As plastic surgery becomes more and more mainstream, more people each year are considering both invasive and minimally invasive procedures. Whether it’s your first procedure or your third, it’s very important to do the proper preparation and research before your first appointment. Before Your Consultation No matter what procedure you choose, it’s super important to
At Partington Plastic Surgery, we feel that it is important that patients are aware of all safety information regarding breast implants. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an update regarding breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). Although breast implant surgery is a safe procedure, there are risks associated with it, as with
While your parents or grandparents may have believed that exposure to the sun only came with healthy benefits, newer studies have shown that the sun can have unhealthy effects as well. Early signs of skin aging, as well as skin cancer, are very real dangers that individuals must be aware of today. How to Sun
As aesthetic procedures continue to grow in popularity, contributing to the $12 billion-dollar industry, it is becoming more and more common for doctors without plastic surgery training to offer procedures. Unfortunately, this lack of plastic and reconstructive surgical experience is usually at the expense of the patient. Therefore, it is so important to understand the
When you hear the term “injectables” what comes to mind? Probably not “The key to a younger version of yourself”. Injectable treatments are the cosmetic medicine answer to a more refreshed you. They include the winkle relaxers, fat dissolvers and dermal if age line fillers like Botox, Dysport, Kybella, Restylane, Juvederm, Voluma, Radiesse and Bellafill. As
Patients may experience excess fat and tissue on their lower abdomen due to aging or fluctuations in weight. Many also often find that sagging abdominal skin is part of the aftermath of pregnancy. These patients often turn to a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, to flatten and reshape the abdominal region. However, this procedure also offers
Many patients in the Kirkland area are familiar with Botox, as it is one of the most popular non-surgical procedures done today. Botox is well known for its ability to treat crow’s feet and superficial wrinkles in the face. However, did you know that it also has a list of other benefits? Read on to
When it comes to breast augmentation, many patients put off the procedure due to the several weeks it takes to recuperate. However, this is no longer the case with the 24-hour breast augmentation, or rapid recovery breast augmentation. With the 24-hour method, patients can experience less bruising, pain, swelling and downtime, and best of all,
Breast reduction surgeries, also known as reduction mammoplasty, is a common procedure among women with overly large, pendulous breasts. The surgery, performed in Kirkland, Washington, involves reducing and reshaping the breasts in a smaller, perkier position that complements the rest of the woman’s figure. The procedure can also reduce the size of the nipple and
There are many misconceptions when referring to plastic surgeons and cosmetic surgeons. Generally, patients assume that the two are equal when that is actually far from the truth. So what is the difference? The Training After a surgeon completes medical school, he or she first serves as a surgical resident for at least three years.
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Kirkland,
WA
98033
Phone: 425-247-1895