I was referred to Dr. Lee from a friend who received wonderful work from Dr. Lee. This would be the 12th surgeon I visited to ask about a breast augmentation surgery. With most doctors they show up and do a lot of talking. They want to dictate what I know and what I learn. I saw that with Dr.Lee he was very calm and friendly. Our visitation did not feel rushed and he answered everything in words that I can easily understand. He is always very great at explaining medical terms in ways that was easily relatable. Dr. Lee answered all my annoying concerns about nipple reconstruction and going too big or small. He also addressed my concerns about how to achieve a natural looking breast and not that overly artificial look. After 30 mins chatting nonstop and asking questions I really felt so comfortable with him to trust that he would preform the surgery with the highest knowledge. He is truly such a caring and kind doctor. I was also impressed by his crazy over qualified credentials. They doctor was so modest! I’m so grateful to my friend for the recommendation. I’m so grateful for Dr. Lee’s skilled eye and warm and sincere nature.
Silicone injections for soft tissue augment should not be used for buttock augmentation. Don't do it! I've seen many complications from this procedure. It is often performed by a non-licensed individual and can lead to horrendous complications including removal of all of your buttock subcutaneous tissues and skin. If you google the procedure "silicone injection", you'll see plenty of horror stories about skin discoloration, infections, hardening of the tissues (siliconomas), and even death. Silicone injections have been used successfully by some practitioners in very small volumes, no more than 25ml or a little more than a tablespoon for facial soft tissue augmentation. But this use is not FDA approved. If you're looking for a perkier or fuller backside, then a solid silicone implant or fat augmentation is the way to go.
You would be a good candidate for Vaser (ultrasound assisted) or Laser assisted liposuction. After a tummy tuck and traditional liposuction, you will have some scarring under your skin and through the soft tissues of your abdomen. The use of ultrasound or laser will help to make the second liposuction easier and allow your surgeon to provide a more sculpted finish.
Yes, it is possible to hide a tummy tuck scar behind a bikini. This is something you need to plan carefully with your plastic surgeon. There are many different shapes to bikini bottoms - high rise, french cut, low rise, etc.... No one technique or scar will hide behind all of these different types of bikini bottoms. So, if you have a particular type of bikini you prefer to wear, then bring this with you to your plastic surgeon. Then, they can plan for the scar to lay under this area. If you switch bikini bottom styles, the scar will likely not be hidden any longer.
Like the others, I have not heard of this approach. For some patients, particularly post-bariatric surgery, an upper or reverse abdominoplasty can be performed. In this procedure, the incision under the breasts is used to help remove some of the additional abdominal skin in the upper abdomen. This access or approach could also then be used to repair the rectus muscles as well.
1) a reduction at the age of 18 is reasonable for some patients. If you have symptoms of intertrigo, back/neck pain, shoulder pain, etc., then a breast reduction will help with these symptoms. 2) There is a caveat or note of caution though. Because you are fairly young and undergoing a reduction, it is likely that you may require another reduction in the future. This possible need for a future repeat reduction is not a reason to avoid surgery, but just a warning that this may not be a permanent fix for you. You are genetically well endowed and your remaining breast tissue will continue to grow as you continue to age and will also undergo changes that every woman goes through with pregnancy and aging. 3) An implant after a reduction... I disagree with this strategy. If you have ptotic breasts, without as much tissue, then you need a mastopexy or lift more than a reduction. If you have enough breast tissue to require a reduction, then you can undergo a slightly smaller reduction and not require the implant.
