Dr. Ludwig A. Allegra, MD Kirkland, Washington 98033

Name: Ludwig A. Allegra, MD
Last name: Allegra
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1983
Years experience: 40
Primary Specialty: Facial Plastic Surgeon
Business: Northwest Face and Body
Address: 3100 Carillon Pt.
Phone: +1 425-576-1700
City: Kirkland
State: Washington
Zip Code: 98033
Country: US
Consulting Fees: 50$
Consultation note: Complimentary consult with Patient care coordinator
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers: 
Offer #1: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
Detail: Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.
Clinical Privileges: 
  • UW Northwest Hospital
Postdoc Training: 
  • Internship: Tufts University School of Medicine
  • Residency: General Surgery, University of Washington
  • Fellowships:
  • American College of Surgeons
  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Member of: 
  • fps

GPS coordinates on map: 47.621,-122.3470001

Ludwig A. Allegra, MD

Primary location: 
Location name: Seattle
State: WA
Country: US
Map point: 47.621,-122.3470001
Treatments: 
  • Botox
  • Brow Lift
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • CO2 Laser
  • Deep Plane Facelift
  • DeepFX
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Fractional Laser
  • Genioplasty
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Juvederm
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • Mini Facelift
  • Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Pelleve
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Sculptra
  • Septoplasty
  • Sinus Surgery
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Tattoo Removal
  • ThermiSmooth Face
  • ThermiTight
  • ThermiVa
  • TotalFX
  • Vbeam
  • Venus Freeze
  • Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.2
Profile views: 6989
Answer count: 47
Review count: 26
1 star count: 2
5 star count: 2
Total star count: 4
Star rating: 2.1131516476872
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Mar 20, 2009
Profile modified: Oct 2, 2019
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 1, 2011
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Kirkland, WA, US. GPS coordinates: 47.6793,-122.1760025
  • Seattle, WA, US. GPS coordinates: 47.621,-122.3470001

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Brow Lift (Nov 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5After care follow-up: 1/5,
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Septoplasty (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Brow Lift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (Sep 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Septoplasty (Sep 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • CO2 Laser (Nov 2011) – Overall rating: 1/5Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, )
  • Sinus Surgery (Jul 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implants (Mar 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Sinus Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 3/5)
  • Breast Reduction (Jun 2010) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Brow Lift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Jun 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Brow Lift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Neck Lift (Jan 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Rhinoplasty (Jul 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Lift with Implants (May 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Sinus Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Breast Implants (Jul 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Sinus Surgery (May 2010) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Brow Lift (Sep 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Brow Lift (Sep 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Brow Lift (Sep 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Brow Lift (Sep 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Brow Lift (Sep 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5

Latest Prices

Brow Lift Prices

  • $4500 – Sep 2023 – Kirkland, WA
  • $4500 – Sep 2023 – Kirkland, WA
  • $4500 – Nov 2015 – Kirkland, WA

Septoplasty Prices

  • $15000 – Sep 18, 2015 – Kirkland, WA
  • $15000 – Sep 18, 2015 – Kirkland, WA
  • $15000 – Sep 18, 2015 – Kirkland, WA

Other Prices

  • $3500 – Oct 28, 2015 – Kirkland, WA
  • $3500 – Oct 28, 2015 – Kirkland, WA

CO2 Laser Prices

  • $3000 – Nov 15, 2011 – Kirkland, WA
  • $3000 – Nov 15, 2011 – Kirkland, WA
  • $3000 – Nov 15, 2011 – Kirkland, WA

Sinus Surgery Prices

  • $8000 – Jul 24, 2015 – Kirkland, WA
  • $500 – Sep 2023 – Seattle, WA
  • $500 – Jul 2022 – Seattle, WA
  • $8000 – Jul 24, 2015 – Kirkland, WA
  • $8000 – Jul 24, 2015 – Kirkland, WA
  • $500 – Sep 2012 – Seattle, WA

Breast Implants Prices

  • $6500 – Mar 7, 2014 – Kirkland, WA
  • $6500 – Mar 7, 2014 – Kirkland, WA

Breast Reduction Prices

  • $6000 – Jun 15, 2010 – Kirkland, WA
  • $6000 – Jun 15, 2010 – Kirkland, WA
  • $6000 – Jun 15, 2010 – Kirkland, WA

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $9500 – Jun 26, 2015 – Kirkland, WA
  • $9500 – Jun 26, 2015 – Kirkland, WA
  • $9500 – Jun 26, 2015 – Kirkland, WA
  • $9500 – Jun 26, 2015 – Kirkland, WA
  • $9500 – Jun 26, 2015 – Kirkland, WA

Facelift Prices

  • $4500 – Apr 2016 – Seattle, WA
  • $4500 – Mar 2016 – Seattle, WA
  • $4500 – Jul 2012 – Seattle, WA
  • $4500 – Jul 2012 – Seattle, WA
  • $4500 – Jul 2012 – Seattle, WA
  • $4500 – Feb 2011 – Seattle, WA
  • $4500 – Nov 2010 – Seattle, WA
  • $4500 – Nov 2010 – Seattle, WA

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

  • $9500 – May 22, 2015 – Kirkland, WA
  • $9300 – Jul 1, 2016 – Kirkland, WA
  • $9300 – Jul 1, 2016 – Kirkland, WA
  • $9500 – May 22, 2015 – Kirkland, WA
  • $9500 – May 22, 2015 – Kirkland, WA
  • $9500 – May 22, 2015 – Kirkland, WA

ThermiTight Prices

  • $3500 – Oct 28, 2015 – Kirkland, WA

Practice Locations

Name & Website
NW Face Medical, https://www.nwfacemedical.com/
Address
3105 Carillon Point, Kirkland, Washington, US, 98033 (GPS coordinates: 47.6567326,-122.2065345)
Phone
(425) 522-0555
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Apr 10, 2019 / Jul 15, 2020
Name & Website
Northwest Face and Body – Kirkland, https://www.nwface.com/
Address
3100 Carillon Point, Kirkland, Washington, US, 98033 (GPS coordinates: 47.6572645,-122.2061346)
Phone
(425) 576-1700
Working Hours
Created / Modified
Aug 12, 2016 / Jul 15, 2020

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Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Can a brow lift help with certain medical conditions?
Is a browlift medically helpful
Jul 8, 2017
Yes! One of the very interesting findings we have seen with individuals following endoscopic browlift is often a significant relief of tension, fatigue , and even migraine headache problems. I really believe that there is a lot of constant strain exerted unconscious when there is brow ptosis in an effort to help open the eyes comfortably. When this is basically eliminated it allows for relaxation in a very comfortable position. One is expressive but doesn't need to be constantly...
What type of lift will address my neck, platysma, lower face and also lift my cheeks slightly? (P
Best lift for neck
Jun 26, 2017
What I am seeing in the images is that you have predominantly laxity and loss of intrinsic muscular support of the neck and under chin region. You ave very reasonable support of the jawline region and minimal cheek "heaviness". The only really effective option is a true neck lift with platysmaplasty. It is essential that the entirety of the muscular plane under the skin be re-supported booth laterally and medially in order to achieve long lasting smoothness, support, and a...
Neck lift at 40? What is my best surgical option?
Neck lift at 40
Jun 26, 2017
You have a relatively common area of concern with both a pocket of fatty tissue as well as a slow loss of overall support in the under chin neck area.
These are often genetically predisposed areas often "running in families". There are several options for treatment. The most definitive is a true neck lift /platysmaplasty combination. This fundamentally restores the support of the entire region and also eliminates the pocket of fatty tissue. We are also able to achieve smoothness and a...
Is fat loss from ThermiTight permanent like Liposuction?
Thermi Tight and fat loss
Jun 22, 2017
ThermiTight is a very reasonable option in selected areas. Our experience has been very positive in treating otherwise difficult areas not easily treated by other modalities such as liposuction. Examples would be the inner thigh region, upper arms, breasts, abdomen, and facial areas. We do find that the best results are those who have a small amount of fat as there is in fact a degree of "melting" that takes place. Most importantly is the skin tightening that is associated. We have had...
I have a sort of droopy forehead and my eyebrows are quite low?
Browlift Options
May 25, 2017
Changes in the brow position have a profound impact on overall appearance and our perception of an individuals age. There are often strong genetic factors in the brow position and the degree of "droopiness" seen. We have seen a number of individuals in there 20's who have significant droopiness that results in a "tired", "sad", or fatigued appearance. The upper lids often will appear heavy or redundant as the brow descends. I believe the endoscopic technique give us excellent and essentially...
Forehead Lift Vs. Endoscopic Forehead Lift?
Browlift comparison
Apr 12, 2017
Our preferred technique is the endoscopic approach which when performed properly achieves consistent, reliable, and very long lasting results. It also essentially eliminates any visible signs or widened scars that are common with other approaches.
This technique also essentially eliminates the "deer in the headlight" appearance that seems to be common with some other techniques.
There is very little trauma and in most cases very little bruising or swelling.-The key is to find a surgeon...
Is a Facelift the Only Answer for Marionette Lines and Jowls?
Marionette Lines
Apr 12, 2017
The face lift procedure can actually do little to eliminate marionette lines as these are more related to the inherent loss of collagen and elastic fibers. In fact when surgeons try to correct this area aggressively generally by pulling skin this can lead to the "joker smile" type of appearance that is then very difficult to address.
Ultimately the options include judicious use of fillers, RF procedures such as Venus Freeze or Thermi smooth,and more recently the use of "Neo-Threads" which...
Facelift Surgery Before and After Photos
Facelift before and after photos
Apr 12, 2017
The most important thing to look for is that the images are as close to identical as possible in terms of positioning, lighting, color balance, and overall brightness and contrast.
It is important that facial expression is neutral and similar in both. Far too often surgeons may have a before image that shows a non-smiling expression often with the chin a bit lowered and then the after image is smiling with an extended chin which dramatically changes the parameters of the comparison...
Part3: Can a joker smile EVER be corrected after a facelift?
Jocker smile
Apr 12, 2017
It is in fact difficult to correct as the initial cause is related to an over-pulling of skin in an unnatural vector instead of focusing on the underlying tissue support without "pulling" the skin. It is difficult to recommend other options without some images-non smiling.
It may be possible to reduce some of the appearance with filler or possibly "neo threads".
How should my facelift look like in 4 weeks post op?
healing concerns
Apr 12, 2017
At 4 weeks I would expect an overall better appearance. It appears that the incision is quite red and reactive. There may also be some (probably temporary) hair loss. You should consult with your surgeon regarding this. There are a number of options to promote better healing such as addressing any potential inflamatory reaction as well as treatment with "V-beam" therapy.
Is a repeat facelift better before jowling becomes really bad or better to wait until really nece
Revision facelift
Apr 12, 2017
Ultimately, the timing is an individual choice. Your images show some degree of platysma banding and laxity which is in fact very correctable with potentially even better results than your prior lift. If it is reasonable for you I would encourage revision which should then result in significant longevity.
Should I lose weight before my facelift or after?
Weight loss prior to facelift
Apr 12, 2017
The answer is actually somewhat dependent on the individual. We tend to add fatty tissue in different patterns and if the face in in fact one of the primary areas of fat deposition in an individual then it does makes sense to achieve the reasonable weight goal prior to your procedure. If, on the other hand, one is predominantly adding weight to the lower body with limited affect on the face and neck then it really doesn't make much of a difference.
Will the sutures still be appearing after brow lift surgery? 1 month post-op.
Tunnel after brow lift
Mar 9, 2017
It sounds like you had a "thread lift" style procedure which ultimately is limited in that which it can accomplish. There are also potential longer term concerns. It is difficult to be more certain without an image but if the suture is place somewhat superficially this might result in a linear band like appearance. This may improve over time as any surrounding inflammation /swelling diminishes. The reason to perform endoscopic lifts (100% of our brow lifts) is that there is a true release of...
Facelift Recovery
Face lift recovery -should be rapid
Mar 9, 2017
There is considerable variability in recovery to the point of being socially presentable. This is very much dependent on technique and details of management by a given surgeon. We see the average individual following a face lift being able to return to work and be very presentable often in under 1 week. There is often very little bruising and generally minor/rapidly resolving swelling. In our practice the use of micro drains (often removed in 1-2 days) has virtually eliminated any...
Chin strap after facelift and neck surgery.
Extended use of chin strap is not necessary
Mar 9, 2017
There is some value to using a chin strap to provide some initial support for a few days but beyond 5-7 days it is of diminishing value. The smoothness and ultimate healing quality of the under chin/neck area is really addressed at the initial surgery and there is not much that will modify the initial positioning and support achieved at that time. Exercise generally may be resumed after 2-3 weeks but with common sense avoiding anything mandating significant use of neck muscles such as...

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 11/23/2023