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 [...]

Q: Why do I keep hearing about new liposuction methods? A: Surgeons are trying to set themselves apart with more advanced liposuction methods. You might hear about “reduced downtime” or “reduced trauma to surrounding tissues” in the ads for these procedures. Just know that any proven liposuction technique will utilize the same basic tools as [...]

Considering a cosmetic surgery procedure? A recent article from CNN health offers a multitude of tips and guidelines that can help you get a safer experience. We organized them into 7 basic rules to follow. Do. 1. Ask about your plastic surgeon’s experience, credentials and hospital privileges. As ASPS president Phil Haeck says, “Good surgeons [...]

The so-called “Botox-tax” that was dismissed last July is now back in the healthcare reform bill.  After it was made public Wednesday, professionals from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery organized to make their opposition to the bill known. A special bulletin sent to ASPS members urged [...]

Scientists are hoping that an incredible new surgery developed in Australia could replace breast reconstruction with synthetic implants. The procedure is said to stimulate regenerative growth of breast tissue, and trials are set to begin – with real human patients – in less than 6 months. A biodegradable chamber is placed within the chest, containing [...]

Dr. Leff is now offering permanent lip augmentation in his Bellevue, Washington office. Although Dr. Leff’s Bellevue practice is known for performing mostly body contouring procedures, permanent lip augmentation with the SurgiSil Perma Facial Implant™ will now be an option available to our patients. This single procedure can provide fuller, sexier lips in one visit.  [...]

Since the FDA has approved silicone breast implants safe for use in the United States, many women have more options for breast augmentation than they did ever before. Saline implants have been widely used for many years now for basic breast augmentation – with good results, however, under certain circumstances some women were allowed to [...]

When it comes to making a purchase sometimes it’s worth buying the best, cosmetic surgery is no exception. Recently, seven Orange County doctors were disciplined by the California Medical Board for treating patients with non-FDA approved Botulinum toxin experimental Botox like drug. These doctors claimed to have purchased this drug at medical conventions unknowing that [...]

Now through the months of April and May, Overlake Plastic Surgeons is offering a 10% discount on all surgical fees for Breast Augmenation and Liposuction procedures scheduled during the months of April and May 2008. Contact Overlake Plastic Surgeons in Bellevue, Washington for additional information. Michael A. Leff and Staff

Dr. Leff and some of his staff attending the NWSPS annual event in Kona, HI Dr. Michael Leff recently attended he Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons annual scientific meeting held on the big island in Hawaii at the Fairmont Orchid Hotel. The Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons is a regional plastic surgery society who serve [...]