The Blog

Introducing: SkinVive in Portland, OR

Skinvive injections in Portland! Dr. Heather Friedman is proud to introduce Juvederm’s latest hyaluronic acid filler into practice. Skinvive is unique in that it has shown to improve the quality and appearance of your skin. Learn how Skinvive works and why Dr. Heather Friedman is excited to integrate this new product into practice.

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Options for Treating Undereye Dark Circles

The under eye area can be quite a nuisance for some. There are several treatment options available. Dr. Heather Friedman reviews the current medical literature to present evidence-based options available. Treatments that Dr. Heather Friedman offers to address the under eye area includes: peels, Botox, fillers, and PRP to name a few.

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Reflect and Root

This past weekend I took the time to reflect on my aesthetic journey over the past few years. As an exercise to update some profiles, I listed out all the training I have done as an injector. This January marks the completion of three years in practice focusing on aesthetic injectables and I feel pride, accomplishment, and excitement around my work and commitment ahead. It feels meaningful to reflect via the blog, because it is the readers here that comprise the community at the heart of my work.

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Weighing the Choices….

The question of how I went from practicing naturopathic medicine to a practice based in aesthetics comes up often. I made the decision to shift the focus of my practice from primary care to integrative aesthetics about 4 years ago. I know absolutely that I made the right choice for myself and the decision to make this move was intentional.⁠⁠

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IV Therapy for Hydration in Portland

IV Therapy in NE Portland with Dr. Heather Friedman is a great way to replenish fluids! Learn how much water we need to drink, a quick DIY electrolyte drink recipe and how we can hack our way to hydration with IV therapy. Add-on a bag of IV fluids and electrolytes formulated for quick hydration, leaving you feeling revitalized and refreshed. This is an add-on to any service!

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Using Filler To Lift the Lower Face

Dr. Heather Friedman performs lifting techniques with dermal filler in her NE Portland location. In this week's blog, learn how she applies dermal filler to lift the lower face and add jawline definition, add volume to the middle cheek supporting the tear trough, and supports the nasolabial fold. Dr. Heather Friedman is a naturopathic physician specializing in medical aesthetics in NE Portland.

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Voluma Portland Oregon

Enhancing the cheeks with Juvederm Voluma is my most favorite injection to perform. With added volume to the cheeks, the entire face appears lifted, rejuvenated, and younger; I get the most ‘wow’s’ with this procedure. This week I talk cheek filler with Juvederm Voluma.

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