Over time, factors like stress, sun and gravity combine to cause a visible change in the skin of the face and neck. Creases develop around the mouth, sagging changes the contours of the jaw line and fat deposits beneath the skin of the neck form loose folds. A facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy, reverses…

Plastic surgery is an effective way for patients to reach their aesthetic goals. Utilizing both minimally invasive techniques and precise, artful surgical cosmetic procedures to target specific areas, experienced plastic surgeons can create firmer, more balanced physiques and healthier, revitalized profiles. But how can patients be certain that their doctor is actually an experienced, well-qualified…

Published research and data indicate that the safety records for accredited office-based facilities are similar to hospital ambulatory surgery settings. As anyone planning surgery should, patients who intend to undergo cosmetic surgical procedures at an office-based operating room should always verify that their surgeon and the operating room facilities meet stringent requirements. To begin with,…

Distinguished Seattle Plastic Surgeon Dr. Shahram Salemy has been nominated in the 2014 Best of Western Washington “Best Plastic Surgeon” poll, his 3rd straight nomination in 3 years.  Polls opened just today, September 15th, and Dr. Salemy is already in 4th place. The King5 Best of Western Washington poll is conducted annually and showcases the…

“I feel comfortable in my own skin.” In this popular mommy makeover video, we follow Sara Hagen from Bozeman, Montana, who, after researching surgeons extensively, traveled across two states to work specifically with Award-Winning Seattle Plastic Surgeon Dr. Shahram Salemy. Dr. Salemy and his staff helped Sara plan the logistics of her visit, surgery and…

Join us for an evening of fine wine, delicious hors d’oeuvres and an intimate look at the “art of plastic surgery” with Dr. Shahram Salemy at the J. Bookwalter Winery in Richland, WA on September 11th. An ever popular event, space is limited so reserve a spot by August 31st and RSVP to Rebecca Jensen…

There may be an incredibly compelling reason why breast augmentation is the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the United States: women who have the procedure done report experiencing a higher quality of life post-surgery. In fact, women who have undergone breast augmentation cite significant improvements in their sexual and psychosocial well-being and describe increased…

Breast lift procedures are an increasingly popular option for cosmetic surgery patients, displaying twice the growth rate of breast implant surgeries, according to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ 2013 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report. More than 90,000 breast lifts were performed in 2013, a 70 percent increase since 2000. While breast augmentations with…

Technological advances are playing a major role in shaping current trends in plastic surgery. New products and techniques in both surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures are giving plastic surgeons an increasing array of tools to employ as they aid their patients in achieving the leaner, firmer bodies and more youthful appearances that they desire.…

Just 1 More Day to Nominate Dr. Shahram Salemy, Seattle favorite and Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, as “Best Cosmetic Surgeon” in Seattle Magazine’s annual “Best of 2014 Readers’ Choice poll”. You can VOTE NOW by “Liking” Seattle Magazine’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/seattlemagazine/app_663778700370900 and casting your vote!