One of the most important guidelines Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Bohley follows when establishing patient candidacy for cosmetic surgery is to determine whether the person is pursuing plastic surgery of his or her own volition. If an individual is pursuing cosmetic surgery to please someone else or to live up to someone else’s aesthetic
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Are Tummy Tucks for Men Too?
Many male patients wonder if tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) is just for women. When to Pursue Tummy Tuck Often, women pursue tummy tuck surgery because their abdomen just does not look the same after having children. Pregnancy often causes the abdominal skin to stretch out, and it is unable shrink back to its former size/shape
Back to School Time: The Perfect Time for Mommy Makeover
It’s almost time to send the kids back to school, which means you will finally have a free moment to yourself. You take care of your family all year long, and now is the perfect time to take care of yourself. This back-to-school season, why not reward yourself for all your hard work with mommy
3 Useful Tips About How to Prepare for Surgery Day
Congratulations on your decision to undergo your chosen plastic surgery procedure! Having cosmetic surgery to address a bothersome aesthetic concern can be a positive, life-changing experience. Nonetheless, having any type of surgical procedure is a serious undertaking that requires proper preparation. To help ensure you experience an optimal surgical outcome, Dr. Michael F. Bohley shares
5 Summer Skincare Mistakes You Might Be Making
At the plastic surgery practice of Dr. Michael F. Bohley, we realize that caring for your skin during summer may be one of the furthest things from your mind, given the endless amount of warm-weather fun to be had! However, slipping up in your summer skincare routine may lead to beauty problems down the road.
The Importance of Maintaining Your Ideal Weight After Tummy Tuck
Sometimes, following a healthy diet and regular fitness plan is not enough to tighten and tone the tummy. Pregnancy, substantial fluctuations in weight or simply the natural aging process can cause the skin to lose its elasticity, leading to sagging abdominal skin. Also, pregnancy can damage the abdominal muscles, often causing them to separate. Once
The Silicone Revolution: Why Silicone Implants Are Making a Strong Comeback
Silicone breast implants are the popular choice among Portland breast augmentation patients as well as among patients throughout the United States. But silicone breast implants were not always so popular. In fact, for many years they were not even available for use in cosmetic breast enhancement procedures. Below, Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Bohley reviews
Happy Mother’s Day! Dr. Bohley Plastic Surgery Specials
Mother’s Day is almost here, and it’s time to celebrate moms! For all they do for us, Dr. Bohley’s office would like to offer a Mother’s Day Special that can help any mother interested in plastic surgery achieve her aesthetic goals. If you book your consultation between now and noon on Friday, May 9th, you
Top 4 Mommy Makeover Combos — Which One Is Right for You?
Being a mother is one of life’s greatest gifts, but pregnancy and breastfeeding can take a toll on a mother’s figure. Thankfully, Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Bohley offers mommy makeover surgery to correct the areas of the body that are typically affected by pregnancy and breastfeeding. Mommy makeover is not actually a single cosmetic
Is Silicone Breast Augmentation More Popular These Days?
Is silicone breast augmentation more popular these days? In a word, yes. However, there are some major advantages to both saline and silicone breast implants. There are also some crucial disadvantages to both types of breast implants. Let’s review the pros and cons of both saline and silicone breast implants. That way, you can make