OMG! So your saline-filled breast implant has gone flat- What to do? Many women in the United States underwent cosmetic breast augmentation and breast reconstruction with saline-filled breast implants in between 1992 and 2006. This number, according to procedural statistics is large, equating to several million women who have been implanted with saline-filled breast implants. …
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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.
Category Archives: Frequently Asked Questions
Breasts 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 …
Read MoreFat transfer is becoming more popular with those who want to change the shape of their body. Dr. Jewell is happy to offer this procedure, which involves grafting fat onto areas where more volume is desired. Many may wonder whether they qualify to have this procedure performed, so here is a look at what makes …
Read MoreSummer will soon be upon us, and women aren't the only ones who want to look good in a swimsuit. In 2010, more than one million men underwent cosmetic procedures, with liposuction being the third most popular procedure. This isn't surprising given that fat deposits and cellulite can plague men as well as women. Dr. …
Read MoreIncisions made during liposuction are generally very small and put in areas that are more inconspicuous. Most cases of liposuction will heal well and it will be difficult to see where they were originally made.
Read MoreMost body areas can be treated with liposuction, though the most common areas in females are the abdomen, hips, and thighs. Men are often treated for liposuction in the breasts, hips, and abdomen. Liposuction is not limited to these areas, though other places may include the upper arms, under the chin and the buttocks.
Read MoreAs long as the patient maintains a healthy life-style, including exercise and a sensible diet, liposuction results are long lasting. Once the fat cells have been removed from an area there is no longer a preferential fat storage area and any fat gain will be distributed more evenly over the rest of the body.
Read MoreLiposuction is not used for weight loss, rather to correct problem areas or fat bulges. A candidate will be close to their ideal weight because liposuction is typically performed in patients that have an area of fat they find hard to lose. The fat removed does not weight a lot, so patients should expect a …
Read MoreThree common procedures are performed: breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction. Augmentation mammaplasty is a procedure that can safely enlarge a small breast or increase an undesired size. Different techniques are used, but in general this is performed using saline or silicone implants. Implants may be placed in different positions depending on the physical make-up …
Read MoreEyelid surgery can correct this condition. Excessive skin and fat may be removed from both upper and lower eyelids. Tightening of the lower lid may also be done in concurrence with this procedure. One to two weeks of bruising and swelling is expected from this procedure. Eyelid surgery may be done in combination with or …
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