Gender affirmation surgery (also called transgender surgery) refers to procedures that help people transition to their self-identified gender. As I’ve highlighted in past blogs, gender affirmation surgery continues to increase in popularity, with roughly 1 in 4 transgender and nonbinary persons choosing to undergo transgender procedures. But, gender affirmation surgery is a big decision that… Continue Reading »
July is National Parks and Recreation month, and here in the Seattle area, we are surrounded by some of the most breathtaking parks in the country. Summer is the perfect time to get out and appreciate our beautifully preserved natural landscape—and you don’t have to take a week off of work to hit the “refresh”… Continue Reading »
Over the last five years, women have been increasingly opting for minimal, more natural-looking breast augmentation results. While there are many low-profile implant options available, fat transfer has emerged as another safe and effective augmentation method for women looking to modestly increase their cup size and/or enhance the shape of their breasts. Read on to… Continue Reading »
As a board certified cosmetic surgeon, I see patients who hold a variety of perspectives on vaccination, but I have found that we all have one thing in common: we all hope to return to normal. With the abundance of incomplete or misleading information about the COVID-19 vaccine, it is understandable if you are one… Continue Reading »
Did you know there are no cosmetic surgery-focused medical residencies in the US and that fellowship training is how board certified cosmetic surgeons learn their craft? The reasons for this are twofold: first, US-based medical residencies are focused on medically necessary procedures. Secondly, cosmetic surgery is a constantly evolving field, and fellowship training in a… Continue Reading »