Tips for Looking at Before and After Photos When beginning a search for available options in cosmetic procedures and doctors, Seattle-based plastic surgeon, Dr. Shahram Salemy, recommends taking a look at the before and after photos in a surgeon’s photo gallery. These photos can tell you a lot about the skill and experience of a…

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…

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…

It is a trend that is undeniable. The popularity of plastic surgery continues to increase. In 2015, more than 15.9 million surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures were performed, according to the annual report released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. That is a whopping 115 percent increase since 2000 and an impressive 2…

Ready or not, it is 2016! With the holiday season coming to a close, the start of a new year is traditionally a time of resolutions and plans for self-improvement. For many people, plastic surgery is a fantastic way to reach their goals. It is also an increasingly popular gift. As a result, while others…

Many people choose to undergo a cosmetic procedure because it can significantly improve the signs of aging through state-of-the-art techniques. For others, aesthetic surgery is a solution to accentuate their body shape or to correct certain flaws with their facial features. Since facial and body corrections are achieved by means of incisions, the downtime is…

Plastic surgery, now among the most commonly performed procedures, are seen as positive ways to help people improve how they see themselves and in being comfortable in their own skin. Because cosmetic surgery is a personal journey, the adoption of shared decision-making (SDM) makes sense to achieve the best possible care and desired outcome. A…

Plastic surgery procedures such as tummy tucks, breast augmentations, and facial rejuvenations can offer individuals an improved outlook and boost self-esteem and confidence. However, it is important that those seeking cosmetic procedures keep their bodies healthy before and after surgery by cessation of nicotine intake, namely quitting smoking. A recent study led by Dr. Erdogan…

More post-bariatric surgery patients who have used bariatric surgery to help with their weight loss efforts may now want to consider getting plastic surgery in order to maintain their weight loss. New research conducted at the Henry Ford Hospital found that patients who used contouring surgery—such as face or breast lifts, tummy tucks, or the…

While plastic seems to be everywhere these days, this common material did not inspire the term plastic surgery. A specialty that incorporates both surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures designed to improve patients’ lives by shaping appearances that are healthier, firmer and more proportionate, plastic surgery actually gets its name from the Greek word “plastikos,” which…