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September 01, 2011 | Health and Beauty

Plastic Surgeons Report Rise in Risky Medical Tourism

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 […]

August 25, 2011 | Skin Care, Cosmetic Injections

Obagi Condition and Enhance Line Shows Great Results

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 […]

August 23, 2011 | Skin Care

Neocutis Skin Care: Dr. Burgess’ Review

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 […]

August 18, 2011 | Breast Surgery

Paltrow Says Breast Correction is Worth Considering

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 […]

August 15, 2011 | Health and Beauty

Dear Abby Explains Pros of Plastic Surgery

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 […]

July 29, 2011 | Breast Surgery

Increased Risk for Obese Patients 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 […]

July 13, 2011 | Breast Surgery

FDA Releases Silicone Breast Implant Safety Results

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 […]

July 07, 2011 | Cosmetic Injections

How Often To Get Botox 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 […]

June 27, 2011 | Cosmetic Injections

Is Dysport Better for Crow’s Feet?

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, […]

June 24, 2011 | Health and Beauty, Skin Care

New FDA Sunscreen Regulations Announced

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 […]

June 20, 2011 | Breast Surgery

Doubling Breast Size with a Fat Grafting 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

June 10, 2011 | Health and Beauty

Makeup Wakeup: Revitalizing Your Look at Any Age

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 […]