Surgical procedures
Body and face procedures performed by Dr. Sharma in the Framingham office, most of them under tumescent local anesthesia, with the patient awake.
Results vary. Consultation required.
SmartLipo & awake liposuction
most requestedLiposuction removes localized fat between the skin and the muscle through small incisions, using a thin cannula. Here it is done with tumescent local anesthesia, with the patient awake and no general anesthesia.
What it is
Smartlipo MPX, pressure-assisted (PAL) and tumescent liposuction, alone or combined. The tumescent solution (diluted lidocaine with epinephrine) numbs the area and reduces bleeding. Micro cannulas of 2 to 3 mm are used, and the tiny incisions don’t need stitches.
Who it may be for
People in good health, with realistic expectations and localized fat that doesn’t respond to diet or exercise. It is not a treatment for general obesity: a stable weight matters more than a number on the scale.
Your consultation
Personal and private, and you can bring your spouse or a friend. Dr. Sharma reviews your health, the areas you want to treat and what liposuction can and cannot change (it does not treat cellulite, for example).
- Swelling goes down slowly: the final contour usually takes 12 to 16 weeks to show.
- Common side effects include bruising, swelling and temporary numbness.
- Dr. Sharma trained in tumescent liposuction in Virginia and California.
Before-and-after photos published by the practice, shown as they appear on its website.
Results vary. Individual results depend on each patient. Photos from Destination Beauty MedSpa.
Results vary. Consultation required.
Breast augmentation
most requestedSaline or silicone implants made by Allergan, in shapes such as round or teardrop, to enlarge or balance the breasts. It is done in the office under local anesthesia, with oral medication to help you relax.
What it is
A small incision is made in the fold under the breast and the implant is placed under the pectoral muscle. The procedure usually takes about two hours.
Who it may be for
Women who feel their breasts are small, uneven or out of proportion with the body, or who feel they have lost volume.
Your consultation
You talk about size, shape and type of implant, your health history and what the recovery looks like. The plan is made for you.
- Plan a few days off work. A follow-up visit happens 24 to 48 hours after the procedure.
- For the first 3 to 4 weeks you wear a post-operative strap while the breasts settle.
- Recovery varies from person to person.
Before-and-after photos published by the practice, shown as they appear on its website.
Results vary. Individual results depend on each patient. Photos from Destination Beauty MedSpa.
Results vary. Consultation required.
Avelar mini tummy tuck
An awake abdominoplasty that combines liposuction with the removal of excess skin, using the technique developed by Dr. Juarez Avelar.
What it is
It is done under tumescent local anesthesia, so you stay awake. The Avelar technique removes the extra skin together with liposuction and preserves the blood vessels of the abdomen.
Who it may be for
Active men and women bothered by fat and loose abdominal skin that don’t respond to diet or exercise, including after several pregnancies. It can be done even after previous abdominal surgery.
Your consultation
Dr. Sharma examines the abdomen and explains risks such as infection, blood clots and separation at the incision, and how to lower them by walking after surgery and avoiding lifting.
- Avoid lifting, pulling or pushing for about four weeks while the incision heals.
Before-and-after photos published by the practice, shown as they appear on its website.
Results vary. Individual results depend on each patient. Photos from Destination Beauty MedSpa.
Results vary. Consultation required.
Fat transfer
Your own fat, taken by liposuction, purified and re-injected to add volume or soften small areas, or in larger volume for the buttocks and other areas.
What it is
During liposuction, fat cells are harvested from one area, purified so only fat remains, and re-injected in a planned area.
Who it may be for
People who want to add volume with their own tissue and also have an area where fat can be removed.
Your consultation
You define together the donor areas and the area to enhance. The plan depends on your body.
Before-and-after photos published by the practice, shown as they appear on its website.
Results vary. Individual results depend on each patient. Photos from Destination Beauty MedSpa.
Results vary. Consultation required.
Brazilian & thread buttock lift
Fat is removed from other areas, purified and re-injected into the buttocks to reshape them, often together with liposuction of the flanks and outer thighs. The buttock thread lift is also offered.
What it is
A fat-grafting procedure. The goal is a lifted, rounded shape; placement and technique are planned for each patient.
Who it may be for
Adults who want a different buttock shape and have donor fat. Candidacy is decided at the consultation.
Your consultation
You discuss the donor areas, the shape you have in mind, the risks and the recovery, and which option fits you: fat grafting or the thread lift.
Before-and-after photos published by the practice, shown as they appear on its website.
Results vary. Individual results depend on each patient. Photos from Destination Beauty MedSpa.
Results vary. Consultation required.
Face & neck: eyelids and brow lift
most requestedTreatment plans for jowls, loose neck skin and fat under the jawline, plus eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and the brow lift.
What it is
Blepharoplasty removes excess upper-eyelid skin, or excess lower-eyelid fat through a small incision just below the lashes, and takes one to two hours. A brow lift raises low, heavy brows that can make the eyes look tired.
Who it may be for
Men and women with excess upper-eyelid skin, lower-eyelid fat pockets or brows that sit low.
Your consultation
Dr. Sharma looks at your face, eyes and neck together and suggests a plan for your specific concerns.
- Recovery from eyelid surgery is about one week, according to the practice.
- Aging continues after any procedure.
Before-and-after photos published by the practice, shown as they appear on its website.
Results vary. Individual results depend on each patient. Photos from Destination Beauty MedSpa.
Results vary. Consultation required.
Labiaplasty
Offered at the Framingham office. The details are discussed privately.
What it is
A surgical procedure of the labia.
Who it may be for
Women considering it for personal reasons. Dr. Sharma explains whether it is appropriate for you.
Your consultation
Call for more information or request a private consultation.
Results vary. Consultation required.
Every plan starts with a consultation
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri, 8 AM to 3 PM, on Route 9 in Framingham.