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: Fat Transfer to the Breast


Fat transfer to the breast FAQ: What happens with weight changes?

August 30th, 2018 — 2:16pm

I’ve now been doing fat transfer to the breast for over seven years.  I remain enthusiastic about this procedure in patients with favorable anatomy and realistic expectations.  One FAQ relates to changes in the breast with weight changes.  So here is what I have observed so far in my practice: If patients lose weight, theContinue reading…

Breast Contouring, Fat Transfer to the Breast

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

Fat transfer to the breast – 3 year follow-up

September 12th, 2014 — 4:22pm

Seattle Plastic Surgeon is happy with her long term fat transfer to the breast results. This week I saw one of my very first fat transfer to the breasts patients.  I was delighted to see her and to get this three year follow-up.  I beg my fat transfer patients to come in once a yearContinue reading…

Breast Contouring, Fat Transfer to the Breast

What breast shape do you like?

June 5th, 2014 — 2:38pm

Seattle Plastic Surgeon explains how different breast implants influence breast shape. Take a look at these different breast shapes.  It is important to know what type of shape a patient prefers when doing a breast augmentation consultation.  The size and shape and projection of breast implants influences the final shape of the breast.  Other factorsContinue reading…

Breast Contouring, Breast Implants, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Fat Transfer to the Breast

Breast Implants vs. Fat Transfer for Breast Enlargement

April 17th, 2014 — 3:41pm

Breast implants vs. fat transfer for breast enlargement.  Seattle Plastic Surgeon compares the two operations. I have been doing fat transfer to the breast for about three years now.   When I started practice in 1991, fat transfer to the breast was dismissed as ineffective.  And indeed it was because the technique did not lend itself toContinue reading…

Breast Contouring, Breast Implants, Fat Transfer to the Breast, New Technology

Why fat transfer to the breast takes a lot of time and a lot of patience.

May 7th, 2013 — 11:32am

Fat transfer to the breast by Seattle Plastic Surgeon takes time and patience. Fat transfer to the breast doesn’t seem like it would be a time consuming procedure but it is if done properly.    Here is what’s important and why fat transfer takes time and patience:  The fat must be harvested very gently at a lowContinue reading…

Breast Contouring, Fat Transfer to the Breast

Nice result with fat transfer in an older patient.

October 5th, 2012 — 3:21pm

Fat transfer to the breast is looking like a great operation to this Seattle Pastic Surgeon. Here is yet another satisfied fat transfer to the breast patient.  I slimmed down her muffin top and added some fat to her breasts.  She went up one cup size and also got a bit of a lift, notContinue reading…

Breast Contouring, Fat Transfer to the Breast, New Technology

More good news about fat transfer to the breast.

June 14th, 2012 — 4:56pm

Seattle Plastic Surgeon finds that fat transfer to the breasts allows for subtle improvements in breast shape. The more cases of fat transfer to the breast I do, the more I appreciate some of the advantages of fat transfer over breast implants.  There are the obvious advantages of no cost or upkeep of implants, no needContinue reading…

Breast Contouring, Fat Transfer to the Breast, New Technology

Fat transfer to the breast – I’m getting enthusiastic.

March 8th, 2012 — 12:26am

Seattle Plastic Surgeon is seeing some very nice results from fat transfer to the breast. It takes quite a bit to get me enthusiatic about “new stuff” because “new stuff” pops up every day and more often than not, the reality does not begin to live up to the hype.  This tends to make oneContinue reading…

Breast Contouring, Fat Transfer to the Breast, New Technology

I’m really liking fat transfer to the breast and so are my patients.

November 28th, 2011 — 10:15pm

Seattle Plastic Surgeon blogs about her early results of fat transfer to the breast.  Lately I am getting a lot of inquires about fat transfer to the breasts.  There must be a “BUZZ” out there.  And I am soooo glad that I have started doing this procedure.  I was skeptical (it’s my Germanic nature) until IContinue reading…

Breast Contouring, Fat Transfer to the Breast

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