Eugene, OR: (541) 683-3234
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.
LipoSonix, Inc. is pleased to announce that they will be unveiling their first commercial product for non-surgical body contouring at Plastic Surgery 2007 in Baltimore, Oct 28th 2007. As you may be aware, LipoSonix, is a company based in the Seattle Washington area that has been developing focused ultrasound technology (HIFU) for non-surgical body contouring …
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Approximately six years ago, two Belgian plastic surgeons developed a new approach for facial rejuvenation that used loops of suture and a shorter incision that was located in front of the patient’s ear. Dr. Jewell became interested in this approach as it appeared to offer patients better, more natural outcomes, faster recovery back to normal …
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Dr. Jewell’s chapter in Short Scar Facelift-Operative Strategies and Techniques (Quality Medical Publishing) has been published. This is the second edition book on the MACS short-scar facelift technique that was developed by two Belgian colleagues, Drs. Patrick Tonnard and Alexis Verpaele. The short-scar approach to facial rejuvenation offers patients an alternative to the “classic” facelift …
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Months of hard work by the California Society of Plastic Surgeons resulted in a key victory in scope of practice on Friday, when the Division of Licensing of the Medical Board of California voted unanimously, 7-0,to deny an “equivalency” application of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgeons. The cosmetic board had petitioned the state to …
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New ASAPS Campaign for Patient Safety Coincides with DVT Awareness Month Surgeons who do not use prophylaxis (preventive measures) or do not properly implement prophylaxis often may be risking their patients’ safety, according to a new article on prevention of venous thromboembolic (VTE) events in cosmetic surgery patients appearing in the March/April issue of Aesthetic …
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Non-clinical settings may expose patients to unnecessary risks New York, NY and Arlington Heights, IL – The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) have joined forces to raise awareness about the dangers of unlicensed personnel performing medical cosmetic procedures in non-clinical settings. Recent cases of patients …
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AITHERSBURG, MD – The FDA advisory panel’s 7-2 vote today to recommend to the FDA that Mentor’s silicone breast implants be approved with conditions is applauded by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the two largest plastic surgery membership organizations. This recommendation comes 13 years …
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FDA’s Initial Comments Still Find No Link Between Silicone Implants and Systemic Disease New York, NY – Silicone have been scrutinized more than any medical device, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) stated today. Both plastic surgery societies, which will be represented at the upcoming …
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