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
I came across this well written article by plastic surgeon Jennifer Greer on www.Kevinmd.com. I think it provides some good information about plastic surgery chains like Lifestyle Lift (out of business for a few years now) and SonoBello which appears to be expanding. If you haven’t heard the SonoBello jingle you must never listen toContinue reading…
Body Contouring, Liposuction, Patient Beware, This Makes Me Cranky.
Taken from an article by Dr. Wayne Carman for online American Society of Plastic Surgeons from January 30, 2108 Liposuction is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgical procedures in the United States and around the world. This is somewhat surprising, considering how many misunderstandings about it persist. Listed below are the ten mostContinue reading…
Thinking about liposuction? Autumn is the time to come in for a consultation. I love this time of year. The air is crisp. The leaves are a riot of color. And best of all – my children are back in school! Autumn is a great time to curl up with a nice cat and aContinue reading…
Seattle Plastic Surgeon answers common Liposuction FAQ: Where will the fat go if I gain weight? This is one of the great plastic surgery mysteries because in any given patient, I cannot really predict where the fat will go if a patient gains weight after liposuction. I can say with confidence that it won’t likely goContinue reading…
Seattle Plastic Surgeon discusses options for upper arms. The thermometer in Seattle is finally hitting 70 degrees after the most wretched sping in recorded weather history and I’m getting a lot of questions about upper arm enhancement. The First Lady’s arms are the result of good arm genes and a great personal trainer. Also, sheContinue reading…
Seattle Plastic surgeon shows why belly fat cannot be treated with liposuction (with a little help from Oprah and Dr. Oz). I saw a patient a couple of years ago who was requesting abdominal liposuction. I did my usual body contouring evaluation and had the unenviable task of informing him that he was a really lousy candidate forContinue reading…
Seattle gynecomastia patient shows what can happen once a guy is comfortable going to the gym. It’s a beautiful thing. I find it very gratifying to help patients achieve their personal best through plastic surgery. And I find it super gratifying when plastic surgery really helps a patient make a commitment to better self care.Continue reading…
For Men Only, Gynecomastia, Liposuction, Male Plastic Surgery, Stuff I love
Seattle Plastic Surgeon shares an article in last Saturday’s Wall Street Journal that takes on the problem of food addiction in women. I am a bit of an expert on the subject of overeating. I’ve been in practice over 20 years and many of my patients are women with “food issues.” I always try to gently probeContinue reading…
Body Contouring, Breast Contouring, Liposuction, Mommy Makeover, Obesity, Tummy Tuck
Seattle Plastic Surgeon blogs about predicting patient satisfaction following liposuction. Later this month, I am giving a talk to the Washington Society of Plastic Surgeons on Plastic Surgery and the Overweight or Obese Patient. This is a very prickly topic and a difficult one to discuss, especially with the overweight or obese patient. I doContinue reading…
Seattle Plastic Surgeon blogs about the influence of body type on body contouring procedures. Short waisted on the left and long waisted on the right. It is super important for your plastic surgeon to be aware of body type when he or she undertakes a body contouring consultation. A lovely hourglass waistline is on everyContinue reading…
Body Contouring, Liposuction, Mommy Makeover, Plastic Surgery, Tummy Tuck
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