facial Rejuvenation with Facial Injectables and Treatments
In Boston, Botox® and JuvedermTM Reach an All Time High in Popularity
The facial injectable market has been steadily growing, and the statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons provide proof that the American public wants to stay young looking, especially when there is little or no down time involved in the treatment.
BOTOX... What a Difference a Few Days Make!
When you hear Boston, BOTOX expert, Dr. Richard A. Moss say "What a difference a few days make," he's not talking about the New England weather. He is talking about BOTOX, the number one cosmetic treatment in the United States. "The reason for its popularity is because it is so effective and it requires no downtime," states an enthusiastic Dr. Moss. The pictures below demonstrate just how effective a BOTOX injection can be.
Boston Facial Fillers Can Give You Lovely Lips for the Holidays
Boston facial filler expert, Richard A. Moss M.D. has the perfect solution. Restylane injections to fill out and plump up your lips! "Restylane is one of the most popular 'fillers' currently being used to plump up thin lips," states Dr. Moss. "It is an ideal filler in that it fills out the lips while still leaving them with a natural feel. It can also be used to improve the appearance of nasolabial folds (those pesky vertical lines that run from the nose to the side of the mouth)."
Hey Boston! Botox Will Brighten Your Outlook on Holiday Cheer
Dr. Moss recently performed a number of facial injectables on his wife; Lisa a new staff member photographed the entire process. Lisa also photographed the before and after pictures. Carla routinely has Radiesse injections to lessen her nasolabial folds (lines from nose to mouth) and Restylane injections in her lips to make them fuller. She also has BOTOX injections to eliminate the lines on her forehead and brow as well as around her eyes to reduce the crow's feet.
High School Reunion Time Boston? Restylane Makes Your 20th Look Like Your 10th!
Boston facial filler expert, Richard A. Moss M.D. has the perfect solution. Restylane injections to fill out and plump up your lips! "Restylane is one of the most popular 'fillers' currently being used to plump up thin lips," states Dr. Moss. "It is an ideal filler in that it fills out the lips while still leaving them with a natural feel. It can also be used to improve the appearance of nasolabial folds (those pesky vertical lines that run from the nose to the side of the mouth)."
Facial Rejuvenation with Injectables
Rejuvenation with facial injectables is very popular in Dr. Moss' practice. This article discusses the procedure and also the steps that Dr. Moss takes to make these treatments as pain free as possible. Not only does this article provide information on the products used for the facial rejuvenation injections but it provides information on the products used to numb the area.
FDA approves the use of Radiesse
Patients and surgeons are always looking for injectable filler products that last longer. Radiesse is the first product introduced and approved by the FDA that can last up to one year on average. This article reviews this product.
For Healthier Looking Skin Consider a Vitalize PeelTM
Are you looking for a more refreshed appearance of your skin? Consider the Vitalized Peel from SkinMedica. This article discusses this peel as well as some of the SkinMedica products. There is also a picture that shows exactly how you should look when your face is peeling. A real inside look for the interested patient.
Skin & Laser
Spring and Summer Skin Care at Boston Plastic Surgery
Don't forget your skin, ladies (and gentlemen). If there is ever a time to think about the health and beauty of your skin it is now. And I mean N-O-W, now! Unfortunately many patients think "I'll just bake in the sun, get a tan, and worry about it in September." But not Carla Moss, wife and Practice Manager for Dr. Richard A. Moss.
Boston Laser Skin Rejuvenation - Skin Care & Treatments with Laser and Other Energy Sources
Are you unhappy with ugly brown spots or broken capillaries on your face? Perhaps you find that fine mustache embarrassing? Or maybe it's those dreaded fine lines above your lips that so many women call us about. "My lipstick keeps bleeding into these lines!" they tell us. "I hate it!" they further emphasize. Or maybe you are one of the lucky callers who can wear a bikini, but are tired of the continual "bikini wax" treatments and are looking for something more permanent in the area of hair removal. Or maybe you would be delighted to just be able to wear some shorts without your legs screaming "spider veins, spider veins!" to anyone who happens to walk behind you. If you can relate to any of the above, read on. This blog article is just for you.
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