As nose reshaping surgery continues to grow in popularity, one question seems to arise repeatedly: Can I undergo the operation without sacrificing my ethnic identity?  In a recent article for Cosmetic Surgery Times, several surgeons comment on how they handle this situation and communicate with their patients. “There are subtle things that we can do [...]

Ear surgery, technically known as Otoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure corrects abnormal protrusion of the ears.  While it’s commonly performed for children, adults will often choose to undergo otoplasty as well.  Of the several established techniques your plastic surgeon can use, each will generally involve an incision behind the ear and reshaping of the ear [...]

This mother’s day, we found more than a few stories about moms influencing daughters to change their appearance.  Ideally, the mother-daughter relationship is one in which you can find support and make the right decision about a cosmetic procedure. If your mother had a successful rhinoplasty, would you do the same?  One young woman gives [...]

Restylane and Perlane are now available in a more comfortable formula, with the addition of 0.3 % lidocaine. Just like the regular Restylane formula that has been available for years, Restylane – L is made with clear stabilized hyaluronic acid gel, a natural substance that already exists in the body. To reduce the discomfort of [...]

2009 may have been a down-year for plastic surgeons, but when you examine the long-term trends for the past decade you see a major spike in consumer interest. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons just released their 2009 statistics.  In collaboration with Seattle-based company RealSelf.com, the society says that plastic surgery is up 69 percent [...]

FDA warnings were issued to several medical spas on April 7th (although none were located in the Seattle area) regarding claims made about the safety and effectiveness of lipodissolve. With an injection of certain chemicals ((phosphatidylcholine, deoxycholate, and others) lipodissolve is said to remove areas of persistent fat.  Consumers should be cautious about lipodissolve says [...]

As you approach your milestone birthdays, how do you plan on maintaining a healthy and beautiful appearance? If you don’t know the answer to this question, there are professionals in cosmetic medicine who can help. Television personality Dayna Devon is leading the Juvederm “Switch Up” campaign, using social media to educate women on keeping their [...]

A west coast surgeon is talking publicly about his patient’s harrowing story of workplace violence, hoping that implant manufacturers will contribute supplies to cover the cost of her reconstructive surgery. According to the story published on the LATimes website, Lydia Carranza’s breast implant deflated when she was shot in the chest last summer – an [...]

Abdominoplasty is usually discussed when women are trying to improve their figure after pregnancy. So many potential patients, men included, remain unaware of the surgery and how it may be a benefit to them. Some men may even feel embarrassed to ask about a tummy tuck. One man who documented his surgery on a blog [...]

The latest news stories about plastic surgery seem to follow a do-it-on-a-budget trend, which is understandable given the economic landscape.  However, safety should always be number one priority  – another lesson in the news that seems to repeat itself. Patients are learning to prioritize their treatments, while surgeons are offering financing and even money back [...]