This past July, you may have seen or heard about Allergan’s decision to voluntarily recall their BIOCELL textured breast implants at the request of the FDA—news that has left many patients feeling concerned or wondering if they need to have their breast implants removed. As a board certified plastic surgeon, my primary concern is the… Continue Reading
It’s well known that hair loss is part and parcel to getting older. According to the National Institutes of Health, over half of all men experience some degree of androgenetic alopecia (a.k.a. male pattern baldness) by age 50, and some 30 million women experience androgenetic alopecia as well. What is less certain is exactly why… Continue Reading
Last month, Oregonians suffered through a heat wave, with triple-digit temperatures across the western part of the state. Things have cooled off a bit, but should temps creep back up, you don’t have to hide away in the AC all season. Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S., Eugene… Continue Reading
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
