With a growing number of headlines suggesting breast implants may lead to cancer, it comes of no surprise that my patients have questions about their safety. To help you understand more about BIA-ALCL, the risk of developing this condition, and how it is treated, I’ve answered a few key questions on the subject. What is… Continue Reading »
Every year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) gathers data from its members to track plastic surgery trends, learning how many breast lifts, tummy tucks, nose jobs, and more were performed nationwide. Naturally, we are always interested in seeing which procedures come out on top. The 2018 numbers are in, and the most popular… Continue Reading »
If you’ve compared us to other Eugene plastic surgery practices, you may have noticed that we aren’t the type to hop on the bandwagon of the latest cosmetic treatment fad. That’s because we firmly believe that our patients deserve only those treatments and technologies that have been proven safe, effective, and worth the investment. In… Continue Reading »
I’ve been fortunate to serve Eugene plastic surgery patients for 17 years now (and counting!). Each patient comes in with their own set of questions and concerns, but there is one thing most patients want to know before having a cosmetic surgery: “is this procedure worth it?” RealSelf, the world’s largest online community for patients… Continue Reading »
They say that necessity is the mother of all invention (e.g., the wheel)—but sometimes, wonderful things come our way by surprise (Play-doh was originally created to clean wallpaper). This is just as true in medicine as it is with other areas of our lives. Although most medications, devices, and med spa treatments we enjoy today… Continue Reading »
