Cosmetic Surgery, Health and Fitness Information - The Adams Center, Boston, MA

Minimize Holiday Stress

The holidays can be one of the most stressful times of the year for many Americans. Whether it’s family dynamic pressures, or self imposed pressures of cooking a meal, or feeling like everything needs to be just so, the holidays can be tough.

Don’t fear, we have a few simple tips and techniques to help not just get you through, but to make sure you “live, thrive, and survive.” So, don’t dread the holidays, embrace them!

1. Smile - Research shows that when we turn that frown upside down we actually release endorphins that help change our mood and make us happier. Smiling is universal, and studies have shown that it’s used to communicate emotions worldwide.
2. Make time for yourself - Get a facial, a massage, a manicure, or whatever your personal “me time” may be, take the time for yourself, and do it!
3. Keep exercising - At the very least take a brisk walk every day to clear your thoughts, and get you blood pumping. This will not only release endorphins that give you that “runner’s high,” but will also help you feel less guilty about any extra calories you may be eating during the season.
4. Set realistic goals - Baking cookies for the entire neighborhood is not necessary.
5. Keep a list and prioritize – We can’t do everything all at once. It’s true at work, and it’s true for home and holiday planning as well. Make a list of all of the things that need to get done. Be realistic, and prioritize them using “A” for the most important (buying the turkey for instance), “B” for the next most important (buying your mom’s favorite condiment), and “C” for the less important things (ironing the curtains). You’ll shoot for doing all of the A’s, and most of the B’s, but you’re not going to stress out when you don’t get to the C’s.
6. Accept what is - Be compassionate and accept family members without internalizing criticism. Realize that they may be stressed too, and criticize as a defense against their own stress. Remember, you can't change people; you can only change how you react to them.
7. Make good choices - Make good choices regarding alcohol and high calorie foods.
8. Enjoy - Relax and have fun no matter what occurs!

Contact me by e-mail, or by calling me at The Adams Center in my Peabody office at 978-531-0550, or 617-262-2208 in my Boston office for more information on this post, or any other information in my Blog.

Dr. Bill Adams is a greater Boston area board certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience in the field. 

LightSheer DUET - The Gold Standard in Laser Hair Removal

The new LightSheer DUET by Lumenis is the Gold Standard in laser hair removal.

The DUET system offers several innovative improvements over previous laser hair removal systems. Vacuum assisted technology combined with a dramatic increase in the laser spot size enables a greater depth of penetration, and improved absorption of energy at the hair follicle. These improvements mean the treatment times are reduced by 75% in many cases, for instance we can treat backs and legs comfortably in about 15 minutes, without anesthetics and gels. Other areas may take even less time.

The number of treatments required depends on several factors including hair and skin type. Laser hair removal treats hair in an active growth phase. Since all hairs are not in this phase at the same time, more than one treatment may be necessary for the best results.

LightSheer DUET is a quick and pain free way to permanently remove unwanted hair from your legs, back, face, bikini, and other areas of your body where unwanted hair is a problem.

Contact me by e-mail, or by calling me at The Adams Center in my Peabody office at 978-531-0550, or 617-262-2208 in my Boston office for more information on this post, or any other information in my Blog.

Dr. Bill Adams is a greater Boston area board certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience in the field.

My New Adams Center Website is Live!

The new Adams Center website is live!

We recently launched our exciting new website which has several great features:

• Beautiful new design
• Before and After images for many surgical and non-surgical treatments
• More intuitive, easy to follow navigation
• Monthly Specials and an Upcoming Specials pages to help you plan for the coming month
• A huge, regularly updated FAQ section
• Enhanced store featuring two new product lines

Please keep in mind that we’re still going through the site and making some small corrections.

We think you’re going to love the new look and feel, so take a look. We’d love to hear your feedback.

Contact me by e-mail, or by calling me at The Adams Center in my Peabody office at 978-531-0550, or 617-262-2208 in my Boston office for more information on this post, or any other information in my Blog.

Dr. Bill Adams is a greater Boston area board certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience in the field.

The Safety of Botox

There's been a lot in the news lately about the safety of Botox®

Much of this information revolves around December events in Florida when an unlicensed physician knowingly administered unapproved Botulinum Toxin. As a result, four patients became seriously ill. There was a similar incident earlier this year in Oregon

Early reporting suggested that Botox® had caused the illnesses. Upon further investigation, it was found that in both the Florida and Oregon incidents unapproved products containing extremely high doses of botulinum toxin were used. In the Florida case, Allergan estimates that there were 10 million units of Botulinum Toxin per vial. To compare, a vial of Allergan's Botox® contains about 100 units of medical grade material.

Illegal and unsafe drugs administered as cosmetic treatments by unlicensed, or unqualified practitioners have become more common. Some have seriously harmed patients looking for less expensive treatments (dangerous unapproved treatments may only cost $100-$200 compared to $500/treatment for Botox®), or patients who didn't check the qualifications of the doctor.

Allergan's Botox® is the only Botulinum Toxin Type A product FDA approved for medical and aesthetic uses in the U.S. Approximately 2.3 million Botox procedures were performed in 2003, making it the most popular cosmetic procedure.

At The Adams Center, our main concern is your safety and satisfaction. We use only the highest quality products, materials, and safest surgical techniques.

Contact me by e-mail, or by calling me at The Adams Centerin my Peabody office at 978-531-0550, or 617-262-2208 in my Boston office for more information on this post, or any other information in my Blog.

Dr. Bill Adams is a greater Boston area board certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience in the field.

Why a Blog?

Many of you may wonder "Why start a Blog?"

The Internet is an amazing information source.

As the number of people who choose to improve their appearance through cosmetic procedures increases, so does the number of people who are using the Internet as a tool to look for credible information on the subject.

As a response to this, I’ve created my own Blog. This will include fairly regular updates from me on a variety of topics. Some days will be more “stream of consciousness,” while others will be Q & A style, and updates on the field of cosmetic surgery, exercise, diet, and general wellness.

We’re still working on updating the graphics and building out the content, so check back often.

Contact me by e-mail, or by calling me at The Adams Centerin my Peabody office at 978-531-0550, or 617-262-2208 in my Boston office for more information on this post, or any other information in my Blog.

Dr. Bill Adams is a greater Boston area board certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience in the field.