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Supporting Your Skin in NE Portland: Nutrition + Aesthetics

Healthy, glowing skin starts from within. In this post, Dr. Heather Friedman of NE Portland explores how essential nutrients like vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and selenium support your skin’s natural barrier, collagen production, and resilience. Learn how to pair internal wellness with treatments like Botox, Sculptra, vitamin B12 shots, and IV therapy for long-term, radiant results. Discover the powerful connection between nutrition and skin health—because true beauty is built from the inside out.

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Wiser Than Me: A Love Letter to the Aging Self

In a culture obsessed with youth, aging is often something we’re told to resist. But what if we embraced it instead? Inspired by Jane Fonda’s interview on Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s Wiser Than Me podcast, Dr. Heather Friedman reflects on aging, beauty, and the deeper meaning of self-love. From Fonda’s wisdom to the natural signs of aging on our faces, this blog explores how aesthetic medicine—like Botox and Sculptra—can support not just how we look, but how we feel. Click below to read how aging can be a return to self, not a loss of it.

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