Cosmetic Surgery Seminar with Dr. Scott Sattler in Bellevue WA, Feb 23 @ 6 PM

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 – 6-7 PM

You are invited to attend a cosmetic surgery seminar on Wednesday February 23 at 6 PM, with Dr. Scott Sattler – a double board certified plastic surgeon practicing in Bellevue WA. Join us for this free event at the Naficy Rejuvenation Center. Dr. Sattler will be speaking on a broad array of topics, including breast augmentation surgery, fat transfer procedures, laser liposuction, abdominoplasty, Zeltiq and injectable fillers and Botox.

These monthly seminars are a great way to meet our staff and review a lot of before and after photos of procedures that you are interested in. The seminar is designed to be an open forum, so bring your plastic surgery questions.

Light snacks and drinks are provided. Parking is free.

A free cosmetic consultation in our clinic is offered to each seminar attendee at a later date – bring your calendars – we will be scheduling these appointments after the seminar.

RSVP by calling 425-450-0880 and reserve your spot in this educational seminar.

Zeltiq ‘Coolsculpting’ technology is now FDA approved for non-invasive fat reduction.

We’ve learned from Zeltiq that their exclusive ‘Coolsculpting’ fat reduction technique is now FDA approved. We’ve been using the device in an off-label capacity for fat reduction. But now its official. Expect some marketing in the various media outlets for Coolsculpting.

To review- the Zeltiq device uses carefully controlled tissue cooling to induce a fat reduction that occurs over the course of several months. It works. I’ve treated myself (love handles) and dozens of other patients.

The ideal candidate for Zeltiq Coolsculpting is a person at their ideal body weight, with just a bit of stubborn abdominal or flank fat. The result is a very moderate reduction in fattiness.

Patients with more diffuse regions of fattiness should consider liposuction for a more comprehensive result.

There are a few other non-invasive fat reduction devices out on the market, or soon to be appearing.  Zerona, a low-level laser therapy, has been reviewed extensively. Patient satisfaction is low- only 34% of patients reviewing the treatment on Realself.com thought it was ‘worth it’. That’s lower than Obama’s approval rating!

http://www.realself.com/Zerona/reviews

Compare Zerona’s consumer satisfaction rate with Zeltiq- over 80% of patients reported that Zeltiq was ‘worth it’ !!

http://www.realself.com/zeltiq/reviews

Stay tuned for more info about Zeltiq in the upcoming weeks!

More information about Zeltiq can be found at www.ZELTIQ.com and at www.seattleface.com

Before Zeltiq

After Zeltiq

Timing Tips for Summer Time Cosmetic Surgery

We all want to feel beach and boat-ready for the summer.

Based on my experience with cosmetic surgery recovery times, here are some tips about when to schedule that breast lift, breast augmentation, liposuction or mommy-makeover surgery you’ve been thinking about- and be ready for summer bikini weather!

Breast Augmentation- it takes a few weeks for the implants to ‘drop’ into position. Schedule surgery now, and you will be bikini ready in 3 weeks. Early July if you scheduled in early to mid June.

Breast Lift: Recovery is quick if no implant is used. You’ll be bikini ready by late June if you scheduled now.

Tummy Tuck: a full tummy tuck has a 2 week recovery. Sometimes longer. If you are fit and motivated, plan on being bikini-ready (with a very low and well concealed scar) one month after surgery. If you scheduled in June, you could hit the beach feeling great by early August.

Liposuction: Recovery is very quick, but I ask patients to wear a compressive garment (kind of like Spanx) for two weeks. You could hit the beach two weeks after the procedure. Liposuction results progressively improve over several months as the skin retracts.

Before Breast Augmentation

Four weeks after breast augmentation surgery

May 19 6 PM :: Plastic Surgery Seminar :: Naficy Center in Bellevue

We’re holding our next monthly seminar on cosmetic surgery on May 19th at 6 PM at the Naficy Plastic Surgery Center in Bellevue WA. This is a free informational seminar – we discuss what’s new and innovative in cosmetic surgery. Bring your questions and prepare for a fun hour discussing my favorite topic : Cosmetic Surgery !! RSVP at 425-450-0880 or go online www.seattleface,com to register for the seminar. Topics for next month’s seminar include breast augmentation with fat (lipo augmentation), body contouring after massive weight loss,, Zeltiq cryolipolysis, and innovative breast lift (mastopexy) techniques.

Zeltiq non-invasive fat reduction now available at our clinic!

The Naficy Rejuvenation Center received the Zeltiq cryolipolysis device a couple of days ago. We’ve got it set up, and did our first consult and treatment today.

The cryolipolysis concept is simple: when fatty tissues are cooled to a critical temperature, selective death of fat cells is induced. The overlying skin and connective tissue remains perfused and viable. Several weeks later, there is a significant reduction in fat content within the treated area. No incisions are required. No anesthesia is required. The treatment takes about one hour. Most patients require two treatment cycles to contour the abdomen, love handle or back roll areas.

The non-invasive body contouring space is really going to explode in the next couple of years. There are some other emerging technologies, including highly focused ultrasound (HIFU) devices, which are also effective. There are issues with all of these devices. We’re excited about Zeltiq because of its demonstrated efficacy and zero down-time.

The great thing about the addition of Zeltiq to our clinic is that we are predominantly a SURGICAL practice. Which means that if you are not a good candidate for Zeltiq (too much fat, fatty regions other than belly/flanks/back) then we have a terrific alternative for you: liposuction, tummy tuck etc.

Call the clinic 425-450-0880 and schedule a consult with me. Visit www.seattleface.com and check out some before and after photos.

Stay Cool!