BOTOX® has long been one of the most common dermal injectables to help prevent or reduce the appearance of fine lines on the face, especially around the eyes and forehead. BOTOX® for cosmetic use has been approved by the FDA and is generally well tolerated by most people. The treatments are nearly pain-free, and there… Read More
Although cellulite is a cosmetic condition that does not come with any serious health effects, the impact it can have on your self-confidence and self-image can be quite harmful. As much as a healthy diet and exercise can help reduce stubborn body fat, cellulite is often resistant to these efforts and stay around. Several treatment… Read More
Since that forms the eyelid is much thinner than the skin in other places on the face, your eyelids are susceptible to sagging and changing shape. There is often the first sign of aging in the face, and if severe enough may hamper your vision. Performed for cosmetic or functional reasons, blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery,… Read More
Novathreads are thin, absorbable, and highly customizable surgical threads used in various cosmetic procedures, including facelift procedures. They can be used to lift and contour the face and fill in wrinkles and fine lines.Facelift surgery can be an effective way to reduce the signs of aging on the face. The surgery can help to improve… Read More
For many men, regardless of how long they might spend at the gym or otherwise working on their physique, overdeveloped or enlarged breasts can destroy self-confidence or cause them to avoid certain physical activities or even intimacy with others. This condition is called gynecomastia and can affect men at any age. Gynecomastia can be caused… Read More
Tummy tuck surgery, medically dubbed abdominoplasty, is a common type of body contouring cosmetic surgery. The procedure removes excess skin or fat from the belly area to achieve a toned abdomen. Oftentimes, patients think of going for tummy tuck surgery after giving birth, experiencing rapid weight loss, having scars from previous surgery, or being unhappy… Read More
As a man, when you have exhausted all avenues to reduce your large breasts through diet, exercise, and living a healthy lifestyle – reduction surgery can be the answer. Overcome your inhibitions and revive your self-esteem. Worries about recovering from surgery should not deter you from making the choice to undergo a male breast reduction.… Read More
To reduce a self-conscious appearance after melanoma removal, cancerous tissue is only removed in small sections during Mohs micrographic surgery. This lifesaving procedure also offers the potential of restoring your appearance using post – Mohs skin cancer reconstructive surgery. Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Edwin Austin is skilled in performing Mohs surgery to effectively treat melanoma… Read More
Beauty. Every person has a personal definition of what this means and how they want to look. Aging isn’t the most severe thing to happen to the face and body, but it can have a significant impact on the way a person feels as they go about their life. Plastic surgery procedures have regained a… Read More
About 200,000 breast augmentation procedures are performed in the United States every year. While the primary goal of this surgery is to increase breast size, there are several additional benefits that stem from that. From our perspective, we see breast augmentation as a life-changing decision that can enhance your shape in numerous ways. We’ll discuss… Read More
We regularly meet adults of all ages who are interested in breast enhancement surgery. In many cases, this involves breast augmentation to help accentuate the chest area in relation to the rest of the body. When meeting with patients, we tend to field one question more than many others. That question involves some form of… Read More
It is difficult to look ahead with specific goals without a clear understanding of where we’re at. When it comes to appearances, a good look in the mirror (or the computer screen) is often the catalyst that leads people to consider how they can address certain cosmetic concerns. We all know that conditions like undereye… Read More
Facelift surgery has been around for decades. It is known to achieve outstanding, long-term results. As the facelift technique has evolved over time, results have only gotten better. No more windblown look, provided that your surgery is performed by a trained and experienced plastic surgeon. As beneficial as a facelift can be, we understand the… Read More
Loose and sagging skin is an inevitable consequence of getting older. Regardless, it isn’t necessary to endure the frustration that jowls, flattened cheeks, and creases cause. If you address these concerns early, it also may not be necessary to consider surgical options for facial rejuvenation just yet. Here in our Salem, OR office, we’ve helped… Read More
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