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Jul

Getting the Most Out of Your Injectable Fillers

You know that maintaining a good skincare routine is always important, but solid habits are important for more than just a clear complexion. A regular routine, bolstered by effective products, can actually help you maintain the results of your clinical treatments, including inje...

Jul

Life After Breast Augmentation Surgery

Women who see me for breast augmentation with implants here in Portland, Oregon, are often intensely focused on the immediate “after” of the procedure, which means they want to know about recovery, healing, and getting back to normal. But the long-term “after...

Jul

CoolSculpting® vs. Liposuction: What’s Best?

Both CoolSculpting and liposuction are popular here at Portland Plastic Surgery for their notable effectiveness at reducing unwanted fat. Often, our patients ask if 1 or the other is universally considered “better. ” In my experience, the answer depends on whom you...

Jul

6 Common BOTOX® Myths—Busted!

Even though BOTOX® Cosmetic is more popular at our Portland plastic surgery practice than virtually every other cosmetic procedure we offer, misconceptions persist about the treatment. These myths sometimes keep people from pursuing the benefits of BOTOX, even though they belie...

Jul

Why Is Breast Augmentation So Popular in the West?

Breast augmentation is popular, period. It's consistently among the leading cosmetic surgery procedures performed every year in the U. S. But a recent study conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons found that breast augmentation is more popular in the western...

Jul

What Makes A Male Chest Masculine, Anyway?

The popularity of male breast reduction, called gynecomastia, at our Portland plastic surgery practice increased sharply during the past few years. And our practice isn't alone. Statistics show male breast reduction procedures rose 30% during the past five years as men c...

Jul

Saving Up for Plastic Surgery: Financing Helps Patients Pay

It's no secret that plastic surgery can be expensive, especially combination procedures such as a Mommy Makeover. Our Portland, Oregon, practice helps make these cosmetic procedures accessible to as many patients as possible by offering attractive financing options for p...

Jul

Surprising Benefits of Tummy Tuck Surgery

Many women who are finished having children get frustrated because they can't get rid of the excess abdominal skin that often follows pregnancy. Getting a tummy tuck at our Portland, Oregon, practice removes that skin and creates a slimmer tummy. But a recent study...

Jul

Why Our CoolSculpting® University Grads Make a Difference

We recently celebrated the graduation of 2 members of our staff from CoolSculpting University, where they received advanced training for performing the popular fat reduction procedure. Their dedication to learning as much as possible about the science behind the technique and...

Jul

BOTOX® vs. Fillers – Which Do I Need?

Often people use the words BOTOX® and dermal fillers interchangeably. Yes, they are both injectables, but other than that, they are very different. BOTOX and dermal fillers at our Portland practice can be great ways to rejuvenate the face, but patients must understand the differ...

Jul

What Causes a Double Chin and How to Get Rid of It

The double chin can be frustrating because it can affect anyone, regardless of weight. Patients often complain that their double chins make them look heavy, even though they are not overweight. In this post, we will talk about what causes a double chin—also called submen...

Jul

CoolSculpting® 101: Answers to Your Top Questions

We offer CoolSculpting® at our Portland practice for patients who want to shrink stubborn pockets of fat, but aren't keen on the idea of going under the knife. But what is CoolSculpting and how does it really work? In this post we will provide a crash course in CoolS...

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