After losing 100 pounds or more, most people will notice big changes in their body contour! Many of our patients are left with excess skin of the abdomen and waist. Additionally, sagging thighs and buttocks can be bothersome.

"Is your plastic surgeon Board Certified?" Most patients are surprised to learn that any licensed medical doctor can call him or herself a plastic surgeon, regardless of specialty training. But what exactly does "board certified" mean, and why is it so important?

When patients come to us inquiring about breast augmentation, they often have just as many questions about the recovery time as the procedure itself: how long until I can return to work? What kind of help will I need? Will I be able to exercise?

Liposuction has proven to be one of the most popular cosmetic procedures amongst women and men, ranking just after breast augmentation, and it's really no surprise as to why. This customized procedure allows the surgeon to remove stubborn fat deposits from multiple areas, while smoothing the contours of the body.

Studies conducted in 2006, 2012, 2014, and most recently in 2017, all support the theory that botox might be an effective treatment option for patients experiencing symptoms of depression.

Botox injections have taken the cosmetic industry by storm since it first became FDA approved in 2002 for the improvement of frown lines between the eyebrows, and again in 2013 for the treatment of crow's feet. This purified form of botulinum toxin works by blocking specific nerve signals within the muscular components that contribute to the formation of wrinkles.

Dramatic changes to the body often leave women feeling dissatisfied with their overall appearance. True to its name, the Mommy Makeover offers full body rejuvenation to women who have sacrificed their figures to motherhood over the years, or who have otherwise lost a considerable amount of weight.

There are many contributory elements such as aging, breastfeeding, and weight loss that have caused us to see a considerable increase in breast lift surgery. In fact, statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that breast lifts have risen in demand by up to 70% since 2000!

Sound Plastic Surgery offers numerous surgical options for patients who desire to enhance their physical appearance. Though surgery can be an exciting concept, it also requires intentional preparation.

Being that our nose is front and center of our face, it plays an essential role in our physical appearance, as well as our breathing efficiency. Here at Sound Plastic Surgery, our goal for our rhinoplasty patients is to create visual harmony amongst the other facial features, and/or alleviating breathing impairments.

Kybella is an injectable that has been rising in demand since 2015 when it first became FDA approved for reducing the fat that contributes to submental fullness, otherwise known as \"the double chin.\" That's right. An injection that destroys fat cells!

After losing a considerable amount of weight, it can be quite frustrating to have stubborn and unwanted skin remaining around the thigh area. Many patients that inquire about thigh lift surgery come to our Board Certified Plastic Surgeons with concerns of unsightly and/or \"saggy\" skin, hoping to restore a natural contour that compliments their figure.

Facelift surgery has provided many Seattle-area patients with aesthetic relief by restoring some of the structural stability that our skin naturally loses over the years. Deep \"laugh lines\", sagging skin, jowling, and overall loss of facial volume are just a few examples of what can be cosmetically addressed during this procedure.

Overly large or disproportionate breasts have caused both physical and emotional affliction for many of our patients here at Sound Plastic Surgery. If the weight of your breasts causes you pain, limits your daily activity, or triggers anxiety due to social stigmas, you might be an ideal candidate for breast reduction surgery!

Blepharoplasty, or \"eyelid surgery\", is a procedure option for those who are looking to restore a more youthful appearance to the eye area. This particular surgery is great for people who are experiencing droopy eyelids or baggy under-eyes caused by the aging process and/or genetics.