Key Principles for Low Risk, Excellent Liposuction

Both a science and an art, liposuction involves the use of various surgical techniques to contour certain areas of the body in order to achieve a slimmer, more balanced physique. Excellent liposuction results can be safely and consistently attained when surgeons follow five key principles, according to an article (Dec., 2013) in the American Society…

Combined Tummy Tuck Liposuction Surgery Yield Low Complication Rates

Liposuction and tummy tuck surgery can and are more often performed at the same time than ever before, and results of a study (August, 2013) in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-Global Open®, the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) show that combining the two procedures do not increase the risk…

Featured Video: Amanda Pearson, Mommy Makeover

“The procedure, a mommy makeover, is to become that person you were before you had children on the outside, and have your own identity, and feel beautiful, because that’s so important as a mother, to feel beautiful.” -Amanda Pearson, Issaquah, WA After 2 years, we are circling back to Amanda’s story:  Dr. Salemy’s “mommy makeover”…

Custom Tummy Tucks?

Abdominoplasties, also known as “Tummy Tucks”, are often employed by men and women after their bodies have suffered the effects of aging, heredity, prior surgeries, heredity and pregnancy.  Tummy Tucks are quite popular cosmetic procedures, can be an excellent option for individuals with otherwise normal weight and body proportion but who suffer from saggy abdominal…

Breast Cancer & Reconstruction Patients Boost Self Image with Unrelated Cosmetic Surgery

Not only can breast reconstruction significantly restore a woman’s sense of confidence and boost her self-image, but unrelated plastic surgery procedures, like liposuction, facelift and eyelid surgery, can also help improve self-esteem for Breast Cancer patients following a Breast Reconstruction, says a study presented at the 2013 annual scientific meeting of the American Society of…

Mommy Makeover FAQ

Question: Does my Mommy Makeover have to be performed in 3 separate surgeries? Read what Board-Certified Seattle Cosmetic Surgeon had to say about another surgeon’s recommendation to have a Mommy Makeover completed in 3 separate surgeries.  (Big Hint: Healthy patients with reasonable anatomies can often enjoy combined, less costly procedures with reduced recovery times!) Read…

Good News for Breast Augmented Moms: Breast-Feeding Won’t Cause Sagging, Study Finds

Breast-feeding moms with breast implants can take comfort in a recent study.  Preliminary findings indicate that breast-feeding does not cause sagging in breast-augmented women and that implants don’t interfere with a woman’s capacity to breast-feed, according to a recent study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (San Diego, October,…

Dr. Shahram Salemy’s Neck Lift Patient, Nancy Weaver, Featured in First for Women Magazine

“The procedure took less than two hours.  Incredibly, just one day after surgery, my neck and jawline were so smooth and beautiful that I looked 15 years younger.” First For Women, one of the top 3 bestselling magazines in America, recently featured award-winning Seattle Plastic Surgeon Dr. Shahram Salemy’s patient, Nancy Weaver, after her successful lower…

FAQ: Do I Need a Tummy Tuck or Liposuction?

  I already know I’ll need plastic surgery to have the flat, toned tummy I want, but should I get a tummy tuck or liposuction? Even after regular dieting and exercise, achieving a flat, toned abdomen is often out of reach for many people, especially those who have undergone a pregnancy or have experienced dramatic…

Buttock Augmentations Are Worth It: High Satisfaction Among Women

Buttock enhancements are worth it, according to a preliminary Brazilian study presented at the 2013 annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in San Diego. Of the 58 women in the study who had buttock augmentation using their own fat, 98% were highly satisfied with their results with no major complications. Buttock augmentation…