Liposuction--while designed to remove fat--is not a weight loss surgery. It only removes small pockets of fat resistant to diet, exercise, or have other causes. One of the most frequent uses of liposuction is to help weight loss patients get rid of the small bits of fat that continue to cling to their bodies. So, [...]
A common question we get from women at Northwest Face & Body is: "when is it okay to breastfeed after anesthesia?" When new mothers undergo a surgical procedure there are often a number of questions and concerns we try to address to help them feel safe and comfortable throughout the entire experience—before, during and after. [...]
A woman’s body goes through dramatic changes as she becomes a mom. Many women struggle to feel comfortable with their changed bodies after having given birth. Even if you manage to lose some of the baby weight, your body may still feel and look different. Our team at Northwest Face & Body wants to help [...]
The incidence continues to rise every year. When I graduated from my dermatology residency 15 years ago, the rate of melanoma in the U.S. population was about 1 in 200. I have watched every year as it has grown from a rare disease to a common one. As of this year we can expect 1 [...]