Wishing to rid themselves of baggy, tired skin under their eyes, more and more men are choosing cosmetic surgery. Blepharoplasty, commonly known as a eyelid surgery, can give men or women back the smoother, more awake appearance they lost with age. If you live in or near Seattle, contact Dr. Robert Grenley for a consultation to see if eyelid surgery is right for you.

A recent study found that those undereye bags are the result of fat deposits near the lower eyelid that accumulate as we age. In contrast, the rest of the face loses fat with age. Previous theories said undereye bags might be due to fluid buildup or sagging skin. Blepharoplasty helps correct undereye bags by removing excess fat from under the eyes.

A study that recently appeared in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal found that women who had breast reduction surgery to reduce the size of their large breasts had less back pain and greater self-esteem following the procedure. According to statistics, more than 150,000 women had breast reduction surgery last year.

“This study further demonstrates that the connection between the aesthetic results of plastic surgery and the emotional, social and physical quality of life of our patients cannot be underestimated,” said Dr. Alan Gold, president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

If you live in or near Seattle and are feeling weighed down by your breasts, contact Dr. Robert Grenley for a breast reduction consultation.

A California dermatologist was recently slapped for using “black market Botox” - he was reprimanded for injecting non-FDA approved botulinum toxin into ten of his patients.

In an effort to save some money, he and a hundred or so of his colleagues purchased the black market Botox at medical conventions without realizing it wasn’t approved for use in patients.

This story highlights just how important it is to find a reputable, board-certified plastic surgeon for your procedures, whether they are something as simple as Botox or something more complicated.

Dr. Grenley is a well-respected surgeon in Seattle with extensive experience using Botox injections to melt away wrinkles.

Plastic surgery is no longer the sole province of the rich. In particular, more and more people of the middle class are using Botox to soften their facial wrinkles. But with the recent economic downturn, many of those people are cutting back on Botox treatments and other luxury purchases. The plastic surgery market was once thought to be immune to such money troubles, but as it appeals to a broader range of customers it becomes less resistant to downturns in the economy.

A recent report found that the market for minimally invasive cosmetic treatments like Botox, dermal fillers and cosmetic lasers doubled between 2000 and 2006. But over the past year, the stock prices for the companies that produce those treatments have fallen considerably as many cosmetic surgeons across the country have reported a drop in their practices. Companies are trying to cope by developing new treatments that can provide more long-lasting results.

Many women considering having breast augmentation in Seattle do a lot of research prior to meeting with a surgeon. At Seattle Plastic Surgery Center, we feel it is important to educate all our patients about the benefits and limitations of cosmetic plastic surgery.

The following links provide a wealth of information on breast implants and the numerous studies associated with these products.

US Food and Drug website on breast implants.

Wikipedia online resource on breast implants

Through the month of May, Seattle Plastic Surgery is offing a discount on Botox Cosmetic Injections.

Gear up for the Sun… and receive $50 off any Botox Cosmetic treatment (20 unit min.) and also receive a free MD Forte SPF 30 sunblock cream.

Contact Seattle Plastic Surgery or call (206) 324-1120 to schedule your appointment.

Dr. Robert Grenley is considered to be one of the premier board certified plastic surgeons who regularly performs plastic surgery facelifts in the Seattle, Washington area. His photo gallery is an example of his skill and expertise.

Contact Seattle Plastic Surgery Center for your facelift consultation today or call the office at (206) 324-1120.

If you considering breast augmentation in Seattle, then Dr. Robert Grenley, board certified plastic surgeon, can help you make an informed decision on this procedure. The FDA just recently approved silicone based breast implants for use in the United States after being pulled from the market for almost 14 years due to safety concerns. Silicone based implants offer superior performance over their saline counter parts. Dr. Grenley has been involved in the adjunct study over the past 10 years and can help you decide if silicone would be best for you.

Some of the benefits to silicone implants is they feel more like natural breast tissue, weigh less than saline and contribute less to ptosis and will not wrinkle. These new gel implants also offer triple protection to rupture and leaking, with tripple layer protection, thicker non bleed gel and a static barrier that prevents silicates from being absorbed into the body.

Contact Seattle Plastic Surgery Center for your breast augmentation consultation today.