Dr. Jenq 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 … View Full Article Here
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 … View Full Article Here
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 … View Full Article Here
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. … View Full Article Here
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. … View Full Article Here
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 … View Full Article Here
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 … View Full Article Here
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 … View Full Article Here
As a plastic surgeon at Oregon Cosmetic and Reconstructive Clinic, I often meet patients who ask the same thoughtful question: “Do I need a panniculectomy or a tummy tuck?” Although these procedures sound similar, they serve very different goals. So, let’s slow down, break it apart, and walk through the differences together. What Is a … View Full Article Here
As a plastic surgeon at Oregon Cosmetic and Reconstructive Clinic, I often talk with patients about a small but important detail in surgical contouring: dog ears, also known as standing cones. These are tiny folds or puckers of skin and fat that can appear at the ends of an incision. Even though they sound cute, … View Full Article Here
