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Your Guide To Exercising After Breast Augmentation

Posted August 15, 2022 in Breast Surgery

Many athletic women seek out breast augmentation. After all, frequent exercise is often correlated with a reduction in body fat — and a potentially undesirable loss of breast volume.  Fortunately, you can return to your normal cup size (or even go larger) without having to stay sedentary to recover. These tips will help you resume […]

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What Does a HydraFacial® Do for Your Skin?

Posted July 28, 2022 in Facial Rejuvenation

An innovative treatment that has taken the aesthetic world by storm is the HydraFacial®, and you may have heard of it already. It’s the only service of its kind that uses patented technology to exfoliate and cleanse, painlessly remove impurities, and provide deep hydration. The treatment has recently been enhanced and reimagined – meet HydraFacial® […]

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How To Prepare for Plastic Surgery

Posted June 15, 2022 in Plastic Surgeon

Plastic surgery is a great way to address cosmetic or functional issues standing in the way of your ideal appearance. Whether you are interested in a face, breast, or body procedure, it is important to know that being prepared for the big day will set you up for a smoother recovery and can increase your chances of achieving […]

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The Reality of Rosacea

Posted May 31, 2022 in Skin Care, Laser Treatments

Rosacea is a common skin condition that presents on a spectrum. Symptoms can include facial flushing, redness, acne-like bumps, visible blood vessels, thickening of the skin, redness around the eyes, and swelling. These symptoms can negatively impact the quality of a person’s life and their self-esteem. Rosacea is typically seen in white middle-aged women and […]

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What To Expect After Lip Fillers

Posted April 21, 2022 in Cosmetic Injections

Fillers offer a fantastic way to enhance the appearance of your lips. These soft and flexible gel formulas can boost volume, improve symmetry, add attractive definition, and even reduce lines. Here are a few things you can expect after your injectable lip filler appointment in Lake Oswego. Recovery and Aftercare Lip fillers are minimally invasive and require […]

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Tips For Maintaining Your Youth

Posted March 23, 2022 in Health and Beauty

At some point in our adult lives, most of us wonder how we can prevent the signs of aging. We encourage you to talk to your provider about minimally invasive and surgical aesthetic treatments. While these treatments provide effective results in a short amount of time, there are also other things you can do on […]

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Non-Invasive Techniques: What You Need to Know

Posted February 22, 2022 in Skin Care, Cosmetic Surgery for Men, Non-Surgical Enhancement

Non-invasive MedSpa treatments offer great results with little to no downtime and a relatively low cost, in comparison to most cosmetic surgeries. Nonetheless, these treatments require the care and expertise of an experienced aesthetic provider, at a board-certified plastic surgery practice. There may be no incisions involved, but these treatments impact your skin, body, and […]

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The Difference Between a Full and Mini Tummy Tuck

Posted January 07, 2022 in Body Surgery, Tummy Tuck

If the thought of baring your midriff makes you cringe, you may be unhappy with loose, protruding skin surrounding your abdomen and waistline. You may have discovered that no amount of crunches will get the skin to shrink. The skin has stretched and lost its elasticity, and the only way to remove it is probably […]

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Anti-Aging for Men

Posted December 27, 2021 in Cosmetic Injections, Cosmetic Surgery for Men

Anti-aging treatments for men make it possible to look and feel your absolute best. Far from creating an artificial or overdone look, anti-aging makes it possible to highlight your best qualities and combat the signs of aging for a naturally rejuvenated appearance. Many men begin to notice the signs of aging as early as their […]

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The Importance of Your Post-Surgery Diet

Posted November 15, 2021 in Health and Beauty

Choosing the right foods after plastic surgery can fuel a successful recovery. What you choose to eat can support the healing process in many ways, including: Your body will expend a significant amount of energy as it heals from the stress of surgery. You fuel this energy with the calories from the foods you consume. […]

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Treating Mask-ne

Posted October 27, 2021 in Facial Rejuvenation

Wearing a mask when and as recommended is an important way of preventing the transmission of COVID-19. Nonetheless, many of us are less than thrilled by some of the skin problems that mask wear can lead to: Zits and pimples Breakouts Redness Irritation There could be a few reasons your skin is reacting poorly to […]

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Common Causes of Uncommon Breast Implant Ruptures

Posted September 28, 2021 in Plastic Surgeon, Women's Health, Body Surgery, Breast Surgery

Although uncommon, breast implant ruptures are still possible following breast augmentation or reconstruction. Potential causes can include: Wear and tear: The risk of rupture increases around 5 or 6 years after your initial breast augmentation, with a slightly sharper rise about 10 years after. This is because the implant shells age, which generally makes them […]

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