Dr. Robert Alexander
Plastic Surgery
Edmonds, WA
29 years experience male
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Robert W. Alexander. M.D., D.M.D., F.I.C.S., P.S.
Graduate Doctor of Medicine, With Honors, University of Florida Medical Center, School of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida;
Graduate Doctor of Dental Surgery, Magna Cum Laude as Valedictorian, St. Louis University Medical Center, College of Medicine and Dentistry;
George B. Winter Memorial Award in Surgery;
William H. Bauer Award in Pathology;
Alpha Omega Scholastic Award for Highest Academic Standing, Saint Louis University Medical Center;
St. Louis University Gold Medal Award presented by Faculty and Staff, St. Louis University Medical Center;
C.V. Mosby Award for Experimental Surgery and Basic Applied Research;
Omicron Kappa Upsilon; Board Certified in Regenerative Medicine; Stem/Stromal cell therapy
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Plastic Surgery
Anti-Aging Medicine
Neuromuscular Medicine
Sports Medicine
Licenses
United States: Montana
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
421 Answers
18 Agrees
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Alexanderanswered
Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Ltd danger - unknown: Use of bpa & human exposure is so very low that it is impossible to determine extent or risk at this point in time. Studies completed are not conclus... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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IV and targeted: Adult stem cells are being studied for IV use and for guided injection therapy into areas of disease or degeneration. Most important cell group appea... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Occasionaly: Sometimes, but often this is not a major problem and frequently resolves over time.
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Possible Tendon Loss: Rupture of the biceps tendons or nerve damage may result in the inability to contract the muscle to produce flexion moves.
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Recommended Diet: Immediately following surgery of this type, clear liquids are suggested until fully tolerated. Following that time, eating a well balance high protei... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Usually Very Minimal: Proper placement of incisions typically results in very minimal width and noticeable scars hidden in natural creases in & behind ear. Some have incis... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Effective: Use of adult mesenchymal stem-stromal cells (mscs) are currently in clinical trial in us/internationally. Trend is toward use of fat derived mscs, ha... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Usually not: The most difficult scarring for any treatment is the deep "ice-pick" types scars. Dermabrasion is effective on improving most other irregular or unev... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Occasionally: Although less common today, slight irregularities can result from liposuction by any surgeon. They are usually mild, and often can be improved by the... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Depends on the sites: If you are asking about eyelids or facelifting for excess, the incisions are placed in creases & folds to minimize them. If on abdomen, placement low... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Gradual: Healing after such a procedure typically takes from 6-12 months. Usually reduction in breast area is seen early (7-14 days), but swelling will take m... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
More Info Needed: You should provide description of pain, location, duration, etc. To be able to answer. This may indicate a serious medical issue and should be evalua... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Each case different: When your doctor recommends amputation it is typically time to do so. Physicians will use this as a last resort. Not doing the amputation can become... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Depends on cause: There are many causes of vf defects. Some involve peripheral vision, some more central vision. If problem in intraocular, color vision can be associ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Variable: Use of fat grafts to the lips is very technique and surgeon dependent. Long-term enlargement is possible as long as the grafts are gently taken, mixe... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Usually contractures: Each implant is surrounded by a capsule (scar-like envelope). In some cases, this can become mildly irritated, resulting in a shrinkage of the capsul... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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No: The lifting describes the addition of either fat grafts or implants into the buttock areas to "inflate and enlarge" the size and contours. Fat grafts... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Depends: Depends on the cause of the scarring, location and extent. Options may include surgical reduction and reconstruction, use of stromal/platelet concent... Read More
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Ineffective healing: When scar builds up in a torn or ruptured tendon, it is often not quality strength and will reinjure easily. The body tried to heal the tendon, but m... Read More
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Scarring permanent: The body heals wounds and cuts through application of scar tissues. They often can improve with use of silicone based topical products from gel sheet... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
May be genetic: May be difficult, since some deposits tend to be genetic or within your family. If thin everywhere else, may not actually be caused by fat. I would ... Read More
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
No complications: You may normal pregnancy-delivery after either procedure. It is usually recommended to complete your pregnancies prior to having a tummy tuck, as the... Read More
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Yes: Facial areas are exposed to weather, accidents, growths, etc. As it is a very prominent area, people tend to be more observant in the facial areas th... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Use of your own fat tissue to transplant to the breast area has gained significant recognition in the past 5 years. It has been done in the us since ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Possibly: Better to utilize quality diet and exercise to identify the areas that do not effectively respond. Liposuction does well for the difficult deposits t... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
No: In general the answer is no, but in some cases some areas can be augmented with fat tissue from other sites (assuming the thinness is regional). Fat ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Eye vision option: Use of hard, gas-permeable contact lenses worn at night to "reshape" the cornea for people who don't want/need to wear regular contact lenses. Usuall... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Yes: Usually the any distortion can be improved or corrected, depending on the cause of the deformity. Time is of importance, as the lids are a dynamic ti... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Yes: Facial and neck liposuction is a very common treatment. Optional use of mechanical pumps versus closed syringe systems are most usual. We prefer clo... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Usually nothing: The expiration date is a recommended timeframe insuring sterility of the vial and full potency. If kept cool, dark place (drawer etc), then should no... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Part of treatment: Use of tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) is a combination of antibiotic and steroid which helps treat infection portion of sty and manage infla... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
NO: If you scars are well healed and without symptoms, use of tatoo needling should not be a problem. The target for most tatoos is the fibrous dermis, ... Read More
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Surgical: If the cartilage septum dividing your nasal airways is not straight, it will result in recurrent drainage, sinus infections, snoring, and severe conge... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Appears safe: Use of adult mesenchymal stem-stromal cells (mscs) are currently in clinical trial in us/internationally. Trend is toward use of fat derived mscs, ha... Read More
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
See dermatologist: See a dermatologist who can evaluate rosacea and prescribe appropriate medication. Home care therapy may partially help or aggravate situation. Ther... Read More
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Seek help with skin: If actively breaking out, you should see a dermatologist or medical esthetician for possible antibiotics, acidification of skin, etc. When stable and... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Several roles: It serves to extend, adduct, transversely extend, and internally rotate the shoulder. It works with other muscles to provide extension and lateral fl... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
One is enough: Increasing to two glasses of wine has not been associated with health benefits greater than a single glass per day. In this example, there are some b... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
In clinical trial: Use of adult mesenchymal stem-stromal cells (mscs) are currently in clinical trial in us/internationally. Trend is toward use of fat derived mscs, ha... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Depends: There are many that have unusual changes to their appearances, sometimes after only one treatment. Varies with patient desires and surgeon's preferen... Read More
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Sometimes needed: Migraines have many types and symptoms, so evaluation and management can be helped with consultation with neurologist or headache md. Prevention is h... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Follicular unit graf: Use of single or small group grafts provides the most natural appearance and successful results.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Yes: Some have preservatives (longer shelf life) and may also irritate the conjunctiva due to sensitivities of individual patients.
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It is a pathology: Sebaceous cysts are accumulations of skin oil due to failure of ducts to get it to the outside skin. Body reacts as if a foreign material and walls i... Read More
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Cause dependent: Restasis does help in certain types of dry eye situations to increase tear production. May not always be able to overcome the lack of secretion of te... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
No: Aware of no relationship between intake of cow's milk and hypertrophy of breast tissue or size.
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Blood vessel malform: Rare congenital medical condition in which blood vessels and/or lymph vessels fail to form properly. The three main features are nevus flammeus (port-... Read More
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Be seen by MD: You should return to your surgeon and have the site evaluated, perhaps MRI or ultrasound study to see if there are issues at the site. May be inflamma... Read More
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Plastic Surgery 29 years experience
Usually Yes: Botox will help correct the spasms of the sphincter and limit muscle irritation. Permits healing more rapidly. The time lag from injection to time o... Read More
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Unknown: Shc have resulted in hypotheses regarding potential causes and mechanisms, including victim behavior and habits, alcohol consumption and proximity to... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
Nov 27, 2013
Dr. Alexander is a fantastic colleague and a mentor.
Dec 5, 2012
A great doctor and mentor!
HealthTap member
Thanks Dr Alexander, I have brought my post OP appt with my surgeon forward. I will be seeing my surgeon tomorrow. Thanks for your insight.
HealthTap member
Thank you Dr. After reading much information I'm now thinking of trying the nitro cream or other creams before Botox. what cream won't burn?
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! My neurologist said I am not a candidate for Botox due to dysphagia?
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Florida College of Medicine
MD
Medical/Graduate school
St. Louis University School of Dentistry
MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Florida College of Medicine, FL
Graduated 1994MD
Residency
University Texas, southwestern
Completed 1975
Awards
Top Plastic Surgeon , Second Place, Washington - Winter
2013
Top Plastic Surgeon , Second Place, Washington - Summer
2013
Founding Knowledge Editor, First Place, Seattle - Winter
2016
Affiliations
International College of Surgeons
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
American Society of Liposuction Surgery
Publications
Biocellular Regenerative Medicine: Use of Adipose-Derived Stem/Stromal Cells and It's Native Matrix
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