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Allergan Textured Breast Implant Recall

Friday, August 2nd, 2019

Allergan recently issued a recall on all their textured breast implants. This was in response to concerns by the FDA and health organizations around the world about the association between Allergan textured breast implants and a rare form of cancer, ALCL.

At Burgess Plastic Surgery, Dr. Burgess has placed thousands of breast implants, most being round, smooth-shelled implants. In some cases, we have placed shaped textured-shell implants, but those devices have been either Mentor or Sientra devices.

Mentor and Sientra textured implants are not subject to the FDA recall because they carry an extremely low risk of being associated with ALCL. Our patient’s health and safety are our foremost concern. We will continue to closely monitor the scientific data and FDA guidance on all breast implants and any possible risks associated with breast augmentation surgery. Our patients with textured-shaped implants should be reassured that their risk of ALCL is extremely low and that no additional treatment is recommended. (more…)

Posted in Breast Surgery, Health and Beauty, Plastic Surgeon |

Your Skin Can Look Like Kendall’s with Laser Genesis

Thursday, February 4th, 2016

Now a fashion and beauty maven, it is hard to imagine a time when Kendall Jenner did not exude confidence. However, Kendall recently shared that, like many of us, she struggled with teenage acne. She remembers, “It completely ruined my self-esteem.” Continuing, of her acne, Kendall says, “it really impacted me.”

Kendall decided to take action. Advice from her sisters proved wise—she says, “My older sisters always told me to keep my hands off my face and to never pick.” Kendall also sought out professional guidance. She now credits her clear and glowing complexion to Laser Genesis. Like Kendall, we at Burgess Plastic Surgery are firm believers in the power of Laser Genesis’s skin-clearing ways. (more…)

Posted in Health and Beauty, Laser Treatments, Skin Care |

MedSpa Facials and Skin Rejuvenation Treatments for the Holidays

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014

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Do you need to freshen up your look for the holidays and New Year’s celebrations? Now is the perfect time to make your appointment for one of our MedSpa facials and skin rejuvenation treatments that can help dramatically improve some of those signs of aging. We can help you get party-ready with a facial or advanced skin care treatment that targets some of your biggest skin concerns. Whether you’re worried about fine lines and wrinkles, an uneven skin tone, or skin discoloration, our MedSpa facials in Oregon are carefully designed to help you maintain a fresh, youthful, and rejuvenated look all season long.
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Tags: Facials, MedSpa, Skin Rejuvenation
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Rejuvenate Your Skin after Summer with SmartSkin™

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014

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 other laser skin resurfacing procedures, the SmartSkin™ laser uses micro ablative technology that ensures fast healing. The laser targets damaged areas and helps to improve skin irregularities in a very short period of time. (more…)

Tags: facial rejuvenation, Skin Care, skin care tips
Posted in Health and Beauty, Plastic Surgeon, Skin Care |

Refresh Your Look for Summer with an IPL Photofacial

Tuesday, June 10th, 2014

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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 very effective for correcting sun-damaged skin and improving the overall texture and tone of your skin. You can get a single treatment or a series of treatments over the course of a few months to enhance your skin just in time for summer! (more…)