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
Seattle Plastic Surgeon comments on the results of a long running sunscreen use study from Austrailia. It’s that time of year when I must nag about tanning. In rainy Seattle it is so tempting to soak up the sun once summer arrives (that is usually about July 5th). But please, think before you rip offContinue reading…
Aging Issues, General Health, Skin Cancer, Skin Care, sun damage
Got sunscreen in your glove box? You should! This is an ABC news report written by Serena Marsh and edited for length by me. This was originally posted in 2012. Sunny Side Old: Pic Reveals Sun’s Aging Effects William (Bill) Edward McElligott is two different ages, 66 and 86 yeaars old. If you look atContinue reading…
Aging Issues, General Health, Now That's a Little Weird, Skin Care, sun damage
It’s summer and time for me to start ragging and nagging about sun protection. Well, today it’s gonna be a little different. I am going to talk about what can be done after the sun damage is done. Many years ago, I spent 6 weeks training with Tom Baker, Howard Gordon and Jim Stuzin in Miami. Continue reading…
Seattle Plastic Surgeon spends a week in Hawaii and returns with no tan lines! Last week I attended the annual meeting of the Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons on the Big Island of Hawaii. And contrary to popular belief, I actually sat in a conference room for about 5 hours a day and actually learnedContinue reading…
Seattle Plastic Surgeon loves her rash guard. She also hopes you also have one to love. I love this time of year in Seattle because the outdoor public swimming pools are open and the lakes are warm enough, barely, for a really quick dip. And I loooove to swim, especially outdoors. And I loooove my rash guardContinue reading…
General Health, Skin Care, sun damage, Wardrobe Observations
Seattle Plastic Surgeon is delighted with the new rules regarding the use of tanning beds. She just wonders what took so long???????? Check out this article in the New York Times. Thanks for reading and don’t forget your sunscreen this summer. Dr. Lisa Lynn Sowder
Aging Issues, General Health, Government and Politics, Skin Cancer, sun damage
Seattle Plastic surgeon beseeches all young Kojaks to wear a hat this summer. We all owe a lot to Telly Savalas, a.k.a. Kojack. He was man enough to embrace his male pattern baldness and opt for the clean shave rather than a nasty comb-over or a nastier toupee. And that was way back in theContinue reading…
Seattle Plastic Surgeon discusses the importance of keeping fresh scars out of the sun. This ankle scar would have turned out much better had it been protected from the sun. Seattle is enjoying a beautiful late summer with warm, sunny days and crisp and cool nights. There’s lots of skin showing out on Seattle streetsContinue reading…
Plastic Surgery, Postoperative Care, Scar, Skin Care, sun damage
Pasty white Seattle Plastic Surgeon shares her view on tanning bed restrictions. What’s wrong with this picture??? My daughter is a competative Irish step dancer and if you don’t what that involves, you must rent the documentary “Jig”. The Irish dancing subculture is an interesting mix of athletic, artisitic and beauty competition. I haveContinue reading…
General Health, Government and Politics, Irish Step Dancing, Skin Cancer, Skin Care, sun damage
Seattle Plastic Surgeon blogs about the lessons learned in the play, Pygmalion, now playing at Seattle’s Intiman Theater. Last night I soooo enjoyed attending Pygmalion at Seattle’s Intiman Theater. There is something about live human beings on stage telling a story through words and action that just touch my soul so much more than film orContinue reading…
General Health, I Love Seattle!, Now That's Cool, Skin Care, sun damage
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