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 […]
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If your body tends to store extra fat around your thighs and you are having a hard time losing those extra inches with just diet and exercise, talk to Dr. Burgess about ZELTIQ® CoolSculpting. ZELTIQ® has just launched the CoolSmooth™ applicator and has received FDA clearance for reducing inches around the thighs with this
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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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