Seattle Liposuction doctors

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
1135 116th Ave. NE Suite 630, Bellevue
240 answers
Richard Baxter, MD Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
6100 219th St SW Ste 290, Mountlake Terrace
119 answers
George Marosan, MD George Marosan, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
11820 Northup Way Suite E190, Bellevue
48 answers
Lisa L. Sowder, MD Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
Suite 1650 901 Boren Avenue, Seattle
33 answers
Shahram Salemy, MD Shahram Salemy, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
901 Boren Avenue Suite #1650, Seattle
32 answers
Mary Lee Peters, MD Mary Lee Peters, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
901 Boren Avenue Suite 1650, Seattle
25 answers
Robert M. Grenley, M.D. Robert M. Grenley, M.D.
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
600 Broadway, Seattle
13 answers
Jennifer Reichel, MD Jennifer Reichel, MD
Seattle Dermatologist
11011 Meridian Ave. N. Ste. 102 , Seattle
12 answers
Julie E. Voss, MD Julie E. Voss, MD
Kirkland Dermatologic Surgeon
3100 Carillon Point, Kirkland
8 answers
Jeffrey E. Kyllo, MD Jeffrey E. Kyllo, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
1145 Broadway, Seattle
5 answers
Braden Stridde, MD Braden Stridde, MD
Federal Way Plastic Surgeon
918 S 348th St Suite B, Federal Way
5 answers
Phillip C. Haeck, MD Phillip C. Haeck, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
901 Boren Ave Cabrini Medical Tower - Suite 1650 , Seattle
4 answers
Sepehr Egrari, MD Sepehr Egrari, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
2950 Northup Way Ste 100, Bellevue
3 answers
Karen Vaniver, MD Karen Vaniver, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
1101 Madison St Suite 1270, Seattle
2 answers

Recent Answers

I Read That Fat Cells Come Back After Liposuction and Tummy Tuck. Is Weight Loss Harder?

I'm considering a tummy tuck with liposuction. I read the results of a study that the fat cells redistribute after such procedures. My question is do these procedures make weight loss more difficult after surgery? Is there a correlation to the weight of the fat cells removed and weight gain after surgery? What is the optimum bmi of body fat procedure for a tummy tuck? Can Is it possible to achieve optimum results from a tummy tuck with out liposuction of areas such as the flanks?

A: Fat return after liposuction and TT

This is an FAQ.  Here's my spiel: 

  • The stuff removed with TT and lipo is mostly fat.  Find out the weight of the stuff removed from your surgeon.
  • Subtract that weight from your preoperative weight.  For example, you weighed 142 pounds preoperatively and the surgeon removed 4 pounds of stuff.  Your adjusted preoperative weight is now 138.
  • If you creep back up to 142, you have gained 4 pounds of fat and I don't know anyone who can say exactly where it "will go".  If you creep up to 152, you are unlikely to be happy with your postoperative result but it is not because the surgery failed.

Soooooo ....... don't use body contouring as a way to lose weight.  It's about shape, not pounds.

If you find an easy weight to win the battle of the bulge,  please let me know. 

I wish I had a dollar for every time we get this question.  I'd have a lot of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.

Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
What Can Help with Low Back Pain After Hips Liposuction ?

What Can Help with Low Back Pain After Hips Liposuction ?

A: Back pain after lipo

Time will help this.  Some of your pain may be from alteration in your sleeping position.  Sometimes a bunch of pillows or a body pillow can help you find a more comfortable position for your back.  Also, warm compresses can help but be careful.  You probably have some skin numbness and too much heat could burn your skin.  Also, make sure you are getting up and around.  Gentle movement almost always helps.

Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
Is Liposuction Right for Me To Contour My Abdomen? (photo)

I am 19 and weight about 200 lbs. I have a thyroid problem and I have gone to numerous doctors and nutritionists and I work out everyday. I do not hate my body nor do I want liposuction to be used as a weight loss aid. I really want to know if it could help contour my body, namely my arms and my abdomen. I don't mind the size of my abdomen just the look it has. I just want to know if liposuction would help that.

A: Is liposuction right for me?

Thank you for your question and photos. You are young with good thick and elastic skin. It sounds that you are doing everything you can do without surgery. Liposuction, especially using the VASER technique will give you an excellent countour improvement with good skin tightening. Even though you do exhibit a lower abdominal small pooch, this will tighten up with liposuction. See a board certified plastic surgeon for a face to face consultation. Good luck.

George Marosan, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
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