Announcement
Zeltiq non-invasive body contouring has arrived in Seattle and Bellevue!!
Zeltiq (Zel-teek), a non-invasive liposuction alternative, is now available at the Naficy Rejuvenation Center.
The Zeltiq procedure offers non-invasive fat reduction without the need for needles, incisions or anesthesia. The treatment is done in our private clinic rooms while you relax, use your laptop computer or even sleep.
To introduce Zeltiq to the Seattle metro area, we are offering a package of two treatment cycles for $1300. A four cycle rejuvenation package is $2000. Indivudual cycles are $750 each. The package prices represent substantial savings!
More about Zeltiq!
Zeltiq: The Cool Way to Reduce Fat
Announcement
Lipo Augmentation :: The New Breast Augmentation Option
Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Surgery at Naficy Rejuvenation Center
There is a new option for breast augmentation: your own fat. Recent advances in fat transfer techniques has reawakened interest in fat transfer to the breasts.
Lipo augmentation can result in a very natural appearing, moderately sized breast augmentation composed of your own living tissues. No breast implant is required for Lipo Augmentation. The procedure combines liposuction of the thighs, abdomen and flanks with transfer of the fat into the breast tissues. The result can be at least one cup size of augmentation.
Dr. Sattler is proud to offer Lipo Augmentation to patients in the Bellevue, Seattle, Everett and Tacoma areas.
To learn more about Lipo Augmentation, contact our clinic at 425-450-0880.
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Contact our office for further information, or to reserve your consultation time.
Announcement
BREAST and BODY PLASTIC SURGERY SEMINAR with Dr. Scott Sattler
Wednesday, March 24 2010 at 6 PM at Naficy Rejuvenation Center in Bellevue
Dr. Scott Sattler will be discussing the cutting edge in breast and body cosmetic procedures including body contouring after weight loss, Zeltiq non-invasive body contouring and fat grafting for breast augmentation. This is your opportunity to learn more about the latest in breast and body cosmetic surgery at the Naficy Rejuventation Center.
Space is limited to 35 attendees - please call our office to reserve your space. Wine and hors d'hourves will be served. As an added bonus, all attendees to the seminar will be able to schedule a free surgical consultation ($75 value) with Dr. Sattler. Parking for the seminar is complementary.
Call 425-450-0880 to reserve your space!
Bring a friend!
About Dr. Scott Sattler
Announcement
NAFICY REJUVENATION CENTER IS A NATIONWIDE LEADER IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF BOTOX AND INJECTABLE FILLERS
At our office, we perform over 3,000 injections per year - making us #1 in the Pacific Northwest for Radiesse, #1 single location in the Puget Sound for Restylane and Perlane, #1 in the Seattle area for Sculptra, and #1 in the State of Washington for Botox (also the top 1.5% of all offices in the Nation for Botox)! All treatments are administered or supervised by a board certified facial plastic surgeon. When undergoing your treatment - make sure you choose a Provider with experience. Contact our office for further information, or to reserve your complimentary consultation and treatment time.
Announcement
COMBINATION TREATMENTS = CREATING THE BEST RESULTS IN THE LEAST AMOUNT OF TIME
Restoring volume in your face is one of the most effective and natural ways to look younger and more vibrant. Restylane and Juvederm treatments are a quick and effective way to give your face instant volume - smoothing out deeper lines and folds, and plumping lips for a youthful smile. The positive effects of Restylane and Juvederm are even more dramatic when used in combination with the smoothing effects of Botox. Botox not only smoothes fine lines and wrinkles - it also prevents new lines and wrinkles from forming! Both treatments can be performed in less than 15 minutes and typically do not require any downtime. Worried about facial skin laxity? Add Thermage to your treatment plan for a non-surgical face lift! Be proactive in maintaining your skin - call us for a complimentary consultation to see what combination treatments can do for you. You will be amazed by the results!
Announcement
SWIMSUIT SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!
A liposuction procedure this month with Dr. Scott Sattler will have you bikini-ready by April. Dr. Sattler uses a tumescent liposuction technique and twilight anesthesia to sculpt your curves into a fit bikini-ready contour. All patients are back to normal activities within 72 hours. Optimal contour is achieved with liposuction about 2 months after the procedure. Book your liposuction procedure with Dr. Sattler this month and be ready for bikini season this Spring! Call 425-450-0880 to schedule your liposuction consult today!
About Liposuction Procedures
Announcement
Dr. Naficy receives prestigious membership into Allergan's National Education Faculty for Botox injections
Allergan's National Education Faculty (NEF) is a prestigious society of Medical Doctors who have been certified by Allergan not only in administering Botox treatments, but specifically certified by Allergan to train other physicians in the administration of Botox Cosmetic. Dr. Naficy's membership in the NEF assures you the highest level of skill and expertise in the administration of Botox injections - both by Dr. Naficy himself, as well as by members of his highly trained staff. For more information about Botox CLICK HERE.
Announcement
DR. SAM NAFICY VOTED TOP FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY EXPERT IN SEATTLE MAGAZINE
Seattle facial plastic surgeon Dr. Sam Naficy was voted "Top Doctor" for Rhinoplasty and Facial Plastic Surgery by his medical peers. Dr. Sam Naficy has been on the clinical faculty of the University of Washington for 6 years and has authored numerous articles as well as a textbook in facial plastic surgery. One of the unique aspects of Dr. Naficy's plastic surgery practice is the abilty to offer a broad range of surgical and non-surgical treatment options to fit the needs of every patient.
Announcement
FAT INJECTIONS TO THE FACE
One of the best ways to help reverse the signs of aging is to add body fat to the face! Using gentle techniques, Dr. Naficy removes fat from the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks. Your own fat is then injected into the face to fill in wrinkles, correct nasolabial folds, or to plump lips. The greatest advantage of fat over Sculptra or Restylane is that it is 100% natural. CLICK HERE to read more.
Face Lift and Neck Lift
How does the face age?
As we age, our skin loses its elasticity and gives in to gravity. This causes sagging of the neck and jaw line as well as loose folds of skin around the mouth. Some people may also develop fatty collections under the chin, and others get thick cords under the skin of the neck. Today, men and women in their 50s and 60s are healthier, more active, and more productive than ever before. More and more people are choosing to age gracefully by setting back the clock a few years through facial cosmetic surgery. The truth is that most people seeking facial cosmetic surgery want to look better, but they don't want to look radically different. We also feel strongly that the outcome of facial cosmetic surgery should be very natural in appearance. A great result is both in what you see and what you don't see.
What can a face lift achieve?
A face lift can reverse many features of the aging face and neck. The most dramatic improvement is seen in the jaw-line and the neck. A face lift may be combined with other procedures to help maintain facial balance and harmony.
Upper and lower blepharoplasty, face and neck lift, neck liposuction, and lip augmentation by Sam Naficy, MD
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Why choose a facial plastic surgeon to do my face lift?
Although most plastic surgeons today perform facial surgery, very few actually limit their practice to specialize in the face. In fact, most plastic surgeons spend the bulk of their time performing liposuction, breast procedures, and tummy tucks.
With his practice being 100% limited to facial plastic surgery, you can be assured that Dr. Naficy will offer you the best specialized plastic surgery available today. This is why Seattle doctors voted Dr. Naficy one of the top plastic surgeons for the face. Dr. Naficy draws his patient base not only from the Seattle area, but also from Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah, California, and as far away as New York City.
Face lift photo gallery
You may wish to browse through the gallery of representative before and after face and neck lift pictures. Click on any of the thumbnails to enter the slide show. All procedures were performed by Dr. Sam Naficy and some patients may have had more than one surgical procedure performed. The text accompanying the photos describes the details of the procedures performed.
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How is a face lift performed?
Incisions are typically made around the ears, in the temple, and behind the ears. Following this step, the skin is carefully elevated from the lower face and neck region and the muscles of the face and neck are tightened to produce a natural, long-lasting effect (deep plane face lift). Older face lift techniques did not involve this critical step of addressing the lax muscle and the results were not as natural or long-lasting.
After adequate tightening of the deeper layers, the skin is redraped and excess skin is carefully trimmed and meticulously sutured along the incision lines. This results in improvement of the laxity of the jaw-line and contour of the neck.
Where exactly are the face lift incisions made and how visible are they?
Face lift incisions are carefully placed within the natural creases in front, within, and behind the ear. After adequate tightening of the deeper structures, excess skin is removed from both sides and the incisions are carefully repaired. Dr. Naficy uses the most meticulous technique and the finest sutures for closure of his incisions, which in most individuals will usually fade to a barely visible thin line.
The face lift incision photo gallery below shows pictures of some of the healed incisions (typically around 2-3 months following surgery) of face and neck lifts performed by Dr. Naficy. During the first few weeks, the incisions will be more visible and may require use of concealers for better camouflage.
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What technique is best for me?
Perhaps one of the most confusing aspects of facial surgery for patients is the terminology used by doctors and patients to describe different face lift techniques. For example, here is a partial list of some of the terminology used to describe facial plastic surgery procedures:
Face lift, neck lift, face and neck lift, full face lift, complete face lift, partial face lift, vertical face lift, quick lift, mini face lift, S-lift, weekend face lift, weekend neck lift, mini tuck, jaw-line tuck, SMAS face lift, deep plane face lift, laser face lift, feather lift, cheek lift, midface lift, subperiosteal face lift, tri-plane face lift, bi-plane face lift, and endoscopic face lift!
It is also important to realize that because of the variety of techniques that are available, the results of your face lift may vary greatly depending on who is performing your procedure and what technique they are using. Many of the doctors offering face lift surgery are not trained as surgeons! They may be dermatologists, oral surgeons, or ophthalmologists. Be sure that you are "comparing apples with apples". As a general rule, procedures that are shorter, less invasive, and easier to perform, also result in a more limited degree of improvement. Make sure that your surgeon is trained in all aspects of facial plastic surgery and does not have a "cookie cutter" approach.
Dr. Naficy is experienced in all modern techniques of facial surgery and always custom tailors the procedure to the specific needs of the patient. Remember, not all faces are created equal and no single technique can be effective in all individuals seeking facial rejuvenation surgery.
What is the best age to have a face lift?
One of the biggest questions our patients ask is about timing of this procedure. Some worry that if they have the procedure too soon they may want to repeat it again later in life, while others worry that if they wait too long they may be beyond help. Most of our patients coming in for face and neck lift procedures are in their late 40s to late 50s. They have started to show early sagging of the face and neck and are trying to be proactive about maintaining their youthful appearance. Typically, face and neck lift procedures can set back the clock by about 8-10 years. Although aging will continue, you will always look better for your age than if you had not had the surgery. Face and neck lift procedures can be safely repeated in 8-10 year intervals.
What is a deep plane face lift?
This is the type of face lift most commonly performed by Dr. Naficy. It is ideal for most individuals in their late 40s or older who wish to have a long-lasting improvement of their aging face and neck. The procedure involves a thorough tightening of the sagging muscles of the lower face and neck, and can be custom tailored to the specific needs of each person. The recovery time for a deep plane face lift is the same as a mini-lift or S-lift, and bruising is often less, since the work is being performed at a deeper level. This type of face lift may also be combined with other facial procedures such as blepharoplasty, brow lift, or laser resurfacing.
Brow lift and deep plane face and neck lift by Sam Naficy, MD
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What is a mini-lift or S-lift?
An S-lift or mini-lift is a technique of lifting the face with limited incisions and minimal skin removal. Patients with relatively minimal laxity (typically early to mid 40s) may be good candidates for this procedure. However, because of the limited incisions and more conservative tightening and skin removal, this technique is not as effective as a deep plane face lift for rejuvenation of more advanced sagging of the lower face, jowls, and neck. Most individuals in their 50s and 60s with more advanced laxity are therefore not good candidates for this procedure as they will not receive the lasting benefits of a face lift. Because of its relative technical ease and minimally invasive nature, the S-lift or mini-lift is popular among many non-surgeons who perform plastic surgery.
Upper and lower blepharoplasty, S-lift, neck liposuction, lip augmentation, and rhinoplasty by Sam Naficy, MD
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What is a 'weekend lift'?
This procedure allows the sagging neck tissues to be tightened through a very small incision under the chin. Excess fat can be removed and neckbands can be improved. Because no skin is removed, there is no need for incisions around the ears. This procedure is ideal for individuals with excess fatty tissue of the neck but with relatively good skin tone. The recovery time is generally quick, and many of our patients can return to work or social activities in 2-3 days.
Weekend neck lift by Sam Naficy, MD
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What type of anesthesia is used?
We use "twilight anesthesia" which is a new and innovative method of anesthesia for facial plastic surgery. Twilight anesthesia is extremely safe compared to the standard general anesthesia techniques used today. The main advantages of twilight anesthesia are: (i) it does not require putting a breathing tube in the throat, (ii) it does not require a breathing machine, (iii) the recovery is much faster, (iv) there is much less "hang-over" from anesthesia, (v) and there is much less nausea. All these elements translate into greater comfort and safety. Dr. Naficy has used this technique of anesthesia in several thousand plastic surgery procedures without any anesthetic complications.
During twilight anesthesia a small flexible IV (intravenous) needle is placed into one of the veins of the back of the hand. Through this IV line, relaxing medication is given to make you fall sleep. The amount of medication given is adjusted to the specific needs of each person. After you are sleeping, some numbing medicine is also placed in the skin to numb the area that is being operated on. The beauty of twilight anesthesia is that during the procedure you are unaware of anything going on and cannot hear anything, yet you are still breathing on your own.
When the procedure is finished, the relaxing medication is discontinued and you begin to wake up. Because the medications used in twilight anesthesia clear the system rather quickly, most of our patients are able to go home in less than 15 minutes after the procedure is completed.
Anesthesia guidelines [21kb PDF]
What is the recovery like?
There is usually some tightness around the ears and jaw-line after the surgery. This can be controlled with prescription pain medication, although it is often mild enough to treat with just Tylenol. A fluffy bandage dressing is worn for 1-2 days. Discoloration and swelling around the face and neck, when present, will usually improve over 7-10 days at which point most people can return to work and social activities.
Post-operative care instructions [17kb PDF]
I am interested! What do I do next?
If you are considering this procedure we encourage you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Naficy in our office. During this visit he will listen to your concerns and discuss your options. He will tell you whether you are a suitable candidate for this procedure and inform you of the potential risks of the procedure. There is great variety in features of the aging face and neck so that each procedure must be custom tailored for the best possible result. You will also have a chance to view before and after photo albums of his patients who have undergone procedures similar to what you are considering.
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