Today there are a number of misconceptions about plastic surgery, some of which have some truth, while others that are completely false. We wanted to debunk the myths and clear the air, so you can have realistic expectations for cosmetic procedures and plastic surgeries. Read our top 8 myths about plastic surgery and take a…

Dr. Shahram Salemy is honored to be ranked as one of the top 10 finalists in the Seattle A List for “Best Plastic Surgeon” category. Many thanks to patients and everyone for their support. In the words of one of his patients, who describes Dr. Salemy: “Your professionalism, compassion, and kindness meant more to me…

Dr. Shahram Salemy has the privilege of sponsoring a young high school golfer who was passionate about water access in Africa. The project is led by Golf Fore Africa, a non-profit organization striving to provide a better future for children through the access of clean water. Dr. Salemy is excited to see how much an…

Lipoplasty, more commonly known as liposuction, can be an excellent choice for those who have already reached their ideal weight by exercising and dieting but still have a few stubborn areas of fat that they cannot shed. It differs from a tummy tuck or other cosmetic surgery procedures used to address sagging skin, and when…

Cosmetic surgery has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, and one of the most popular procedures is liposuction. Liposuction enables patients to target specific areas of fat that do not respond to exercise or other efforts to lose weight. With more than 220,000 procedures performed in 2015, an increase of 5 percent over 2014, it…

Buttock enhancement procedures are soaring in popularity as more women are discovering the benefits of body contouring. Over the last 15 years, the popularity of butt lifts has skyrocketed, increasing by more than 250 percent. Between 2014 and 2015 alone, the demand for butt implants and butt lifts increased by 36 percent each, and their popularity is…

The concept of a tummy tuck seems simple enough, and many find the idea of a surgical procedure that can create a beautiful, taut tummy by tightening weakened abdominal muscles and removing excess skin and tissue attractive. The fact that the American Society of Plastic Surgeons identified the tummy tuck, which is more formally known…

  For many patients, a facelift can reduce the visible signs of aging to restore a youthful appearance. When combined with fat grafting techniques, facelifts can create a natural and beautiful new look for patients who want to look and feel their best. Seattle based plastic surgeon, Dr. Shahram Salemy gave us some background on…

Many people struggle to get the flat and toned stomach that they desire. There are many exercises, such as Pilates and crunches, that are designed to tone core muscles, but these are often ineffective, in particular after pregnancy, and they cannot address excess loose skin or pockets of stubborn fat.  A tummy tuck is a…

Results from tummy tucks can vary greatly based on patient’s desired goals, abdominoplasty type, and a patient’s anatomy. Here are a couple highlights of cases for full and extended tummy tucks: FULL TUMMY TUCK This woman wanted dramatic transformation to her abdominal contour after bearing children. A full tummy tuck was performed to narrow the…