Bellevue cosmetic surgeon Alexander Sobel, DO, FAACS, is thrilled to announce Ysabel Yu, a graduate student at the University of Washington, as the recipient of the sixth annual WISE (Women in STEM Excel) Scholarship. Since establishing the WISE Scholarship in 2017, the awarded funds have helped continue Dr. Sobel’s mission to support and empower Washington State… Continue Reading »
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A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, is one of the top facial cosmetic procedures for men and women. Brow lifts improve the appearance of forehead wrinkles, reposition a heavy or drooping browline, and help reduce excess skin (hooding) over the eyes. Incisions, and the resulting scars in this procedure, are typically placed… Continue Reading »
If you’ve been tuned into the facial filler scene, you may have noticed that quite a few fillers have emerged in recent years, with Juvéderm leading the pack. Just in the last three years, we’ve gotten Voluma, then Volbella, and now the latest filler, Vollure. If you’re confused about the Juvéderm filler options, you’re not… Continue Reading »
Even the best facelift (rhytidectomy) results naturally fade over time, but you can take steps to maintain your rejuvenated appearance as you continue to age. If it’s been 10 or more years since your initial facelift—or if contributing factors such as illness, weight loss, or sun damage have diminished your results—you may benefit from a… Continue Reading »
Botox® was the first neuromodulator approved for cosmetic use, and despite brands like Dysport, Jeuveau, and Xeomin that have been introduced over the years, Botox has remained the most popular injectable to smooth expression-based lines and wrinkles. However, since Daxxify™ hit the market in early 2023 with a unique formula and longer-lasting results, many of… Continue Reading »