Metairie Doctors

Post Symmastia Repair, I Fear That Implants Are Too Big. (photo)

I am 5'6" and weigh 125. I had BA surgery last week and was undergoing a repair for symmastia. I formerly had 400CC moderate implants filled to 425. I had these and my condition for 15 years. My symmastia repair looks good (nervous and hope it holds), but my implants are 550 mod plus saline filled to 625. I have a shelf like appearance right now and am very nervous. Do implants typically drop? Is this implant way too big? If so, how long do I have to wait to go to a smaller size?

The logical thing would have been symmastia repair without increasing the implant size. The procedure for symmastia repair require repair of the pocket and moving implants lateral. Bigger implants will put pressure on the repair.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

After Revision - How Long to See Final Size/shape? (photo)

I had a BA over a year ago, just had a revisit from a 375cc mod plus to a 500cc hp, do I have to wait the approximate 3 months to see what I will look like or is it a shorter time period since its only a swap of implant? I don't see any difference!

Your pictures show shinny skin which indicates over stretched skin. Your implants are too big for your breast tissue. You will have problem with over thinning and bottoming out with these implants and going bigger is not a good idea.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Can I Get a Nose Job for Free if I Have Been Referred to by a Doctor for my Nose?

I recently broke my nose and had to get surgery to fix it but my cartilage needs to be reconstructed so I have been referred to a cosmetic surgeon. Am I able to get a free nose job if I have already been referred to one? Will he shave down parts of my nose I dislike?

I am assuming that you mean will you insurance cover the costs of the procedure.  Insurance in general will cover some of the costs, however they will not generally cover cosmetic portions of the procedure.  You need to check with you insurance carrier prior to the surgery to see if it would be covered.  It is unlikely that they would cover the removal of the nasal bump.  Make appointments for consultations with multiple surgeons. Look at lots of before and after photos. Board certification by The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, The American Board of Otolaryngology or The American Board of Plastic Surgery is preferred. Warmest regards.

Dr. Pippin

Gregory Pippin, MD

New Orleans Facial Plastic Surgeon