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Central Maine Healthcare welcomes new orthopedic surgeon

August 15, 2025 by Jim Cyr

Central Maine Healthcare is pleased to announce the arrival of a new provider. Eric Benson, MD, is now practicing at Central Maine Healthcare Orthopedics.

Dr. Benson attended Princeston University before receiving a Master of Science in Physiology at Georgetown University. He attended the Georgetown University School of Medicine before completing an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of New Mexico and a fellowship in shoulder, elbow and hand surgery at the Roth/McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Center in London, Ontario.

Prior to joining Central Maine Healthcare, he practiced at New Mexico Orthopedics, specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery.

“I chose orthopedic surgery and shoulder and elbow surgery in particular because I have the opportunity to work with and help a wide range of patients with different interests and activity levels and at different stages of life,” Dr. Benson said.

Central Maine Healthcare Orthopedics offers a full spectrum of treatments and services, from fracture care and casting for broken bones to complicated surgical procedures, rehabilitation and therapy services, allowing delivery of comprehensive, whole-person care from one location, to help patients get back to the activities they love.

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Rumford Hospital cardiac rehab team earns key certification

August 8, 2025 by Jim Cyr

Rumford Hospital’s Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation unit has been recertified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

According to AACVPR, this certification is recognition of the team’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.

To earn accreditation, the rehab program participated in an application process that requires extensive documentation of their practices. AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by AACVPR and other related professional societies.

“Achieving AACVPR Certification for our Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation program was no easy feat, but our patients in the River Valley are absolutely worth it,” said Michelle Radloff, who leads the cardiac rehab team. “We are proud of our rehabilitation program’s commitment to delivering high-quality care and service, and even prouder of our incredible team for all they’ve accomplished.”

Founded in 1985, AACVPR is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the mission of reducing morbidity, mortality and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research and disease management. 

Pictured: members of the Rumford Hospital cardiac rehab unit, Krysty Tomkins, RN, Tammy Berry, RN, Dan Elliot, RN

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Central Maine Healthcare’s rural hospitals awarded for outstanding stroke care

July 30, 2025 by Jim Cyr

Rumford Hospital and Bridgton Hospital, which are part of Central Maine Healthcare, have been recognized by the American Stroke Association and American Heart Association for their outstanding care of stroke patients.

The two critical access hospitals received the Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Achievement Award.

These awards recognize rural hospitals for applying the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve patient care and outcomes.

Rumford Hospital received the Gold Award while Bridgton Hospital received the Silver Award.

“I want to thank all team members who have consistently dedicated themselves to enhancing patient care,” said Stephany Jacques, president of Rumford Hospital and Bridgton Hospital.  “This recognition serves as a reminder of their deep commitment to their patients and to the community every day.”

Pictured:

Rumford Hospital Stroke Award(front): Lauren Bradley, RN (back left to right): Kelly Smith, tech, Denise Harvey, RN, Merideth Alanskas, RN, nurse leader

Bridgton Hospital Stroke Award (left to right): Jake Richards, RN, associate nurse leader, Nadine Shalabi, RN, Kevin Kralik, MD, Janette Laplante, RN, nurse leader, Kari Paradis, RN, VP of Nursing, Erica Underwood, infection preventionist, Chris Hodgkins, director of regional practices and specialty clinics and Mary Fernald, RN

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Central Maine Healthcare orthopedic surgeon wins USA Hockey safety award

July 17, 2025 by Jim Cyr

Dennis Sullivan, MD, a surgeon at Central Maine Healthcare Orthopedics, is the recipient of the 2025 Dr. Alan Ashare Excellence in Safety Award. The USA Hockey award recognizes individuals who make outstanding contributions to make hockey safer for all participants.

Over the past 25 years, Dr. Sullivan has dedicated significant time to athletes who compete at the highest level within USA Hockey, in addition to practicing as a surgeon.

Dr. Sullivan has been the team physician for the U.S. Under-17 Select Team 23 times at the Under-17 Five Nations Tournament. He’s also worked for U.S. teams at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Deutschland Cup and the IIHF Men’s World Championship, among other events. Dr. Sullivan also served as the team physician for the Portland Pirates from 1994-2008.

“Dr. Sullivan is a very experienced and knowledgeable hockey doctor,” said Mike Stuart, MD, chief medical and safety officer for USA Hockey. “He’s also very dedicated to USA Hockey, and he’s a very dependable, reliable, valuable addition to our USA Hockey teams internationally.”

Dr. Sullivan said sharing in his teams’ successes has been an incredibly rewarding experience.

“There’s no better feeling than seeing Team USA lining up on the rink for The Star-Spangled Banner after we’ve won a game in the Czech Republic or Slovakia, and knowing you were a part of keeping them on the ice,” Dr. Sullivan said.

Dr. Sullivan currently specializes in shoulder and knee surgery at Central Maine Healthcare Orthopedics.

USA Hockey created the award in 2005 and presents it annually in June at the USA Hockey President’s Awards Dinner during the USA Hockey Annual Meeting. It was renamed in 2024 to honor Ashare, who passed away on July 5, 2023, at 85 years old. Ashare was the chair of the USA Hockey Safety and Protective Committee for 25 seasons, and co-chair of the committee for seven seasons after.

Central Maine Healthcare Orthopedics offers a full spectrum of treatments and services – from fracture care and casting for broken bones to surgery and rehabilitation – allowing them to deliver comprehensive, whole-person care, all from one location, to help patients get back to the activities they love. The facility is outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment and organized to support an unmatched level of multidisciplinary care.

Photo: (left)Kevin Margarucci, manager of player safety for USA Hockey, Dennis Sullivan, MD (photo courtesy Tom Kimmell)

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Blood Drive at CMMC next week

July 17, 2025 by Jim Cyr

Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) is once again partnering with the American Red Cross and LifeFlight of Maine to host a blood drive.

This will be the third in a series of quarterly blood drives that started at the beginning of this year.

It will be held on July 21 at the CMMC campus at the A,B,C Conference Room, 12 High Street, lower level, from 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Donations will be made by appointment only. You can register by clicking on this link.

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CMMC to once again host Clinic in the Community

July 11, 2025 by Jim Cyr

For the second consecutive year, CMMC will host a Clinic in the Community in Lewiston.

The event will be held at Kennedy Park in Lewiston on July 11 from 1-4 p.m.

Those who come to the clinic will be able to access free blood pressure checks, reproductive healthcare services, diabetes screenings and other services. 

The event is being organized by the Central Maine Family Medicine Residency, Healthy Androscoggin and Maine Family Planning.

“Last year’s Clinic in the Community was very well received, and we’re hoping for a repeat this year,” said Bethany Picker, MD, program director for Central Maine Family Residency. “Kennedy Park is such a busy place in the summer months, so it’s a great opportunity for people in the area to access free medical services. At the same time, it’s an opportunity for our residents to immerse themselves in the local community.”

For more information on the Clinic in the Community, contact Central Maine Family Medicine Residency at 207-795-2803; Healthy Androscoggin at 207-795-5990 or Maine Family Planning at 207-922-3222.

Pictured: 2024 Clinic in the CommunityAll pharmacy phone lines are working normally. We look forward to hearing from you. 

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Therapy Specialty Programs

Orthopedic/Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Therapists use a range of treatment approaches to help regain function.  Services include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and customized home programming instruction for patients recovering from:

Sprains and strains
Tendonitis
Bursitis
Amputation
Arthritis
Headache
Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction

Back and Spine Care: Physical therapists with specialized training will guide the patient’s active recovery and help them acquire skills for self-management of their spinal conditions:

  • Manual skills for symptom relief
  • Therapeutic exercise instruction addressing posture, range of motion, flexibility, strength and coordination issues
  • Functional restoration and conditioning programming that assists to resume activities of daily living, work activities or recreation
  • Creating a plan for life at home, to optimize recovery and prevent aggravation of the spine problem

Post Surgical Rehab – Continuing Rehab after Hospitalization: Our therapists provide outpatient rehab services to patients after hospital discharge. We support patients following:

Total joint replacement
Surgery for sports injuries
Spine surgery
Trauma rehabilitation
Hand/upper extremity surgery
Reconstructive surgery

CMTS therapists communicate closely with the patient’s surgeon to support an optimal outcome for the patient.

Balance and Vestibular Program: This program seeks to decrease dizziness and improve balance for those who feel unsteady or experience dizziness, positional vertigo, lightheadedness or spinning, or may have experienced a fall.

Work Injuries: CMTS therapists offer services to support the injured worker, which include:

  • Acute injury treatment focused on active, timely recovery
  • Ergonomic review/work risk analysis
  • Education and training to prevent re-injury
  • Work conditioning, restoring abilities to perform work

Hand and Upper Extremity Therapy: CMTS therapists support a comprehensive range of hand and upper extremity conditions including:

Repetitive motion disorders
Post fracture of hand, wrist/upper extremity
Sports injury of hand, wrist/upper extremity
Sprains and strains
Burns
Trauma rehabilitation
Hand/upper extremity surgery
Reconstructive surgery

Treatment services include:

Splinting
Pain management
Joint protection
Post surgical care
Therapeutic exercise to regain range of motion and strength
Work simulation/job task analysis
Scar management
Desensitization
Customized adaptive equipment to support activities of daily living

Lymphedema Management: Lymphedema is the abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid under the surface of the skin, causing swelling in the limbs. We focus on:

Controlling or reducing lymphedema symptoms
Decreasing pain
Increasing independence in self-care
Improving mobility
Long term self-management

Treatment consists of:

Lymphatic massage
Compression bandaging
Exercise
Skin care training
Compression garment fitting

Pelvic Floor Rehab – Bladder Control–Incontinence Management: Physical therapists with specialized training provide treatment and training support to women, men and children:

Urinary and fecal incontinence
Urinary urgency
Urinary frequency
Constipation
Overactive bladder
Pelvic pain: difficulty with sitting, pain with intercourse and pain of the hip, lower back and lower abdomen
Pregnancy/postpartum incontinence/pain
Pelvic organ prolapse

Specific treatment and training is identified for the individual patient:

Bowel and bladder training
Biofeedback
Soft tissue mobilization
Pelvic floor muscle training
Planning and support for self-management at home

Swallowing Therapy: Speech pathologists partner with primary care providers to assess swallowing functioning and develop a treatment plan:

  • Exercises to improve muscle control and strength
  • Compensatory strategy training to compensate for deficits
  • Facial, oral and pharyngeal exercise in conjunction with electrical stimulation
  • Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (VitalStim) to retrain swallow
  • Patient training regarding diet consistency strategies to reduce health risks
  • Food preparation instruction

The goal of swallow/dysphagia therapy is to reduce the risk of aspiration and improve swallowing function, allowing the patient to consume food and liquid in a variety of consistencies. Patients may benefit if they have experienced:

Stroke
Traumatic brain injury
Head and neck cancer
Neurological diseases
Respiratory diseases
Facial paralysis
Post polio syndrome

Adult Speech/Language Therapy: Speech language pathologists evaluate and treat adult speech and language disorders, including:

Voice: Vocal changes, vocal cord dysfunction and difficulty with vocal quality and loudness. The goal of therapy is to increase optimal vocal pitch, appropriate loudness, resonance, optimizing breathing style, pacing for speech production and vocal hygiene programming.

Fluency: The goal is to decrease or eliminate fluency difficulties, excessive upper body/ laryngeal tension and provide fluency-enhancing strategies.

Dysarthria and Apraxia: The goal of therapy is to develop functional speech strategies and/or determine if speech-based therapy tools would improve communication, which may include technical augmentative communication devices or speech generating devices. Therapy supports communication skills for home, work and community environments.

Pediatric Speech/Language Therapy: Speech therapists work closely with parents, pediatricians and CDS to evaluate and treat all aspects of early communication skills, including comprehension of spoken language, verbal expression, pragmatics/social language skills, articulation/sound production skills, fluency and voice. The goal is to help children attain the communication skills required in education and social settings.

Osteoporosis Program: Therapists design safe exercise and activity programs to improve an individual’s strength, balance and overall function. A customized home program is designed to help decrease bone loss and lower the risk of falls or fractures.

Neurological Rehabilitation: Our team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists work closely with inpatient rehab facilities to support a smooth transition to the outpatient phase of care. Therapy is focused on supporting the patient’s continued effort to regain function:

Brain injury
Post-concussive syndrome
Stroke
Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Spinal cord injury
Other neurological conditions

Rehab programming focuses on enhancing challenging areas of function:

Self-care
Mobility
Cognition
Balance
Communication
Swallowing

You may require a combination of multiple therapies to find relief and restore abilities. Your therapeutic care plan will outline what is needed and evolve to meet your changing needs.

Planned Giving

Planned giving is a way to contribute to Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital or Rumford Hospital through charitable donations made as part of your financial or estate planning. These gifts allow you to support our mission in a meaningful way, while also potentially providing financial benefits to you and your loved ones.

Please let us know if you have already included Central Maine Healthcare in your estate planning, or if you are considering doing so. Thank you.
Planned Giving Intention Form

Planned gifts can come in many forms, including:

Retirement Plans: You can designate a Central Maine Healthcare hospital as a beneficiary of your 401(k), IRA, or other retirement accounts, which may provide tax benefits to you or your estate.

Bequests: A gift made through your will or living trust. You can designate a specific amount or percentage of your estate to support one of our hospitals.

Charitable Gift Annuities: In exchange for a donation, you receive fixed, regular payments for life, and the remaining gift goes to one of our hospitals after your passing.

Charitable Remainder Trusts: These allow you to transfer assets into a trust, receive income during your lifetime, and designate the remainder to benefit one of our hospitals.

Life Insurance: By naming [Hospital Name] as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, you can make a significant future gift while maintaining your premiums during your lifetime.


How to Start Your Planned Giving Journey

Consult with Your Financial Advisor
We recommend working with your financial advisor to determine the best type of planned gift for your financial situation and goals.

Contact Our Office of Philanthropy
We can provide resources, including sample bequest language, and connect you with legal and financial professionals if needed.

Make Your Gift
Once you’ve decided how you’d like to give, we will work with you to ensure that your gift is set up in a way that fulfills your wishes and benefits the hospital.For more information on planned giving, including guidance on how to shape your bequest language, please reach out to:

Lisa LaVallee
Phone: (207) 795-2685
Email: giving@cmhc.org

Together, we can help you make a meaningful difference.

Plastic and Reconstructive Services

Aesthetic Enhancements

The goal of all aesthetic enhancements is to improve the skin and facial appearance. However, there are many different types and choosing the right enhancements for you can be a confusing process.

Options to Look and Feel Your Best

Botox® is a protein that is injected to facial areas with deep lines to relax or paralyze the muscle and smooth wrinkles. The injections are used with a very fine needle, and do not require anesthesia. The Botox® treatment lasts three to six months depending on the individual.

Fillers are injectables used to restore volume loss. Central Maine Healthcare offers many different types for different areas of the face.

  • Juvéderm®: an injectable filler containing hyaluronic acid, which is a complex sugar naturally occurring in the body that decreases with age. It improves the skin’s elasticity and may be used to improve deep skin folds and to enhance lips. Treatments usually last six months to a year, depending upon the individual.
  • Voluma® XC: the first and only FDA-approved injectable gel that can instantly add volume to your cheek area. Its effects can last up to two years with optimal treatment.
  • Kybella®: the first and only FDA-approved “double chin” treatment. This filler is an injection of deoxycholic acid, which can improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat under the chin.

Traditional Skincare: These services are likely the ones you’re most familiar with and can sometimes be found in spas. Central Maine Healthcare provides superior results over spas because of our medical grade equipment and product, as well as our highly trained team members.

  • Microdermabrasion: finely crushed diamonds expertly remove dead skin on the surface of the face. This procedure is ideal for fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, acne, scarring and overall exfoliation. It requires no down-time.
  • Skin Peels: a solution to the face, neck or hands for exfoliations. Also known as chemical peels, these treatments are a several-step process that may require several visits. The goal is to make the skin appear smoother and younger by removing a variety of imperfections such as age spots, acne, etc.
  • Facials: designed specifically for your skin type and needs, we offer facials in varying strengths from gentle to highly corrective. A consultation with your esthetician will allow you to decide what strength is right for you.

Central Maine Healthcare also offers Obagi® skin care products (a full line of scientifically formulated, medical grade skincare products) and Jane Iredale Skin Care Makeup® (made with quality formulas that contribute to skincare health) so you can optimize your results.

Asclera®: This injection is used to treat or remove spider and reticular veins and significantly lessen their appearance.

Latisse®: A prescription product used for hypotrichosis (loss or reduction of hair) of the eye. A liquid called Latisse® is applied to the lash line daily at home to thicken, darken and lengthen eyelashes.

Cosmetic Procedures: Our elective cosmetic options include surgery on all parts of the body for both men and women. From face lifts to breast augmentation to tummy tucks to liposuction, Central Maine Healthcare’s board-certified plastic surgeons can help you feel and look your best. Please note that these procedures are major surgeries and require significant downtime. Our care coordinator, surgeon and other team members will advise you on pre and post-operative care.

Laser Services: Our state-of-the-art lasers offer a completely non-invasive, yet extremely effective way to improve your skin. Specialties include laser hair removal, tattoo removal, skin tightening and resurfacing, treatment for pigmentation and sunspots, as well as scar revision. Most of these treatments require little to no downtime, and you can return to work immediately after. They are typically most effective when completed as a series of treatments over time.

Reconstructive surgery can restore appearance and function after injury or illness. For example, people recovering from breast cancer often turn to us for breast and nipple reconstruction, while those who’ve undergone bariatric surgery or other forms of major weight loss often seek us out for excess skin removal. Many patients seeking reconstructive surgery are referred to us from inside the Central Maine Healthcare system. We work collaboratively with other providers for the best possible outcome.

Skin cancer screenings: If you cannot get an appointment at your dermatologist’s office due to long wait times or other difficulties, visit us at our Central Maine Medical Center or Bridgton Hospital locations for a skin health evaluation.

Cosmetic Procedures

The goal of cosmetic surgery is different for everyone. For some, the goal is to restore their appearance after aging, stress, childbirth or genetics have taken their toll. For others, the goal is maintenance and prevention. And for others still, the goal is to augment their natural appearance so that they feel more at home in their bodies.

No matter your reason, cosmetic surgery is a highly personal choice that can require significant investment. Central Maine Healthcare understands that and takes your satisfaction very seriously. During your visit, our double-board certified surgeon will take the time to listen, walk through all of your options and answer any questions so you can make the right choice for you. To book your consultation, call 207-795-6543.

We offer surgeries that address every physical concern, from head-to-toe*:

Face
Eyelid Lift
Brow Lift
Face Lift
Forehead Lift

Neck Lift
Cheek Augmentation
Chin Augmentation
Ear Pinning**

Earlobe Repair/Reduction**
Cosmetic Mole Excision**
Breast
Augmentation (increases the fullness and projection of the breasts)
Lift (removes excess skin and tightens the breasts)
Reduction (removes excess skin and breast tissue, male and female)
Neck Lift
Cheek Augmentation
Chin Augmentation
Ear Pinning**

Earlobe Repair/Reduction**
Cosmetic Mole Excision**
Body
Tummy tuck (removes excess fat and skin and may also tighten abdominal muscles)
Lower body lifts (abdomen, buttocks, groin and outer thighs)

Medial thigh lift (inner, mid and outer thigh)
Upper arm lift
Liposuction

We want to help you to look and feel your best. If you have any questions or are interested in a procedure not listed on this page, call 207-795-6543.

*Please note that while consultations take place at either our Central Maine Medical Center or Bridgton Hospital location, all procedures (except those marked **) are considered major surgery and will be performed at Central Maine Medical Center. 

Laser Services

Lasers are one of the most exciting skincare developments in recent years and are completely non-invasive; meaning no tool ever touches your skin. And yet, they provide such effective results for wrinkles, skin tightness, reduction, age spots, acne and rosacea and other issues that they can prevent or delay the need for stronger interventions and save you thousands on ineffectual products and monthly waxing. Central Maine Healthcare loves lasers for their versatility and efficiency — and you will, too.  Kate, our certified laser technician, has years of experience providing safe, results-driven treatments to clients of all ages, ethnicities and skin types.

Which Laser is Right for You?

Titan™
Tightens and rejuvenates skin:  The Titan can improve the laxity of your skin, making it look tighter, firmer and younger.
Best Candidate: those with minimal fat and thinner skin who are not ready for surgery.
During: you may feel a brief heating sensation.
After: you may experience some redness and mild swelling.
Best results: 1-3 treatments at 1-3 month intervals.

Intense Pulsed Light (Limelight for IPL)
Treats age/brown spots, broken capillaries and skin redness:  IPL can help you achieve a clearer, more even skin tone.
Best Candidate: those with aging skin and sun damage.
During: you may feel a mild pinching or stinging sensation.
After: your brown spots may darken before falling off, and you may experience some redness and mild swelling.
Best results: 1-3 treatments every 4-6 weeks.

Genesis
Improves fine lines and acne scarring:  Genesis can retexturize your skin.
Best Candidate: those with moderately aging skin and/or acne scarring.
During: you may feel a gentle warming sensation.
After: you may experience slight redness, though many people experience no side effects at all.
Best results: 4-6 treatments every 1-2 weeks.

Prowave™
Hair reduction for lighter skin tones and large areas:  Prowave™can eliminate the need to shave or wax for years.
Best Candidate: those with lighter skin and darker body hair.
During: you may feel a mild pinching and stinging sensation.
After: you may experience slight redness and localized swelling.
Best results: 6-8 treatments every 6-8 weeks.

Lumenis Diode
Hair reduction for all skin tones and small areas; IPL:  Lumenis Diode can eliminate the need to shave or wax for years and can also perform IPL photofacials.
Best Candidate: all skin types with no white or gray hair.
During: you may feel a snap like an elastic band.
After: you may experience minor redness and swelling.
Best results: 8-12 treatments every 6-8 weeks for hair reduction; 1-3 treatments every 4-6 apart for IPL.

Palomar 1540
Skin rejuvenation and non-ablative resurfacing:  Palomar 1540 can resurface your skin by heating up the underlying tissue, so you produce new collagen.
Best Candidate: all skin types.
During: you may need numbing prior to treatment; painful.
After: you may experience minor swelling, redness and temporary skin color change.
Best results: 1-2 treatments a year.

Q-Switched Nd:YAG
Tattoo removal: This laser can remove both black and dark colored ink.
Best Candidate: all skin types.
During: you may feel a snap like an elastic band.
After: you may experience redness and swelling.
Best results: 5-12 treatments at 6-8 intervals.

Reconstructive Surgery: Reconstructive and restorative surgeries are performed on patients with abnormal body form or function — often time caused by cancer, congenital defects, trauma, infection or developmental issues. At Central Maine Healthcare, our experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon will work with you in an intimate and comfortable setting to make sure you feel at ease asking questions. We make sure every appointment feels friendly, supportive and accessible, whether your surgery is big or small.

Helping You Feel Whole

Breast and Nipple Reconstruction: Following a mastectomy after breast cancer a breast reconstruction can improve your self-confidence and help to ease your cancer recovery, so that you can look and feel like yourself again.

Breast Reduction to Improve Comfort: large breasts can cause severe back pain and other physical problems. A reduction can ease your pain, and make you feel more comfortable in day-to-day life.

Body Contouring after major weight loss: Losing a substantial amount of weight often results in excess skin. We can skillfully remove this skin, taking great care to hide and minimize scarring while improving your self-esteem and quality of life.

Head and Neck Reconstruction Post-Trauma: After a major traumatic event, reconstructing the head and neck can not only improve physical appearance but also restore functionality to eyes, nose, mouth and other areas.

Skin Lesion/Cyst Removal: Skin lesions and cysts are very common and usually minor. However, that doesn’t make them any more fun to have around. Dr. Foley can remove your lesion or cyst with precision and minimal scarring.

Scar Revision: Scars can be unsightly, as well as painful reminders of a difficult time. Dr. Foley can perform a surgery to “revise” or minimize the appearance of the scar so that it is less noticeable and blends in with the surrounding skin tone and texture.

To make your appointment, call 207-795-6543.

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