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 »
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 »
If you’ve noticed your hair is thinning or are bothered by a receding hairline, it’s likely that you’ve spent some time Googling your options. A quick search may yield some too-good-to-be-true products or supplements alongside tried-and-true methods, like transplant surgery. Most of our hair loss patients began their journey in the same way, trying special… Continue Reading »
Hair loss is a common occurrence, impacting huge percentages of the population. Despite the fact that so many American are experiencing it, most of us don’t really know what causes it, how you can treat it, or if there are any ways to prevent it from happening in the first place. While stress can have… Continue Reading »
