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Are There Special Considerations for Liposuction on Asian Patients? I Scar Easily.

I'm female, 27,5'2'', 120 pound. I'm athletic, but all my life have had fat in my lower abdomen. I'm asian and have skin that scars VERY easily. I was reading on Realself that a doctor suggested VASER lipo since it worked better on asian patients "since they tended to have fibourus fat" What type of Lipo would work best for me? Are there any special considerations for asian patients? I've found someone sites that talk about "asian liposuction"--is there such a thing?

The results that you will get with liposuction will be determined by the sureons ability, not the type of procedure that you choose.  The skin incision should be monitored to be sure that you heel well, but the end results for the liposuction will be determined by the surgeon's expertise and you following your surgeons post operative care.  Good luck!

Amy T. Bandy, DO

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

Veneers Pushing Upper Lip out Too Far, What Can Correct This?

I had veneers put in over my already straight teeth no grinding of naturale teeth. Mine did not show anymore. Now mouth protrudes out like a pussy cat dentist created an overbite my natural teeth line up no overbite. very unhappy teeth nice mouth awful

This happens when they do not prep ( remove tooth structure) to place veneers . This is one of the reasons why I  personally  am not a fan of  no prep veneers such as in the concept behind  lumineers .

everything has to be taken into consideration. Teeth are a part of  our face not an isolated portion. Minimal prep is almost always advised. You do need to do them over. son, wrinkles and unnecessary lines form on your lips and surrounding borders of your mouth. they also have more possiblility of chipping if your teeth have over jet/overbite .

please visit an experienced cosmetic dentist. 

Soheyla Marzvaan, DDS

Orange County Cosmetic Dentist

What Do I Do About Extreme Swelling in Lips After Juvederm Ultra?

On Monday afternoon I had 0.8ml of Juvederm Ultra injected into my lips. Later that afternoon and into the night, I massaged and fiddle with them so much that they began to get sore and they were beginning to swell up. The next morning I woke with horror to see that my lips had grown at least 3 or 4 times in size! It is now wednesday and they have barely reduced in size, I still look like a deformed cartoon. Could it be an infection or allergy? How long will it last and what can I do????

The massaging you did, more than likely, caused you the extreme swelling.  I always try to encourage my patients... "hands off" after I have injected a particular area.  You should follow up with your provider.  It is likely that it is an infection.  Apply ice to the area and stop massaging!

Hope this helps.  Good luck.

 Dr. Grant Stevens        Marina Plastic Surgery Associates          Marina del Rey, CA         The Institute

Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon