Liposuction is known for its safe, consistent, and permanent fat removal results. It has long been the go-to body contouring procedure to refine and enhance nearly every part of the body. But did you know that “awake liposuction” is quickly becoming the preferred technique by many patients to target unwanted fat? Liposuction is one of… Continue Reading »
Blog: Cosmetic Surgery
If you are planning to have cosmetic plastic surgery, you have probably been told to quit smoking. The reason for this is actually the nicotine itself—not just the act of smoking! So, vaping nicotine products, wearing a “patch,” chewing gum, or using anything else containing nicotine is strictly off limits for a minimum of 4… 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 »
Breast implant illness, a collection of systemic symptoms linked to implants, is a difficult diagnosis to reach. Once you arrive at this conclusion as the root of your symptoms, it is important to learn about your options for removing implants in hopes of achieving symptom resolution and restoring an aesthetically pleasing, natural breast shape. Explant… Continue Reading »
Fat transfer offers patients a more natural way to enhance and reshape various areas of their body, and a common question among patients interested in this option is if there is a certain weight requirement. The answer isn’t as simple as yes or no, so today Bellevue board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Alex Sobel is sharing… Continue Reading »