I hate my double chin! Is there anything that I can do to get rid of it that does not require anesthesia or major surgery? The classic “double chin” usually relates to some fatty fullness and/or skin laxity under the chin and into the upper neck. Sometimes this also includes the dreaded “jowls.” In my … Continue reading I hate my double chin! Is there anything that I can do? →

The Latest Options for Fuller Lips Paying lip service means insincerely expressing agreement, allegiance or respect. Don’t confuse this with lip augmentation, as we sincerely believe it can treat your thin or flat lips. Injectable fillers are the most common option for lip augmentation. The best fillers for lips include Juvederm and Restylane, in addition … Continue reading Get the Full Lip Service Here in Eugene →

Unanimously voted as a treatment option for cheek augmentation Allergan, Inc., the makers of popular cosmetic products like Botox and Juvederm, could wind up with the first and only hyaluronic dermal filler on the market that the FDA unanimously recommends for cheek augmentation and rejuvenating age-related loss of facial volume. Recently, the Food and Drug … Continue reading Juvederm Voluma™ XC Gets Full Support from FDA Advisory Committee →

Italian study says the two procedures go hand-in-hand. When it comes to a patient’s desired results from plastic surgery, sometimes, it’s not a one-procedure-fixes-all type of situation. As we’ve discussed on this blog before, it’s not uncommon for plastic surgeons to recommend two or more procedures simultaneously. Combining procedures can save you money as well … Continue reading Combining Nose and Chin Surgery →

Improved Self-Esteem and Enjoyment of Life, Study Shows We all care about how we look, to some degree or another, and dissatisfaction with a part of one’s body can be a source of lowered self-esteem and heightened anxiety for some, among other unpleasant feelings and insecurities. Some people choose to deal with these unwanted aspects … Continue reading Research Shows Plastic Surgery Can Make You Happier →

How do you prevent those dark spots that appear on your skin as you get older? As we get older, our skin becomes more and more susceptible to various blemishes and imperfections, but no other blemish is so closely associated with old age than those dark splotches we call Liver spots. “Liver spot” is a … Continue reading How To Deal With Age Spots? →

Second time’s the charm! According to the 2012 plastic surgery statistics released this month, facial procedures are the new breast augmentation. More people than ever are seeking out face rejuvenating treatments, ranging from Botox, Juvederm, and face lifts. Face lifts offer more long-lasting results than its non-surgical kin, but one study suggests more people are … Continue reading More Patients Are Opting for Secondary Face Lifts →

Try to keep your loved ones in the loop, for your sake as well as theirs! Plastic surgery, especially the minimally-invasive procedures, aren’t nearly as taboo as they were back in the early days of the field. Between the rise in popularity of minimally-invasive procedures such as Botox, high-profile celebrities flaunting fabulous results, and a … Continue reading Should You Keep Your Plastic Surgery a Secret? →

Is there a rising demand for thigh-centric cosmetic procedures? If you peruse social media sites such as Twitter, Tumblr and Facebook in all the right places, you may come across fan pages that celebrate “the elusive gap,” also known as the thigh gap – a sliver of empty space between the upper thighs when standing … Continue reading Closing the Thigh Gap →

Different treatments have different effects Botox is a pretty universally popular cosmetic treatment, even among those who want to try plastic surgery, yet never have. As versatile as it is, though, it’s not a cure-all for facial flaws. Some people might want fuller lips, for example, and assume Botox is good for that. Not so. … Continue reading Are Botox and Facial Fillers The Same Thing? →