Lori Polacek, MD discusses the reasons why more young patients are opting to receive BOTOX^® Cosmetic to prevent signs of aging. Cranston, Rhode Island — Since its FDA approval in 2002, BOTOX^® Cosmetic has helped countless patients diminish moderate to severe lines between their eyebrows, called frown lines. While the cosmetic injectable has traditionally been used for those with noticeable lines, Dr. Lori Polacek, a board-certified plastic surgeon in the Providence area, reveals the solution…

Dear Patient Family, We hope you are staying healthy, safe and taking care of yourself during these uncertain times. Our goal is to reopen the practice on Monday, May 11th. Please contact the office if you have not rescheduled an appointment that you may have scheduled prior to this date. Again, this is our tentative date pending Governor Raimondo’s executive order. Please be mindful that we take SAFETY as the highest priority as we follow…

Whether you have naturally thin lips or they’ve lost volume over the years, you can achieve a fuller, more shapely pout with the help of JUVÉDERM dermal fillers. Dr. Lori Polacek at the Polacek Center for Plastic Surgery offers JUVÉDERM^® XC and VOLBELLA^® for a variety of lip concerns, such as thinning lips or perioral wrinkles (lines that form around the mouth). Composed of hyaluronic acid (HA), JUVÉDERM^® fillers help restore lost volume, as well…

Even those who eat the healthiest diet imaginable and hit the gym regularly to maintain excellent physical shape can struggle with excess fat that collects under the chin. The fact is that the development of a “double chin” is an extremely common concern, and while weight fluctuations may play a part, genetic factors can contribute to its appearance, as well. In cases where a double chin is caused by an accumulation of excess, inelastic skin,…

The Polacek Center for Plastic Surgery has been recognized as one of the top 500 Allergan^® providers in the United States! Allergan^® is the manufacturer of treatments like BOTOX^® Cosmetic, JUVÉDERM^®, and CoolSculpting^®. Through its Allergan Partner Privileges^® program, the company identifies the best practices across the country each year. Our team is thrilled to have been ranked 398 out of the 35,000 accounts that make up the facial aesthetics portion of Allergan^®. Being named…

Dear Patient Family, We at the Polacek Center for Plastic Surgery want to assure you that we take the health and well-being of our community, patients, and employees very seriously. Like you, we’re closely monitoring the quickly developing effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we have decided to temporarily close our office to protect and care for those who work with us, our patients, and the public. We…