There is a lot of interest in the use of one’s own fat cells to serve as a fat transfer to other body areas. Fat is a natural tissue filler versus synthetic fillers such as Restylane, Perlane, Juve’derm or Voluma XC. Fat has specific advantages and some disadvantages over these fillers. Fat grafting has been used …
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Mark L. Jewell, MD
Alireza “Reza” Najafian, MD
1200 Executive Parkway Suite 360
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 683-3234
Fax: (541) 683-8610
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Yearly Archives: 2014
Dr. Mark Jewell has just returned from the annual meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that was held in San Francisco, CA in April 2014. This meeting is the largest one of its type and involves plastic surgeons from all over the world. Many new products and concepts were presented. Dr. …
Read MoreThere is a tremendous interest in non-surgical treatments for facial rejuvenation. The Liquid Facelift is a non-surgical treatment for patients who have facial volume loss and minimal facial skin laxness. Interestingly, facial fat exists in discreet compartments within the facial/cheek area. Some individuals tend to lose facial volume in midlife and seek treatment. Dr. Mark …
Read MoreDr. Jewell first used Botox® 15 years ago to improve forehead wrinkles that were caused by frowning. Since that time, he has been a prime mover in the field of Cosmetic Injectables. He was involved in the development and training of hyaluronic acid fillers (HA) 12 years ago. He has been a leader in the …
Read More"Tomatoes may reduce breast cancer risk.” This headline went viral recently after research reported the positive effects of eating tomatoes in women with high risk of breast cancer. Research from Harvard Medical School in 2012 found that having higher levels of carotenoids- nutrients in brightly colored fruits and veggies- lowered breast cancer risk. Headlines like …
Read MorePatients seeking breast augmentation or reconstruction ask, “What will my results look like?” While various simulations have been tried to put breast implants into a bra, the best option according to Dr. Mark Jewell is the use of 3-D imaging/modeling programs, such as the Canfield Vectra. This simulation technology takes six individual photographs and electronically …
Read MoreOften women want larger breasts, but not every woman wants to look “fake”. The concept behind the new shaped gel implants is to market a youthful, natural look. Dr. Jewell has been involved for the last 13 years with the FDA pivotal studies testing the safety and efficacy of the highly cohesive gel implants, commonly called …
Read MoreAlmost everyone in the world has heard of plastic surgery, but do we know the breadth and depth of this surgical specialty and how it is changing? Do you know that the word plastic does not imply the man-made material, but rather takes its meaning from the Greek word that means to mold, form and …
Read MoreHave you ever thought that you scrub too much when washing your face? You may be correct. Most of us assume that if we have a skin-care condition, that if we scrub with more intensity we can solve the problem. But experts have found that no condition including acne and age spots can be scrubbed away. Too much …
Read MoreBreasts are a defining feature of womanhood. So I don’t think there is an age range that gals do not think of looking better with breast enhancement being a good thing. But at what age is a gal old enough to manage an elective surgical procedure and responsible enough to undergo surgery with all the …
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