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
Eddie Van Halen died few days ago at the ripe old age of 65. I’m 64 so that’s hitting pretty damn close to home although his odometer was considerably higher than mine. I was a resident in general surgery from 1983 until 1988 when Van Halen ruled the airways, even in Salt Lake City whereContinue reading…
I am so pleased to share this opinion piece from the New York Times. My husband and I were celebrating our 25th anniversary in Paris last June when I came across it while paging through the International Edition of the New York Times while awaiting my Croque Monsieur at a tiny sidewalk cafe. Smash theContinue reading…
This Friday one of my favorite drives on the planet will cease to exist. I know it’s silly to be attached to stretch of asphalt and concrete but I’m going to really, really miss the Alaskan Way Viaduct. For those of you who do not live in the Seattle area, the Viaduct is a bigContinue reading…
My husband and I went to Blade Runner 2049 this past weekend at Seattle’s wonderful Majestic Bay Theater. I am a big fan of the original Blade Runner thus the bar was very, very high for 2049. IMHO, Blade Runner 2049 was too frenetic, too convoluted and the only characters I really cared much aboutContinue 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…
Breast Contouring, Breast Implant Illness, Breast Implant Removal, Breast Implants, Stuff I love
Seattle Plastic Surgeon blabbers on and on (again) about her favorite operation. One reason that breast lift a.k.a mastopexy is my very favorite operation is the variety of breast lift techniques that can treat many different issues with breast shape. Breast lift can do many things to improve the appearance of the breast. Obviously, breastContinue reading…
Seattle Plastic Surgeon and mother of three teenagers (!) has a gift suggestion for Mother’s Day. She hopes her husband and children read this blog. I recently had to spend the better part of a day at SeaTac, Seattle’s airport, while waiting for my delayed flight to San Franscisco to attend the annual meeting of theContinue reading…
It's All About Me., Mommy Makeover, Stuff I love, Wardrobe Observations
Seattle Plastic Surgeon explains why one of many reasons why she just loves the operating room. There are many reasons that surgeons love to spend the day in the operating room. We consider the operating room our nest and those with whom we work in the operating room our tribe. It really is our home away fromContinue reading…
My Plastic Surgery Philosophy, Stuff I love, Wardrobe Observations
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 is happy to add Voluma to her toolbox. Those who know me well know that I take a long hard look at new technology, products, procedures, etc. I think that new is not enough. It has to be better, safer, easier or less expensive that the technology, product or procedure it is gunning toContinue reading…
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