Dr. Ramandeep Sidhu is a board-certified vascular surgeon, serving the greater Seattle area with offices in Issaquah and Bellevue, Washington. The medical director of Vein, Vascular & Aesthetic Associates (VIVAA), he specializes in percutaneous aneurysm repair, endovascular treatment of peripheral arterial disease, treatment for varicose veins, open vascular surgical procedures, and deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism treatment. He believes in treating cosmetic concerns alongside the medical, which is why he also offers aesthetic services such as dermal fillers, chemical peels, Profound RF microneedling, and CoolSculpting, along with a variety of quick, in-office procedures to treat varicose veins and spider veins. “Vascular surgery is the only surgical specialty that involves treating the whole body and has significant medical management, too,” says Dr. Sidhu. “I was always fascinated with the fine details involved in vascular procedures and the gratification we get from preventing someone from having a stroke, losing a leg, or dying from an aneurysm.” Dr. Sidhu earned his medical degree from the University of Bombay (now the University of Mumbai) in India. After moving to the U.S., he completed a fellowship in vascular surgery at the Jobst Vascular Center in Toledo, Ohio, followed by a residency in general surgery at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio, where he later worked as a staff physician. A RealSelf Hall of Famer for his outstanding commitment to patient education, Dr. Sidhu prides himself on individualized patient care and providing a compassionate atmosphere, with plenty of time to answer medical questions. Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery - Vascular, Dr. Sidhu is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Vascular Ultrasound, the Society of Vascular Surgery, and the Washington State Medical Association.
Dr Sidhu and his team at Vivaa get 10 stars from me. I called Vivaa for a second opinion after my first radio frequency ablation failed from a different Dr. After meeting with Dr Sidhu who understood my frustration and explained there were a couple options I felt he was the right choice. The treatment I received from Dr Sidhu was successful and I’m very happy with his expertise and the professionalism from Nicole and his staff.
I received excellent care from Dr Sidhu and Nicole. My spider veins were covered by my insurance and now they are gone! Painless procedures and several follow up appointments. My out of pocket expenses were just under $1000.
Great experience! Easy to schedule, friendly and professional staff and fantastic results. Dr. Sidhu took the time to get to know my needs and set the appropriate expectations. I greatly appreciated his honesty.
I’ve been treated by Michelle and Dr. Sidhu and they are both so amazing. Having anything cosmetic is stressful only because you’re going in to treat someone you find visually unpleasant and the results aren’t always what you expect. Both providers are upfront and honest about what to expect. Their level of patient care is beyond excellent. I strongly recommend Vivva and their providers Michelle and Dr Sidhu
I had my first visit at the Issaquah location with Dr. Sidhu in June ‘18. I came in to see if there was a solution for the varicose and spider veins I’ve had in my legs since my teens. With Dr. Sidhus extensive knowledge, experience and desire to find the best treatment option for his patients both medically and cosmetically he came up with a treatment plan that was well explained from a Dr./patient level and broken down for me to fully understand the whole process. It turned out I had May-Thurner Syndrome. Dr. Sidhu performed a stent surgery, as well as a few Venefit procedures, & sclerotherapy. For someone whose never had surgery before he made me feel very confident and at ease. I’m ecstatic about my results!!! As a mother of 4 very active kids and a runner for quite sometime now I didn’t realize how held back I’ve been due to my vein issues. To say Vivaa has been a game changer for me would be an understatement! Now that my veins are healed up there is a night and day difference with how my legs look, feel AND perform. I just finished my first 10k run post procedure and I’m feeling better than ever! I can’t thank Dr. Sidhu and his staff enough for their incredible service and professionalism. Nicole is always warm, welcoming, friendly and makes the procedures fly by...not to mention kindly answering my 101 questions. I’ve also had the opportunity to continue going to Vivaa for their aesthetic services. Michelle’s love as an esthetician really shines through when you meet her. She’s very personable and skilled at what she does. You’ll be in good hands! THANK YOU, Vivaa
After having 4 kids, vaginal laxity, leakage when exercising, coughing or laughing, low sensation and little lubrication was really bothering me. So, I started reading about different vaginal rejuvenation treatments. It became clear that the BEST is GENEVEVE (latest technology from VIVEVE). GENEVEVE tightens the vaginal tissue and increases sensation in ONE session with no downtime. Vivaa is one of the few places that has Geneveve (best pricing too) and I am SUPER happy with the results. 1. Vivaa is under medical supervision. It is a high-tech facility with a top-notch staff. 2. Michelle performed the procedure and she is EXTRAORDINARY. She has always worked with physicians so she is very knowledgeable and professional. She takes time on each procedure and is focused on getting RESULTS. 3. The procedure is a little uncomfortable but not painful. 4. Michelle also gave me a device that I will use regularly at home (10 minutes) that uses electrostimulation to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, so that the results are maintained. 4. You see the results immediately. The labia and outer vagina also tightened and looks so much better. 5. The results are fantastic and as promised. I definitely feel tighter and I have more sensation. No leakage while training. Michelle and Dr. Sidhu are AMAZING. I am also doing a varicose vein ablation with Dr. Sidhu! So worth it! And my husband is super happy...
Dr. Sidhu is fantastic & personable. The staff he employees is pleasant, the office is welcoming and more importantly, the work he does is exceptional. I get my Botox treatments with VIVAA and look forward to every visit.
Endovenous Ablation Therapy - I had a great experience, both Dr. Sidhu and Nicole took great care of me on my way to creating better circulation, reducing swelling and removing varicose veins in my legs....we just did the before and after pictures and they look and feel great!
Doctor Sidu and his whole staff were great. Nicole and Michelle did an excellent job. The location is centrally located with easy parking. Great team! I hope you will give them a try as I was very satisfied with my treatment.
Great experience with Dr. Sidhu and Michelle! Both spent a ton of time with me and explained in detail what I could expect. Michelle checked in with me multiple times after the treatment to see how I was doing. The treatments themselves had some amazing results!
Great question! Filler is a temporary fix, we highly recommend doing a skin treatment as well to stimulate your own collagen. This would include PRP micro needling or a laser treatment including the 1540 laser. This will also make the filler last longer and give optimal results. The nasolabial folds (the lines around the mouth) are due to aging and decrease of collagen from the cheek area. We focus on the cheeks to lift up those folds. Making sure you have a great sunscreen like Elta MD that has Zinc or Titanium will help product against the UVA sun rays that kill collagen.
These area keratin deposits under the eye. This is due to a build up of dead skin cells being trapped under the skin. Lightly exfoliating with warm wash cloths and even using a salicylic acid or retinol can help. Wash your face twice a day with your cleanser and do not put your face moisturizer under your eyes as this can clog pores as well. Instead opt for an eye gel and use this twice a day. The skin under our eyes is way more delicate than the rest of our skin. Our normal face moisturizers can be too thick for this area and clog pores.
These are great questions! Microneedling is actually a wonderful treatment option for hypertrophic scars. What we are trying to do is remodel the scar tissue and reorganize it. This helps minimize the scar and make it less noticeable. Adding PRP (platelet rich plasma) to the microneedling optimizes results so I would highly recommend doing that to get the best outcome. Another option is Kenalog steroid injections that can be injected into the scar to flatten them.
There are quite a few modalities that help with collagen remodeling and therefore improve the appearance of your scarring. 1540 Non- Ablative lasering is an excellent option and generally takes about 3-6 treatments for optimal results. PRP Microneedling and Microneedling are also great options that use controlled microinjuries to stimulate and form stronger and healthier collagen (will need 4-6 treatments). PicoSure laser is another laser that uses pressure to break up disorganized collagen and help stimulate new collagen.
You can always use a pigment gel or retinol if you want topical products. Make sure to stay out of the sun and wear sunscreen. Chemical peels would also be beneficial. For laser treatment we could use the PicoSure laser or the 1540 to help with the discoloration and remodel the scar to make it appear smaller and lighter.