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Licensed in Massachusetts, #56436 |
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Founded by an experienced Harvard-trained board certified plastic surgeon, Back Bay Plastic Surgery is an acclaimed cosmetic surgery practice with a dedication to customer service. Our practice is distinguished by the highest quality personal service from our doctors and skilled technicians, commitment to safety and patient confidentiality, and superior surgical results that encompass the entire body. Back Bay Plastic Surgery offers the entire range of procedures from minimally-invasive enhancements to comprehensive cosmetic surgery for men and women.
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Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy? |
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Our Mission: provide state of the art cosmetic surgery and exceed customer expectations.
We are one of the premier cosmetic surgery practices in Boston, offering the finest training, expertise and experience. If you have a procedure with Dr Del Vecchio and are not entirely satisfied, and it is a reasonable concern, every effort will be made to improve the result at no additional surgeon's fee |
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What are your qualifications? Are you board certified? |
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Dr Del Vecchio is a graduate of Yale University and Harvard Medical School. He trained in general surgery and in plastic surgery at Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital. He then did a fellowship in cosmetic facial plastic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. His training is unsurpassed. |
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What makes you different from other cosmetic surgeons? |
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Dr Del Vecchio is a graduate of Yale University and Harvard Medical School. HE trained in general surgery and in plsatic surgery at Harvard's Mass General Hospital. He then did a fellowship in cosmetic facial plastic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. His training is unsurpassed. |
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Do you offer a free consultation? |
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Our $100 consultation fee is applied to the surgery fee, so if you proceed with surgery the consultation becomes essentially free. |
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Do you offer financing or payment plans? |
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We offer financing through several sources that best fit your needs. At the time of your consultation our staff will be able to assist you with financing options and walk you through the process. |
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Do you offer a free consultation? |
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Our $100 consultation fee is applied to the surgery fee, so if you proceed with surgery the consultation becomes essentially free. |
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What makes a good candidate for cosmetic procedures? |
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A patient who is well educated as to cosmetic surgery and has reasonable expectations usually has the best experience with cosmetic surgery. |
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How safe are cosmetic procedures? |
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The risk of a serious complication during or after cosmetic surgery is very low. Procedures performed by Dr Del Vecchio are done so in the safety of a hospital under the care of a Board Certified anesthesiologist. The risks you take with surgery are similar to the risks you take every day when riding in or driving an automobile. |
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What are the risks involved with aesthetic/cosmetic surgery? |
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The risks you take with surgery are similar to the risks you take every day when riding in or driving an automobile. The main risks are bleeding, infection, and reactions to medications. Dr Del Vecchio will review the risks in detail with you in preparation for your surgery so you can make an informed choice. |
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Please describe the entire process, including pre and post surgery. |
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At your initial consultation, your specific case will be evaluated to see that surgery is a wise choice for you. Once you elect to move forward with surgery, a date is booked, and a "preop" visit is scheduled so you can meet with Dr Del Vecchio again and review all the details. All visits after surgery are included in the surgery fee. |
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How long do most procedures typically take? |
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Procedure time varies from 30 minutes for breast augmentation and small liposuctions, to 2-4 hours for larger combination cases like abdominoplasty and breast lift. Dr Del Vecchio can give you a more accurate estimate of time needed when you are seen in consultation. |
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Where will the surgery be performed? |
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All surgery is performed in the safety of a hospital. Dr Del Vecchio is on staff at Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Eye and Ear ospital, North Shore Medical Center, and Quincy Medical Center |
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What kind of anesthesia will be used? How long will the anesthesia take to wear off? |
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Surgery is performed under general or local/sedation anesthesis depending on the nature and extent of surgery. Often, patients can choos which anesthesis they prefer. |
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How do you make sure there are no complications? What if there are complications? |
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We minimize complications by carefully screening all patients for underlying medical issues and by carefully selecting patients as candidates. |
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How long can I expect to be out of work? |
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this depends on the nature and extent of surgery but ingeneral people take a week out of work for most cosmetic surgical procedures. |
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How long does it typically take to heal? Will there be any visible scares or bruises? |
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Generally, recovery from cosmetic surgery procedures follows the “rule of 2-3”: It takes 2-3 days for the pain to subside, followed by 2-3 weeks for most of the swelling and bruising to subside, and then 2-3 months for the full recovery. |
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What makes a good candidate for this procedure? |
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A good candidate for eyelid surgery has excess skin or fat in the upper eyelid, or has excess skin or fat or muscle laxity in the lower eyelid, and is in good health and does not have symptoms of irritated or dry eyes. |
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Do you offer a free consultation? |
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Our $100 consultation fee is applied to the surgery fee, so if you proceed with surgery the consultation becomes essentially free. |
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How long does this procedure typically take? |
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Procedure time varies from 30 minutes for upper eyelids only, to one hour for upper and lower eyelids. Dr Del Vecchio can give you a more accurate estimate of time needed when you are seen in consultation. |
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How long does it typically take to heal? Will there be any visible scares or bruises? |
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Eyelid surgery takes 2-3 weeks in most cases for near complete recovery. Sutures are removed at 5-7 days and most patients can return to work after this time with little or no evidence of surgery, using either sunglasses or makeup. |
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What are your qualifications? Are you board certified? |
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Dr Del Vecchio is a graduate of Yale University and Harvard Medical School. He trained in general surgery and in plastic surgery at Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital. He then did a fellowship in cosmetic facial plastic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. His training is unsurpassed. |
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How do you make sure there are no complications? What if there are complications? |
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Dr Del Vecchio has been in practice 18 years and has an extremely low complication rate. However,complications do occurr from time to time and in the unlikely event this occurs, Dr Del vecchio will use his expertise and experience to care for you throughout your recovery. |
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Do you offer financing or payment plans? |
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Yes we offer several financing options that will allow you to pay for your surgery in installments. |
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Please describe the entire process, including pre and post surgery. |
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At your initial consultation, your specific case will be evaluated to see that surgery is a wise choice for you. Once you elect to move forward with surgery, a date is booked, and a "preop" visit is scheduled so you can meet with Dr Del Vecchio again and review all the details. All visits after surgery are included in the surgery fee. |
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How long can I expect to be out of work? |
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Most patients take a week or les out of work for eyelid surgery. |
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What are the risks involved with this procedure? |
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The risks you take with surgery are similar to the risks you take every day when riding in or driving an automobile. The main risks are bleeding, infection, and reactions to medications. Dr Del Vecchio will review the risks in detail with you in preparation for your surgery so you can make an informed choice. |
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Where will the surgery be performed? |
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