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The Ozempic Craze Has Taken the Wellness and Weight Loss World by Storm. Originally developed as a medication for type 2 diabetes, Ozempic (semaglutide) has gained widespread attention for its remarkable side effect: significant weight loss. This injectable drug works by mimicking a hormone called GLP-1, which helps regulate blood sugar...
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 duration of...
Childbearing, weight loss, and aging can take a toll on the abdominal region. Many consider undergoing an abdominoplasty or more popularly known as a tummy tuck to achieve a flatter and more toned mid-section. For those interested in this procedure being informed and getting educated about what a tummy tuck can...
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....
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...
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...
Results from tummy tucks can vary greatly based on a 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 a dramatic transformation to her abdominal contour after bearing children. A full tummy...
Life takes a toll on a person’s abdominal area. Age, childbearing, and changes in weight can trigger sagging muscles, extraneous skin, and deposits of fat, and the result is a stomach that is flabby rather than toned. Fortunately, a tummy tuck can offer a viable solution for those who want a...
Jane, one of Dr. Shahram Salemy’s patients, was featured on Realself. She explained how undergoing a Mommy Makeover helped transform her life. Her procedures included a breast lift, tummy tuck, and labiaplasty. Read more about Jane’s story on Realself
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“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...
A Tummy Tuck, whether full or mini, is a plastic surgery procedure that’s used to give a patient a flatter and tighter stomach and midsection. Most patients who choose a tummy tuck have slack, excess skin that has stubbornly persisted after aging, pregnancy, or rapid weight loss. During a full tummy...
Liposuction and tummy tuck surgery can and are more often performed at the same time than ever before, and results of a study (August 2013) in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-Global Open®, the official open-access medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) show that combining the two procedures do...
“The procedure, a mommy makeover, is to become that person you were before you had children on the outside, and have your own identity, and feel beautiful, because that’s so important as a mother, to feel beautiful.” -Amanda Pearson, Issaquah, WA After 2 years, we are circling back to Amanda’s story:...
Abdominoplasties, also known as “Tummy Tucks”, are often employed by men and women after their bodies have suffered the effects of aging, heredity, prior surgeries, heredity, and pregnancy. Tummy Tucks are quite popular cosmetic procedures, can be an excellent option for individuals with otherwise normal weight and body proportion but who...
I already know I’ll need plastic surgery to have the flat, toned tummy I want, but should I get a tummy tuck or liposuction? Even after regular dieting and exercise, achieving a flat, toned abdomen is often out of reach for many people, especially those who have undergone a pregnancy or...
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,...
Most Overweight Patients Show Lasting Weight Loss One Year after Abdominoplasty A preliminary study revealed that many abdominoplasty (“tummy tuck“) patients may experience significant and long-term weight loss, especially those who were obese or overweight before their procedure. The study was detailed by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the...
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...
Considering a Tummy Tuck? Dr. Salemy always advises potential candidates to consult with a Board-Certified plastic surgeon, one who has had particular success with the procedure, and to ask lots of questions! Here now are some of the most popular and frequently asked questions and Dr. Salemy’s answers regarding the popular...
Sara Hagen, one of Dr. Salemy’s patients, appeared on The Scene magazine which covers Seattle’s Eastside. With the help of Dr. Salemy, Hagen, a 36-year-old mother of two from Bozeman, Montana, underwent a mommy makeover procedure that restored her pre-pregnancy body and self-confidence. The plastic surgery included a tummy tuck, breast...
A tummy tuck (or abdominoplasty) is a really common procedure with the goal being to improve the contour and shape of the abdomen. Often the abdomen really changes with age, weight loss, or pregnancy, and although diet and exercise can help, sometimes it’s not enough. Each tummy tuck involves removing excess...

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Dr. Salemy + Staff,
There isn’t a thank you card big enough to truly express how grateful I am for all of you. How do you repay the people who helped restore your self-confidence? It took me a long time to decide if surgery was something I wanted to pursue but the moment I met you and your staff I knew I’d found the people I wanted to do it. Your professionalism, compassion, and kindness meant more to me than I’ll ever be able to tell you. And despite having one minor complication, if I had to go back to the O.R. and awake, I wouldn’t have wanted it to be with anyone else you truly are the best of the best thank you for helping me and love myself again.

Dr. Salemy & Staff,
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Thank you so much! Dr. Salemy, I am so pleased with my results -I am so happy I did my research and found you! Thank you for answering all of my questions and fitting me into the schedule whenever I needed. Nurses & Staff! Thanks so much for helping me along the way! I feel like all of you went out of your way to talk to me and listened to my concerns. Thanks again.

Dr. Salemy and Team,
We can’t thank you enough for the excellent care you took of us. You each were so kind and helpful every time we came to the office and made the experience so much easier than the scenario I had built up in my mind! Dr. Salemy, we’re so happy with the results you gave us but more importantly, we felt so comfortable with you. We know you were our doctor as we met with you. Thank you, thank you for everything.

Dr. Salemy,
Thank you so much for helping me look and feel so much better. I am very very pleased with the way I look now, and so grateful for you. I already feel much more confident and can’t wait to buy some new clothes! Thank you to Raven and JJ and everyone else involved in the process as well. Thanks again.

Dr. Salemy,
Your kindness and attention to detail was very much appreciated. You have a wonderful staff, as well as treating your staff/patients with respect and compassion.
Thank you.

Dear Dr. Salemy,
I just want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you for the wonderful care and support I received from you and your team during my breast augmentation. The kindness and understanding shown by all of you deeply touched me and eased all my anxieties. I’m incredibly grateful for the positive impact you’ve had on my life, both physically and emotionally. Thank you for turning my dream into reality. Your decision in prioritizing my health and well-being over everything else has left a lasting impression on me. It’s comforting to know that there are physicians like you who put patients well-being above all else. Thank you for not only being an outstanding doctor but also a wonderful individual. I will and always will be thankful for your wonderful work and care you provide warm regards.

Dr. Salemy,
Having breast augmentation surgery was one of the best decisions I’ve made! The confidence I have now is priceless. Every single one of your staff was warm and caring, my overall experience was 100% amazing exclamation! I have nothing but glowing recommendation for you and your staff.

Dr. Salemy,
I can’t tell you how pleased I am with my revision! I appreciate your skill and concern for me throughout the process.

Dear Dr. Salemy & Staff,
thank you for staying conservative in your approach and not giving me a new/different nose but improving the one I already have. I love the results that I am seeing, and I am truly grateful.
Your staff is spectacular made me feel safe and comfortable.

Dr. Salemy, Thank you so very much for giving me my smile back- you’re the best.

Dear Dr. Salemy, I want to tell you why I believe that your service as a plastic surgeon is so valuable -especially for women. I believe that at the core of every woman’s heart is the desire to be beautiful whether she admits it or not. Certainly there are many other qualities to aspire to: kindness compassion intelligence wisdom but it can’t be denied that deep down a woman wants to be appreciated for her beauty. I think that is why it is so hard for women to get older… outer beauty fades with time. When a person chooses to as they say “have some work done” and consequently feels so much better about herself the value of that just can’t be measured. Thank you for pursuing excellence in your profession.

Dr. Salemy & Staff thank you SO VERY MUCH for all your help and support in getting me through my rhinoplasty. I’m excited I can’t stop looking at the results exclamation I appreciate what all of you have done for me and couldn’t have asked for a better practice!

I just wanted to let Dr. Salemy and staff know how much I appreciate their care and compassion during my surgery. Dr. Salamy you are truly amazing surgeon with a wonderful caring staff.

Dr. Salemy & Staff, First of all I want to thank all of you for my wonderful experience. I really am lucky to have found Dr. Salemy. I felt confidence in him since the first time I met him and my confidence boosted even after the surgery. I had a wonderful experience and look forward to sharing the experience with others. Thank you! P.S. thank you all so much. It was all a pleasure and joyful experience that changed my life!

Dear Dr. Salemy, Thank you for your amazing work period it was a pleasure dealing with you and your staff. You’ve given me back my confidence.

I just wanted to thank you for taking such good care of me during my surgery for your gentle and kind demeanor in working with me after the process. Your approach and compassion is very much appreciated.

To Dr. Salemy’s Staff, Thank you so much for your extraordinary care period you have all made this process surprisingly comfortable. I sincerely appreciate your kindness and attention. Dana thank you for being so lovely and gentle with me at the post-op. Lindsey you’re an absolute angel to wake up to. Jim you made me laugh and relax when I was so nervous and Jennifer you’ve been so wonderful at every visit beginning to end. I hope you all know how much I appreciate your care.

Dr. Salemy, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your extraordinary talent and care. You’ve made me feel more beautiful more like myself and I cannot tell you how much of a difference you’ve made for me with your artistry and professionalism. You have my utmost respect and admiration. Thank you again.

Dr. Salemy + Staff, Having a great time in Hawaii -avoided a hurricane! And keeping a sun hat on and enjoying in spite of the hat! thanks for everything.

Dr. Salemy, Just a note to thank you for giving me back my face! I appreciate your patience as I was such a fearful patient! I couldn’t believe the improvement when I saw the photo comparison. It was quite dramatic. Again thanks for your kindness professionalism and superior skill. I have newfound confidence and no longer feel “invisible” to others.

Dr. Salemy, I wanted to let you know how grateful I am for all you’ve done for me. You’re professional yet easygoing demeanor has made my experience with you the best a patient could ever ask for. To say thank you could never fully express my gratitude. Truly there are no words. What you’ve given me is so much more than just bigger breasts you have given me a gift far greater than outward beauty I see. For the first time I feel feminine comfortable in my own skin and have an inner peace that I can’t really explain. Not only have you transformed my outside but you have transformed my inside too… and for that I am forever grateful. You are an amazing gifted doctor and you have truly changed my life! With all my thanks and appreciation

Dear Dr. Salemy, I want to thank you and your office so much for your patience kindness and willingness to work with my short time frame. It is clear that all of you have a deep passion for your professions. All the best.

Dr. Salemy & Staff, Although this note says “Thank you” in just this simple way there’s special meaning in these words to all of you today. For the thoughts behind this message are especially warm and true and words cannot express the special thanks this brings to you. Thank you to all who helped take me from “nervous jitters” to “extremely happy”!