Which Types of Breast Implants Are Safest? The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery | June 7, 2022 There are many decisions patients will need to make when they’re getting breast implants from our Portland-based practice, including which implant filling type, shape, and texture will be most suitable for them. One of the questions patients often ask us when they’re considering breast augmentation surgery is: “Which types of breast implants are safest?” When …Read More
3 Things You Should Know Before Getting Breast Implants The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery | May 31, 2022 Although trends are always changing, breast augmentation has been one of the most consistently popular forms of plastic surgery over the past couple of decades. The procedure can be both exciting as well as slightly intimidating. It’s normal to be curious about what the surgery involves (as well as what you can expect during recovery) …Read More
Who Are the Best Candidates for CoolSculpting® Elite? The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery | March 28, 2022 Weight loss can be a complex process, and it’s even more difficult when you have pockets of extra fat in certain areas because of genetics or hormonal influences. These bulges might not go away no matter how much the number goes down on the scale. The great thing about CoolSculpting® Elite at our Portland practice …Read More
Can Fillers Improve Marionette Lines? The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery | February 28, 2022 Marionette lines—which get their name from their resemblance to the split jaws of string puppets—are creases that start at the corners of the mouth and stretch vertically down to the chin. In addition to being visible creases, they can also make sagging on the lower third of the face appear more pronounced. Since the skin …Read More
What Are the Benefits of Cheek Fillers? The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery | January 5, 2022 The volume in your cheeks has a significant influence on your overall facial appearance. Full cheeks are associated with smoother-looking skin and balanced, pleasing facial proportions. In fact, high cheekbones, plump cheeks, and a slim jawline are the three attributes associated with what is often called the “triangle of youth.” However, aging causes the structure …Read More
4 Science-Backed Ways to Fight Cellulite This Winter The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery | December 7, 2021 Cellulite—while typically a strictly cosmetic condition and not a serious health issue—can be one of the most frustrating things to deal with when it comes to your skin. Since it’s caused by interconnecting collagen fibers below the surface, even losing weight won’t make it go away completely. Whether you’re just showing slight cellulite when your …Read More
Top 5 Aftercare Tips for Lip Filler Patients The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery | November 30, 2021 If you have always naturally had thin lips or want to restore a supple appearance to lips that have lost their fullness due to aging, lip fillers at our Portland-based Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery are ideal for adding volume. Lip fillers are a simple, straightforward treatment that only take a few minutes to be …Read More
What’s the Best Diet for Plastic Surgery Recovery? The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery | October 18, 2021 In addition to quitting smoking, cutting back on or avoiding alcohol, and stopping taking certain types of supplements, carefully choosing what you eat before and after cosmetic surgery can also have a major effect on your recovery. This is because your body needs good nutrition to be able to heal quickly and fight off infections—not …Read More
What’s the Difference Between Tummy Tucks and Liposuction? The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery | September 29, 2021 So you’ve decided that you want to get rid of that excess (and stubborn) fat around the belly area. You’ve tried before, but didn’t see great results, maybe because of hormones, the effects of pregnancy, or genetics. Since there are several different procedures available to address a less-than-ideal abdomen, it can be difficult to decide …Read More
How to Get Natural-Looking Lip Injections The Waldorf Center for Plastic Surgery | August 6, 2021 Lip fillers from our Portland-based injectors can do a lot for your look, from adding volume to evening out asymmetrical lips, from enhancing lip shape to smoothing wrinkles on and around the mouth—and even restoring lips that have lost their overall definition so that they have a more youthful appearance. Fillers are very versatile and …Read More