Dr. James Ridgway

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Dr. James Ridgway
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Facial Plastic Surgery

Seattle, WA

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Rhinoplasty

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Botulinum toxin (Botox) injection

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Facelift

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Eye lift

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I endorse this doctor. Dr. Ridgway is a highly accomplished Facial Plastic Surgeon. He is also a dedicated educator of plastic surgeons in training.

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I've won the following awards

Top Facial Plastic Surgery, National

Winter 2013

HealthTap Founding Doctor

HealthTap Honor

I've published

In Vivo Optical Coherence Tomography of the Human Oral Cavity and Oropharynx

Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

The C-ring complex: defining the parameters of nasal tip anatomy.

Arch Facial Plast Surg., 13(4):285-8 (2011 Jul-Aug)

Anatomy for blepharoplasty and brow-lift.

Facial Plast Surg., Aug;26(3):177-85 (2010)

Lemierre syndrome: a pediatric case series and review of literature.

Am J Otolaryngol., 31(1):38-45 (2010 Jan-Feb)

Gradient-index lens rod based probe for office-based optical coherence tomography of the human larynx.

J Biomed Opt., 14(1):014017 (2009 Jan-Feb)

Keloid banding using suture ligature: a novel technique and review of literature.

Laryngoscope., Nov;118(11):1960-5 (2008)

Optical coherence tomography-enhanced microlaryngoscopy: preliminary report of a noncontact optical coherence tomography system integrated with a surgical microscope.

Ann. Otol. Rhinol. Laryngol., Jul;117(7):538-47 (2008)

Optical coherence tomography of the newborn airway.

Ann. Otol. Rhinol. Laryngol., May;117(5):327-34 (2008)

Imaging of the pediatric airway using optical coherence tomography.

Laryngoscope., Dec;117(12):2206-12 (2007)

In vivo optical coherence tomography of the human oral cavity and oropharynx.

Arch. Otolaryngol. Head Neck Surg., Oct;132(10):1074-81 (2006)

Optical coherence tomography of laryngeal cancer.

Laryngoscope., Jul;116(7):1107-13 (2006)

In vivo optical coherence tomography of the human larynx: normative and benign pathology in 82 patients.

Laryngoscope., Nov;115(11):1904-11 (2005)

Characterization of submucosal lesions using optical coherence tomography in the rabbit subglottis.

Arch. Otolaryngol. Head Neck Surg., Jun;131(6):499-504 (2005)

The C-ring complex: defining the parameters of nasal tip anatomy.

Arch Facial Plast Surg., 13(4):285-8 (2011 Jul-Aug)

Anatomy for blepharoplasty and brow-lift.

Facial Plast Surg., Aug;26(3):177-85 (2010)

Lemierre syndrome: a pediatric case series and review of literature.

Am J Otolaryngol., 31(1):38-45 (2010 Jan-Feb)

Gradient-index lens rod based probe for office-based optical coherence tomography of the human larynx.

J Biomed Opt., 14(1):014017 (2009 Jan-Feb)

Keloid banding using suture ligature: a novel technique and review of literature.

Laryngoscope., Nov;118(11):1960-5 (2008)

Optical coherence tomography-enhanced microlaryngoscopy: preliminary report of a noncontact optical coherence tomography system integrated with a surgical microscope.

Ann. Otol. Rhinol. Laryngol., Jul;117(7):538-47 (2008)

Optical coherence tomography of the newborn airway.

Ann. Otol. Rhinol. Laryngol., May;117(5):327-34 (2008)

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Dr. James Ridgway answered:

My daughter has alagille syndrome and is covered in xanthomas.. Any tips on pretreating to try to minimize scarring from them? In brief: Xanthomas

The xanthomas are fatty deposits in the skin and a result of the abnormally high levels of cholesterol in the blood, which occurs due to the disruptions in liver functioning.

In essence the liver (bile duct outlets) are the main issue. As a father of two girls, my heart and blessing go to you and your daughter. Kindest regards, james ridgway, md www.Larrabeecenter.Com. ...See more

ALAGILLE SYNDROME CHILDREN'S HEALTH SCARRING CICATRIX

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How painful is an eye lift compared to other procedure? Is the eye lift procedure painful? I am very interested in having an eye lift done in order to improve the appearance of my aging eyes. However, I am hesitant to do so because I have heard that it ca In brief: Is it painful

The amount of postoperative discomfort is minimal with some incisional burning for a period of 24 hours.

Many of my patients are able to manage this with tylenol (acetaminophen) alone. Be healthy and be well, james m. Ridgway, md www.Larrabeecenter.Com. ...See more

EYE LIFT EYELID LIFT FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY EYE HEALTH

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How long before another eye lift will be necessary? I'm looking into having an eye lift due to saggy and wrinkled skin but don't want to have this surgery several times. How long can I expect to have the results last for the first operation? In brief: Timeline

One should be able to expect a 7-10 year result.

Variation is related to technique and your inherent aging (who you picked for mom and dad). Be healthy and be well, james m. Ridgway, md www.Larrabeecenter.Com. ...See more

EYE LIFT SURGERY WRINKLES

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Can a fat transfer eliminate sagging around the eyes? My eyes are saggy and sunken. Is fat transfer a good option for me, or do I need an eye lift? . In brief: Eye treatments

This depends on the degree of aging around the eyes.

If there is simple extra skin - then this can be removed or you can have fillers (fat, restylane, (dermal fillers) belotero, etc) placed. If more advanced then fat transposition with some form of skin modification. Be healthy and be well, james m. Ridgway, md www.Larrabeecenter.Com. ...See more

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Dr. James Ridgway answered:

How long is the the surgery for a face lift and lower eye lift ? In brief: Time frame for surge

This ranges around 4-6 hours depending on the type of facelift (deep plane versus simple tuck) and type of eyelid procedure (skin pinch versus fat transposition).

In the end, it takes what it takes to obtain a perfect result. Be healthy and be well, james m. Ridgway, md www.Larrabeecenter.Com.

EYE LIFT FACELIFT SURGERY

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Dr. James Ridgway answered:

Had eye lift and now my skin is crepey - can I remove the damage? In brief: Crepey skin

If this is skin under the eye - then laser or chemical treatments can help.

The upper and lower eyelids may also require additional removal. Be healthy and be well, james m. Ridgway, md www.Larrabeecenter.Com. ...See more

CO2 LASER LASER CHEMICAL PEEL CHEMICAL FACIAL PEEL EYE LIFT

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Dr. James Ridgway answered:

What are the health benefits of an eye lift? In brief: Pros of eyelift

The health benefits include improved visual field, lessened eye fatigue, repair of droopy lid (if present) and eye rejuvenation.

Be healthy and be well, james m. Ridgway, md www.Larrabeecenter.Com.

EYE LIFT

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About 4 hours ago i cut myself by washing a drinking glass. What should I do to prevent my knuckles from scarring? In brief: Get help

The finest scar may require that this be sutured.

Remember you need a scar to close your wound.

INCISION SCARRING WASHING CICATRIX

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Dr. James Ridgway answered:

I have sle and over the years I have had numerous lumps on my neck and face. In recent months they are back and numerous, lumps that wont go away? In brief: Rheumatologist

Your circumstance is complex and needs to be evaluated by a dermatologist and even and rheumatologist.

Be healthy and be well, james m. Ridgway, md www.Larrabeecenter.Com.

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Dr. James Ridgway answered:

Why do I have pulsing sensations in my lips? In brief: Vessels

We all have inferior and superior labial arteries.

These can cause the pulsations. If there are any irritating factors to the lips and they become swollen - this can make the pulsations more obvious. Be healthy and be well, james m. Ridgway, md www.Larrabeecenter.Com. ...See more

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