January 15, 2014 | Plastic Surgeon, Health and Beauty
Ultrasound Technology Is Changing Plastic SurgeryElisa BurgessLake Oswego, ORJan 15, 2014How Ultrasound Technology Is Changing Plastic Surgery Not long ago, if you wanted to hide visible signs of aging or do away with stubborn areas of fat, the only option was a surgical procedure, such as a facelift or liposuction. Today, the same technology that […]
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2013 | Health and Beauty, Laser Treatments
IPL Hair Reduction is a nonsurgical treatment that uses Intense Pulsed Light to remove unwanted hairs from certain parts of the body. Here are three reasons why you should stop fussing with ineffective razors and painful waxing and pursue a more long-lasting result.
Read MoreJune 14, 2012 | Health and Beauty, Cosmetic Surgery for Men
Women aren’t the only ones getting regular Botox. More and more men are stopping by their local plastic surgeon’s office for a quick freshening up. In 2010 alone, more men choose Botox injections than any other cosmetic procedure. “Brotox” as it’s frequently called, saw a 258 percent increase between 2000 and 2010 according to the […]
Read MoreOctober 12, 2011 | Skin Care, Cosmetic Injections, Health and Beauty
Injectable treatment Restylane is now FDA approved for the treatment of thin lips, according to its manufacturer Medicis While plastic surgeons in the past had largely used Restylane for its previous FDA approved treatment of lines and wrinkles, this new approval opens up the doors for Restylane lip augmentation. Previously, though it was not FDA […]
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2011 | Health and Beauty
The Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons will soon release the details of a new research study on the psychology of cosmetic surgery. In the past, patients have been thoroughly evaluated before undergoing cosmetic surgery. However, post-surgical follow up of a psychological nature has been rare and covered a small period of time, […]
Read MoreSeptember 01, 2011 | 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 MoreAugust 15, 2011 | 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 MoreJune 24, 2011 | 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 MoreJune 10, 2011 | 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 […]
Read MoreApril 20, 2011 | Health and Beauty
Today’s society is awash with beauty myths and misconceptions, many of which come from Hollywood and the magazine industry, says plastic surgeon and author Dr. Robert Tornambe. In a recent Huffington Post article, he argues that everyone has a different perception of beauty, and it’s part of his job to dispel myths that claim otherwise. […]
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