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
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 … Read more
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, … Read more
As a plastic surgeon at Oregon Cosmetic and Reconstructive Clinic (OCRC), I help many patients treat sun-damaged skin. Because of this, I stay curious and open to research that may keep skin healthier. Recently, I learned of one simple supplement has gathered attention: nicotinamide, also called vitamin B3. This vitamin is low-cost, easy to find, … Read more
As a plastic surgeon, I think about breast shape as a balance between tissue strength, breast weight, and skin quality. When these pieces work together, the breast holds a lifted, round shape. When one weakens, the breast gradually widens and flattens. At Oregon Cosmetic and Reconstructive Clinic, I walk patients through these concepts so they … Read more
As a plastic surgeon at Oregon Cosmetic and Reconstructive Clinic, I meet many patients who want clear information about gender-affirming top surgery and how it compares to a mastectomy done for cancer treatment or prevention. These procedures may sound similar, but they serve different goals, follow different principles, and create different outcomes. I want to … Read more
As a plastic surgeon at Oregon Cosmetic and Reconstructive Clinic, I meet patients who want to repair years of sun exposure. Over time, UV rays change the skin layer by layer, creating texture changes, pigment shifts, and reduced firmness. When I want to treat deeper signs of sun damage and encourage healthier skin, I often … Read more
