For women who have suffered from breast cancer, breast reconstruction can play an emotional role in restoring their body. Breast reconstruction is a procedure that rebuilds a breast after a mastectomy. Women who lose their breasts to cancer may need that emotional strength to proceed treatment and at our Portland, OR office, we believe that
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Celebrities With Natural-Looking Breast Enhancement
It seems like almost every celebrity in Hollywood has had a bit of help looking their best from their trusted plastic surgeon, whether they have undergone facial rejuvenation, body contouring or breast augmentation surgery. Some stars have achieved better cosmetic surgery results than others. Here, Dr. Michael Bohley discusses celebrities who look fantastic, thanks to
A Brief History of Breast Implants
Do you ever wonder who invented breast implants or who the first patient to receive them was? If so, you are in luck. In this post, Dr. Michael Bohley shares a brief history of breast implants. The Early History of Breast Implants One of the earliest attempts at surgically augmenting the breasts occurred in the
It’s All About You When Deciding to Get Breast Implants
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
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
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