Boston Plastic Surgery Blog

When the breast tissues in men get enlarged due to hormonal changes, the process is called gynecomastia. It does not involve physical pain, but can lead to depression and mental anguish. The major cause of gynecomastia is the creation of an imbalance between the testosterone and estrogen hormones. Now, as you might know, estrogen is […]

At Darrow Cosmetic Surgery one of the more popular plastic surgery procedures we offer is Nose Surgery, also known as Rhinoplasty. It can make huge difference in improving the shape, size, and function of the nose, as well as the overall facial harmony and self-esteem of the patient. Boston based, board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. […]

We all have areas of our bodies that seem to resist our diet and exercise efforts. For some men and women this area is the mid-section, the buttocks, the arms or the thighs. Thighs tend to be a particularly troublesome region  for women especially in the summer when shorts and swimwear come into play. Some women […]

As we age our skin begins to lose elasticity and fat, which keeps it looking healthy, tight, alert and youthful. The skin, particularly around the eyes, is vulnerable to wrinkles, creases and sagging. These days there are many options for rejuvenating the skin of our eyelids, one of the most effective and popular treatments is […]

Sagging underarm fat and skin is a common complaint, particularly among women. Every is predisposed to gain and hold on to weight in specific areas of their bodies- that one area that seems resistant to diet and exercise. Some people who have undergone significant weight loss that they should be enjoying are instead left with […]

The facelift, also called rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that has helped both men and women to reverse some of the more severe signs of aging that cannot be improved through less invasive methods. The facelift can correct deep lines around the nose and mouth, lift sagging skin, lift fallen fat, reduce the appearance […]

Many women, particularly later in age, after weight loss or pregnancy and breastfeeding, find themselves dissatisfied with the direction their breasts have begun to head in. All of these factors, as well as genetics, contribute to causing breasts to sag. While there is no one answer for each woman, many women have chosen to undergo […]

Our mid-sections are the target of much self-loathing, particularly in the days, weeks and sometimes months after chowing down on rich Holiday feasts or in the mid-drift baring months of Summer beach vacations. The mid-section may be protruding, have excess sagging skin or stubborn fat that just wont go away no matter what diet or […]

Boston Blepharoplasty removes the excess skin and fat around the eyes to create a more youthful and vital appearance. Both upper and lower eyelids can evolve in ways that we don’t like as we get older. Fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, and puffiness can make us looking more tired and older than we actually feel. […]

Large ears or ears that stick out from the sides of the head can be the root of cruel teasing, especially among peers and kids. From young kids through adolescence and on up to adulthood can suffer from feeling self-conscious about their ears. Dr. Jeffrey Darrow has helped countless children and adults alike improve the […]