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Botox Cosmetic Day is November 20th

BOTOX cosmetic day is back.

It’s that time of year again! BOTOX® Cosmetic Day is on November 20th, and we have some incredible deals and giveaways that you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a regular BOTOX® Cosmetic user or considering your first treatment, this is the perfect opportunity to look and feel your best—just in time for the holiday season.

BUY: Get an Exclusive Gift Card Offer!

On November 20th only, you can buy one $50 gift card and get one FREE! This deal is available while supplies last, so be sure to act fast. It’s the perfect opportunity to treat yourself and a friend or stock up for future treatments.

REFER: Share the Love and Save

Between November 1 and 30, if you refer a friend to Allē, both of you will receive $50 off a BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment. It’s a win-win! Help your friends discover the benefits of BOTOX® Cosmetic while saving on your own treatment.

WIN: A Chance to Win Big

Want to up the excitement? Register by November 30, book a consultation, and get treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic for a chance to win $10,000! Imagine all the ways you could pamper yourself with that prize.

More Info on BOTOX® Cosmetic Day

Is Plastic Surgery Ever Covered By Insurance?

Is plastic surgery ever covered by insurance? The quick answer is yes. One type of surgery may be covered for one person and yet not for another. The most important factor in an insurance company covering plastic surgery is the reason or the cause for the surgery. Are you having a facelift procedure because you want to look younger? Are you having a panniculectomy because of mobility issues and consistent rashes and infections? Each case is different, so let’s break it down.

Enhancement vs. Medically Necessary

Many plastic surgeries can have health and lifestyle benefits beyond aesthetics. Certain procedures like a facelift improve a person’s appearance, but are not considered medically necessary, and would not be covered by insurance.

However, some procedures that are performed for medical reasons can end up with cosmetic benefits. These may be partially or fully paid for by an insurance company.

Breast reduction is another possible procedure that could be covered by insurance. If the reason for surgery is back pain due to excessively large breasts, chronic rashes, or other physical issues, the insurance company might determine the symptoms interfere with daily life. It could therefore be covered or partially covered.

Blepharoplasty is a procedure to remove excess skin from the upper eyelid. It of course improves someone’s appearance which would make it elective. However, if your physician performs a visual field test and determines the upper lid interferes with vision, it may be covered by insurance.

Be aware that every insurance company has different rules and justifiable benefits for insurance coverage. The bottom line is you and your provider must prove your surgery is medically necessary.

  • Have photos of your condition.
  • Keep details concerning doctor or hospital visits.
  • Have tests performed by a doctor and/or a statement from a medical professional suggesting the surgery is medically necessary.

Other Common Plastic Surgeries Deemed Medically Necessary

A number of insurance companies are now paying for weight loss surgery determining chronic obesity is more costly and a risk factor for other conditions.

Breast implant removal can be covered due to rupture of silicone implants or development of a capsular contracture..

Skin removal surgery may be covered because of chronic rashes and infections.

Breast reduction can be covered if there is a history of neck/back pain and/or chronic rash and infections.

Breast augmentation or reconstruction due to mastectomy or breast cancer is now part of the Women’s Health And Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA), and is paid for by insurance.

If You Still Have Out-of-Pocket Expenses

If you must pay for part of, or for all of, a procedure, make a plan.

Save money over time, take out a loan, or ask about financing payment plans.

Always choose a board-certified specialist like Loreen Ali, MD in Chelmsford, MA to perform your plastic surgery.

Contact New England Plastic Surgery Center if you have questions about a plastic surgery procedure. We will be happy to help you determine if all or part of the surgery will be covered by your insurance. Give us a call at (978) 942-4835 today to get started, or request an appointment through our secure online form.

Sources: Cosmetic Surgery Coverage (medicare.gov)

Find out If Insurance Will Cover Your Plastic Surgery (verywellhealth.com)

FAQ’s about Cosmetic Surgery | Penn Medicine

What Types Of Plastic Surgery Procedures Are Covered By Insurance? (vipplasticsurgery.com)

Alternative Treatments to Avoid Filler Fatigue

You know it when you see it. That woman on the street or that once gorgeous movie star who now is unrecognizable from both fillers and plastic surgery. Not everyone has perfect genes like Audrey Hepburn with her simple untouched beauty. If you’re too young to know who she was, look up her photos. We all want to look younger as we age, and fillers became the rage until they were overdone. Now there are some alternative treatments to avoid filler fatigue.

Filler Fatigue and Pillow Face

Aging and lifestyle reduces the collagen and elastin in our skin causing wrinkles and facial volume loss. Fillers have been an alternative to improve your appearance.

Many turned away from face lift surgery due to cost and fear of looking unnatural. Women were promised natural looking results with fillers, and yet the opposite has happened: lips that are too full and pouty, and faces that are puffy. Fillers have betrayed their promise. You can end up with a swollen looking finish rather than a sculptured result.

Part of the problem has been the lack of control over how much filler is used and the timing of re-treatments. Most fillers like hyaluronic acid can last 12-24 months. Most suggest getting a re-treatment at 12 months. There has been over-treatment in hyaluronic acid filler in lips, cheeks, naso-labral folds and anywhere else on the face.

This can result in puffy faces, a decrease in elasticity, and the creation of an unnaturally wide face.

The “fix” is multi-part:

  • Fillers need to be administered by someone who has a great deal of experience like board-certified plastic surgeon Loreen Ali, MD
  • Fillers need to be used in moderation.
  • Prevent excessive use since it can cause an unharmonious appearance.

Rather than patients asking for a certain amount of filler, injectors should be educating the patient on what is safe and the best treatment for them.

What Are Alternative Treatments to Fillers?

Women are now looking for alternatives to fillers which will last a reasonable amount of time and look more natural.

Some suggest microneedling as an alternative and a way to improve collagen. The goal is to get as close to a natural look as possible. The best results may be a combination of injectables, other treatments, and effective skin care products to increase collagen as a way to look great as one ages.

A growing trend is starting with facelifts earlier in life and consider these mini-facelifts a way to maintain a younger appearance.

A brow lift or blepharoplasty are other options. Yes, these are surgeries but quite different from your mother’s facelift. There is usually a shorter recovery time, and they can make a noticeable difference in your look without being too obvious.

A brow lift will still give you the ability to lift your brows and show expression, but without all the horizontal forehead lines. Whereas a blepharoplasty will eliminate the fat deposits and extra skin in the upper lid. That can make a world of difference in your overall appearance.

If you are having filler fatigue, it’s time to try other ways to maintain a youthful look.

Contact New England Plastic Surgery Center at (978) 942-4835 for a consultation in Chelmsford and discover the best treatment options for you. You can alternatively request an appointment through our secure online form.

10 Benefits of HydraFacial

HydraFacial is quickly becoming one of the most popular in-office treatments and there are many reasons why! This type of facial literally sucks the dirt out of your pores and offers many other wonderful benefits for your skin.

1 – A more hydrated appearance
2 – Bright and plump complexion
3 – Reduction in pore size
4 – Increased skin firmness
5 – Reduced fine lines and wrinkles on the face
6 – Clean pores
7 – A more even skin tone
8 – Reduction of brown spots
9 – Overall improved skin texture
10 – Clearer skin without blemishes or acne

 

Interested in booking an appointment for a HydraFacial? We are currently offering $25 off a Signature HydraFacial in January! Call our front desk staff at 978-942-4835 or click here to book now!

5 Myths About Botox

 

If you’re considering Botox for the first time you’ve probably done some research and read many myths about the neurotoxin. We’ve listed five of the most common myths we’ve heard at our office and explained why they aren’t true.

 

1 – Botox is permanent.

Botox is considered a temporary fix for facial lines and wrinkles. Typically, the results will last anywhere from two to four months depending on the area treated.

 

2 – Results are Immediate.

A lot of patients expect to walk out of an appointment looking different right away. Botox typically takes up to two weeks for the full result and sometimes a touch-up can be required to obtain optimal results.

 

3 – Botox is only for wrinkles.

Besides helping with the appearance of wrinkles, Botox can also be used to lift the eyebrows, soften the jawline, give the appearance of a fuller upper lip and more. A consultation is the best way to learn all the areas Botox could treat for you!

 

4 – Your face will appear frozen.

When injected correctly, Botox does not make the patient appear frozen. The proper amount of Botox for you will be decided at your consultation and the goal will be to make you appear rejuvenated rather than stiff or frozen in the face.

 

5 – Only women receive Botox.

Both men and women benefit from Botox treatments. Many men nowadays opt for Botox to treat facial lines and wrinkles that will soften their face and make them look younger.

 

Ready to book your consultation for Botox? Contact our front desk staff at 978-942-4835 to get started.

Gift Certificates Available

Gift certificates are now available at New England Plastic Surgery Center! Stop by our office, visit the front desk and ask about purchasing one today! Gift certificates can be used toward costs associated with cosmetic consultation fees, injectables and the purchase of skin care products.

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A Note From New England Plastic Surgery Center

At New England Plastic Surgery Center we believe in the fight for equality and against injustice and want our patients and colleagues to know we will not tolerate discrimination or racism in any form. Together we can create a community that we are proud of. If you would like to get involved in the fight against racism, please see the links below…

 

Ways to get involved and fight racism:

Donate to:

·         Black Lives Matter

·         ACLU

·         NAACP

·         George Floyd Memorial Fund

Or:

·         Read, Learn, Share

·         Organizations to support

·         Find your local Black Lives Matter chapter