November 05, 2015 | Skin Care
Now that fall is in full force, make sure to give your skin the care and attention it deserves. Unsurprising to most, the summer sun can take a toll on your skin. Over time, prolonged exposure to the sun causes serious damage to our skin and our skin’s make-up. Always an advocate for proper skin […]
Read MoreAugust 25, 2015 | Uncategorized, Skin Care
Take a good look at your skin. What do you see? Limited to only a topical view, you are only able to see physical manifestations of what lies beneath. With the help of facial imaging, Greta, Burgess Plastic Surgery’s expert skin care specialist, will help you take a deeper look. Using the Reveal Imager, we […]
Read MoreSeptember 02, 2014 | Plastic Surgeon, Health and Beauty, Skin Care
If you have sun spots, hyperpigmentation, or an uneven skin tone after the long summer (which many of us do), give your skin a boost with an advanced skin rejuvenation treatment. We recently introduced the SmartSkin™ system at our Portland plastic surgery practice to give patients more options for renewing and restoring their skin. Unlike […]
Read MoreJune 10, 2014 | Health and Beauty, Skin Care, Laser Treatments
Summer is right around the corner and as you start spend more time outdoors in the sun, you may notice you skin beginning to look a little dull or develop some discoloration. One of the most effective ways to refresh your look for the season is with an IPL Photofacial treatment. This procedure can be […]
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2013 | Laser Treatments, Skin Care
Here are some helpful tips to keep your skin looking refreshed, along with a couple of minimally invasive laser treatment recommendations to help give your complexion that finishing touch that you’ve been looking for.
Read MoreJune 21, 2013 | Skin Care
A new study found that consistent, long-term use of sunscreen can help protect and keep skin youthful In terms of skin care, sunscreen might be the biggest bargain around. Not only has long-term use been shown to decrease the rate of skin cancer but a recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that […]
Read MoreJanuary 07, 2012 | Skin Care
The winter months can wreak havoc on your skin, especially if you are already prone to dry or flaky skin year round. While there is no way to completely change your natural skin type, there are a few modifications you can implement in your daily winter skin care routine to diminish some of the harsh […]
Read MoreOctober 12, 2011 | Cosmetic Injections, Health and Beauty, Skin Care
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 MoreAugust 25, 2011 | 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 MoreAugust 23, 2011 | 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 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 […]
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