Plastic Surgery Articles in Seattle, WA

This 59-year-old patient had a gastric bypass in 2013 and came to us to address the sagging appearance of his abdomen, as well as the residual fatty tissue of the chest area. One of our Board Certified Plastic Surgeons created a customized surgical plan for him,...

Whether it is due to exercise, outside temperatures, or work, sweating is the body’s natural “cooling” system when we get too warm. Of course, there are plenty of OTC products that reduce some of those natural effects, but did you know that Botox is FDA approved to...

Intra-operative Breast Reduction with superior-medial pedicle performed by the plastic surgeons at Sound Plastic Surgery. Over one pound of tissue was removed from each breast. With the weight gone from her breasts, the pain she was experiencing in her back,...

Male breast reduction is a surgical procedure used to relieve symptoms of gynecomastia, a condition that causes overdeveloped breasts in men. Gynecomastia affects up to 70 percent of boys in early to mid-puberty, and up to 65 percent among middle-aged and older men....

Have you been seriously considering cosmetic plastic surgery lately? Well the numbers are in, and according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were 17.7 million surgical and minimally invasive procedures performed in the United States in 2018. That’s...

After raising her family, this 46-year-old mother of two came to us wanting a rejuvenated, and fuller breast contour. During her consultation, she discussed her aesthetic goals with one of our Board Certified Plastic Surgeons and together they designed a surgical plan...

Nose reshaping, medically termed Rhinoplasty, has been on the up rise for the cosmetic correction of “bumpy” nose profiles, enlarged or hooked nasal tips, wide or upturned nostrils, nose width, and nasal asymmetry. A Septoplasty procedure can also be done in...

"Dr. Cooper and his staff were absolutely AMAZING! I LOVED my process with them and cannot tell you enough how great they were!..." "Dr. Sattler's care and attention to my concerns and needs left me with a genuine feeling of confidence that my outcome would be...

The NeoGraft FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) technique restores hair volume to patients who have been experiencing gradual hair loss. Unlike the strip method, this procedure doesn’t require scalpels, which means no incisions, stitches, or scarring. Specialized...

For women, nurturing new life can take its toll on the body’s overall appearance. After volume loss due to breastfeeding, this 40-year-old mother came to our clinic seeking a fuller breast profile while still maintaining a natural look. Following an in-depth consult...

Constricted or “tubular breasts”, is a condition caused by improper proliferating of the breast tissue during puberty. This results in the lack of breast tissue, enlarged or collapsed areolas, and/or oval shaped breasts. Because tuberous breast correction requires a...

Every day factors such as genetics, diet, and age can contribute to the loss of muscle throughout the years, which ultimately lowers your metabolic rate.  This makes it harder as we get older to lose and keep weight off. This 56 year-old woman came to us with...

Puffy, saggy, and/or droopy eyelids can give cause to not only aesthetic unease for some of our patients, but functional concerns as well. An eyelid lift, medically termed blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that rejuvenates the appearance of the eyelids. Based on...

We see breast revision patients for a number of reasons, whether they want to change their implant size, or they’re experiencing physical discomfort of some kind. This 33-year-old woman came to us to discuss her previously augmented breasts, noting her dissatisfaction...

Choosing a breast implant that’s right for you is just as personal of a choice as having the surgery performed itself. Most of our patients are familiar with the common silicone gel or saline options on the market, but in 2014 the FDA approved a third option that...

When discussing a tummy tuck procedure with patients, one of their most common concerns regards the incision, being that the incision is the best indicator for where your surgical scar will remain. Incision placement is based on skin laxity and the surgical plan...

This 42-year-old woman visited our clinic to discuss her dissatisfaction with the roundness of her abdomen, the fatty deposits along her back and waist, and the saggy appearance of her breasts. After a thorough discussion and exam, our Board Certified Plastic Surgeons...

Disproportionately large and/or pendulous breasts are known to cause physical and emotional distress for many women. Breast Reduction Surgery, also known as reduction mammoplasty, was a perfect option for this patient that came to us with complaints of neck, back, and...