The Advantages of Liposuction

What Does Liposuction Actually Do? Liposuction is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures among Dr. Ronald DeMars’ Portland patients. However, there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding liposuction, starting with what the procedure actually accomplishes. In this blog post, Dr. DeMars shares the truth about liposuction and what results patients can expect. Eliminates

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5 Reasons Women Choose to Have Breast Implants

The overriding reason that most patients choose breast augmentation in Portland has to do with body image and self-esteem, and is rarely just to be large-breasted. There are several distinct subcategories that lead to the desire for this body change. 1 – Incomplete Breast Development This is the main driving force for most younger patients (those in

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Why Eyelid Surgery is on the Rise

In 2014, there were more than 1.4 million eyelid surgeries performed worldwide, an increase from the year before, according to the latest statistics from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. In this blog post, Dr. Ronald DeMars, a Portland plastic surgeon, explores the reasons why this procedure is on the rise. Among the Baby

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4 Clever Ideas for Financing Cosmetic Surgery

Although some patients will come to the office and pay for their surgery with a check, or even cash, that is not the case for most patients. In today’s world the majority of patients are interested in cash management and looking for convenient ways to finance their plastic surgery in Portland.  Surgical offices do not

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When to Consider Labiaplasty

Recent statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) reveal labiaplasty is becoming increasingly popular among women who seek to resize or reshape the size of their vaginal lips. However, labiaplasty has yet to be as openly discussed as other procedures for many reasons. If you experience discomfort or are unhappy with the

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Tummy Tuck: Fact vs Fiction

As a leading plastic surgeon in Portland, Dr. Ronald V. DeMars has met with countless patients seeking the tummy tuck procedure for flatter, more toned abs. In this blog post, Dr. DeMars shares the truth behind the most common misconceptions about this body contouring procedure. Fiction: Tummy tuck surgery is for weight loss. Fact: Tummy

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What is a Mommy Makeover?

We get frequent emails asking “what exactly is a Mommy Makeover” as the term has become very popular in articles about plastic surgery.  The term refers not to a specific single surgical procedure, but rather is a slightly generalized term that can mean any combination of surgeries to the breasts and torso to help correct

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How Long Does a Facelift Last? – Answer by Dr. DeMars

Virtually every patient that comes in to see me for information on a facelift rightly wants to know how long facelift results will last. First we need to understand terminology. The term “facelift” is fairly generic and refers to some type of procedure that makes the cheeks, jowls, and neck look younger and more pleasant.

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What is the Difference Between a Mini and a Full Tummy Tuck?

It seems that a large number of ladies wanting a tummy tuck after having  babies come to the office with questions about the difference between a so-called Mini Tummy Tuck or a Full Standard Tummy Tuck and are hoping for an improved tummy with as “little surgery as possible”. In general, the goal of an Abdominoplasty,

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