Posted September 01, 2011 in Health and Beauty
Medical tourism is based on the idea that cosmetic surgery, or some other medical procedure, can be obtained inexpensively overseas. Unfortunately, some doctors that cater to tourists are less scrupulous than those in the United States. This can leave patients with complications like infection, hematoma, and other medical issues that must be surgically repaired upon […]
Read MorePosted August 25, 2011 in Cosmetic Injections, Skin Care
Obagi products showed excellent results in a new clinical study published in the July edition of Aesthetic Surgery Journal. The study measured results of patients who combined their BOTOX treatment with Obagi, versus a control group who used Botox and a placebo. A recent press release specifically reports that Obagi’s Condition and Enhance line “provides […]
Read MorePosted August 23, 2011 in Skin Care
In her Lake Oswego plastic surgery practice, Dr. Elisa Burgess offers skin care from Neocutis. This advanced skin care line protects and balances the components of your skin, delivering necessary nutrients and antioxidants. Dr. Burgess offers Neocutis near Portland and has seen its benefits firsthand. Dr. Burgess says, “Neocutis is a simple skin care system […]
Read MorePosted August 18, 2011 in Breast Surgery
Gwyneth Paltrow apparently isn’t a fan of injectable products, but she does think breast enhancement is worth considering, at least after pregnancy and breast feeding. A recent article in the German magazine OK! got the scoop on Paltrow’s opinions about cosmetic surgery. She reportedly said that among the popular cosmetic enhancements, Botox and silicone are […]
Read MorePosted August 15, 2011 in Health and Beauty
The widely known advice column Dear Abby recently fielded a question about plastic surgery. A reader explains that she “dislikes the prevalence of plastic surgery and Botox in today’s society,” arguing that it gives young people an unhealthy perception of body image. In response, “Abby” educates her about the pros of plastic surgery. But the […]
Read MorePosted July 29, 2011 in Breast Surgery
A recent study finds that obese women are nearly 12 times more likely than non-obese women to experience a complication during breast surgery, such as reduction, augmentation or reconstruction. Authors of the study at Johns Hopkins University say they reviewed insurance claims of 2,403 obese patients and 5,597 normal weight patients who had breast procedures […]
Read MorePosted July 13, 2011 in Breast Surgery
Every woman who decides to have breast augmentation surgery does so for her own reasons. After making the choice to have breast augmentation, there are additional choices to make before surgery. For example, women who are considering breast augmentation surgery must decide whether they prefer saline or silicone breast implants. In 2010, silicone breast implants […]
Read MorePosted July 07, 2011 in Cosmetic Injections
Portland residents who are trying to budget for Botox Cosmetic may wonder how often they really need injections in order to maintain a good result. The standard Botox schedule calls for new injections every 3-4 months to treat lines and wrinkles on your forehead, which are a common sign of aging. A new study from […]
Read MorePosted June 27, 2011 in Cosmetic Injections
According to a new study comparing the effectiveness of Botox and Dysport in removing “crow’s feet,” Dysport was the hands-down winner. The study, which compared the results of Botox and Dysport on the crow’s feet of 77 women and 13 men, found that patients preferred the results of Dysport two times out of three. However, […]
Read MorePosted June 24, 2011 in Health and Beauty, Skin Care
Get ready Portland: summer is officially here. And just in time for summer, the Food and Drug Administration has unveiled new FDA sunscreen regulations. The new regulations will change how sunscreens are labeled, starting in summer of 2012. According to Jill Lindstrom M.D., a dermatologist for the FDA, “We encourage consumers to use sunscreens that […]
Read MorePosted June 20, 2011 in Breast Surgery
A new procedure that transfers a patient’s own fat to the breast, after expanding breast tissue before the surgery, can double the patient’s breast size, according to a recent study in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The procedure, which builds upon previous successes and innovations in fat transfer for
Read MorePosted June 10, 2011 in Health and Beauty
Makeup Wakeup: Revitalizing Your Look at Any Age was written to help women over 40 solve “the kinds of issues women face every day.” Written by Lancome “Beauty at Every Age Expert” Sandy Linter and Lois Joy Johnson, Makeup Wakeup offers: Beauty advice from the stars Tips for dealing with brow abuse, sun damage and […]
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