Portland Plastic Surgery Group

Choosing Dr. Zegzula for my breast augmentation revision was honestly the best decision. At 60 years old I was concerned about achieving my goals and feeling secure with the outcome. I wanted to be able to fix my breast from a previous surgery, which I was never satisfied with and ended up being very unattractive. Dr. Zegzula attention to detail, surgical technique, and exceptional bedside manner exceeded my expectations, and I received the highest quality care. He made me feel comfortable to ask my many questions, and even went over pictures of what my breast augmentation would look like, and reassured me multiple times on the surgical procedure. His goal was to help me achieve my ideal image while still recommending what was best surgically for my body type (pretty narrow rib cage). My breast augmentation met all of my expectations now too months post op. No pain/swelling, and no numb areas in my breasts. My size is symmetrical and proportionate to my body type. Not only is Dr. Zegzula a great surgeon, he is incredibly kind, caring, and a fantastic listener. He has exceeded all of my expectations of a top notch surgeon!

Of course I meant micro needling with PRF. It’s a little uncomfortable but bearable because you do a lot for beauty to stay looking younger I’m 62 and I get guessed in my 50’s. Want to keep it that way.

So Far so good it burns like a sunburn I’m red like a tomato face but I already washed my face after four hours with just water and then added some special Elta MD skin care recovery serum and moisturizer. Can’t wait to see my new skin evolve and come back.



Updated on 10 Aug 2021:
Yes I will do this again it was absolutely worth it. I kept my makeup off not wearing out for at least four days. I use ZO medical grade skin care. My provider checked in with me the following Monday to procedure was done on a Friday.

Fast forward to November 2020 (see my previous CoolSculpting experience from a different provider for full story), and I decided that I would like to try a second round of CoolSculpting in some other areas, but with a different provider this time. I did a bunch of research and had a best friend that had an amazing experience with Portland Plastic Surgery, so I decided to go for a consult there.

On my initial consult, I met with Thai, who is the sweetest, kindest, most beautiful nurse you’ll ever meet. And the greatest part was, she was the same nurse that would be doing the actual CoolSculpting procedure! That was already much different than the first place I went where I initially met with someone different during my first consult than the person who actually did the procedure (and who I didn’t get to meet till the day of). I explained to Thai what had happened during my first experience at the other Plastic Surgeon’s office, and why I was unsatisfied, and she assured me that they did things much differently at PPS. She was so professional and patient with all of my questions and totally put my mind at ease. I decided to go for the whole overhaul (arms, upper/lower abs, flanks and inner thighs), so we would be breaking it up into two separate visits. We discussed the fees which, with the 20% off special that they were running that month, were pretty much in line with what I had paid previously. The difference in price was only because I had added on a few more contact points this time around.

Once the day finally arrived for my first visit (coincidentally the same day I turned 40 - yikes!), I was super excited. And right off the bat, everything was different this time around. Where I wasn’t marked at all before, Thai marked every single area on my body before placing any paddles. And if she wasn’t 100% satisfied with where a paddle was placed, she would remove it and reposition it. I really appreciated this based on my previous experience. She also used the big blue CoolSculpting straps that wrap around you to “lock” the paddles into place so that they can’t accidentally be moved out of position. Another big plus.

Then came the massage at the end once the paddles were removed. Oh, the massage. Let me tell you something… this is unlike any “massage” you’ve ever received. You essentially have a frozen block of fat that is rapidly rewarmed with a deep kneading motion, and it is, how should I put this?…. Less than pleasant. Most of the time, it was still bearable. But for whatever reason, when it came to my upper abs, I was “this close” to throwing in the towel. It was extremely painful, and I had to grit my teeth the whole time and just keep reminding myself, “it’s only 3 minutes, it’s only 3 minutes…” But here’s the thing, don’t let my experience scare you off because Thai assured me that every person is different. She also forewarned me that traditionally arms are very tender for most people, and when it came to my arms, I could have done them in my sleep. No issues whatsoever. So that just goes to show you that you can’t let one person’s experience make you think that yours is going to be identical.

All-in-all, other than the 3 mins where I thought I was going to pass out during my upper abs, the process was definitely bearable, and often times I enjoyed just being able lie back and relax for a bit. A couple hours later, I left the office feeling very pleased with my entire experience. One week later, I returned to finish my remaining contact points and was feeling quite hopeful that I would have much better results this time.



Updated on 14 Jul 2021:
Now flash forward to February of 2021 for my 3 month follow-up visit at Portland Plastic Surgery where I would take my “after” pictures as a comparison to see what kind of results I’d had. On my own, I didn’t really feel like I’d seen that drastic of an improvement (although my husband was frequently gushing over how great I looked), but I knew that I needed to see the pics to know for sure.
Once again, I was working with Thai, the same nurse I’d seen from the very beginning. More points for Portland Plastic Surgery! She took pics from every possible angle in the same room as previously used with the exact same lighting where I’d had my before pictures taken. And what I really liked is that they have this foam block on the floor with notches cut into it that tells you exactly where to stand and exactly how far apart to place your feet so that your before and after positions are as identical as possible. I really appreciated this because I feel like this really helps you to be able to do the best comparisons possible when looking at the pics.
After the pics were taken, I returned to the room and got dressed, and in less than 5 mins, Thai had the pics uploaded to my private portal so that we could review them together side-by-side with the original before photos.
The results? Well… I have to say they were better than what I expected. I honestly hadn’t noticed much of an improvement at all just by looking at myself. But once I saw the actual photos, there was no denying that there had been some improvement. Was it earth shattering? No. Was it life altering? No. Was I pleased? Sure. The thing I think I was most impressed with was just how much it had smoothed out some of the areas where I’d had cellulite before. It was still there but not nearly as bumpy.
Now I had also been exercising very rigorously and religiously all throughout the 3 months time between my before and after pics, so I’m sure that probably accounted for some of the improvements. But I didn’t lose any pounds during this time, so I’m sure it doesn’t account for all of it.
Overall, I would say that I was pretty satisfied with my second CoolSculpting experience, and I think it’s a good option if you have one or two small stubborn areas where you would like spot reduction. But when you start tacking on multiple contact points all at once, or choose to do several rounds, it gets very expensive very fast, and depending on the level of results you’re aiming for, it might be more cost effective to go with an option like liposuction.
And just to follow-up, I was still really bothered by the unevenness in my hips from my previous negative CoolSculpting experience from a different provider (and which had only gotten worse with time), so I asked Thai about it during my visit, and she told me that fat grafting might be an option for me to fix it, but that I would need to make an appointment to speak with one of their plastic surgeons to know for sure. She recommended that I try to get in to talk to Dr Hayes, so I told her that I would. (More on that later) In the mean time, here are a few before and after pics. You be the judge on if it was worth it or not. And don’t be harsh. My body’s still not where I want it to be.

Updated on 14 Jul 2021:
A few more pics…

This has been an interesting process; like having a Baby. It sucks and hurts at first but once you are healed the results are fantastic. It's only been 10 days but I'm pleased and can't wait for more progression.

The procedure took almost 4 hours. It's just like what all other reviews wrote, bee stings and a little burning smell. the scabbing process was tough and at Days 1 - 5 or so my face felt tight and warm.

But I kept putting on the Serum on that my Aesthetician provided from the Mfg of the Plasma Pen (Plasma MD) I believe. It was medical strength; so more aggressive than at a Spa. It's Day 10 now and all scabs have fallen off and when I applied makeup on Day 9 I looked younger. I will post pics below by day's progression of the healing progress.



Updated on 25 Oct 2020:
Day 2 - Taking Tylenol and Vicodin for the tightness and feeling uncomfortable but it’s the process. I have to be patient. Scabs need to start forming. I am following my treatment plan to the “T” it’s all about following the process and letting the healing begin.

Updated on 25 Oct 2020:
So this was an intense treatment we did more than originally discussed that’s why it ran a little bit more money but I am overall pleased I know the swelling will start the healing process it’s just part of the procedure. You will see my final pictures at Day 10 and 11. Well I did not leave the house till day nine to get some groceries and it was in the evening when it was dark out but by then the scabs were mostly gone and I was just pink in the face. I keep only applying the serum and did not wash my face until the eve of day 8 with my ZO clean face cleanser. After that I started using all of my ZO skin care products but I’m still using the serum as well that came with the procedure it’s very soothing and adds to the fast recovery.

Updated on 25 Oct 2020:
I just uploaded a whole bunch of pictures I don’t know what happened they’re gone it didn’t save I don’t know what’s going on I’m doing this again providing a day by day update. I am overall happy with the end result there is not much of a change I can mostly tell around my eyes and my 11s have improved. Not sure I would do it again but it beats getting Botox, Dysport, and Voluma every 3-4 month injected at 1/2 the cost from this treatment that will last at least 2 years. It’s a subtle change but my looks are now more natural infused. I feel more vibrant and beautiful !

so I had exactly 26 days till my abdominoplasty I should be extremely excited but it doesn't feel real at least not yet because I've been waiting to get this for so long I know when the time comes I'm going to be extremely excited I'm getting my abdominoplasty done by dr. Popowich at the Portland plastic surgery group he is an amazing surgen has amazing bedside manner I couldn't ask for a better doctor.

Updated on 28 Feb 2015:
It finally hit me im getting my tummy tuck ive waited so long and its happening and im afraid im gonna chicken out my stomach hurts just thinking about the surgery

Updated on 18 Mar 2015:
Yesterday morning I had ny abdomanalplasty done. When I woke up I wasnt in pain at all just groggy. They had to give ne more pain meds when they moved mw to a recliner. I was at a day surgery facility so I came home the same day. When I got home I was in and . Out of sleep. Once the meds they gave me wore off I started to hurt alot! Burning aching walking like an hunch back. Its getting more and more painful as time goes bywould. I had a full tummy tuck and muscle repair and lipo done. Im very swollen havent see my tummy yet but I can already see the skin aperan is gone! The doc took of five pounds of skin. I was in surgery for 3 hours and a few mins. Cant wait to see my tummy on the 19th!!!

Updated on 19 Mar 2015:
The doc said everything looked great I'm still very swollen he said NY drains aren't ready to come out yet. He gave me a stronger pain killer and one for my nerves guess that's what all the horrible stinging and burning was from.

Updated on 20 Mar 2015:
so I saw my doctor yesterday for my post op appointment and three days. Now he said I was able to take a shower even though the dreams are still in my boyfriend went and bought me a shower chair and it didn't work out too well I was very stiff unable to watch the rest of my body so at least I got my hair washed I'm very emotional emotional wreck it's really frustrating the swelling is increasing which is normal but man is my stomach tight it feels like my stomach is going to pop open

Updated on 20 Mar 2015:
Pain has gone down a little bit my emotions are crazy right now

Updated on 21 Mar 2015:
trying to get comfortable I finally got my pain under control now it's just deal with the swelling and discomfort I cost a little bit and oh my goodness I hope that never ever happens again that was a horrible I was worried I reipped a stitch

Updated on 22 Mar 2015:
Doing a Lil better today still so swollen

Updated on 6 Apr 2015:
So today I'm 21days post op. I'm still very swollen my sides are so swollen I'm starting to feel very disappointed. I'm glad the skins gone but my sides are so wide. The swelling keeps getting worse. I still have my left drain in so I haven't gone back to work yet.

Updated on 11 Apr 2015:
Thank u everyone in so impatient I try to stay positive just hard one day I'm looking smaller the next looks like five pounds added to each of my love handles lol. I'm feeling better think I may have a stitch popping out tho. I have a hard small white plastic thing sticking out of my incision I'm calling my ps on Monday. A little worried

Updated on 13 Apr 2015:
Im starting to feel amazing. I dont have as many aches and pains anymore im walking completely upright. I do have restless legs at night now more than ever its very irratateing. BuT I have no reason to complain ny stomach is looking so gooD! Im not where id like to be yet but omg to look in the mirror and see a new tummy is insane it doesn't feel real I still catch myself trying to tuck skinning my pants and I keep looking down to make surrvi dont have any rolls sticking out its amazing and im so relieved my life has changed! Ive never EVER been proud to show my stomach in my entire life. I am now proud and not ashamed I never realised how insecure I was this has changed my life.

Updated on 5 May 2015:
I'm still having a hard time with swelling my love handels are huge it's depressing. I played so much money and went thru so much pain to look and feel great and I can't a shirt without a binder. I look lumpy and so wide in my lovehandels. I think I may have gained a few pounds from lack of work and eating habits. I'm feeling really hopeless right now. Ill post some pictures in a bit

Updated on 5 May 2015:


Updated on 24 May 2015:
So I've gained weight since my surgery. I quit smoking So that's probably part of it it's really frustrating I'm exercising and I'm still not losing any weight I don't know what's going on if it's wanting a lot of my results seem to be getting worse and worse and I'm so tired of complaining I tried to find people who have the same results I do so I can maybe talk to them it's I can't find anyone selling kind of stuck I don't know if I need a revision or what but my love handles are huge and not going down at all and it's really kind self-esteem I don't know if I should do like a detox tea or why I'm concerned you're really really depressed

Updated on 25 May 2015:
So I'm really starting to realise that my body is gonna look different everyday. I took a pic today and my sides have gone down a bit but now my stomach is swollen lol I'm hoping soon this issue will be over but from what I've heard I have a long road of swelling ahead so bare with me and my constant venting lol

Updated on 27 May 2015:
So I talked to my ps yesterday and he said since I have a great deal of swelling I need to take it easy. So I'm hoping it goes down cuz if it doesn't soon I'm gonna have to go back on light duty at work. Really not wanting to go back on light duty I'm a care giver for the elderly and the only light duty they have is faxing they have is faxing doctors two days a week four hours a day. Hopefully everything goes well wish me luck

Updated on 28 Jul 2015:
As most of you know that I've had some issues with my large love Handel's since my tummy tuck march 17th. I went to talk to my surgeon and he said he could fix it for me just have to pay for facility costs. I'm super excited I'll be able to get them fixed but now I'll have to save the money so until then I'm gonna try to get my body in shape ????

Updated on 23 Feb 2016:
It's been a while since I've posted on here. I've recently lost 16 pounds and went to see my surgeon last week. My revision is scheduled for march1st I'm super excited ill only be under for an hour and a half. He will be fixing my dog ears they r very large and he will also be lifting my pubic area again it started to say again after the swelling went down.

Updated on 3 Mar 2016:
Im two days postop. I'm still pretty sore and I am bit swollen that I was yesterday but the pain is nowhere close to what I had my first surgery I am so far am extremely please with the results and it's only been two days

Updated on 3 Mar 2016:
Im so pleased witj my results so far