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Dr. Jewell’s Cosmetic Breast Surgery ‘Atlas’ Published

The publication of Dr. Mark Jewell's latest book, "The Contemporary Atlas of Aesthetic Breast Surgery," showcases our own Dr. Jewell's expertise in cosmetic breast surgery procedures such as breast augmentation and breast lifts. The Oregon board-certified plastic surgeon collaborated with a colleague to co-edit the atlas, which contains approximately 25 chapters. The aesthetic breast surgery …

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How Safe Are Breast Implants?

The subject of breast implant safety is a topic that breast augmentation patients at my Eugene, Oregon practice have discussed more often in the past year because of publicity surrounding draft FDA guidelines issued last year and which were recently finalized. As an article published recently in the magazine New Beauty noted (and in which …

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A woman rests in bed after a full recovery from a subtle breast augmentation procedure.

The Rise of the Subtle Breast Augmentation

For women considering breast augmentation at our Eugene, Oregon, practice, there is a growing interest in achieving subtle results rather than a dramatic transformation. Instead of seeking considerable size increases, women are now focused on slightly enhancing the size and shape of their breasts to feel more feminine and reverse any undesirable effects brought on …

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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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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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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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Facts About Breast Feeding With Implants

In recent years there have been many studies about the benefits of breast feeding over using manufactured formula. The medical community has come to a consensus that breast feeding is the best option for newborn babies whenever possible. There are many factors that can make it difficult or even impossible for a new mother to …

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