Plastic Surgery Articles in Seattle, WA

WHAT IS VOLUMA? Voluma™ XC is an FDA approved long-term dermal filler for the mid-face. It is most effective in providing correction for age-related volume loss with natural looking lift.  WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR VOLUMA? Virtually anyone with volume loss in their...

Schedule Surgery When You’re Healthy If you are planning cosmetic surgery, try to schedule it during a period of relatively good health.  This will give your immune system the best chance toward a speedy recovery.  Increase Your Protein Intake Two of the...

The number of men getting plastic surgery procedures has risen over 121 percent since 1997. One of the most relevant factors in the growth of male plastic surgery is the baby boomers. It is one of the largest generations in the United States, and they are approaching...

As our faces age we lose volume and that full–faced, youthful look gradually disappears. The effects of gravity can cause skin to sag, cheeks to lose definition and hollows can develop in the tear troughs creating that ‘tired all the time’ look. Injectable Dermal...

What ages our appearance the most is a combination of fine lines and wrinkles, discoloration, and sagging skin. However, the one major underlying cause for the sagging, lines, and wrinkles is the loss of volume. A Liquid Facelift is becoming one of the most popular...

What is Latisse? Latisse is the first and only FDA approved treatment to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker, and darker. It is applied topically, directly to the upper eyelid lashline. You may be surprised to learn that Latisse was discovered while...

For women and teenage girls, excessively large breasts may cause back pain, shoulder pain, and neck pain, as well as bra strap grooving and skin irritation.  Teenage women may feel self conscious and socially inhibited by their unusually large breasts. Some women...

This is the age of the “Selfie Generation.” Everyday, millions of people of all ages document their every move with self-portraits taken on cellphones, iPads, and other devices.  (Ever opened your front camera when you weren’t expecting it?) Unfortunately, when...

We all know by now how important it is to take proper of the skin on our face, but what about the neck? It may surprise you to learn that the area where signs of aging most commonly appear first is the neck. The skin on your neck can be thinner and more sensitive than...

Nowadays, breast augmentation patients are typically seeking results that look natural rather than “overdone.” There are many factors that can affect the final outcome of a breast augmentation, including the implant type, the size of the implant, and the implant...

Hair loss affects approximately 35 million men and 21 million women in the United States. Over 40 percent of men will have noticeable hair loss by the age of 35, while 65 percent of women will have noticeable hair loss by the time they are 60. It is estimated that one...

Sound Plastic Surgery is excited to announce their newest offering, NeoGraft®! Hair loss affects approximately 35 million men and 21 million women in the United States. Over 40 percent of men will have noticeable hair loss by the age of 35, while 65 percent of women...

Happy New Year! As the New Year is upon us, you may have made a resolution to eat better or perhaps exercise more. Additionally, while looking in the mirror you may have noticed that your breasts are not as full or perky as you would desire. Perhaps this New...

The skin surrounding the eye area is the thinnest skin of the entire body, which means it has less oil and water glands resulting in it being less hydrated. Most people think eye creams are only associated with people who already have wrinkles surrounding the eye...

As we get older and the regeneration properties of our skin begin to break down, the skin starts to show the first signs of aging; we lose moisture, tension, and elasticity. This natural aging process is only accelerated by exposure to the sun and free radicals, which...

#1 If you hear the word “peel” and cringe, it’s time to change your mindset. As we age, our cell renewal decreases by half. If you want to have fresh, healthy, vibrant-looking skin, you have to force the cells to turn over more frequently to reveal a healthy glow. #2...