Should I Choose a Plastic Surgeon or Gynecologist for Labiaplasty?

For women who experience physical and/or emotional discomfort due to the shape or size of their labia, labiaplasty can be a life changing procedure. During labiaplasty, the inner vaginal lips, outer vaginal lips or both are resized and sculpted to reduce discomfort and enhance appearance. If you are thinking about undergoing labiaplasty, you may be

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What Is the Difference Between Implant Incisions?

Many patients come to our office knowing what incision they want for a breast augmentation, usually based on the experience of one or more friends that have breast implants. Though it is not unusual for a woman to want more information about the different incision options. There are four basic incisions and they are: On

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CoolSculpting vs. Traditional Liposuction

For years, liposuction has been the gold standard in plastic surgery for removing stubborn fat and achieving a sleeker and slimmer physique. CoolSculpting is a relatively new alternative. Dr. DeMars offers liposuction because he believes it is the more effective of the two treatments. Read on to learn more about the two procedures. About Liposuction

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Are Tummy Tucks for Men Too?

The question is sometimes asked, “Do men get tummy tucks?” As most people know, the common reason to have a tummy tuck in Portland is to tighten the extra skin and remove the fat that can accumulate on the abdomen after one or more pregnancies. These are problems that usually cannot be corrected simply with diet and exercise.

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Celebrities Who Have Had Facial Rejuvenation Treatment

When it comes to achieving a youthful appearance, many of us turn to our favorite celebrities for inspiration. And while some stars swear by anti-aging creams and skin care treatments, others are not shy about the fact that they have had facial plastic surgery. Procedures like facelift and blepharoplasty are popular facial rejuvenation procedures that

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Breast Implant Revision: Why Upgrade from Saline to Silicone?

Between 1990 and 2007 the FDA restricted the use of silicone implants, allowing surgeons to use silicone implants only for breast cancer reconstruction or for cosmetic breast enlargementonly in tightly controlled studies. After these extensive studies, the silicone implants were released for cosmetic use, but over that period about 2 million women had breast enlargement

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Facial Rejuvenation: Trends in Fillers and Injectables

Have premature signs of aging begun to make an unwelcomed appearance on your skin? Do you long for the days when your skin was supple and wrinkle-free? If so, it may be time to consider a nonsurgical treatment with Dr. DeMars. The popularity of injectable and dermal filler treatments has been on the rise in

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How to Get Rid of “Muffin Top” With Cosmetic Surgery

Curious about plastic surgery for muffin top concerns? The term “muffin top” first came into use to describe an undesirable look in about 2003 and actually was first used in Australia. It’s now become a universal term used to refer to a couple of problems, either excess fat and/or skin that hangs over the waistband

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Three Things I Learned From My Mother

Some of you may have heard about my mother, Zoe, before. Some of you may have even met her, as she was my office manager for several years (more on that later). Today would have been her 101st birthday. She was born on December 13, 1914 (a Friday the 13th, and 12-13-14!) She was a

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Seven Tips for Young, Perky Breasts

Over time, all women can expect some degree of ptosis, or breast sag. The natural aging process, gravity, pregnancy and menopause all contribute to the gradual drooping and sagging of the breasts. While these factors are unavoidable, there are ways you can maintain the youth and beauty of your breasts for as long as possible.

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