Mark L. Jewell, MD Blog

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Jewell reminds his patients of the importance of early detection and treatment of breast cancer. The remarkable advances in breast cancer care relate to early detection, effective treatment, and good solutions for breast reconstruction. This disease strikes 1 in 9 women and can be devastating regarding treatment …

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Sleep Apnea and Elective Plastic Surgery

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 …

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Recent Trends in Cosmetic Surgery for Men

As job markets have become more competitive, men have come around to understanding the importance of looking their best for career advancement as well as for social interactions. Increasingly, men are seeking out cosmetic surgery procedures to keep their competitive edge. There are many excellent options of both cosmetic surgery and newer non-surgical/minimially-invasive procedures. Rhinoplasty …

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Restarting Your Skin Care for Fall

Now that fall is about to arrive in the Northwest, it’s a good time for patients to restart their medical skin care following a great Oregon summer season. While summer is a great season for fun in the sun, many patients take a “skin care holiday” to enjoy the outdoors and their skin can suffer …

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Plastic Surgery Is More than Just Aesthetics

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 …

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The Lifestyle Lift and Legal Actions

Lifestyle Lift is a commercial organization that offers facial rejuvenation surgery throughout the US. They have a very active program of promoting their services, including the use of nationally-recognized spokespersons and patient testimonials. Formerly, they have described their approach as “revolutionary”. There have been two events of legal interest involving Lifestyle Lift. The first one …

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Combination Rhinoplasty and Chin Augmentation Surgery Makes for Long Lasting Results

Looking your best is something that many people take tremendous pride in. Whether it's through eating healthy, exercising, or wearing makeup, everyone enjoys looking and feeling good. When basic lifestyle choices are not satisfying enough, plastic surgery because the best alternative to reach these aesthetic goals. Dr. Jewell takes pride in customizing each procedure to …

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Defy Your Age With An Eyelid Lift

The age defying property of the eyes is one of the reasons that an eyelid lift surgery has become a popular facial rejuvenation procedure among Dr. Mark Jewell’s patients in recent years. The eyes are one of the biggest focal points in one’s appearance. They can express a wide range of feelings, they can attract …

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Preventative Breast Mastectomy for Breast Cancer

The recent disclosure by actress Angeline Jolie of a preventative mastectomy and breast reconstruction is of great interest to women who seem to be predisposed to breast cancer by family history or through genetic factors. Preventative mastectomies and immediate reconstruction, according to Dr. Mark Jewell, a board-certified plastic surgeon, practicing in Eugene, Oregon represent an …

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