Torrance Doctors

I Am Afraid of General Anesthesia, Would Smart Lipo Work for Me or Do I Need Regular Lipo? (photo)

I am 33 years old, I got 3 kids, youngest is 2 years old, 6 yers ago I got breast implants and I hd no problem with the general anhestesia, but now that I have 3 kids I feel bad if sometingh happen to me who would take care of them. I want to have a nice body like before, So wich one would be the safest and would help me flatten my belly and hips. thanks PS when do I need to do it t be ready for this summer

One of the best parts about smart lipo is tha it is done with light sedation and local anesthesia. Although a long procedure patients do well and the results, in my opinion, are superior to traditional lipo. I suggest you proceed soon if you want to be ready for summer.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Do You Reccomend Lovenox Injections for DVT/PE Prevention After TT and if So, for How Long?

Also wondering if you reccomend an overnight hospital stay.

The previous posts all provide very good information.  I personally  prescribe Lovenox for all of my patients who are having a tummy tuck, as this procedure is the highest risk in the Plastic Surgery field for PE/DVT.  I have my patients start their first dose 3 hours prior to surgery, and I do require an overnight stay after surgery.  I have not seen an increase in post operative bleeding, and I believe that this greatly decreases the risk of a pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis, so I am able to sleep better!  If a patient is adverse to using the Lovenox, it is their choice, but I always give them a Rx for it.

Amy T. Bandy, DO

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

One Breast Still Won't Drop 4 Months PO, Will It Ever?

I am 4 months out from a lift/ augmentation and my right implant refuses to drop. I am pretty sure the left one has because it is lower,softer and fuller at the bottom ( like I expected) but the right one is still high and hard. My surgeon gave me no instructions after the surgery ( compression bands,massage,etc.) and just said nature would take its course just don't wear an underwire bra for 6 weeks. I turn when I hug people hello bc it's so hard my children have even commented on it.

It sounds like you may have developed a capsular contracture, if your breast is hard and wont drop.  I agree with Dr. Schuster, it likely will not drop, and may even worsen if it is indeed a capsular contracture.  I recommend that you make an appointment with your surgeon to be evaluated.  Good luck.

Amy T. Bandy, DO

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon