A ^Retired Plastic Surgeon's Notebook

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

Category: Breast Contouring


Nipple reduction and a breast lift can make the breasts look fuller.

September 27th, 2017 — 11:55am

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…

Breast Contouring, Breast Lift, Mommy Makeover, Nipples

Anatomical versus Round Implants: The study that could never be done was done.

August 4th, 2017 — 10:57am

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…

Breast Contouring, Breast Implants, New Technology

Clinical research is really, really difficult!

June 19th, 2017 — 6:19pm

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…

Breast Contouring, Breast Implant Removal, Breast Implants

MOMMY MAKEOVER A.K.A. MATERNAL RESTORATION

May 14th, 2017 — 7:00pm

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…

Body Contouring, Breast Contouring, Breast Implants, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Mommy Makeover, Plastic Surgery

I am pleased to offer Ideal Breast Implants

May 3rd, 2017 — 6:05am

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…

Breast Contouring, Breast Implants, New Technology

Louis Pasteur and why you shouldn’t worry too much about mold or fungus in saline breast implants.

April 25th, 2017 — 9:49am

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…

Breast Contouring, Breast Implant Illness, Breast Implant Removal, Breast Implants, Stuff I love

Shaped vs. Round Breast Implant Smackdown

April 20th, 2015 — 8:53am

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…

Breast Contouring, Breast Implants

The Ideal Breast

November 6th, 2014 — 10:08am

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…

Breast Contouring, Breast Implant Removal, Breast Implants, Breast Lift

Will I be happy with fat transfer to the breast?

October 23rd, 2014 — 12:47pm

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…

Breast Contouring, Fat Transfer to the Breast

FAQ: Should I lose or gain weight before surgery?

October 21st, 2014 — 2:21pm

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…

Body Contouring, Breast Contouring, Obesity

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