Doctor Q&A

My surgery is in 29 days and im super excited but my doctor didn’t have an appointment for 30 days exactly before it was 33 days will that have to be redone ? If it’s 3 days off also another thing im nervous about is hemoglobin they told me it has to be 12 but mine is 11.7 .. ugh will i have to do it over ? I struggle with iron deficiency anemia from heavy periods so even getting to 11 anything is big for me playing they aren’t strict And make me do it all over

Hello! I am pending augmentation in a couple of months. I’m a “C” with very mild/borderline ptosis and naturally low-set breasts. I want to fill out and get a little bigger (breastfed 2 children to toddler stage, and lost 30 pounds). I’m currently 130 # 5’9” and pushing my late 40s. Dr. saysI havewide shoulders and hips, but a very narrow chest. Right now we agreed on 450 cc, but I’ve been walking around with “rice sizers” I kind of like 600 cc

Hi! Im a 38 yo female, non smoker. My stomach has been my biggest insecurity and I’ve lost quite a bit of weight over the last 2 years. I’m curious to know what type of tummy tuck I would be able to get. I have not had children so I don think I need muscle repair, but please let I am wrong to assume that.

I had a TT 15 yrs. ago (age 32). I weigh 10 lbs less now than when I had the procedure. When I was about 38-40 I did alot of heavy fitness routines-& had weighed about 30 lbs less-but gained 20 back by now (plus age). I have a pooch that developed & is a small apron- I went to my primary care who said its just accumulated fat (which I thought could not come back in areas that were lipo'd) but my belly is as big as it was 15 years ago. Do I need another tuck ? or?

Do I need a closed or open rhinoplasty to achieve the look on the right?

Im interested in a cartilage rhinoplasty to fix my button nose. I live in the United States and was wondering if it was worth it to go to other countries (Thailand) to get the procedure done. Im also wondering how much I can expect my nose to change with the surgery.

male, 18, 5'10", 140lbs; I think it's pretty clear that the midline of my face is skewed because of my nose, worsened by the fact that when I had braces, my ortho matched the midline of teeth to the tip of my nose rather than the bridge. From the minimal research I've done, this is called a deviated and would require a septoplasty. However, I figured that since I was eventually going to go through the trouble of getting surgery, i might as well change the concavity of my nose from up to down with a rhinoplasty to achieve a more "button nose' effect. Whenever I bring up the subject to my family they always bring up the fact that I am young and the issue might drive itself away and/or need additional recovery time, neglecting the fact that when i am in college I will have all the less time. If you have any thoughts on the matter it would be a great help! (sorry for writing an essay but I have the AP lang exam on wednesday and this made could practice for my tone)

Female, 32. I have always been very self conscious of my side profile due to my dorsal bump. My front view, I’m ok with. Over the last 6 months I have extensively researched different board certified plastic surgeons in NC. I have had 2 consultations thus far. I have nothing negative to say about either Dr or the consults. However, each Dr has offered different approaches to achieving the desired results. Specifically, One Dr (board certified craniofacial plastic surgeon) opts for an open rhino (which I’m totally fine with) She states “This will allow me to raise the skin to expose the bone and cartilage that is contributing to the hump. I plan to contour down the hump which includes both bone and some cartilage, based on my exam, but will use suture techniques as needed to prevent an open roof deformity. I don't think you would require osteotomies.” So I guess my question is- is breaking the nose not always required depending on the size of the hump? I am so worried about open roof deformity or my front view being altered in a way I will dislike. I just want a straighter profile that gives me a more feminine look that balances and flows with the rest of my face. I have spent many hours researching about dorsal hump reduction and I noticed about 80% of the time, breaking the nose is required or preferred. Also, I am not 100% sure what is meant by the comment “suture techniques as needed”. I would greatly appreciate other professional opinions and advice on this matter.

I really want a bbl and was looking into “awake” bbl procedures due to less down time but would my results be the same ? If I were to do a traditional bbl are there doctors that specialize in less downtime due to surgery technique ?

I have been reading about some cases where people have developed blood clots after surgery. How long after surgery is the safe zone, where if you haven't developed a clot, you won't? Do a lot of people develop non life threatening clots after surgery? I am specifically inquiring about a tummy tuck/ breast lift surgery together.

I am considering liposuction for the breast area. After liposuction to the abdominal area, I gained a few pounds and it all seems to have gone to my breasts. Does anyone have experience with this? What are the benefits/risks? If this commonly done?

Good morning, I am about to do my breast reduction in 9 days. I weaned my two years old, but i realize I still have milk when I press hard around my nipples. My PS said it won't bother the procedure, but it stresses me out a little. Also, I breastfed more than 2 years so boobs are already empty and like they were before. So I am not concerned about the shape changing once totally dry but more the presence of milk still during and after procedure.

Hello. I am starting my reduction process. I have two questions. First question is will they reduce my nipples. I know the areola is made to be proportional to the new breast, but my nipples are larger than average at about 20mm. I’d like them to be around the 10mm mark that ive read is average. My second question is if im a good candidate at all. I have quite a few medical things that my insurance would need to approve, but wasnt sure with breast size. Im 5’4”-5’5” and about 150 pounds (give or take). I wear a 34DD-36DD.

27F. I’m 5’8 220ish and I’m consulting for a reduction in July and August with two different surgeons because I finally have an insurance policy that covers medically necessary reductions!! I’m working to lose a little more weight before my consult, but is it possible to reduce my size that much? I know insurance can get tricky with BMI / Schnur so I’m trying to manage my expectations of size / approval.

I am a 39 y/o, 5'8.5, 127,5 lbs woman and scheduled a BA end of October. If I remember correctly my breast width is around 12cm. I am going for Motiva Ergonomix, 340cc/400cc dual plane. Currently barely an A size and I want a full C size or a small D. I keep on changing my mind about the size, would love to hear a professional opinion! I hear women usually would have gone bigger in hindsight. Any advice is highly appreciated!

I had a reduction in 2009 and will be going for a tummy tuck and breast Augmention later this year. My goal is upper pole fullness and cleavage without going too big. I’m 5’8” and 155 lbs. what cc and profile would you suggest?

I’m having my breast done, and have always hated my pigeon, long chest. So I’m getting this done to mask it a little. I just want advice. My surgeon has suggest over the muscle 350 teardrop tall height moderate plus. i had been to another surgeon who had said the same about teardrop being best because of my chest wall. However he would only ever do a 300cc and never any bigger due to narrow chest. So my question now it, I dont want big boobs I just want more shape and more upper fullness but worried on having big low set boobs. So my surgeon has said either 330s medium height or 350cc tall what is the diffrence with medium and tall? And what would you suggest with my chest wall? also when I’ve looked at mesurements both them implants are a bigger width that my messurments is that ok? Or avoid? Or do I go with 305cc tall, which i keep thinking because I don’t want massive boobs. I just want them to look the best they can with being low set. Advice please

5ft8 170 pounds. Getting lift and saline implants. My dr recommeded to try 500 to 700 sizers after showing pictures and exam. I wear 38 c now. Nursed 4 babies. 650 and 700 felt perfect for me. It was still hard to tell tho with the sizers as i shoved my own boobs in there too haha. I am afraid of going too small so i figured 700 is the right choice. But so hard to tell. Want them to be nice and full but not so obvious that they are fake. Or make me.look too top heavy in sweaters. Etc.

I am 45yo with DDD breasts that have been bothering me for years. I have a phobia of general anesthesia which has kept me from seeking a traditional breast reduction. I’m at my whit’s end with these heavy knockers and would love to hear from some doctors who have performed breast Lipo under light/twilight sedation. I have scattered fibroglandular breast tissue, and am 5’3” 150lbs, menopausal and finding weight exceptionally hard to shift now and breast tissue much bigger than 10 years ago.

Hi, so I underwent general anesthesia two weeks ago for a face cosmetic surgery and that I understand it stays in your system for two weeks. Google says to wait six weeks to undergo anesthesia again but since I’m looking to do local this time, I’m wondering if the rules still apply? is it that serious since it’s general vs local and what are the risk for not waiting it out ?

My brows and lower eyelid are saggy, i wish to fix this problem without having to touch my eyelids as i've had a midfacelift done and it left a pretty bad scar on the corner of my eyes. Can a ponytail lift help with this problem? When i lift my temples it goes away,

I am 34 and I’ve always had some kind of undereye bag / circles and malar bag/festoon situation but with age and time it continues to weigh on me literally and figuratively, lol. I have tried fillers, lasers, morpheus 8 and pdgrf and nothing seems to work. I started shopping around for surgeons and options and so far had one surgeon surprisingly tell me i am not actually a candidate for undereye bleph, but instead recommended fat transfer and co2. I have been anticipating needing all 3!? I would also consider maybe even a pinch or lower face lift too while Im at it…lol. There are so many options idk where to start. My biggest concern is this festoon on my right eye. Its sooo bad. I know filler will make it worse so I havent had tear trough filler since 2020 when I had rhinoplasty! Now i just have some cheek filler hanging out trying to camoflauge it. Nonethless, its always been there, just gets worse with age.

I had an upper blepharoplasty last July (it’s been almost a year now) and I’m concerned about how my scars look. It looks like he’s missed the actual crease of my left eye (pics attached) and my eyelid skin has become much more crepey, which they didn’t look like before. Is there a way to treat this? I feel more insecure than I was before.

I had tow surgeries to remove extra skin from my eyelid, while this improved my vision but the droopiness still remains. I have attached photos and I wonder if there any other procedures like a brow lift to improve droopiness. I am 40 yo. Thanks,

I neded to know if my droopy eyelid on my right is caused by extra skin and requires Blepharoplasty or orbital bone surgery. I visited the doctor and hris what he said but he also said it could be caused by my orbital bone asymmetrical I was hoping get a second opinion. This what said male with history of right sided bells palsy 2012 and right upper eyelid ptosis s/p right upper eyelid ptosis repair with MMCR on 7/15/24 who presented for postop follow up. Mechanical ptosis of right eyelid Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid Plan: - Right upper blepharoplasty to removed excess upper eyelid skin that may be causing upper eyelid asymmetry. - Risks, benefits, and alternatives to proposed treatment(s) were discussed with the patient, including but not limited to pain, bleeding, infection, injury to surround structures, need for repeat/additional procedures, swelling, bruising, scarring, undesirable cosmesis, lagophthalmos, inadequate elevation of the eyelid, recurrence of the eyelid ptosis, eye/corneal injury, etc. - Specifically discussed the risk of persistent upper eyelid asymmetry. Also discussed with patient multiple times that no one is perfectly symmetrical, and specifically for the patient's minor/mild asymmetry of his overall orbital and brow structure.