Reducing Risks Associated With Breast Augmentation
By: Braden Stridde, M.D. Recently, problems with a European breast implant manufacturer have drawn media attention to the issue of breast implants and their safety. Although there is some level of risk...
View ArticleLiposuction: Shortcut or Beneficial Tool?
By: Braden Stridde, M.D. I’ve noticed a trend in popular media to impose some level of shame on people who have undergone cosmetic surgery. While I don’t recommend the excessive use of surgery to...
View ArticleThe ‘Right’ Incision for Breast Lifts
By: Braden Stridde, M.D. I typically recommend that patients do some research online, visiting reputable websites to learn about their potential procedures. This information can help people feel more...
View ArticleA Nose Job That Won’t Change the Look of Your Nose
By: Stella Desyatnikova, M.D. Most people who undergo rhinoplasty in Seattle are looking to change the shape of their nose. However, there’s a type of nose surgery that keeps the original nose shape...
View ArticleDo Wrinkles Get Worse Without BOTOX®?
By: Stella Desyatnikova, M.D. Several patients who use BOTOX® in Seattle have asked me if their wrinkles will become worse if they stop getting treatments. The answer is no. Your wrinkles will not get...
View ArticleBreast Reconstruction: Know Your Options
By: Wandra Miles, M.D. Women who are facing reconstructive plastic surgery in Seattle after a mastectomy have many decisions to make. Perhaps one of the most pressing is whether to reconstruct the...
View ArticleA Woman’s Touch
By: Wandra Miles, M.D. As a female plastic surgeon, I have a special perspective that offers my patients seeking breast augmentation in Seattle many advantages. Some of the benefits are: Personal...
View ArticleHow Local Anesthesia Affects Breast Augmentation Results
By: Braden Stridde, M.D. At my suburban Seattle plastic surgery practice, I’ve noticed that some patients have been requesting local anesthesia with sedation instead of general anesthesia. However,...
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Facelift with Autologous Fat Transfer: Enhanced Natural Results
By: Braden Stridde, M.D. As a plastic surgeon near Seattle, I have been very gratified by the healthy, natural results that are achieved with incorporating fat transfer into facelift procedures....
View ArticleWhat’s the Limit on Combined Procedures?
By: Braden Stridde, M.D. I’ve observed a growing trend toward combining surgeries such as breast augmentation and tummy tuck- al so known as a “Mommy Makeover” – at my Seattle practice. Combined...
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The Story Behind CoolSculpting®
By: Kevin M. Johnson, M.D. Patients interested in cosmetic plastic surgery in Spokane are often familiar with CoolSculpting, an innovative alternative to liposuction. This effective treatment freezes...
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3 Reasons to Consider BOTOX® Cosmetic
By: Kevin M. Johnson, M.D. You’ve heard about it and you may even know people who rave about it, but you still haven’t tried BOTOX. At my Spokane practice, I help first-time patients understand the...
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My Best Tips for a Rapid Recovery
By: Braden Stridde, M.D. I always send my plastic surgery patients in the Seattle area home with postoperative instructions specific to their treatments. There are some tips, though, that are helpful...
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Are the Newest Silicone Gel Implants the Best?
By: Braden Stridde, M.D. Lately I’ve had several patients interested in breast augmentation come into my Seattle-area office with questions about the newest FDA-approved silicone breast implants: the...
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How Young Is Too Young for BOTOX® Cosmetic?
By: Stella Desyatnikova, M.D. Have you heard of “preventive BOTOX” or, as it’s already being called more generally, “prejuvenation”? A recent news story out of Florida shows a trend seen nationally as...
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What You Can & Can’t Do After Eyelid Surgery
By: Stella Desyatnikova, M.D. I perform eyelid surgery often at my Seattle facial plastic surgery practice. It’s a popular operation because it can provide dramatic changes with relatively little...
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Cheek It Out: JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC
By: Stella Desyatnikova, M.D. There is quite a buzz about JUVÉDERM VOLUMA XC at my Seattle practice. It’s the first injectable approved by the FDA to specifically treat the loss of volume in the...
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