As cosmetic treatments go, dermaplaning is still somewhat of the new kid on the block. As such, it’s still facing more than a few misconceptions. We’ll discuss them here. First, What is Dermaplaning, Anyway? New cosmetic treatments have a way of garnering special attention. Dermaplaning has done so not only because it’s innovative but also… Read More
Breast augmentation is a leading procedure that many women have heard about. A large number of women who consider this surgical enhancement know someone who has had it and loves their results. Still, one cannot know exactly what to expect until they go through the process themselves. The way we see it, an informed patient… Read More
The availability of nonsurgical treatments in medicine has made facial rejuvenation more accessible for adults of all ages. One example of nonsurgical facial rejuvenation that has changed the landscape of treatment options is the Liquid Facelift. This procedure may utilize two or more injectable products to smooth dynamic wrinkles and fill in areas where volume… Read More
Judging by what we see on social media, it may seem as though getting and staying in shape is a piece of cake. Judging by what we see in our plastic surgery office in Salem, OR, we know that is not the case. Many people struggle to reach their ideal body shape. Even when one… Read More
In our Salem, OR office, we believe that beauty is the result of a strong offense, not just a good defense. We are proud to offer both. As we head into the summer months when more people may be getting more sunshine on their skin, we turn our attention to building that strong offense with… Read More
We recently discussed three things a patient should have after plastic surgery. Here, we look at three things that one must do to ensure their body has the resources necessary to heal optimally. These must-do tips are relevant across all plastic surgery procedures. We encourage you to take them to heart as you get your… Read More
Breast surgeries are among the leading plastic surgery procedures ever performed. When we consider the term “breast surgery,” though, where many people go is the concept of breast enhancement via implant surgery. We more readily understand why a woman may want to enlarge her breasts. We even understand the value of a breast lift for… Read More
Many adults are at least somewhat concerned about how their appearance is changing with age. The biological process of aging cannot be stopped. From what scientists have learned, though, there are ways that it can be slowed. This is especially relevant to cosmetic aging. Studies have shown us a few factors that strongly contribute to… Read More
Human beings make many decisions in a given day. We may not realize how many choices we make because we make many of them subconsciously. We like cream in our coffee, so choose to add it. There is no thinking that needs to happen in such a choice. Then there are other decisions that some… Read More
Of all the patients who visit us, the vast majority are looking forward to achieving their desired improvements. Regardless of whether you are planning to have a facial procedure like blepharoplasty or a body procedure like a tummy tuck, chances are you are envisioning your final results already. This is the fun part of plastic… Read More
Facelift surgery had been the only option for reducing the signs of aging for so long that many people don’t realize all the options they have available to them. If you’re troubled by concerns like a shapeless face, sagging jowls, deepening creases around your nose and mouth, and sagging tissue beneath your chin, you may… Read More
Botox is one of the leading beauty treatments among adults of all ages. It has been for nearly two decades. With this cosmetic drug being a household name, there is often very little question about its safety and efficiency. Most people who get Botox are extremely happy they have this solution to dynamic wrinkles. Still,… Read More
Millions of women have undergone breast augmentation surgery. Every year for several years running, nearly 300,000 breast augmentation procedures are performed. With this surgery being so “routine,” some patients may assume that all they need to do is find a good plastic surgeon to help them enhance their shape. This isn’t the case. Finding a… Read More
Liposuction has been a popular plastic surgery procedure for many years. Why? Because it works! This fat-reducing technique is often misperceived. Some mistake it for a weight-loss procedure. Some think that fat-reduction through liposuction is an easy way to bypass a healthy diet and exercise routine. This idea about liposuction being an easy way out… Read More
Some women are said to have “big hips.” Some describe themselves as having “thunder thighs.” Neither of these descriptions is complementary and neither suggests that a woman should change her appearance if she is happy with it. For many, though, these two problems meet somewhere in the middle. We refer to the accumulation of fat… Read More