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WHAT'S NEW AT The Adams-Seckel Center? Dr. William P. Adams, I want to wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year and I hope 2001 finds you in good health. We've started out the year with lots of new and exciting developments at The Adams-Seckel Center, all designed to ensure that you stay our Number One priority. For over 21 years, The Adams-Seckel Center has been helping thousands of women and men improve their appearance and increase their self-esteem through surgery. As a result, our products and services are geared toward individuals who have had, or are considering, a cosmetic procedure. In today's world, where time is at a premium, more and more people have turned to the internet to access information that is important to them. Realizing this, The Adams-Seckel Center has ensured that you can access information about us via the web. Our state-of-the-art website includes an on-line store as its newest feature. Read more about the store on page 3 inside the newsletter, then visit us at www.adams-center.com and look around. I'd also like to announce that Dr. Daniel A. Del Vecchio has joined our practice. Dr. Del Vecchio is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. After practicing plastic and cosmetic surgery in Greenwich and New Canaan, Connecticut for nine years, he is returning to the Boston medical community. Dr. Del Vecchio is available for consultation on any aspect of plastic surgery that you may be interested in. Please join us in welcoming him to The Adams-Seckel Center.
Who Defines Beauty
Ask any staff member at The Adams-Seckel Center this question and they will all tell you the same answer - You Do! Beauty is subjective, so its definition is truly up to you. The good news is that more people are realizing that beauty can look different from what we've traditionally seen on television and in magazines. On November 13th, there was an interesting article on the front page of The Boston Globe that addressed this very subject. The article stated that the American ideal of beauty is changing - at least as far as noses are concerned. According to statistics from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the number of nose surgeries (rhinoplasty) performed in the US dropped 25% from 1997 to 1999. Some think that this reflects a growing acceptance of ethnic beauty, and people are no longer in a rush to erase their ethnic identity. We've been saying that from the beginning. It's not just one feature that makes a person who they are, but the whole package. We encourage people to enhance their natural beauty, not to drastically change their features. As you know, I don't believe that surgery is for everyone, so I'm glad that people are considering their options more carefully. I don't think I can say that enough times. Here at The Adams-Seckel Center we pride ourselves on providing you with straightforward and honest information to help you look and feel your best. The results look mostnatural and demand the highest level of skill. One of the people interviewed for the article was a former patient who had rhinoplasty two years ago. She told the Globe that one of the main reasons she opted to change her appearance was because of some childhood nicknames she endured. I encouraged her to resist a dramatic change. By maintaining a high bridge, which was in keeping with her other features, but getting rid of its past curvatures, her nose looked more natural. I am happy to say that she was thrilled with her new nose.
Did you
know? - Sun Facts The Adams-Seckel Center On-line Store Grand
Opening Corresponding to the seasons, different products will be featured each quarter. Right now, you can save on the following Adams Center items to help with your winter skin care routine. Glycolic Gel Skin Care Saver: Our unique 10% formulation delivers the full amount of glycolic acid to your skin, unlike commercially available products. We've also added algae peptides, which clinical studies have shown to firm the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Special herbal extracts soothe the skin and minimize skin irritation. You'll detect a change in the texture of your skin within days! Exfoliating Toner: This gentle formulation of 5% glycolic acid and 2% salicylic acid is in a refreshing chamomile and eucalyptus base that can be used for all skin types. It's effective at cleansing pores and giving the skin a healthy glow. This product is excellent for very sensitive skin, and is also a great help for combatting winter dryness. Sunless Tanner: Our Sunless Tanner gives you a beautiful long lasting golden tan without the harmful rays of the sun. It works on both the face and body. Here's a safe way to keep that tan look all year round! Looking for a Thoughtful Gift Idea? Receive Your
Newsletter by E-mail Frequently Asked Questions A: Anytime you alter the appearance of your body, there are a number of risks, both psychological and physical. We spend a lot of time addressing the physical risks, but psychological risks can occur when an individual doesn't have realistic expectations. Unrealistic expectations about cosmetic surgery may create a situation where a patient may be dissatisfied with their appearance despite an otherwise successful procedure. If, after consulting with a prospective patient, I feel that the individual does not have realistic expectations about how surgery will affect their relationships and feelings of self-esteem, then I let them know that surgery is probably not the best decision. Lack of support from friends and family can also pose a risk to a patient's emotional health. Q: What do you recommend to the friends and family of those individuals who choose to have plastic surgery? A: It can be a long and difficult decision to have plastic surgery that can be compounded by well wishing "supporters." I tell friends and family to be encouraging to the individual undergoing plastic surgery. Remember, different people have different perspectives, and changes that may seem unimportant to one person could be dramatic life changing events to another. Be respectful of their decision on whether or not to have surgery, and help them during the post operative period if they do opt for an elective procedure. If you have a question or concern, We are only a keystroke away at www.adams-center.com or write to: The Adams-Seckel Center for Aesthetic Surgery, P.C. William P. Adams, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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