Dr. Jenq Breast Reduction and Bra Size: Why Cup Size Can Be Confusing One of the most common questions I hear from patients considering breast reduction is: “What size will I be after surgery?” This sounds like a simple question, but the answer is often more complicated than people expect. Many patients have had very large breasts … Read more
After surgery, swelling is normal. However, many patients ask me: What exactly is lymphatic massage? And how does it help? At Oregon Cosmetic and Reconstructive Clinic, I spend a lot of time teaching patients about recovery. Healing does not stop when surgery ends. Instead, your body begins a new phase of repair. Understanding how your … Read more
At Oregon Cosmetic and Reconstructive Clinic, I often talk with patients about ways to make recovery smoother and more comfortable. One technique that continues to evolve is drainless surgery. So what does that really mean? And how does it apply to both the chest and the abdomen? Let’s walk through it together. What Is Drainless … Read more
As a plastic surgeon at Oregon Cosmetic and Reconstructive Clinic, I see patients who are bothered by changes to their earlobes after piercing. Sometimes these changes happen suddenly. Other times, they develop slowly over years. Fortunately, earlobe deformities are very treatable. With the right approach, I can restore the natural shape of the earlobe and … Read more
As a plastic surgeon at Oregon Cosmetic and Reconstructive Clinic, I have seen patients after a finger cut who are surprised by how much function they’ve lost. At first, the injury may look small. However, if a tendon is involved, the impact can be significant. To understand why, it helps to know the difference between … Read more
As a board-certified plastic surgeon at Oregon Cosmetic and Reconstructive Clinic, I spend time helping patients understand where a breast implant sits. Implant placement matters because it directly affects long-term support, movement, and how the breast ages over time. While several implant planes can work well, my preferred approach in most cases is submuscular placement. … Read more
After surgery, many patients notice an area that feels firm, tight, or thick under the skin. Naturally, this can feel concerning. However, in many cases, this firmness is a normal part of scar healing. At Oregon Cosmetic and Reconstructive Clinic, I spend a lot of time helping patients understand what they are feeling and why. … Read more
Targeted Nipple–Areola Complex Reinnervation As a plastic surgeon at Oregon Cosmetic and Reconstructive Clinic, I spend a lot of time thinking about how surgery affects not just shape, but also function and feeling. Today I want to share a newer option that may interest some patients: targeted nipple–areola complex (NAC) reinnervation. This technique focuses on … Read more
By Dr. Tina Jenq, Oregon Cosmetic and Reconstructive Clinic When patients ask me about a breast lift, also called a mastopexy, they are usually asking the same core question: How can we restore a more lifted, balanced shape? As we move through life, many factors—gravity, weight changes, pregnancy, and time—can stretch the skin and shift … Read more
As one year comes to a close and a new one begins, I naturally pause. I look at where we are right now. I take stock of the past. Then, I gently turn my attention toward the future. This moment always feels meaningful to me. It invites reflection, curiosity, and intention. I feel deeply lucky … Read more
