October 15, 2023 | Body Surgery
People who lose a great amount of weight are often left with excess skin in the upper arms, creating what we call an unwanted “batwing” effect. This is also common as we grow older, and we lose skin elasticity. Many patients turn to an arm lift, otherwise known as brachioplasty, to correct the appearance of […]
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2023 | Body Surgery, Massive Weight Loss
Losing a significant amount of weight is a challenging feat. While major weight loss can have numerous benefits for your overall health, the biggest downside most Burgess Plastic Surgery patients mention is excess skin. At our Portland-area practice, board-certified cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon Dr. Elisa Burgess regularly works with bariatric patients who want to put […]
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2023 | Body Surgery
If you have unwanted upper arm fat and lax skin, you’re not alone. Sometimes called “bat wings,” this cosmetic concern is one of the most common issues our patients want to correct at Burgess Plastic Surgery. As we age, our skin loses elasticity, and we tend to carry more excess weight. If you’ve tried to tone […]
Read MoreJanuary 07, 2022 | 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 […]
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2021 | Body Surgery, Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgeon, Women's Health
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 […]
Read MoreMay 25, 2021 | Body Surgery, Tummy Tuck
Whether you have lost a significant amount of weight or given birth, there is a chance that you have loose abdominal skin. To restore your figure, you may be considering either a tummy tuck or a liposuction. While each procedure is a great way to smooth out your midsection, they aren’t exactly the same. So, […]
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2021 | Cosmetic Surgery for Men, Tummy Tuck, Body Surgery, Breast Surgery, Facial Surgery
Many patients call on June 15th and want to schedule a surgery during the early weeks of the summer so they can enjoy the rest of their season. Some of my favorite patients are teachers, and as soon as school gets out for the summer, the phones start ringing. Unfortunately, it can take some time […]
Read MoreMarch 25, 2020 | Body Surgery
Year after year, breast augmentation is the most frequently performed cosmetic procedure in the United States. It involves placing implants to achieve a fuller, shapelier, more proportionate breast appearance. And while many women are drawn to these cosmetic benefits, the psychological ones can be just as rewarding.After your breast augmentation procedure at Burgess Plastic Surgery, […]
Read MoreMarch 06, 2019 | Body Surgery
Warmer weather is on the horizon, which means it’s time to consider the body you’d like to be showing off this spring and summer. At Burgess Plastic Surgery, we offer surgical and non-surgical solutions to help you tighten and tone your body. The following body contouring procedures can complement your healthy habits, giving you the […]
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2019 | Body Surgery, Breast Surgery, Tummy Tuck, Non-Surgical Enhancement, Surgical Enhancement
Spring break and summer vacation will be here before you know it, which means now is the time to think about trimming down from the holidays and getting your beach body ready. By scheduling body contouring procedures this winter, you’ll be fully healed and ready to show off your newly-enhanced figure when the warm weather […]
Read MoreJune 09, 2016 | Body Surgery, Breast Surgery, Tummy Tuck
Beautiful and truly wondrous, bearing children is one of life’s miracles. Miraculous as it is, pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can each take a toll on a woman’s body. Disheartened by their now-changed figure, mothers are increasingly turning to cosmetic surgical solutions in hopes of restoring their post-baby body. At her Lake Oswego practice, Dr. Burgess […]
Read MoreApril 14, 2015 | Body Surgery
If you’re still having a hard time losing those extra inches of fat around the hips, thighs, or waistline, liposuction might not be the only way to achieve the results you want. Dr. Burgess offers the innovative CoolSculpting procedure at her practice—a non-surgical alternative to liposuction that can eliminate fatty deposits permanently. This procedure only […]
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