It is one of the most common questions patients ask before an arm lift: is the scar worth it? Dr. Douglas Forman is a board-certified plastic surgeon at the Plastic Surgery Institute of Washington, where body contouring after significant weight loss is a core part of his practice. His answer, informed by decades of experience … Continue reading Is the Brachioplasty Scar Worth It?
View MoreI’m Doctor Douglas Forman board certified plastic surgeon. In the age of AI satisfying your curiosity has never been easier and may feel like chat has all the answers but before you use it to learn more about a potential procedure there are a few things to keep in mind. Number 1: chat doesn’t know … Continue reading The questions chat GPT can’t answer about your surgery
View MoreLiposuction is one of the most commonly performed procedures in plastic surgery, and one of the most misunderstood. Patients often come in with expectations shaped by misconceptions, and that gap between expectation and reality can lead to disappointment even when the surgery itself goes well. Dr. Douglas Forman is a board-certified plastic surgeon at the … Continue reading Liposuction Myths: What It Does, What It Doesn’t, and Who It’s Actually For
View MoreBy Dr. Douglas Forman, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon We are seeing more men than ever presenting with significant weight loss. Fifty pounds, seventy, two hundred. Some have had bariatric surgery. Some are on GLP-1 medications. Many have done both. And almost all of them are arriving in consultation with the same two concerns. They’ve done … Continue reading What Men Who Have Lost Significant Weight Actually Need
View MoreThere is a lot of conversation happening right now surrounding GLP-1 medications, and unfortunately, not all of it is accurate. For patients who are considering these medications, already using them, or simply curious, the noise can be confusing and, at times, discouraging. Dr. Douglas Forman is a board-certified plastic surgeon at the Plastic Surgery Institute … Continue reading No Shame in Using GLP-1 Medications: Clearing Up the Misconceptions
View MoreBy Dr. Douglas Forman, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon There’s a conversation I find myself having more and more in consultations, and it’s one that a lot of patients don’t see coming. They’ve done the work. They’ve lost the weight, whether through a GLP-1 medication, bariatric surgery, or years of sustained effort. And they feel good. … Continue reading When Weight Loss Takes More Than You Expected: Volume Loss and What We Can Now Do About It
View MoreMany patients talk themselves out of a facelift before they ever have the conversation with a surgeon. Others carry misconceptions through the entire process,into their recovery, into their results, because no one took the time to address them directly. Dr. Douglas Forman is a board-certified plastic surgeon at the Plastic Surgery Institute of Washington. These … Continue reading Facelifts: What No One Tells You Before Your Procedure
View MoreYour practice is built around helping patients feel confident in their own skin. How do you approach plastic surgery as a tool for confidence rather than transformation? I view plastic surgery as a tool for refinement and restoration, not transformation. Most patients come to me because they want to feel more confident in their appearance … Continue reading A Thoughtful Approach to Plastic Surgery: Confidence, Balance, and Long-Term Care
View MoreOne of the most common concerns for women considering breast reduction surgery is whether they’ll still be able to breastfeed in the future. The good news? Research suggests that most women can successfully breastfeed after a reduction, with no significant difference compared to those who haven’t had the surgery. What the Data Shows A recent … Continue reading Can You Breastfeed After a Breast Reduction? Here’s What the Research Says
View MoreFor women considering breast surgery after breastfeeding, timing is key to achieving the best results. The body needs time to adjust and stabilize, which is why the recommended waiting period is at least three months—and sometimes longer. Why Wait at Least 3 Months? There are two important reasons why delaying surgery after stopping breastfeeding is … Continue reading How Long Should You Wait After Breastfeeding for Breast Surgery?
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