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Dr. Jeffrey Wisnicki, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Wellington, Florida with 35 years of experience. He offers the full spectrum of cosmetic surgery for face, breasts, and body, including the latest approaches to facelifts, breast enhancemen
Asked By: Philosophical2633
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First, congratulations on your weight loss - never an easy undertaking. Facelift surgery isn't strictly limited to addressing the aging process. Significant weight reduction, as in your case, can aggravate skin laxity of the face (as well as other parts of the body). Based on your photos, a facelift should provide significant improvement of your jawline and neck. I would consult with a qualified plastic surgeon! Best wishes!
Asked By: Optimistic545116
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It is true that people show signs of aging at different rates based on both environmental and genetic influences. Having said that, based on your photos (which is never a substitute for a physical exam) I would advise that surgery would be premature in your case. There are many non-surgical approaches that may be considered to address areas you may be concerned about. I would certainly obtain additional consultations with Board Certified plastic surgeons before embarking on a more invasive approach at your age. Best wishes!
Asked By: RN627
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While there is always some variation of experience, it is not unreasonable to expect that you will be able to return to your desk job at home on a reduced schedule in less than a week. Any after effects from anesthesia (particularly if it was just sedation) should have subsided by then, and there typically isn't much discomfort after the facelift procedure. Best wishes!
Asked By: CaliAmy
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If your surgery is not scheduled for some time, I would recommend getting the vaccine ASAP. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require a 2nd shot 3-4 weeks later, and this should be taken into consideration in planning. Ideally you want to avoid the injections for at least one week before and one week or more after your procedure. Some people experience chills and a fever (usually for just a day or two) after the vaccine (more often after the second dose), and this could be confusing with regard to possible wound infections in the immediate postoperative period. You should consult with your operating surgeon for his or her guidelines. Best wishes!
Asked By: Passionate945817
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Dual plane placement indicates that the implants are partially covered by the pectoralis major muscle on top and your breast tissue below. It is readily accomplished from an inframammary fold incision. Your plastic surgeon should review the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches. Best wishes!
Asked By: Mommainsearchofhertummy
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Judging from your photographs, I believe you would get a very nice result with breast implants alone, avoiding the scars associated with a breast lift. Having said that, there is no substitute for an actual physical exam in making such an assessment. A consultation with a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery should be your next step if you are considering pursuing this further.
Asked By: Straightforward607226
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Judging from your photographs, you should do well with a "pedicled" approach to breast reduction, which means that the nipples are left attached to the underlying breast tissue, but shifted up to a more centralized anatomic position. The breast is reduced in size and sculpted around the new nipple position. Partial or total loss of the nipple and areola is fortunately very uncommon, but remains a risk with any technique. Best wishes!
Asked By: Genius884746
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If done by an appropriately credentialed board certified surgeon, this should be a perfectly safe procedure. The scar will ideally be less noticeable than the mole, although it will require a period of "maturation" of weeks to months where it may be more apparent. All such lesions should be analyzed by a pathologist. Best wishes!
Asked By: RSProfile9284044
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Keep in mind that some women have difficulty breastfeeding even if they didn't have surgery. Generally breast augmentation doesn't interfere with the duct system within the breasts. The mastopexy approach may determine to what degree breastfeeding may or may not be an issue. I would suggest you discuss this further with your operating surgeon. Best wishes!
Asked By: Anonymous3419
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I would advise having another consultation with your surgeon as it appears you would benefit from removal of the scar. It is possible you may have had some cyst recurrence within the scar. You may also have irregular nerve growth within the scar causing the pain and this should be amenable to re-excision. I would suggest that the steroid injections have reached the limit of anything that might be accomplished with that treatment. Best wishes!
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