PRP Cosmetic Injections PRP (Platelet rich plasma) is an extract of your own blood plasma that has been enriched with three to five times more platelets. Concentrated PRP contains several growth factors that stimulate healing. When this concentrated PRP is injected back into the skin, it initiates a localized stem cell response. Over a period of time after treatment, this stem…
To a degree, we all have some scarring on our body. For some, it’s a badge of honor. But for most, it’s an unsightly affectation that you would rather not live with. Now you don’t have to. Today there are several treatments for reducing the appearance of scars resulting from injury, surgery, acne or other skin disease. Click on the…
Bill Clinton, Rene Zellweger & Cameron Diaz. If you have Rosacea, you share this common skin disease with all these famous people. 16 million Americans live with Rosacea, many not even knowing that they have this ailment until it’s diagnosed. Symptoms of rosacea include redness and/or bumps on cheeks, forehead, nose and chin, as well as small but visible facial…
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Unlike other headaches, migraines can often be hormonal in nature. Fluctuations in hormones such as estrogen can worsen or inflame migraines. Talk to Dr. Norcom about how Bioidentical Hormone Therapy can help you balance your hormone levels and reduce migraine effects. Hormone Therapy for Women Bio-Identical Hormones For Women As women get older, their natural hormone levels…
Botox for Migraine Headaches BOTOX® is the first and only FDA-approved preventive treatment for treating chronic migraines. BOTOX injections help prevent migraines before they start, and typically prevents 8 or 9 headache days per month on average.
Migraines are unpredictable and incredibly painful when they come on. The waves of nausea, light sensitivity, and throbbing head are no fun for anyone. If you suffer from these, we feel for you. While the exact cause of migraines is not known, it’s thought that changes in the brain’s neurotransmitter levels may play a role. There is Hope. Portland Laser…
One of the not-so-wonderful effects of aging is getting loose or sagging skin. This occurs due to number of factors including cumulative sun damage, weight fluctuations and genetics. The resulting effects are the loss of collagen, which is responsible for skin elasticity, and fat loss, especially in the face, which decreases volume and causes the skin to sag or droop.…
PRP Cosmetic Injections Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy A person’s own blood plasma that contains growth factors which can do a number of things including heal wounds and allow hair to grow. Platelet Rich Plasma is created by taking your own blood plasma and supplementing it with concentrated platelets. This plasma then gets injected into your scalp thereby allowing these…
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Hair loss in women is principally credited to hormonal imbalance, is one of the lesser known menopause symptoms. But by implementing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, we can potentially halt your hair loss. Call Waterfront Laser & Wellness today at (503) 222-0105 to learn more or to set up an appointment. Alternately, email us at scheduling@wlwellness.com for more information. Hormone…
It’s happening. And you can’t believe it. You’re losing your hair. While there are a variety of reasons for why this might be occurring, hair loss is typically not the result of a disease or from poor diet. Most likely your hair loss is genetically-based as part of getting older. And you’re not alone. Hair loss is very common and…