Welcome to my blog. I am a retired plastic surgeon in Seattle and was in private practice since 1991. I've seen more than a few interesting faces and cases through my years spent in the exam room, the operating room and the emergency room. And I have an opinion on just about everything relating to plastic surgery (and a lot of unrelated stuff). If you like my blog, let me know. Thanks for reading! Lisa
Check out this case. This lady initially came in for breast augmentation. She wanted to look a little fuller but was a worried about the impact of larger breasts on her competitive tennis game. After chatting with her and examining her, I came up with the plan of a lift and a nipple reduction. TheseContinue reading…
I think the anatomic implants vs. round implants smack down may finally be over. As those who read my blog know, I am not a huge fan of anatomic implants although I have tried really, really hard to learn to love them over many, many years. Anatomic implants are presented as the best thing sinceContinue reading…
I was doing some office spring cleaning the other day and came across two file boxes of patient charts from a breast implant study I participated in years ago. The study was the McGahn Silicone Breast Implant Adjuvant Study which was being conducted to gather information about the efficacy and safety of silicone gel breastContinue reading…
Seattle Plastic Surgeon Discusses Mommy Makeover on Mother’s Day Ah, the joys of motherhood! I can wax eloquently about fat little feet, apple cheeks, wet baby kisses and so on but one of the joys I did not expect was a boost in my Plastic Surgery practice, especially my “mommy makeover” patients. Since becoming aContinue reading…
Seattle Plastic Surgeon now offering the IDEAL IMPLANT. I am happy to report that I am really, really liking The Ideal Implant. And so are my patients. This new type of saline breast implant crossed my radar screen late last year when I read an article in the New York Times about the implant and it’s inventor, Dr.Continue reading…
I have had a lot of questions lately about mold and fungus in saline implants. I have even read online that some people think intact sterile saline breast implants can somehow get filled with germs. When I read stuff like that my thoughts go to the great French Scientist Louis Pasteur and your thoughts should too. Pasteur contributedContinue reading…
Shaped vs. Round Breast Implants Shaped breast implants are all the rage these days. A lot of this is driven by the manufacturers who love to promote these implants and a lot is driven by patients who sometimes insist on the latest and greatest be it a cell phone, blender or breast implants. And I useContinue reading…
The Ideal Breast I just read an interesting review of an article published in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery about the ideal breast. Here’s the link. If you don’t want to read the review, I will summarize. A bajillion individuals which included men and women of various ages and nationalities were asked toContinue reading…
Check out these el cheapo breast enhancers. Those of you familiar with my web site and this blog know that I really like to emphasize that fat transfer to the breasts is much different than a breast implant procedure. Fat transfer results in a much more subtle and natural appearing enhancement compared to breast implants. HereContinue reading…
What’s the ideal weight for plastic surgery? I get this question a lot from patients who are thinking about having breast and/or body contouring. It’s an important question and I am always glad to hear it because it tells me that the patient understands that weight fluctuations can make a difference in surgical outcome. TakeContinue reading…