Breast Surgery Types: What Cosmetic Breast Surgery Should I Choose?

Breast plastic surgery is by far the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure women around the world. According to the latest facts and figures from the ASPS 2020 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report, breast augmentation, revision and lifting were the top three plastic surgery procedures that year. This was closely followed by breast reductions for both men…

Average Recovery Times for Plastic Surgeries

When you’re considering plastic surgery, it’s important to factor recovery times into your plans. Recovery times can vary depending on overall health and procedure, and some patients may take longer to be back to 100% while others may require less time.             Some Factors When Considering Recovery Time Include: Average…

Better Breasts After Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Growing and nourishing a child with their bodies is an extremely satisfying, life-changing experience for women. However, it is completely normal for new moms to feel like their bodies no longer reflect how they see themselves. Postpartum recovery looks different for every woman, but it’s common for women to experience sagging, flattened breasts when they…

The Art of Plastic Surgery

Plastic and cosmetic surgeries don’t have to be major procedures to have a big impact. From scar removal to rhinoplasty, there are many procedures that make only minor adjustments to the body, but can completely change the way a patient looks and feels. Discover the skill and art behind plastic surgery. How Plastic Surgeons Use…

Patient Spotlight: “Feeling beautiful, healthy, and rejuvenated inside and out”

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

What is the Perfect Breast?

When it comes to the perfect breast, the ideal is a matter of proportions. According to a recent study described in the American Society of Plastic Surgeon’s official medical journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the preference for a breast with an “upper pole to lower pole ratio of 45-to-55” is nearly universal. Researchers performed surveys…

Video: Mommy Makeover Helps Mom Reclaim Her Pre-Pregnancy Body

“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…

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…

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…