Figuring out the difference between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon can be difficult, especially because many people use these terms interchangeably. The most important thing to be aware of is that not all surgeons referring to themselves as “cosmetic surgeons” are board certified in plastic surgery. Keep reading to find out how a
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What Does Board Certification Mean?
Choosing a plastic surgeon with board certification is one of the most important things you can do to ensure that you get the best possible results from your cosmetic surgery procedure. What exactly does board certification mean? Read the following information provided by Portland plastic surgery provider Dr. Michael Bohley to find out. Look for
How Do I Choose a Plastic Surgeon?
Now that you have decided to pursue plastic surgery, how do you choose a plastic surgeon? The task can seem daunting, given the staggering number of choices available. Do not worry! Here are some tips from plastic surgery provider Dr. Michael Bohley to help you choose a qualified, trustworthy plastic surgeon. Is the Plastic Surgeon
What Are the Options for Body Contouring?
Sometimes, you can eat right, exercise often, be at or slightly over your ideal body weight, and still have certain areas on your body that are resistant to your healthy efforts. These trouble areas may include stubborn pockets of fat under the skin in your midsection, thighs, hips, buttocks, back, upper arms or even neck
Silicone Breast Implants
There are two principal advantages to saline breast implants. The first advantage is that saline implants are comprised of a sterile saltwater solution that your body can naturally absorb in case your implants leak or rupture. The second advantage is that Portland plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Bohley can insert saline breast implants before filling them
Finding a Liposuction Surgeon
You may be surprised to know that not every cosmetic surgery provider is a board-certified plastic surgeon. Sometimes, a general surgeon or a specialist (e.g., a dermatologist) will call himself or herself a plastic surgeon but not actually have any plastic surgery training. That is why it is important to find a trained, experienced and
Do I Need Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift or Both?
It can be difficult to decide whether to get breast augmentation surgery, breast lift surgery or both. But, Portland plastic surgery expert Dr. Michael Bohley can help. Do you want to achieve increased breast volume? Better breast shape? Both? Here is some information to help you decide. When Breast Augmentation Is the Answer Typically, breast
Choosing Your Breast Implant Size
Choosing your breast implant size is one of the most important, if not the most important, decisions you will make while pursuing breast augmentation surgery. Choosing breast implants that are too big for your frame can make you look disproportionately heavy on top. On the other hand, Portland plastic surgery provider Dr. Michael Bohley sees
Preparing for Your Breast Augmentation Consultation
If you are considering undergoing breast augmentation surgery with Portland plastic surgery provider Dr. Michael Bohley, you should set up a consultation appointment with him so he can explain the breast augmentation process in detail and help you make any needed decisions regarding the procedure. Before meeting with Dr. Bohley, however, you may want to
Common Liposuction FAQs
At Dr. Bohley Cosmetic Surgery in Portland, patients who are interested in pursuing liposuction surgery frequently ask Dr. Michael F. Bohley and his staff the following questions. What Is Liposuction? Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty, liposculpture or simply lipo is a plastic surgery procedure that is designed to contour the body by removing excess subcutaneous