Portland Patients Add Cancer Prevention to Their Skin Regimen
A recent clinical study suggests that you may be at higher risk for cancer than you thought, and skin cancer may pose the highest risks of all. Skin treatment patients in Portland, Oregon and across...
View ArticleZap That Fat: Gentle Laser Treatments for Cellulite
This year, newer combination laser and massage therapies have been introduced that claim to target cellulite more effectively than any other method. However, these “new” technologies are only slight...
View Article3 Ways I Hide Breast Scars
By: Yale S. Popowich, M.D. When patients who come to me for breast augmentation in Portland, I offer 3 types of incisions that help camouflage scarring: inframammary, periareolar and transaxillary....
View ArticleWhy I Perform Reconstructive Surgery
By: Yale S. Popowich, M.D. Although I love performing all types of plastic surgery in Portland, reconstructive surgery is especially meaningful to me. As a cancer survivor, I am poignantly aware of the...
View ArticleWhat To Do Before Breast Reduction
By: Yale S. Popowich, M.D. If there is one thing I consistently tell patients who come to me for breast reduction in Oregon, it’s this: “Be at a stable weight before surgery.” Considering that one...
View ArticleInsurance vs. Aesthetics for Breast Reduction
By: Yale S. Popowich, M.D. One dilemma that often comes up for me as a cosmetic surgeon in Portland is the issue of how much breast tissue to remove during breast reduction. Since insurance coverage...
View ArticleChoosing Your Plastic Surgeon: 3 Considerations
By: Yale S. Popowich, M.D. As a plastic surgeon in Portland, Oregon, I go to great lengths to instill trust and confidence in clients through honesty, respect and adherence to the highest standards of...
View ArticleGetting to Know Your Plastic Surgeon
By: Yale S. Popowich, M.D. Board certification, quality credentials, experience with your chosen procedure — there are plenty of things to look for when choosing a plastic surgeon. But my Portland...
View ArticlePlastic Surgery Differences for Men & Women
By: Yale S. Popowich, M.D. At my plastic surgery practice in Portland, I treat both men and women. And though they often pursue the same procedures, such as liposuction, their motivations and...
View ArticleIs it Too Late for Breast Augmentation?
By: Yale S. Popowich, M.D. Occasionally, I see mature women considering breast augmentation at my Portland practice who are excited about the possibility of enhancing their bodies but are also...
View ArticleStaggering Your Body Contouring Procedures
By: Yale S. Popowich, M.D. Some body contouring and tummy tuck patients visit my Portland practice after a massive weight loss, seeking to address the loose, sagging skin left behind. They often wish...
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