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Is It Always Necessary To Place Breast Implants Under the Chest Muscle? 

Dr. Mark Jewell and Dr. Alireza Najafian answer this question in terms of what they call their version of the modern breast augmentation. This answer is based on their many years of performing breast augmentations, scientific research, and knowledge of how to produce a great long-term outcome with high levels of patient satisfaction.  Historically, there …

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Laser Skin Resurfacing: What To Expect Before and After

Are you struggling with skin concerns like wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, or uneven skin tone? These are issues that many people face, and they can have a negative impact on your confidence and self-esteem. However, safe and effective treatments are available to help you achieve smoother, healthier, and more youthful-looking skin. In this post, …

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How Long Does BOTOX® Take To Work: What To Know Before, During & After Treatment

When injected by a skilled provider, BOTOX creates natural-looking results that help you look as young as you feel. BOTOX injections minimize forehead wrinkles, diminish frown lines between the eyebrows, and reduce fine lines around the eyes, sometimes called crow’s feet. Before your BOTOX appointment, you may have some questions about the effects of this …

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Can BOTOX® Compete With a Brow Lift?

It’s been called “Hollywood’s secret weapon,” but the effectiveness of BOTOX for elevating the brow without surgery or downtime is no secret to the women and men at our plastic surgery practice in Eugene, Oregon. Our injectors, including board-certified nurse practitioner Hillary Jewell, strategically use BOTOX or Dysport® to create a rested, more youthful appearance. …

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A Timeline for Recovery From a Facelift

A unique aspect of facial plastic surgery is that the recovery process really includes both physical healing and the time needed before patients are comfortable in social settings—especially important social events such as a wedding or class reunion. The timeline for recovery from a facelift described in this blog post touches on both aspects. A …

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How Long Does a Facelift Last?

Even as the popularity of minimally invasive and non-invasive facial rejuvenation treatments increases, a surgical facelift remains the gold standard if you want long-lasting results. How long is "long-lasting"? It probably doesn’t surprise you that there is no ironclad answer for how long your facelift will last. It depends on a variety of factors, including …

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QUIZ: What Is the Best Facial Resurfacing Procedure for Me?

Laser skin resurfacing is a great way to improve skin concerns such as fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores, and much more. If you want to recapture that youthful glow safely and easily, gentle laser skin rejuvenation options are good places to start. Choosing the right laser treatment for your needs, though, can be challenging. …

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