- Medical Weight LossOn average, most women gain 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy. This weight is stored as fatty tissue in the breasts, abdomen, flanks (love-handles), hips, lower back, buttocks and thighs. The breasts also grow due to weight gain and to prepare for nursing. There can be a weakening and separation of the abdominal muscles and stretching of the abdominal skin during pregnancy. This stretching may cause a breakage of the skin collagen, also known as stretch marks. Many new moms do lose the excess weight. Unfortunately, the weight loss is not always proportional to the amount of fatty tissue in a given area. That means for some, more weight may be lost from the breasts or buttocks than the abdomen and waist. This can lead to smaller breasts despite fullness of the waist and abdomen. Also once a woman finishes breastfeeding, the breasts deflate even further and begin to sag. The weak abdominal muscles and the excess abdominal fat appear as fullness and bulging of the belly. Despite our best efforts sometimes the stomach muscles cannot regain their original strength. Even if you have successfully lost weight after pregnancy often you cannot reverse stubborn pockets of fat and sagging skin and Mommy Makeover surgery can really help. A Mommy Makeover isn’t just for recent moms, some women wait several years before treating themselves. Post menopausal woman can also benefit greatly from a Mommy Makeover.
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- Ear SurgeryOtoplasty / Ear Surgery is done here at our fully accredited surgery center. The patient will be under IV sedation (also known as twilight anesthesia). The technique of otoplasty utilizes an incision on the back of the ears that is hidden from view. Through this incision the antehelical fold can be created and the height of the conchal bowl can be reduced. Nicely positioned ears are symmetrical and their rims are between 15 and 20mm from the side of the head.
- Brow LiftA facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure designed to remove wrinkles and to decrease the signs of aging. During a face lift, excess fat and skin are removed. Dr. Lee’s face lift technique tightens the deeper muscles of the face to improve the contour of the face rather than just pulling on or lifting the skin which gives that windswept look. His results are very natural looking. In some cases, an additional treatment may be advisable to augment or complement the effects of the facelift. Dr. Lee does complementary fat injections as part of the facelift procedure. The fat injections can treat nasolabial folds ( area that extends from the nose to the corner of the mouth), the marionette lines (the area that extends from the corner of the mouth to the jawline), tear trough under the eyes, cheek area to give volume and the lips to give more fullness. Other cosmetic procedures commonly combined with face lift surgery include a brow lift and eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty).
- Eyelid SurgeryDr Lee does complimentary fat injections as part of the necklift procedure. The fat injections can treat nasolabial folds ( area that extends from the nose to the corner of the mouth), the marionette lines (the area that extends from the corner of the mouth to the jawline) and the lips to give more fullness. Other cosmetic procedures commonly combined with necklift surgery include a brow lift and eyelid surgery.
- Liposuction1. Using a cannula, fat is harvested (extracted) from the donor site, typically the lower tummy using the liposuction process.
- Breast AugmentationBreast augmentation, technically known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure Dr. John Lee performs to change the size and shape of a woman’s breast for a number of reasons...
- Breast ReductionBreast Reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammaplasty, is a surgical procedure that removes excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin resulting in a breast size more in proportion with your body. Breast reductions relieve patients of many physical issues including upper back, neck and shoulder pain, rashes between the breasts, and deep shoulder grooves caused by excess weight on bra straps.
- Breast LiftTypically the breast lift technique involves incisions that follow your breasts natural contour. The incisions encircle the areola, extend vertically down the breast and may extend horizontally along the crease underneath the breast. Another technique limits the excisions to around the nipple but it all depends on your individual anatomy and Dr. Lee’s recommendation.
- RhinoplastyThe surgery is done at an outside fully accredited surgery center and under general anethesia. Rhinoplasty is performed either using a closed procedure where incisions are hidden inside the nose, or an open procedure, where an incision is made across the narrow strip of tissue that separates the nostrils. Through these incisions the soft tissues that cover the nose are gently raised, allowing access to reshape the structure of the nose. Surgery can reduce or augment nasal structures with the use of cartilage grafted most commonly from the septum. Once the underlying structure of the nose is sculpted to the desired shape, the skin and tissue is redraped and incisions are closed.
- Plastic SurgeryIn the world of plastic surgery there is nothing more important than choosing the right Portland plastic surgeon. Dr. John S. Lee is a board certified plastic surgeon with The American Board of Plastic Surgery, practicing in Beaverton, Oregon and throughout the greater Portland / Vancouver, WA area.
- Face LiftAs an alternative to a traditional facelift Dr Lee also offers necklift surgery. Necklift surgery addresses the lower half of the face and neck. Sagging jowls and fat accumulation under the chin can be corrected by necklift surgery. The incisions for a necklift are shorter than a facelift, starting in the front of the earlobe and around behind the ear ending in the lower scalp. His technique to minimize visible scarring is to hide the incisions inside the ear so there is no scarring in front of the ear like you may see with other surgeons. The little visible scarring there fades with time. Patients should also understand and be prepared for the healing process, which will continue for several weeks beyond surgery. During that time, pain medication is usually required, and physical and social activity will be limited.
- Neck LiftIt has only been 4 weeks since my neck lift surgery, but I couldn't be happier! What a difference. I look younger, yet very natural. My husband is also very happy with the change in my appearance. Dr. Lee is not only extremely skillful, but his entire office staff is professional, compassionate and helpful. His nurse, Sarah, was especially supportive of me during this process. They were able to provide me with all the information I needed to make an informed decision. In fact, Dr. Lee anticipated nearly all of my questions. I also appreciate the fact that Dr. Lee specializes in repairing cleft lip and palates at the Shriner's hospital and teaches OHSU students. It increased my confidence in his ethics and commitment to helping others.
- BlepharoplastyI had a very positive experience with Dr. Lee and his team. I underwent rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty (eye-lid reduction) July 2019. Dr. Lee made me feel very comfortable throughout the entire experience and I had no complications - i love the result! His team answered all of my questions and were always available by phone. I highly recommend reaching out to Dr. Lee for cosmetic procedures.
- AbdominoplastyAbdominoplasty, known more commonly as a “tummy tuck,” is a major surgical procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. The procedure can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen. And a tummy tuck can significantly help reduce excess or loose skin after weight loss.
- Nose SurgeryNose surgery, also called rhinoplasty, is typically performed to reduce the overall size of the nose, reshape a tip, remove a nasal hump or improve a poor angle between the nose and the upper lip. In some patients it is necessary to add tissue in order to improve contour. Nose surgery enhances facial harmony and boosts self confidence.
- Breast SurgeryDr. Lee has changed my life with his skill in doing surgery. After losing 100 pounds twice in my life and 3 children, my abdominal muscles were never going to repair on their own and no matter how much I worked out my loose skin was not going away. It was something I've struggled with for 20 years and finally I found Dr. Lee who has transformed my body and everyday I am in awe of how good my tummy looks and its beyond what I had hoped for. I was really scared in finding a surgeon. I've seen some really bad tummy tuck scars and belly buttons and was so worried about how it was going to look. Dr. Lee did such a beautiful job on my belly button and 6 months post op and the scar is so tiny and I know in the future it won't even be noticeable at all. I wore a bikini all summer and my surgery was done the end of April. I'm working out 5 days a week and starting to see some abs! I could cry tears of joy after many years crying over the fact that I worked so hard in the gym and there's just nothing I could do to get rid of the skin and the separation of my abdominal muscles. Dr. Lee was there with me each step of the way and made me feel informed, comfortable, safe and healthy. He never made me feel like my time was a bother and met me on the weekends early in the morning to check on my surgery. He is relaxed and in turn that helped me feel very secure in his hands. The cost was so reasonable and I'm planning to go back next year for a breast lift. Honestly if I ever need anything done by a plastic surgeon it's Dr. Lee only. A friend of mine had breast surgery with him and thankfully she told me about him when I said I was consulting with surgeons for a tummy tuck. As soon as I met him I knew he was the one. Thank you Dr. Lee for changing my life. I know it's hard to believe that a tummy tuck can be life changing but unless you've experienced the same degree of loose skin and diastatsis recti with no improvement over the years no matter what I tried, just trust it is life changing. Even my stress incontinence has improved to nearly being non existent and I've been to specialist for this problem many times through the years. I'm 40 years old and I'm finally living with my dream body. If anyone wants to see before and after pics feel free to ask! So happy to share.
- OtoplastyOtoplasty is a surgical procedure used to correct prominent ears. The most common cause of prominent ears is a lack of an antehelical fold, normally present just inside the rim of the ear. A wide concha or bowl of the ear can also contribute to prominence of the ear. With aging...
- Scar RevisionI had a hypertrophic scar on my neck from a third degree burn. I saw two doctors for a scar revision before seeing Dr. Lee. One of the doctors recommended cortisone injection. The pain from the injections was tremendous that tears were running from my eyes. At my last visit, I asked if there were other options like surgery since nothing I tried has worked. He checked my face to see if I had any acne scars. He hesitated to do surgery because of my skin type and recommended to continue with the cortisone injection. I felt so hopeless because the injections did not help and everything I’ve tried did not work.I hesitated seeing Dr. Lee because I thought it would be another disappointment. I am so glad I decided to see him. Dr. Lee recommended surgery, and he was honest with what the outcome might be. After I had the scar revision, I decided to have a rhinoplasty done. I’ve never liked my nose. It’s too flat, and I wanted a nose that is more defined but not a drastic change. He listened to what I wanted and my concerns. The procedures went very well and I had a quick recovery with little pain. My f/u visits were excellent as he was very thorough.Dr. Lee exceeded my expectations. My scar looks a lot better, and I do not look deformed anymore. My nose looks very natural and more defined. I am so happy with the results! All my friends and family are always commenting on how natural my nose look and they think he did an amazing job.Dr. Lee is honest, attentive, experienced, and a perfectionist. I would trust him with any procedures. He’s an amazing surgeon. Everyone is so kind and professional. I am forever grateful.
- Cosmetic SurgeryNine months ago I had cosmetic surgery on my facial cheeks thru neck area with Dr. Lee. I am 200% satisfied with the results; they are very natural looking. Just yesterday, I received an appreciation from a fellow employee whom I have not seen in over a year...on how healthy and cute I looked. (I am 73 yrs old). Thank you Dr. Lee for your surgeon skills and eye. I will be coming back soon to have the skin around my eyes and brows worked on.
- Chin Augmentation
- Forehead LiftAs a person ages the skin begins to lose its elasticity. Sun, wind, and the pull of gravity all affect the face, resulting in frown lines, wrinkling across the forehead, and an increasing heaviness of the eyebrows. To improve this sagging Dr. Lee can tighten loose skin and remove the excess so that forehead wrinkling and drooping brows are modified. If necessary, he can also remove part of the muscle that causes vertical frown lines between the brows. The procedure is called a forehead lift or brow lift The result can be a smoother brow and a more youthful, rested expression. Both men and women can benefit from this procedure. It is often done in conjunction with a facelift or eyelid surgery.
- Acne Treatment
- Rashes
- Back Pain