Plastic Surgery

Offensive to Consult with Multiple Plastic Surgeons? 25 answers

Do you recommend your patients get a consultation with another surgeon? If they do, are you offended? I had that situation recently and the initial...
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Financing Plastic Surgery: Monthly Payments? 23 answers

Can I pay for breast implant, lip enhancement, and rhinoplasty surgeries on a monthly basis instead of paying for them all at the same time? I'm...
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Best Way to Get Rid of Lower Belly Pouch 19 answers

I am 36 yrs old, 5'9", 130lb, and work out intensely 5 days a week. I eat healthy and consider myself in excellent health BUT for the life of me...
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Are Blood Tests Mandatory Before Surgery? 18 answers

From reading other stories i was under the impression that i would have blood work done at my pre-surgical appointment. But when i went the nurse went...
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Reduced or Eliminated Plastic Surgery Consultation Fees? 18 answers

What is your current consultation fee and how has this changed from last year to present? 
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Difference Between Anesthetist and Anesthesiologist? 17 answers

Is there a difference between an anesthetist and an anesthesiologist? Is it safe to have a face lift, or neck lift under anethesia that was...
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Can I Have Multiple Cosmetic Surgery Procedures Done at Once? 17 answers

I'm interested in getting 3 procedures: Breast Augmentation, Chin implant and Liposuction. When I mentioned this to my surgeon he told me that it's...
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How to Tell if I Got a Good Plastic Surgeon? 14 answers

How can you make sure you have found a very good plastic surgeon? I want a Breast reduction and Tummy Tuck but I'm afraid it will end up a disaster. ...
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Can I Have Multiple Cosmetic Procedures in One Surgery Session? 12 answers

E.g. rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, and breast augmentation at the same time
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Do Cosmetic Surgery Patients Really Come in Asking to Look Like Movie Stars? 12 answers

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Plastic Surgery Etiquette: Post-procedure Compliments 12 answers

After someone you know has undergone plastic surgery, should you let on that you know they had work done, just say that they look great, or say...
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How Can I Make my Gaunt Face More Feminine? 11 answers

I am 31 years old. I have a gaunt face. I had nose job two years ago so that I would look more feminine but I still have muscular face. Should I go...
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Plastic Surgeon Areas of Expertise? 11 answers

If a Plastic Surgeon offers several procedures, how do you know which ones they are most proficient at? Would it be the ones they are doing most?...
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Plastic Surgery Patients Who Smoke 10 answers

How do plastic surgeons feel about operating on patients who smoke? Do plastic surgeons try and help patients quit? Are more doctors actively trying...
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Botched Plastic Surgery Jobs: Who Causes Them? 10 answers

I saw the v. helpful answers doctors posted on discount plastic surgery, and wondered, gosh, how often do you see botched surgeries (like Dr rand...
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Fake or Real Plastic Surgery Photos? 10 answers

What are tips to make sure the plastic surgery pictures, before-afters, I see are real. I have worries that fakes and retouching will hide the truth!
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What is the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery? 10 answers

As a nurse I probably should know the answer, yet I cannot figure out what is the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.  Who can be a...
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Will Umbilicoplasty Make a Significant Difference on Post-pregnant Belly? 10 answers

I had a baby and it left me a raisin belly. I am realistic and know that my tummy will never be the same and I may never get rid of my stretch marks...
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Plastic Surgeon Vs. Cosmetic Surgeon - What's the Difference? 9 answers

Can somebody tell me what the difference is, if any, between a cosmetic and plastic surgeon?  I am also unclear about how facial plastic surgeons...
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How Do I Know if I'm Ready for Plastic Surgery? 9 answers

What are the signs i am ready for undergoing plastic surgery (or not)
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How to Find the Best Plastic Surgeon? 9 answers

Yellow pages seems like a bad idea for finding plastic surgoen but i am new to my town and have no network of friends to ask. what can i do to find...
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Is It Normal to Sign a Waiver Before Plastic Surgery? 8 answers

My doctor included a waiver form in my pre-op packet that forces me to use arbitration to resolve any future disagreements. Basically, I'm being...
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Can "Bad Skin Elasticity" Cause Poor Cosmetic Surgery Results? 8 answers

I had a face lift and neck lift 7 years ago that did not turn out well either. My neck is lumpy. I have extra skin below my left ear. I had to have...
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Surgery for Congenital Facial Asymmetry? 7 answers

I think I may have congenital asymmetry. The left side of my face is very asymmetrical. The cheek has less mass compared to the right and the jaw is...
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How Can I Get a Fast Recovery from Plastic Surgery? 6 answers

 about to get a plastic surgery procedure...in just a few weeks...what can i do to make recovering from it less difficult and slow?
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Barbie at 50: Do Patients Want to Look Like Barbie? 6 answers

Barbie is an icon of feminine beauty that seems to mirror our society's obsession with youth and appearance.  No matter how old she gets, Barbie...
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Procedure to Remove Excess Skin or Fat on the Head? 6 answers

I've been told that the back of my head along with the top of has rolls like hotdogs. Are there any procedures out there for me? Thanks.
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Smoking Before Plastic Surgery? 6 answers

I had a consultation today for a Breast Augmentation and a Tummy Tuck. The doctor said that I would need to stop smoking 6 weeks before surgery. Is...
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Plastic Surgery Gone Bad: How Common? 5 answers

ABC News retold the story of Korean plastic surgery addict who used a syringe with cooking oil to inject her own face.  While this is an extreme...
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Is It Safe to Take Diuretic Pills After Plastic Surgery? 5 answers

I had a tummy tuck operation, breast gel implants, and liposuction on my outer thighs about 5 weeks ago. I still experience some swelling. My doctor...
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How Long Should You Quit Smoking Before Plastic Surgery? 5 answers

I went to see my fifth plastic surgeon last week. She told me that I only needed one week without smoking a cigarette for her to operate on me. I...
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Plastic Surgery Procedure to Remove Fat from Armpits? 5 answers

I have extra fat under my armspits. I am thinking about plastic surgery. I have the fat tissue on both sides for five years now. Because of this, I...
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Treatment for High Hairline and Big Forehead? 5 answers

I have a square-shaped face and my hairline is a bit backwards. It makes my forehead look big. I'm really conscious about it and is there anyway to...
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Cosmetic Surgery Consultation Questions to Ask Your Doctor 5 answers

I am going in for a plastic surgery consultation, but I am kind of nervous because I don't even know what to ask the doctor.  What are the most...
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Will Insurance Cover Removal of Extra Skin? 5 answers

I am 51 years old and used to weigh 280 lbs. Six years ago, I lost all the weight; now I weigh 100 lbs. i had 2 c-sections, a tubual ligation through...
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Ibuprofen Intake Post Plastic Surgery Procedure? 4 answers

I just had tumescent Smart Lipo done on my abdomen and a male breast reduction. My doctor said that I could take Ibuprofen after the surgery. After I...
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How Does Smoking Affect Healing and Scarring After Plastic Surgery? 4 answers

I'm a smoker. They (any facial surgeon) say you MUST quit smoking 2-6 weeks before and I'm having a real problem. I went from 20 to 24 cigs. a day...
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Taking Vitamins Before Cosmetic Surgery 4 answers

Several websites state there are vitamins you need to stay away from before surgery. However, none of the sites identify which ones shouldn't be...
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Plastic Surgery in Argentina? 4 answers

I'm planning to have a full body lift, breast implants, and a breast lift. After searching I have found a great price in Argentina. BUT I can't find...
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Where to Check Plastic Surgeon Credentials and Qualifications? 4 answers

Where might I go to check out a physician's past training, years in practice, etc. Also, the new "hot" plastic surgeon in NY has a great...
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Best Procedure to Reduce Fat on Hips and Buttocks 4 answers

Hi, My name is Marie-Pier, and I am 19 years old. I have a little amount of fat located on the outside of my legs and buttocks. I go to the gym 3 to 4...
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Can You Take Ambien the Night Before Surgery with General Anesthesia? 4 answers

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What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery? 4 answers

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Risks if Umbilical Hernia Not Fixed? 3 answers

I have a small umbilical hernia and I'm wondering, are there any risks if I don't get it fixed? Also, if I choose not to do the repair, can I train my...
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How Much Does Plastic Surgery Cost in Edmonton? 3 answers

How much do breast implant, lip enhancement, and rhinoplasty surgeries each cost in the Edmonton region? I am very interested because I am planning on...
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What Type of Arnica Works Best? 3 answers

What type of Arnica works the best for bruising after a cosmetic surgery procedure- Arnica Montana, Arnica gel, Arnica tablets, or something else?...
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Choosing a Doctor: Common Questions Patients Ask in Consultations 3 answers

Curious what people ask you before choosing you for cosmetic treatment
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How Can I Avoid the Need for Plastic Surgery? 3 answers

Ideally i can delay the need to get plastic surgery for aging face and body like a facelift...  any treatments help?
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What Are Some Common Misconceptions About Plastic Surgery? 3 answers

Set the record straight: What are some common myths about plastic surgery that you want to debunk?
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What is the Difference Between a Resident and a Fellow Surgeon? 3 answers

Someone suggested i go to a fellow surgeon for a tummy tuck over a resident, what is the difference really?
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How Long Until Dissolvable Stitches Usually Dissolve? 3 answers

I crushed my finger while working out and had plastic surgery to fix it. The stitches are still there.I asked my doctor, and he said that the stitches...
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Treatment Options for Sunken Chest? 3 answers

Hello. I don't know what it's called, but I have some sort of a "hole" or a "gap" in my chest that really bothers me. Is there...
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How to Make Face Look More Feminine 3 answers

Hello, my face looks quite feminine in profile, but strangely masculine from the front. Is there any way to remedy this? Is my face really as...
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Belly Button Surgery to Help After Two Pregnancies and Rejected Piercing? 2 answers

After two pregnancies and one rejected belly button piercing, i'm left with a very ugly 'frowny' belly button and a large hole above my...

What is a Seroma? 2 answers

I've heard about seromas being a plastic surgery complication, but I'm not entirely sure what exactly a seroma is.  Can someone please tell...
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What Plastic Surgery Procedures Can Fix my Asymmetrical Face? 2 answers

The right side of my face is fairly different in size to the left side. Pretty much everything is asymmetrical. Eyes, ears, cheeks, etc. I am...
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What is Arnica Montana? 2 answers

What is Arnica Montana? How is Arnica Montana different from other kinds of Arnica?
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Arnica - is It Safe? 2 answers

Is Arnica safe? What should I know about the safety of Arnica?
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Should Teens Get Plastic Surgery? 2 answers

With it getting more common for 16 yr olds to under go nose jobs, do you as doctors really think teens are good candidates for your practice?
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Okay to Have Plastic Surgery While on Low Dose Accutane? 2 answers

I am considering taking a very low dose of Accutane for my overly oily skin and occasional breakouts. I have already been on Accutane 3 times and now...
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Best Procedure to Fix Uneven Eyebrows? 2 answers

I have naturally uneven eyebrows. I was born like that and have not had anything done. I am looking for a way to fix them but I do not want Botox. I...
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Tailbone is Painful and Can Be Seen when I Bend Over - Can This Be Fixed? 2 answers

My tailbone when I bend over sticks out. You can see it and feel it like a hard nub. It reminds me of a manx cat. I can't wear anything revealing...
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Procedure for Dent Above Belly Button? 1 answer

I am a 21-year-old female and I had a child about 18 months ago. I weigh 125 lbs and I am 5'5". I didn't gain much weight while I was pregnant. I...
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What to Do About Bad Body Image? 1 answer

Seems odd for me to ask this, but has anyone done something specific to boost self-esteem and stop hating their body. God gave me this body, so i...
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Extreme Plastic Surgery: Procedures to Narrow Shoulders and Rib Cage? 1 answer

What is the name of the procedure to make shoulders, ribs etc. narrower? I realize this is quite extreme, but I'm looking for information on...
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Procedure for Off-center Chin and Asymmetric Jawline? 1 answer

My chin is off centre and my jaw line looks asymmetric. I'm wondering what can be done to fix this, as my jaw aches and I can't open my mouth very...
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How Can I Minimize Scarring from Cosmetic Surgery? 1 answer

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Do Fat Cheeks Causing Depressions Need Surgery? 1 answer

I am a 21-year-old male. I would like to know whether my case would require surgery or just weight loss. I am not huge, but I do have a couple of...
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Is It Possible to Fix a Cleft/gap Between Buttocks? 1 answer

There is some sort of gap, space, or cleft between my butt cheeks. i have never seen it on anyone else. at the end where the anus is, there is a huge...
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Best Procedure for Gaunt Lower Face and Sunken Cheeks? 1 answer

I am 30 years old and I have high cheekbones. Unfortunately I had three teeth removed for orthodontic purposes. As a result, my face has become gaunt...
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Have a Toe Shortening Surgery and Still Run After? 1 answer

I want to have the Toe shortening surgery done, but my friends tell me not too. I feel that my toes are too long for my foot. My pinkie toe is the...
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I Have a Small Waist & Big Butt Naturally, but I Want a Flat Abdomen and Rounder Butt. Which Procedure Would Be Right for Me? 1 answer

I have been researching the BBL and lipo but then I was wondering if I just get liposuction to my abdomen and hips would that give the appearance of a...
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What is Lidocaine? 1 answer

What is lidocaine and how is lidocaine used in cosmetic treatments?
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Cosmetic Procedure for Crooked Jaw and Nose? 1 answer

What procedure would I need to fix my crooked jaw and crooked nose? It does not cause me breathing problems.
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What Can I Do to Boost my Self-confidence? 1 answer

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