After months of sheltering at home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, some women and men who had planned on getting aesthetic plastic surgery at our Eugene, Oregon, practice prior to the pandemic are likely now wondering if it's safe to undergo an elective operation. Some hesitancy is understandable, but as a plastic surgeon …
Statistics released earlier this year by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons revealed a trend we're seeing at our Eugene practice: Increasing numbers of men are coming in for male breast reduction surgery. But that's just part of the picture. As the stigma surrounding plastic surgery erodes, men are becoming more comfortable pursuing aesthetic treatments, …
Summer in the Pacific Northwest is nothing short of glorious, and few people want to sacrifice this special time outdoors to recover following elective cosmetic surgery. That's why we tend to see an uptick in patients at our Eugene, OR, plastic surgery practice once the days start getting shorter. While there isn't a specific "plastic …
surgery is a favorite cosmetic enhancement for women who have been pregnant or people who have lost a lot of weight. But tummy tucks are not limited to just these two groups of people—and many people are happy to learn of some surprising perks offered by this transformative plastic surgery at my Eugene office. Why choose …
"Breast enhancement": While it may sound like a synonym for breast augmentation, there are actually many ways to enhance the breasts. Enlarging them is only part of the picture, which is why I believe it's important to offer my breast surgery patients in Eugene, Oregon, a number of options for achieving the silhouettes they want. …
One of the most common concerns mentioned by facelift patients at my Eugene plastic surgery practice is the recovery. Most of their questions involve the amount of discomfort involved, what's normal to expect during their recoveries, and how long the results will last. As an expert in facial plastic surgery, much of my Eugene practice …
Almost 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 …
Many individuals are afflicted with breathing disorders that plague them when they sleep, known as sleep apnea. These are commonly treated with constant positive airway devices (CPAP). Such individuals become interested in elective cosmetic plastic surgery to improve appearances. This can present a challenge for patients and their physicians, as sleep apnea patients require a …
Plastic surgery has become a worldwide phenomenon in recent decades, from women in Asia using cosmetic treatments to enlarge their eyes, to those in California opting for a nose job and a slim waistline. Although many people judge plastic surgery as an opportunity to be vain and enhance one's personal appearance, many more life-changing benefits …
A very important part of having a successful plastic surgery procedure is being prepared. It is imperative that you research ahead of time to understand what the procedure entails, as well as what you can expect from the final results. Gathering information from the internet or from friends and family with similar situations, will give …
We want you to know you are safe during your clinic visit or office surgery. In order to limit the potential transmission of Covid-19 between patients and employees, Dr. Jewell has developed what is called “universal precautions” applied to patients coming to Dr. Jewell’s clinic and surgery center.