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Botox and filler by the experts at Sound Plastic Surgery in Seattle
You've got a choice when it comes to cosmetic facial injections. Everybody seems to be offering them. What are you getting for your money ? 1. Injections done by a board certified plastic surgeon with surgical knowledge of facial anatomy ? 2. The medical experience to...
Natural Breast Augmentation vs. Implants
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...
Don’t Neglect Your Neck!
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...
Kybella or Lipo
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...
Breast Reduction Surgery At Any Age?
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...
Latisse!
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...
What is a Liquid Facelift?
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...
Dermal Fillers at Sound Plastic Surgery!
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...
Male Plastic Surgery On The Rise
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...
Protecting and Stimulating Collagen through Skin Care
Most people interested in maintaining youthful skin and reducing wrinkles have heard about collagen. Collagen is an important protein that is necessary for the health and elasticity of our skin, and breaks down as we age. Some factors responsible for damaging collagen...
Tips for a Speedy Post Op Recovery
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...
DEFYING GRAVITY with VOLUMA
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...
Is Exercise the Fountain of Youth?
Aside from making you tougher and stronger, working out regularly can also make your skin more youthful and beautiful. As many of us know from experience, our skin changes as the years advance, resulting in wrinkles, crow’s feet and sagging. This occurs because...
You Are What You Eat! 8 Best Foods For Skin and Hair
The saying goes: “you are what you eat” and believe it or not, it’s true. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is beneficial to every part of your body. There are certain foods to eat for healthy hair, skin, and nails as they nourish your body with Omega-3s and much...
How to make your filler last longer
The amount of time a filler will last depends on the product (or the combination of products) used, where the product is placed, the frequency and timing of touch-ups, as well as technique. All of these factors play key roles in how long you will see results, which...
The Rising Trend in Fuller Lips
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2015 marked a record number of lip augmentation procedures, jumping 50% from 2000. What are the reasons why people get lip augmentation? First- as we grow older our lips tend to lose volume. Most people get the...
How sleep, showers, and sun can impact your skin
So, you’re ready to face aging head on by investing in the right products to combat its telltale signs. That’s good because lotions and potions can do wonders to lift, firm, and tighten, but lesser known bad habits may mean more forces against us than we’re aware of....
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month!
The Pacific Northwest has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the country. Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, with over one million people diagnosed each year. Even though it is so common, you may not know how it can affect your life and...