With an increase in bariatric surgeries, many patients are also undergoing cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin that does not fully contract after weight loss surgery. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), in comparing 2014 to 2013 there has been an uptick in post-bariatric surgeries for the following procedures – 9% increase…

Plastic surgery does more than employ various surgical and nonsurgical procedures to provide patients with trimmer bodies, more youthful appearances and improved self-esteem; it can truly change lives. The case of Paul Mason offers resounding proof of this. Once tipping the scales at nearly 1000 pounds, Mason managed to lose an impressive 650 pounds, but…

More post-bariatric surgery patients who have used bariatric surgery to help with their weight loss efforts may now want to consider getting plastic surgery in order to maintain their weight loss. New research conducted at the Henry Ford Hospital found that patients who used contouring surgery—such as face or breast lifts, tummy tucks, or the…

New research conducted at Georgetown University in Washington, DC showed that the benefits of plastic surgery go beyond looking younger. In fact, the scientists found that plastic surgery can help form a solid first impression. This hypothesis came from a study the scientists conducted, in which one hundred seventy volunteers were given before and after…

While plastic seems to be everywhere these days, this common material did not inspire the term plastic surgery. A specialty that incorporates both surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures designed to improve patients’ lives by shaping appearances that are healthier, firmer and more proportionate, plastic surgery actually gets its name from the Greek word “plastikos,” which…

Share this Image On Your Site <p><strong>Please include attribution to https://www.drsalemy.com with this graphic.</strong></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <p><a href=”><img src=’https://www.drsalemy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/PlasticSurgeryFacts.jpg’ alt=’Plastic Surgery Facts’ width=’850px’ border=’0′ /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <p> Plastic surgery is the process by which different parts of the body are reconstructed or repaired, often by transferring or moving…

Jane, one of Dr. Shahram Salemy’s patient, was featured on Realself. She explained how undergoing a Mommy Makeover helped transformed her life. Her procedures included a breast lift, tummy tuck, and labiaplasty. Read more about Jane’s story on Realself

Dr. Shahram Salemy is excited to announce that his Seattle plastic surgery clinic has gained accreditation from the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF), an organization that sets the “gold standard” for quality patient care. To be AAAASF accredited, the facility must pass a rigorous and thorough inspection on hundreds of criteria…

Three-dimensional liposculpture presents a safe, reliable method for body contouring of the hips, flanks and thighs, according to a recent paper published in PRS Global Open, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ international open access journal. The paper reviewed 20 years of procedures involving more than 4000 patients. Plastic surgery incorporates an ever-expanding array of…

Many doctors performing cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States are not actually cosmetic surgeons. With the surging popularity of cosmetic surgery, physicians who are not trained in cosmetic surgery are offering cosmetic surgery procedures.  These physicians include dermatologists, family practitioners, gynecologists, dentists and radiologists. While they are medical doctors, they lack the specialized training and…