Plain answers from Dr. Tina Jenq, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, on surgery, recovery, costs and skin.
Nonsurgical treatment
Fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing treats sun damage by removing damaged skin in tiny columns while leaving about 80% of the skin intact to speed…
Nonsurgical treatment
As a surgeon at Oregon Cosmetic and Reconstructive Clinic, I see every day how strongly our daily choices shape our healing. I often tell…
Nonsurgical treatment
I love finding ways to bring helpful technology directly into my patient care. At Oregon Cosmetic and Reconstructive Clinic, I use a handheld ultrasound…
Nonsurgical treatment
For scars that stay raised, firm or tight after silicone sheeting and massage, Dr. Jenq often combines fractionated CO2 laser with microneedling to remodel…
Nonsurgical treatment
Photobiomodulation, or light therapy, uses specific wavelengths of light to boost the energy cells use to repair themselves. Red light stimulates collagen and circulation,…
Nonsurgical treatment
Scar massage and silicone sheeting are first-line scar treatments that work best between 1 and 4 months after surgery or injury. Massage pushes fluid…
Nonsurgical treatment
Did you know that one small habit can make a big difference in your health after eating? An fascinating study looked at what happens…
Fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing treats sun damage by removing damaged skin in tiny columns while leaving about 80% of the skin intact to speed healing. It improves rough texture, sunspots, fine lines, and early collagen loss, and results build with repeat sessions. Dr. Jenq may add microneedling, exosomes, or LED light therapy to support healing.
As a surgeon at Oregon Cosmetic and Reconstructive Clinic, I see every day how strongly our daily choices shape our healing. I often tell my patients that the same habits that increase healthspan—the number of years we live in good health—also improve surgical recovery. This connection motivates me, and I love sharing practical ways you … View Full Article Here
I love finding ways to bring helpful technology directly into my patient care. At Oregon Cosmetic and Reconstructive Clinic, I use a handheld ultrasound device that connects to an iPad. This small but powerful tool helps me quickly check tissue, implants, and healing — all right in the exam room. It’s fast, comfortable, and uses … View Full Article Here
For scars that stay raised, firm or tight after silicone sheeting and massage, Dr. Jenq often combines fractionated CO2 laser with microneedling to remodel collagen at multiple depths. Treatment usually takes 15 to 30 minutes with numbing cream, most people feel comfortable going out after 48 hours, the skin flakes over 4 to 5 days on the face and up to 10 days elsewhere, and most patients notice a softer scar around six weeks later.
Photobiomodulation, or light therapy, uses specific wavelengths of light to boost the energy cells use to repair themselves. Red light stimulates collagen and circulation, while blue light calms inflammation and fights bacteria. At OCRC, medical-grade light therapy is used after laser resurfacing to speed recovery and reduce downtime.
Scar massage and silicone sheeting are first-line scar treatments that work best between 1 and 4 months after surgery or injury. Massage pushes fluid out of a puffy scar and breaks down thick scar tissue, while silicone locks in moisture to calm inflammation. Dr. Jenq recommends wearing silicone strips at least 10 hours a day and continuing as long as the scar keeps improving.
Did you know that one small habit can make a big difference in your health after eating? An fascinating study looked at what happens to our blood sugar when we exercise at different times around a meal. Researchers compared three groups: people who exercised before eating, right after eating, and much later after eating. The … View Full Article Here