According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world, cosmetic procedures in total were up 5% in 2012 as compared with 2011.  This increase was mostly comprised of increases in facial rejuvenation procedures, especially facelifts, eyelid surgeries and minimally-invasive fillers.  Why so much emphasis on the…

The voters have spoken and the results are in!  Dr. Shahram Salemy was honored to be voted a Top 3 Finalist in the Best of Western Washington “Best Plastic Surgeon” category. This contest celebrates favorite local businesses, decided exclusively by local patients. In the words of one such patient and local resident: “Without a doubt…

Patient Spotlight: Facelift

This patient was interested in a facelift and eyelid rejuvenation surgery to help soften some signs of aging. I performed a lower face and neck lift as well as a blepharoplasty (eyelid rejuvenation surgery) to help improve the jawline, neckline, jowls and lower eyelid fullness, as seen in her post-op photos taken…

Patient Spotlight: Breast Lift

This patient was interested in improving the shape of her breasts but did not want breast implants. I performed a full breast lift (mastopexy) with incisions around the nipple, down the breasts and in the crease of the breasts, to create a dramatic, fuller and more lifted appearance, as seen in…

Patient Spotlight: Facelift

This lovely woman was interested in facial rejuvenation surgery, specifically to improve her jawline, neck line, and eyelids. I performed a facelift and eyelid rejuvenation surgery to create a more youthful appearance while still maintaining a natural result and avoiding a “pulled” appearance, as seen in the post-op photos taken about 6…

Patient Spotlight: Correction of Breast Asymmetry

Correction of Breast Asymmetry This patient was interested in a breast lift with a small reduction, but also wanted to achieve improved symmetry. I performed a breast lift with a reduction to create an improved, more youthful shape, with incisions around the nipple, down the breast and in the fold of the breasts,…

Patient Spotlight: Mommy Makeover

Mommy Makeover These before and after photos show the type of results that we can achieve with a mommy makeover, specifically the dramatic improvement in the shape of both the breasts and abdomen. The before photo is really common for women after childbirth– the abdominal wall muscles have stretched during pregnancy, and the…

Patient Spotlight: Breast Augmentation with Lift

Breast Augmentation with Lift This patient was interested in improving both her breast shape as well as fullness after having had children. I performed a one stage breast augmentation with silicone cohesive gel implants as well as a full mastopexy. This created a very nice, natural result, as seen in the postop photos…