Dr. Durboraw commonly addresses problems of the eyelids with surgery, from excess eyelid skin and drooping eyelids to malpositions of the eyelids. Skin cancer of the eyelids and surrounding area can become a complex reconstructive undertaking and there is no one more qualified than Dr. Durboraw in the surrounding region. Ptosis is a condition where [...]
Dr. Durboraw graduated with highest honors and second in her class from The University of Tennessee, Memphis. She was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. It was during her years in medical school that she was introduced to the sub-specialty of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery and her passion for this field [...]
Facelift surgical technique has gone from extremely simple in the early years, to far too complex, and now is returning to a happy middle ground of just right. There is still attention to the skin , fat, and muscles of the face, and the results are excellent with the less invasive and quicker to heal [...]
Before a plastic surgeon can embark on a surgical procedure about the eyelids, there must be a clear definition of what will constitute beauty in each specific patient. Eyelids differ in men , women, different races, different ages, different facial types, etc. Let us undertake first a thought process of what should be attained in [...]
Again and again I hear patients mention that they would have considered a plastic surgery procedure years earlier had they know it could be done with such reasonable pain control. We all fear pain. I do not want to be hurt! Do you? Of course not. A little thought and planning gos a long way [...]
Before a plastic surgeon can embark on a surgical procedure about the eyelids, there must be a clear definition of what will constitute beauty in each specific patient. Eyelids differ in men , women, different races, different ages, different facial types, etc. Let us undertake first a thought process of what should be attained in [...]
I hear some patients say they fear they are too old to have cosmetic surgery. This is simply not a valid fear. We humans build false fears about so many things. The fact is that if you are healthy and desire to have cosmetic plastic surgery it is just fine as long as you are [...]
Complications in Plastic Surgery are something few care to discuss. In fact serious complications are quite rare. Nevertheless occasionally problems do arise. A largely preventable problem is that of blood clots (thromboembolism) that may originate in the calves and travel to the lungs. Once in the lungs this is called pulmonary embolism and is a [...]
Botox is the simplest and least costly treatment that quickly generates happiness for all patients. There are nearly no complications and when the little issues come up they quickly dissipate. Botox is used to treat wrinkles of the forehead, frown, mouth area, crows feet, sweating underarms,hands and feet, headaches, and more. Ice is applied prior [...]
Rhytidectomy or more commonly known as a face lift, is a surgical procedure used to rejuvenate and improve the appearance of the face The best candidates for this procedure are men and women whose face and neck have begun to sag but who still have some elasticity and whose bone structure is strong and well-defined. [...]
You are in experienced hands. Prior to moving to Seattle WA, Dr. Windle spent 10 years at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland where he gained extensive experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery and was Chief of Plastic Surgery. He then spent 6 years in private practice where he was acclaimed as one of the [...]
Although the results of a tummy tuck are technically permanent, the positive outcome can be greatly diminished by significant fluctuations in your weight. For this reason, individuals who are planning substantial weight loss or women who may be considering future pregnancies may be advised to postpone a tummy tuck. Also, a tummy tuck cannot correct [...]
Also known as augmentation mammaplasty, breast augmentation involves using implants to fulfill your desire for fuller breasts or to restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy. Breast augmentation does not correct severely drooping breasts. If you want your breasts to look fuller and to be lifted due to sagging, a breast lift may [...]
Dr. Bazzi is a double board certified plastic surgeon with certifications by the American Board of Plastic Surgery as well as the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Bazzi and his staff want to take all precautions to ensure your wellbeing and comfort. For your safety all surgical procedures are done at full accredited hospitals and [...]
A face lift procedure will generally take several hours, although all surgeons will perform the procedure in his/her own way. The incisions will begin at the temples above the hairline, continue down in front of the ear, and continue behind the ear lobe and extend to the lower scalp. If the neck is part of [...]
The breast reconstruction process may begin at the time of your mastectomy or weeks to years after-wards. Immediate reconstruction means that the procedure begins at the same time as the mastectomy. It is important to know that any type of surgical breast reconstruction may take several steps to complete. Delayed reconstruction may be advisable if [...]
Dr. Thomas offers consultations on Tuesdays and Fridays and is in surgery on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We are happy to make special arrangements to accommodate your needs. Patients coming from out of town may make prior arrangements, by phone or email, for combined consultation and surgery in one visit. Dr. Thomas feels that plastic [...]