Mark L. Jewell, MD Blog

A mother exercises to complement the results of her tummy tuck

Exercise Can’t Shrink Excess Stomach Skin After Pregnancy

Earlier, one of the most popular blogs on parenting, Scary Mommy, featured a post that told the unvarnished truth about post-baby bodies. The topic echoed what we’ve heard countless times from tummy tuck patients at our Eugene, Oregon, plastic surgery practice. “Let me break it down for you,” the blog post’s author wrote. “In addition …

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Dr. Jewell is featured in the Winter/Spring 2019 issue of New Beauty Magazine segment about body contouring procedures and patient safety

Last fall, Dr. Jewell was interviewed by New Beauty’s writer Jolene Edgar for an article on body contouring surgery and patient safety of the Brazilian Butt Lift surgery. He had a lot to say about this procedure with regards to its risks and unknown long-term outcomes. This is a procedure that is sought after by …

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A woman looks in the mirror and considers breast augmentation.

Uneven Breasts Are Common—Breast Augmentation Can Help

Symmetry is often associated with attractiveness. That’s been shown to be true for faces, and having perfectly even breasts is something many women desire. The fact is, however, that most women’s breasts have some degree of asymmetry—some estimates put it at nearly 90% of women. It comes as a surprise to many women considering breast augmentation at …

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Men's Cosmetic Surgery - November Blog

More Men Are Pursuing Plastic Surgery. What Should You Know?

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, …

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What You Should Know About Implants and BIA-ALCL

Women with breast implants or those who are considering breast augmentation have probably heard or read reports about an unusual type of lymphoma associated with implants that have textured surfaces. I've discussed this topic with patients during breast augmentation consultations at my Eugene, Oregon, practice, but I wanted to share this up-to-date information in this …

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Ultherapy and Fillers September Blog

Ultherapy® vs. Fillers: Which Option Is Best for You?

As we age, our skin loses its firmness, and wrinkles begin to develop. People concerned about looking older than they feel but who aren't ready—or don't want—plastic surgery, have nonsurgical options. Dermal fillers and are 2 treatments offered at our Eugene, Oregon, plastic surgery practice that minimize the signs of aging. Combining fillers with Ultherapy …

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Additional benefits to a tummy tuck

The Surprising Benefits of Tummy Tuck

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 …

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The many options of breast enhancement

The Wide World of Breast Enhancement

"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. …

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A Closer Look at Today’s Facelift

Perhaps more so than any other plastic surgery procedure, facelift has undergone a number of significant changes throughout the past few decades. In my Eugene plastic surgery practice, I've adopted many of these changes—much to the satisfaction of my patients. Today's facelift has the potential to create truly incredible, lasting results that preserve the character …

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