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Join date: Aug 31, 2024
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Jake takes a holistic, compassionate approach to every treatment plan, helping patients feel comfortable exploring their options and building a plan tailored to their goals. He holds an MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Maryville University, along with degrees in Biology (Oregon State) and Nursing (Linfield College).
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Oct 4, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Treating Melasma With Microneedling and Chemical Peels: A Combination Approach
Melasma is one of the most challenging forms of facial hyperpigmentation to treat. Unlike simple sun spots, melasma can involve pigment at different levels of the skin and is strongly influenced by factors such as ultraviolet exposure, visible light, hormones, heat, and inflammation. At Vitality PDX, treatment may involve a combination approach using microneedling, carefully selected chemical peels, pigment-targeting skincare, and consistent sun protection. The goal is not simply to remove...
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Oct 1, 2026 ∙ 7 min
Penile Filler: What It Is, How It Works, and What to Know Before Treatment
Penile filler is a non-surgical aesthetic procedure intended to increase the apparent circumference (girth) of the penis. At Vitality PDX, penile filler treatments utilize a carefully selected combination of Radiesse® (calcium hydroxylapatite, or CaHA) and hyaluronic acid (HA) filler as a hybrid approach to penile girth enhancement. This hybrid technique is designed to combine the advantages of both filler technologies. Radiesse provides immediate volume while offering biostimulatory...
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Sep 28, 2026 ∙ 5 min
Subcision for Acne Scars: How It Works, Who It’s For, and What to Expect
Acne scars can remain long after active acne has cleared. While skincare products and treatments such as chemical peels, microneedling, and laser resurfacing can improve the appearance of many scars, some types of acne scars are caused by deeper changes beneath the skin. Subcision is a minimally invasive procedure designed specifically to address certain depressed acne scars by releasing the fibrous bands that tether the scarred skin to the underlying tissue. What Is Subcision? Subcision is a...
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