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A Personal Journey in Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery

Posted May 27, 2020

After over 40 years of practice in this fascinating field some basic principles remain, but there are also new concepts and technologies to evaluate and incorporate into our treatment regimes. Anatomy remains the foundation and “basic science” of all we do. In this blog we will look at trends in blepharoplasty, facelift, and skin resurfacing. … Continue reading A Personal Journey in Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery

Improve Muscle Tone with CoolTone

Posted March 31, 2020

Many people interested in achieving a tighter, firmer body seek out fat removal procedures such as liposuction or CoolSculpting. While these treatments can help provide valuable body sculpting benefits, they don’t address an important aspect of improving your figure – muscle toning. The Larrabee Center for Facial Plastic Surgery is proud to be the first … Continue reading Improve Muscle Tone with CoolTone

What Can Microdermabrasion Treat?

Posted March 9, 2020

If you’re looking for a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation solution, microdermabrasion may be an excellent option to achieve your goals. This versatile treatment is one of the most popular nonsurgical procedures performed each year.

What Is the Recovery Process after a Facelift?

Posted February 4, 2020

Like all surgical procedures, a facelift is accompanied by a recovery period while your body heals. There will generally be some downtime required during the first few weeks after your procedure. Before moving forward with your facelift, it’s important to understand the recovery process and make sure you are comfortable with everything involved.

Blepharoplasty with Ptosis Repair

Posted December 9, 2019

While aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures are inherently different in nature, there is a strong relationship between the two. Dr. Larrabee’s extensive experience performing reconstructive surgery is a crucial reason why he’s able to deliver safe, beautiful outcomes with aesthetic procedures. This correlation is most important during eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and rhinoplasty procedures. In … Continue reading Blepharoplasty with Ptosis Repair

Dr. Larrabee Discusses Nonsurgical Facial Rejuvenation Options at European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery in Amsterdam

Posted November 6, 2019

Last month, Dr. Larrabee presented the keynote lecture at the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery in Amsterdam. During this address, he discussed the Larrabee Center for Plastic Surgery approach to facial rejuvenation with some of the most well renowned plastic surgeons in the world. In particular, his speech focused on the nonsurgical solutions we … Continue reading Dr. Larrabee Discusses Nonsurgical Facial Rejuvenation Options at European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery in Amsterdam

How Old Do You Need to Be to Have a Rhinoplasty?

Posted September 30, 2019

Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed each year. Nose surgery can have a dramatic impact on your appearance, improving the overall balance and harmony of your facial features. While you can safely undergo rhinoplasty as a teenager, it’s important to wait until your nose has fully matured before moving forward … Continue reading How Old Do You Need to Be to Have a Rhinoplasty?

What is a Lymphatic Massage?

Posted August 31, 2019

Your lymphatic system is an essential part of your body’s immune and detoxification processes. Lymph is a fluid that transports nutrients and oxygen to cells, collects toxins along the way, and flushes them out through your lymph nodes.

Open vs Closed Rhinoplasty

Posted April 25, 2018

An “open” rhinoplasty involves making a small, non-linear incision in the columella of the nose- the part of the nose between the nostrils. An endonasal or “closed” rhinoplasty is all performed using incisions inside the nose. There is a significant learning curve to any rhinoplasty, but the closed approach is more difficult to learn. The … Continue reading Open vs Closed Rhinoplasty

Science and Surgical Excellence

Posted January 26, 2018

Research and surgical advances go hand in hand. We have published over 225 books and manuscripts- most to advance the art and craft of facial plastic surgery. Google Scholar provides an effortless way to keep track of publications and citations. Our profile is at – https://bit.ly/TLCSeattle. It is interesting to look at the most popular … Continue reading Science and Surgical Excellence

Covid-19 Updates:

Below you will find actions we have taken to ensure that you are protected and that we maintain Suite 385 as a Non-Covid Care (NCC) Zone:

We will not be shaking hands or hugging patients

We will continue to disinfect all contact surfaces between all patients in compliance with our infection control policy

We request that if you are sick, have a family member who is sick or have been in contact with anyone with symptoms, please contact our office to cancel your appointment

We have compiled a screening questionnaire for patients to be Covid-19 Clear status. If any symptoms are present during the screening questions, their procedure will be cancelled and they will be asked to leave, follow up with their PCP and self- quarantine, all surfaces will need to be sanitized

We have installed additional hand sanitizing stations throughout our facility

We will not allow guests to accompany you to your appointment. If you have a ride, they must wait in the car.

We ask that you wear a sanitized mask to enter the office and comply with our social distancing policies

We will not have multiple patients in the waiting area. Patients will be roomed immediately to avoid contamination.

Our staff is required to change into freshly laundered scrubs once at the office.

Employees will fill out wellness screening checklists at the beginning and end of shifts.

Employees shall not come to work if they have been exposed to a positive Covid-19 person or have any symptoms, and they should alert the safety officer so that any further steps to sanitize or potentially close an office space, or let exposed staff members know of a potential exposure may need to occur.

All staff is required to wear a mask and gloves. Hand washing prior to and after any patient contact, before engaging in clean or aseptic procedures, after any exposure to body fluids, after touching patient surroundings

Washington State Department of Health (DOH), World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) share information about COVID-19 at:

The health and well-being of our patients and staff are so important to us. Our providers and support staff appreciate all your love and support for them during this time. We thank you and look forward to seeing you soon!

Please reach out with any additional questions! Call or text us at 206-386-3550 or email info@larrabeecenter.com