Most Popular Cosmetic Procedures for an Ideal Summer Body
The year has just begun and while it may seem a little premature to be thinking about your summer body, it’s actually not. If you are unhappy with one or more areas of your body, Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Ronald DeMars encourages you to book a consultation soon. Cosmetic surgical procedures, including those that are
Top Cosmetic Procedures for the Holiday Season
After so many years performing plastic surgery in Portland, Dr. Ronald DeMars has seen various trends develop in his practice. One of those trends is procedures for the holiday season. Among the most popular are: Botox and Fillers The most common nonsurgical treatments to get ready for all the holiday get-togethers and photos are centered
Can Someone Be Resistant to Botox?
Adults seeking treatment of facial lines and wrinkles have more options than ever. Botox is arguably one of the best ways to soften lines and wrinkles without surgery or recovery downtime. The treatment is quick and the results appear rapidly. There are a lot of misconceptions about Botox, and one of them has to do
Should I Get Botox in My 20s?
One of the most talked-about current trends in cosmetic medicine is the rise of Botox treatments among adults in their 20s. More twenty-somethings than ever are self-conscious of fine lines and wrinkles and have the disposable income to treat them. And according to plastic surgeons and dermatologists, Botox can erase these lines and wrinkles and
Will Wrinkles Return If You Stop Botox Treatment?
Many patients who visit Dr. DeMars at his Portland plastic surgery office have questions about Botox injections and how they work. One common question is, “will wrinkles return if you stop Botox treatments?” To answer this question, it’s best to start with some background. Botox is a liquid injected in small amounts using very tiny
Botox: Fact vs Fiction
Many of Dr. DeMars Portland plastic surgery patients enjoy the benefits of using Botox, however many new patients have some confusion surrounding Botox fact vs. fiction. We’ve provided this article to help shed light on this popular non-surgical cosmetic option. Fact: Botox is safe. Botox is derived from Botulinum toxin, a very strong food poison,
Choosing Between Non-Surgical and Surgical Options for My Facial Rejuvenation
When patients are discussing facial rejuvenation with Dr. DeMars they frequently confuse the surgical and non-surgical techniques available, wondering which they should be doing. In many cases Dr. DeMars will recommend using a combination of the techniques for maximum effectiveness. Surgical and Non-Surgical techniques should not be thought of as “Either-Or” choices as they are
What is the Best Age to Start Getting Botox Treatments?
There is no single age that is the “best” age to start Botox injections in Portland because the changes of aging can begin in subtle ways and at different times. However, it is not at all unusual to see young patients, usually women, start using Botox in their late 20’s. Botox is one of several medications
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
Botox in Portland: What You Can Expect
Have you been considering Botox® Cosmetic, but are not sure what to expect? Here are some quick details about what Botox® is, how it’s used, and what Dr. DeMars’ Portland Botox® patients can expect: Botox® Cosmetic is a non-surgical treatment for improving and preventing wrinkles. It is often used on individuals ages 25-65 who have fine
