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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Thank you for the question. Symptomatic macromastia is a constellation of problems related to large breasts which include cervical spine or neck strain, bra strap grooving in the shoulders, breast pain or mastalgia, difficulty finding undergarments, excessive ptosis or breast droopiness, and intertrigo or rashes at the breast crease. Breast reductions can help eliminate or minimize some of these symptoms. Begin a discussion with your family that breast reduction surgery is considered functional or reconstructive and is not viewed as cosmetic; the purpose is make the breasts less uncomfortable. Then, would schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
A breast augmentation is probably the most common way to improve symmetry when there is a descrepancy in size. With that being said, you might want to be formally measured for a bra. While there can be big variations in the cup size - A, B, C, D, etc. - the band width of the bra - 32, 36, ... - doesn’t change from one size to the other.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Thank you for the question. Tummy tucks are generally very helpful minimizing the appearance of prior C-section scars. However, a photo of your abdomen would allow us to answer the question with more certainty.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Congratulations on the weight loss. The weight loss journey is a long process. A panniculectomy only removes excess skin below the umbilicus - belly button. Almost every patient who has lost a significant amount of weight would benefit from a full tummy tuck. In general, we recommend that patients are at or near their goal weight for 3-6 months prior to undergoing any skin resection. We prefer for patients to have a BMI of 30 or less. Congratulations and keep up the good work.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
In the photos, you appear to have a small amount of submental fat which could be easily treated with Kybella.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Thank you for trusting us to answer your question. Though medical decision making requires a physical examination, the photos suggest that you would benefit from a tummy tuck. The loose skin will not improve with liposuction, alone.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Judging from the photos, you appear to be a great candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction. Liposuction, alone, would not be of significant cosmetic benefit to you.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
The short answer is no. Even in the case of rectus diastasis, insurance companies consider tummy tucks to be cosmetic procedures and are not covered.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Thank you for the question. Judging from the photos, a small breast implant could help to restore the upper pole fullness that was lost following the explant.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Have been using Botox now for 2 1/2 yrs. I have never had a bad experience and have always been thrilled with the results. Would highly recommend making your apt today with Dr. Franklin. Looking forward to my next visit.
Dr. Franklin is so warm and welcoming. I saw him for a Blepharoplasty consultation and he really took the time to listen to my concerns, answer my questions, and guide me in the right direction. I could have sat there and talked to him for hours! I look forward to scheduling a Blepharoplasty appointment with him. I have also seen him for Botox and I loved my results.
From the moment I met Dr Franklin and his staff I felt comfortable and at ease. I did not feel any sense of judgement for this elective surgery, which was a fear of mine going into it. Everything was explained to me in ways I understood. Dr Franklin even explained why doing something a certain way would look better on me and why he thought so. I felt fully informed before, during, and after surgery. I am so very happy I did this for myself and I highly recommend Dr Franklin to everyone who is considering a plastic surgery procedure.
My experiences with Dr. Franklin have been EXCELLENT! He is extremely knowledgeable about plastic surgery as well as non-surgical procedures. Beyond his experience and expertise, Dr. Franklin is a wonderful, caring person. I never feel intimidated when talking with him about my concerns that make me feel a little insecure. He has a very gentle, trustworthy manner that makes me feel excited about what is possible. I trust him to recommend a procedure that would be the safest choice for me. I have recommended Dr. Franklin to my friends and can’t imagine ever seeing another plastic surgeon!
I love how Dr. Franklin really listens so that i am comfortable and the experience and treatment are exactly what I was expecting. Great success with laser treatments and light botex. Anthony is awesome as well.
I am on week 3 after my 1st treatment and I can already see improvement in fine lines, acne scarring and skin tone, texture and tightening. Dr. Franklin made sure I was comfortable during the procedure and had everything I needed for my aftercare. Though I was a little red for a couple days, I was able to cover most of it and was back to work in 3 days. I can't wait to get the next 2 treatments and see the results.
I have really enjoyed my visits to the office, the space is so tranquil and relaxing, the staff knowledgeable and professional, and the outcome of the procedure has been unbelievably awesome! I was born with a cleft lip, and have been visiting now for two years to receive filler in my top lip, and I just could not be happier with the results!
Most knowledgeable, precise, and caring doctor! Love him, great at his craft couldn’t be more happy with his work!! Would recommend him, absolutely!! Love his team as well, Anthony is great, on top of things, well mannered as well.
Fantastic experience with Dr. Franklin and his team. Very comfortable environment and you feel very well taken care of from the time he takes in consult, through the treatment and to the post treatment visit and evaluation. Highly recommend.
The only dr/surgeon that I would EVER recommend. He took time to listened to the problems I was having from a double mastectomy preformed by another, seemingly competent dr, whom dismissed me and the problems, I guess you have to be a 6 month cancer patient and Not every one is. Unfortunately I am not!! Dr. Franklin took every precaution to ensure the problems to right breast would never returned once he was finished with treatment and surgery. When picking a dr during a devastating time Is hard enough, but because a dr may be older we assume they are better... and that is a real miss conception! I also had a lot of problems due to radiation, Dr. Franklin was very knowledgeable of radiation damage and know exactly what to do when so many others said they could not help me. Dr. Franklin truly saved me and I’ll take Dr. Franklin any day!!
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