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Plastic Surgeon - North Andover, MA

We found 5 plastic surgeon in North Andover, MA.

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Dr. Daryl G. Colden, MD

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Facial Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology

200 Sutton Street, North Andover, MA 01845

978-685-2900

Dr. Daryl Colden specializes in facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat) and practices in Newburyport, MA, North Andover, MA, and Haverhill, MA. Dr. Colden graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine.

"I saw Dr. Colden off and on for 2 years because of allergic rhinitis and obstruction causing regular nosebleeds, some physical deformity and issues that prevented normal breathing. He successfully resolved the bleeding and some of the infection/swelling/congestion with surgery after a year. However, he was very vague and secretive about what problems were, what caused them and to a degree what should/could be done to fix the various issues. His office schedules his time in 10 minute increments and most visits cost 1000.00 or more (700.00 of which were from the use a viewing scope to check the sinus cavity and internal nasal components that he would not allow viewing of follow up with any real explanation on status of afterwards). After the surgery some issues broached on the first visit remained open. Over time his solutions/explanations/details changed despite asking the same questions. At times some suggestions were offered and when asked for details on why I should do something or see someone else he'd respond with "trust me" instead of a valid medical reason. I stopped going 6 months after the surgery out of frustration from the lack of further progress, feeling of being rushed out the door (10 minute increments and vague responses..) and closed direction of additional visits. There was no end in sight on follow ups and at the same time no inclination that the remaining issues would be addressed and treated. 2.5 years later I still don't get daily (or even weekly) nosebleeds most months. Unfortunately future full plastic surgery will probably be required to repair damage caused by a deficiency that could have been addressed originally. It continues to get worse over time and I really wish I had found another physician who would have been more open and up front from the start so that I could have prevented or reversed the deterioration. I think he's a good surgeon and I have no complaints with the actions performed. I do not recommend trying to go to him as an ENT instead of as a surgeon. Go to your PCP or a different ENT and get a full diagnosis then have them send you to Dr. Colden for the procedure only... Nothing before, nothing after and reaching out to other physicians in between. "

October 17, 2016
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Dr. Patrick V. Marasco Jr., MD

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Plastic Surgery

43 High Street, North Andover, MA

978-687-3242

Dr. Patrick Marasco works as a plastic surgery specialist in North Andover, MA.
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Dr. Ryan B. Scannell, MD

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Facial Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngic Allergy

Massachusetts, North Andover, MA 01845

978-685-7550

Dr. Ryan Scannell works as a facial plastic surgery and otolaryngic allergy specialist in North Andover, MA. Dr. Scannell graduated from Duke University School of Medicine.
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Dr. George P. Chatson, MD

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Plastic Surgery

555 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 01845

978-687-1151

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Dr. George Chatson graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine.
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Dr. Stephen J. Scully, M.D.

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Plastic Surgery

451 Andover Street, North Andover, MA

978-687-1313

Dr. Stephen Scully is a specialist in plastic surgery. He works in North Andover, MA.

Featured North Andover Plastic Surgeon Reviews

Dr. Daryl G. Colden, MD

“I saw Dr. Colden off and on for 2 years because of allergic rhinitis and obstruction causing regular nosebleeds, some p...”

October 17, 2016

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What is Plastic Surgery?

When you hear the words 'plastic surgeon,' you might call to mind actresses with outlandish body proportions or aging stars with surreal facial features. Plastic surgery to alter appearance is referred to as 'aesthetic' or 'cosmetic' surgery. As is the case with celebrities, cosmetic surgery is often performed to change the appearance of a feature that a patient has always disliked, or to prevent changes from happening due to aging. However, cosmetic surgery can also restore appearance after an injury or illness -- when a medical condition leaves a physical mark that makes a patient look different, it can be very upsetting. Cosmetic plastic surgery gives patients more control over how they look.

But plastic surgery is about much more than changing someone's appearance. Plastic surgery is also about changing the form and function of the body, and often that means restoring what has been lost to injury or illness. A body part can lose its ability to function (meaning, for example, to move, grip, protect underlying tissues, or feel sensation) to many causes. Some common ones are burns, infections, injuries (e.g. from car accidents), illnesses (such as cancer), problems present from birth (such as cleft palate), or even scar tissue from previous surgeries. When plastic surgery is used to repair a damaged part, it is called 'reconstructive surgery.' Reconstructive procedures restore the abilities of the patient so that they can use their body in as normal and healthy a way as possible.

Plastic surgeons are experts at safely moving tissue from one part of the body to another, using microsurgery techniques to reconnect the tiny blood vessels and nerves. They use these skills not only to improve appearance (cosmetic surgery), but also to repair damaged body parts (reconstructive surgery).