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…

Video: Watch a Patient’s Nose Job

   Hi, it’s Dr. Salemy, we’re in our office in Seattle and we’re about to do a rhinoplasty on this patient and I wanted to show you kind of what we’re going for.The main issue with her nose is the tip. What I mean by that is she’s got too much cartilage at the…

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…

What You Should Know About Nose Jobs (Rhinopolasty)

One of the top five cosmetic procedures in the United States, rhinoplasty is a delicate surgery that reshapes the nose. Commonly referred to as a nose job, this popular procedure can boost self-esteem and confidence by improving the appearance of the nose and creating a better sense of balance between facial features. It can also…

Closed Versus Open Rhinoplasty: A Review by Seattle Plastic Surgeon Dr. Shahram Salemy

Patients interested in improving the appearance of their nose have often heard of “open” and “closed” rhinoplasties, and are curious as to the difference.  The basic difference is that a closed rhinoplasty is performed with incisions just inside the nose, while an open rhinoplasty uses incisions both inside the nose as well as one on…