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About Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD, FACS

Introduction
Dr. Darrow and his staff are committed to delivering the highest quality cosmetic surgery results using the latest, most reliable techniques in the safest environment. Your selection of your plastic surgeon is an important personal decision and you will feel confident that Dr. Darrow possesses the surgical expertise and artistic sense to rejuvenate and enhance your face and body to deliver natural looking results.

Professional Background

Dr. Darrow has been in private practice performing cosmetic plastic surgery in Boston since 1994. He specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, eyes, breasts and body contouring as well as non-surgical facial rejuvenation with the latest injectables. Dr. Darrow strongly believes in educating his patients completely so they can decide if cosmetic surgery is right for them.

Education & Training

M.D. – University of Vermont College of Medicine
General Surgery – University of Massachusetts Coordinated Program
Plastic Surgery Fellowship – Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, Los Angeles
Plastic Surgery Residency – University of Southern California, Los Angeles

Locations

Practice, Jeffrey M. Darrow MD, FACS

170 Commonwealth Ave
#102
Boston, MA 02116
United States

Questions Answered

Asked 2014-01-15

I am 60 years old. I have had a lot of sun damage, wrinkles more around my chin, vertical lip lines, wrinkles around my eyes. From the nose out, not so much. I had upper and lower eyelids done in my early 30's. I had 3 FX laser, deep FX for the chin, forehead, and lip lines. It didn't help much. I'm…

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Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD, FACS
Answered: 2014-01-15
From your description of the result you have obtained from the FX laser, it does not make sense to repeat this as the results are not likely to change. To truly rejuvenate your face, you should have a facelift combined with upper and lower blepharoplasty. This will reposition the deeper tissues to the correct location so the skin can be smoothed over this new sculpted facial contour. If your skin needs further rejuvenation a laser which does more ablation than the FX laser would be in order or a chemical peel. The facelift would be the best starting point and most likely to get you to the results you wish.
Asked 2014-01-15

I am 25 years old and I only have one child. I had a c-section done 5 years ago and my belly has not been the same since. I am 4,11 and 180 pounds. I love my thighs and hips and I even like my arms. I just hate my belly and the fat under my neck. I tried the diet and exercise but only lost 15 pounds…

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Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD, FACS
Answered: 2014-01-15
A consultation would be very important to correctly identify what would give you the best result. At 25 years old your skin is likely to still be very elastic and therefore liposuction may work well for you, as this would remove the excess fat. If there is excess skin then some form of skin tightening, like a mini tummy tuck or a tummy tuck, would need to be done to contour the skin. Tummy tucks and liposuction can be safely done at the same time to gain the benefit of both, if used in the correctly chosen patients. Continued efforts on your part to reach your ideal weight will absolutely result in the best outcome for you as it would decrease the fat stores under your skin and also inside your abdomen around your intestines where excess fat can cause a bulging forward of your abdomen. You next step should be a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.
Asked 2014-01-15

I have lost 80 lbs, I now weigh 130 lbs, 5' 4" tall. Can I still have a tummy tuck, if I take high blood pressure pills and angina pills, but both are controlled 100% by taking the pills? Also if I had a sterilization (tubal ligation done to not have any more kids), can I still have a tummy tuck…

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Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD, FACS
Answered: 2014-01-15
Your weight loss is excellent and a tummy tuck has been shown to help patients like you maintain their weight loss. High blood pressure which is well controlled on medications should not be a barrier to having a tummy tuck but if you have angina, you should have a full evaluation of your heart by your primary care doctor so your surgery would be safe. Choosing a ASAPS member will help you know you a choosing a doctor with a mark of distinction in cosmetic surgery.
Asked 2014-01-15

I had Acanthamoeba 3 years ago in one of my eyes. I used eye drops for 3-4 month continuously. After that my eye sometimes becomes smaller than another one. I think it depends on my sleep time or how much I work with the pc. Sometimes it is good and my eyes are similar. What should I do? I'm 25…

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Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD, FACS
Answered: 2014-01-15
An examination by an ophthalmologist would be the first step. Your description of your problem may indicate a problem with the muscle which keeps your eye open. A detailed eye evaluation would be your first step.

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The consultation will provide you with the knowledge you need to prepare yourself fully for the surgery you choose. Your desires for extent and results of surgery are taken into account. Dr. Darrow urges you to choose your plastic surgeon carefully and to be sure your surgeon’s credentials include board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Only this board certification is your guarantee that your surgeon has met the stringent training requirements and has extensive experience in the procedures you are considering.

Dr. Darrow’s friendly, helpful staff would be delighted to schedule an appointment for you so your questions regarding your cosmetic enhancement can be answered. Call Helen at 617-267-0710.
Board Certifications
American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
Society Memberships
The Aesthetic Society
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Hospital Affiliation(s)
The Boston Center for Cosmetic Surgery
South Shore Hospital
Quincy Medical Center
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Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD, FACS

Practice, Jeffrey M. Darrow MD, FACS

170 Commonwealth Ave
#102
Boston, MA 02116
United States