Higher Quality of Life after Breast Augmentation?

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…

Growth of Breast Lifts Outnumbers Breast Implants 2-to-1

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…

Spotlight on: Breast Augmentation vs. Breast Lift

Most women are interested in having a breast profile that is shapely and youthful in appearance, and many have increasingly turned to breast surgery to help them achieve these goals. The two most popular breast surgery techniques available to help women obtain the form they desire are breast augmentation and breast lift (mastopexy).  While these…

Should Fat Be Transferred from Stomach to Breasts?

Traditionally, breast augmentation surgery involved the insertion of implants to create a fuller, rounder, breast profile. For women who wished to avoid using implants, fat transfer breast augmentation surgery, a procedure that involves removing fat from the stomach (or other) area and strategically injecting it into the breasts, has become a more popular option.  But…

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,…

Follow Heidi on Her Road to a Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift in Seattle

If you’ve ever wondered what the real process of a Breast Augmentation procedure looks like from start to finish, we’re reviving this original, honest and insightful video, one of our favorites. It follows Heidi, a recent Seattle plastic surgery patient as she has her first consultation, preps and undergoes her surgery, and returns for her…

Mommy Makeovers Can Often Transform Lives

This Seattle patient regained her self-confidence and reclaimed her life after having undergone a Mommy Makeover by Seattle Plastic Surgeon Dr. Shahram Salemy.  Many moms, despite a commitment to dieting, exercising and leading a healthy lifestyle, are often unable to overcome all of the effects of pregnancy (skin and muscle laxity, fat redistribution, stretching, and…

“I feel happier about myself, both physically and mentally, than I have ever before in my life…”

“I feel happier about myself, both physically and mentally, than I have ever before in my life…” This Thank You card came from a recent otherwise healthy patient in her early 30’s who wanted more confidence in her physical appearance, specifically in the appearance of her abdomen and breasts.  After consulting with Board-Certified plastic surgeon…

Celebrities Bouncing Back Quickly After Pregnancy: Did They Have a Mommy Makeover?

With celebrities seeming to bounce back quickly after pregnancy, you may be wondering if they have undergone a “mommy makeover”.  While we continue to wonder, here are the basics of a “mommy makeover” if you are considering undergoing one yourself. A “mommy makeover” is becoming an increasingly popular option for women who want to reclaim…

Combined Breast Lift and Augmentation is Safe, and Advantageous

Contrary to popular belief, undergoing a breast augmentation and a breast lift simultaneously in a single procedure is safe and holds many advantages.  Breast augmentation and breast lift surgeries are among the most common plastic surgery procedures performed to enhance the appearance of a patient’s breasts, but they are typically performed separately in staged procedures.…