Dr. Richard P. Rand has the distinction of being awarded Top Doctor 2022 by Seattle Magazine. The publication issues a yearly list of the best physicians practicing in the Puget Sound area. This honor is the result of nominations from peers in the industry. Dr. Rand is humbled and deeply honored to have been the recipient of this award multiple times over the years. Why choose a “Top Doctor?” When you are looking for a specialist in plastic surgery, the list of practitioners in the Seattle area is long. It can be difficult to determine which doctor has the skills to achieve your personal visio ..read more

Blepharoplasty is the official medical term for eyelid surgery, including both upper and lower eyelid surgery. Undergoing any surgery can lead to considerable anxiety and concerns. However, blepharoplasty brings about the uncertainty of whether you need upper or lower eyelid surgery as well.   Most patients have a hard time determining which surgery they need specifically—upper, lower, or both. That’s why you should seek a reputable, board-certified plastic surgeon who listens to your concerns and guides you on the right path after a careful examination. This article aims to help you unde ..read more

Northwest Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is humbled and honored to announce Seattle Met Magazine’s recent selection of our very own Dr. Richard Rand to its esteemed list of Top Doctors for 2020! Seattle Met partnered with a professional research company to poll licensed healthcare practitioners in four counties across Washington, asking them, If they or a loved one needed care, who would they choose? The Seattle Met says, “Voters nominated their most esteemed peers based on years of experience, competency, rapport with patients, patient satisfaction and compliance with care recommendatio ..read more

Yes, a great question indeed! Getting a neck lift is a significant decision and one that shouldn’t be made lightly. As to what age you should be before seeking a neck lift depends entirely on your skin concerns and condition, and your own personal desires. As genetics, age and the environment impact each of us very differently, even patients of the same age may display prominent signs of aging at different points in their life, making it difficult or impossible to assign a blanket number as the ideal age for a neck lift for all people collectively. But we can provide some valuable information ..read more

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Weight loss — especially significant weight loss — can be quite the accomplishment. After major weight loss, however, many women are left dissatisfied with the shape and position of their breasts. A drop in weight can leave breasts sagging or drooping, called ptosis. One of the ways a woman can reclaim her figure after weight loss is through an auto-augmentation breast lift. Dr. Richard Rand created this specialized technique for women who want a lift and an augmentation with the most natural results. Here’s how it works. What is Auto-Augmentation Breast Lift? An auto augmentation breast lift ..read more

Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures in the country. But contrary to popular belief, it’s not meant to serve as a weight loss procedure, and significant changes in weight after your tummy tuck can affect your results. Whether you’re wondering if you can lose weight after a tummy tuck or how a future pregnancy might affect your results, keep these three top tips in mind. 1. Try to Reach Your Weight Loss Goals before Your Tummy Tuck [pullquote]Work with Dr. Rand to come up with a suitable tummy tuck timeline that’ll work well with your ..read more

Updated for 2019. After any breast surgery, the proper surgical support garment can make a crucial difference in the comfort of your recovery. As reported in a recent story in Digital Journal, women are now able to choose from a wide range of surgical support garments following their breast augmentation, breast lift or breast reduction. Having variety in supportive wear can be particularly important in the hot summer months, as noted by Dawn Cover, the president of Nouvelle, Inc., a major producer of surgical support garments: “We find that especially during the summer months, comfort is a hug ..read more

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Some of us notice the natural signs of aging sooner than those of a similar age. And others live different lifestyles that may affect their appearances such as overexposure to the sun or smoking. Sometimes, despite the driving factors, men and women desire to have a facelift procedure sooner rather than later in life. But at what age is it too soon to have a facelift? You might be surprised by the answer. What Is the Average Age for a Facelift? Everyone is different. Depending on your genetics, you could have jowls or sagging skin in your 30s while others have youthful, taut skin well into the ..read more