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Elisa A. Burgess, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Address:
16865 Boones Ferry Road, Suite 101, Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97035
GPS:
31.9971, -80.9645
Telephone:
(503) 699-6464
Email:
Debbie@burgessplasticsurgery.com
Web:
http://www.burgessplasticsurgery.com
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Dr. Elisa Burgess has an innovative, compassionate and gentle approach to plastic surgery in the Portland, OR area. Whether you are looking to reshape your body by breast enlargement with implants or abdominoplasty after having children... we focus on our patients to make their surgical experience with us as comfortable, positive and rewarding as possible. You will find that we offer the most advanced plastic surgery techniques available along with the kind of personal attention that you deserve. Our goal is to enhance your beauty on the outside but to also enhance the way you feel on the inside.

Let your journey begin at Burgess Plastic Surgery where you will receive realistic, exceptional results provided in an atmosphere of privacy, safety, and comfort.

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Testi "After 10 years of thinking about a breast augmentation, I made an appointment with Dr. Burgess. I remember how nervous and excited I was at that appointment. At my first appointment, I was immediately surprised at how much knowledge Dr. Burgess had on plastic surgery and about other non related plastic surgeries. She answered all of my questions and there must have been at least twenty. I immediately knew that I was ready to go through with the surgery and that I had found a doctor that I trusted 100%.

The day of surgery came and I was so nervous, but Dr. Burgess reassured me that I would be okay. After surgery I was surprised at how good I felt. I even got McDonalds on the way home.

My recovery went so well. I was surprised at how well I was doing. I have to say that I did everything Dr. Burgess and her staff told me to. I am sure that helped with recovery. After surgery, Dr. Burgess and her staff were always available to answer any questions I had. My whole experience I had with Dr. Burgess and her staff was a great one. My only regret is that I waited too long!

P.S. My boobs look so natural and for the most part I forget they are there. "
E.B.
Testi "I have been flat as a board all my life and actually took some pride in it (hey, I can run without a bra!) I have always been comfortable with my body so the thought of getting a breast augmentation never really crossed my mind. When I was in my late 30's I happened to stumble upon the Implant info website- Wow, was it great! Knowing of a few people at work that had gotten augmentations I guess curiosity got the best of me. I read and read and started thinking "Hey, I could do this"- mainly because I was tired of how clothes fit me. I'd see these cute tops that I loved but when I would put them on they would just droop. My husband at the time at first said "If it is something you really want to do then I will support you" but months later he retracted that statement by saying "Oh well, maybe that's not a good idea...if anything were to happen to you during surgery you'd never forgive yourself since we have two children".
Well now I am 44, and hubby had an affair and left me earlier this year and married his co-worker- won't bother to get into that but it got me thinking. I am a successful business woman (make more that the ex :) and I was done sacrificing all my $$ to support his hobbies and career changes over the past 10 years. The breast augmentation idea entered my head again and I talked with one of my best friends about it. I told her I wanted to do it not as a "post divorce" antic but rather to just look better. I found Dr. Elisa Burgess' name on the Implant info website. When I told my friend her eyes lit up and she said "She is a wonderful Doctor!" Little did I know that my friend had had a breast reduction surgery done by Dr. Burgess and my friend's mother had a post mastectomy reconstruction done by her as well!

Armed with thi great referral I set my consultation appointment in May. The appointment went great! I fit in well with her clientele... women in their 30's- 40's who just wanted to look better, nothing off the charts. She suggested that I go with 300's which were great. Anything larger for me would probably not look as good because I had virtually no breast tissue. I set my surgery date for June 30 and never looked back. I felt so optimistic and had no doubts that the procedure would go well. Dr Burgess and her staff were so reassuring and commented on what a good candidate I was since I was healthy and had no health problems (as they say 'Vanilla is good!").

The morning of the 30th came and my dear friend took me to the hospital at 6:00 am. I was getting a little nervous during the drive but I knew I was going to be in good hands. I was familiar with the hospital since my daughter was born there so I knew my way around. I got prepped and saw Dr. Burgess and my anesthesiologist. We were all smiles and shared some laughs. When I got my "happy juice" I was able to provide comic relief to all around. Next thing I knew I was waking up in the recovery room.

Okay, after reading all of the personal experiences I was prepared to have days of pain but I must admit the only time I was not a happy camper was the time between recovery room wake up and getting wheeled to my room. My "room" was a special wing in the hospital called the TLC- Temporary Living Center. What a WONDERFUL concept. Instead of getting in a car and driving home (or for many, driving to a motel) I was simply wheeled to another wing of the hospital, cared for by nurses who administered my pain meds and took care of me until check-out the next day at 11:00 am all for a little over $200! Better than most hotel stays I have had on business trips! Dr. Burgess popped in to see me that next morning while she was making rounds so it was very convenient.

Recovery at home went well. Like I said before I was expecting the WORSE but it really was not that bad. Being healthy and having a POSITIVE attitude really helped (okay, the drugs helped too but I weaned myself off of them as soon as I could and went back to work in seven days). I was fortunate that a surgery date was available right before the 4th of July so it was easy to "sneak" the procedure in while everyone is off work.

So now it is November and I love the way I look. My friends and coworkers think it is great. It is fun to buy clothes and bras (just got ANOTHER one today :) my new obsession. I kind of wish I would have gone a little larger, say 350 (400??) but I trusted my Doc and I respect her opinion.

If I could give any advice it would be "You are never too old, and if it will make you happy then do it. It was not that big of a deal for me. I would take a BA, or childbirth over scary dental procedures ANY DAY!!" I wish you well in any future decisions you may make and just know that there are many of us out here to support you. Be Well!! "
D.C.

Qualifications

Dr. Elisa A. Burgess is a board certified cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon that has a private practice in Lake Oswego, Oregon. As a female plastic surgeon she specializes in breast surgery for augmentation, lift, reduction and reconstruction as well as abdominoplasty and liposuction. Her specialty practice also encompasses facial rejuvenation, including face, neck, cheek, and eyebrow lifts, which may be accompanied by eyelid surgery. Dr. Burgess assembles a truly comprehensive package of elements that determine your own ultimate vision: form, shape, function and balance to help you achieve your dreams of natural beauty and self-confidence.

Dr. Burgess was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University with honors. She subsequently began medical school at Oregon Health Science University. Following graduation, she entered her surgical internship at the University of California-San Francisco. While completing her General Surgery residency at OHSU, Dr. Burgess did research in wound healing methods at the Northwest Wound Healing Center. And in 2001, Dr. Burgess completed her Plastic Surgery training, where she received teaching and research honors.

Dr. Burgess is board certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgeons and the American Board of Surgeons. She has publications in the "Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery" and has written chapters for "Plastic Surgery: Indications, Operation and Outcome, and Frontiers in Tissue Engineering" book publications. Dr Burgess has offered and held many seminars and conferences.

Dr. Burgess is a member of the American Medical Association and is active in local and national surgical organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Oregon Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Burgess has a myriad of interests aside from medicine, but most of all she loves to spend time with her family.


Education

M.D. Degree: Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR, 1993
B.S. Degree: Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 1988


Residencies

Plastic Surgery: Oregon Health Sciences University, 1999-2001
General Surgery: Oregon Health Sciences University, 1994-1999


Certifications

Board Certified in Plastic Surgery
Board Certified in General Surgery


Memberships

American College of Surgeons - National and State Candidate Member
American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Active Member
American Medical Association
Oregon Medical Association
Oregon Society of Plastic Surgeons


Honors & Awards

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
OHSU Resident Teaching Award
Medical School Scholarships: Woodland Park Hospital, St. Vincent's Hospital, PEO, AMA-ERF, Gerlinger, Joe C. Bond
Undergraduate Scholarships include Microbiology and Tektronix Awards
OSU Honors Program

Procedures

Breast Procedures

  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
  • Breast Reduction
  • Breast Reconstruction

Body Procedures

  • Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
  • Brachioplasty

Face Procedures

  • Facial Fat Grafting
  • Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
  • Forehead Lift
  • Face and Neck Lift
  • Cheek Surgery
  • Ear Surgery

Products

  • Prevelle Silk™
  • Restylane™
  • Juvederm Ultra™
  • Juvederm Ultra Plus™
  • Botox®
  • Sculptra®