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CLAIM YOUR PROFILEIf you are concerned because your nipple appears too protuberant to you, it could be reduced in size using the donut excision technique (reduced in size and height).
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
A crescent lift can help, but in a finite number of cases and it depends how far down your nipples are. If they’re 1 centimeter or so, you can lift them up.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
You have significant ptosis or drooping of your breasts. To lift the nipples and create a youthful breast appearance while maintaining your volume is a breast lift operation. You may well be a candidate for a vertical or lollipop mastopexy.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
At first, without examining you, I would not say you are a candidate for a mini abdominoplasty. It depends on the conditions of your muscles and the umbilical hernia and how much lax skin you have.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
To correct this result, you will need a combination of selective liposuction for the raised areas and fat autographs for the depressed areas. Over-liposuction of the inner thighs unfortunately leads to this issue.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Even with your figure you could benefit from some selective lipo-sculpture. This removes small amounts of fat to enhance the appearance. I still believe that with all the techniques available, conventional liposuction is still the best and most predictable way to go.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
A breast lift always reshapes the breast to a more youthful configuration. With aging, the nipple position drops and the skin stretches, allowing the breast to drop. A breast lift repositions the nipple to a youthful configuration and removes the excess skin.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
From these photographs without having the benefit of examining you, I believe you would be a good candidate for an abdominoplasty or perhaps a modified version of it. Liposuction when indicated, is an appropriate part of the tummy tuck.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Because I have not examined me and you have not submitted any photos, I don't know what the problem with your jaw is. But if it's fullness of the jaw beneath the ear, that is frequently due to the masseter muscle - and that will respond to botox. If it is fat, I do use liposuction but judiciously. I'm not worried about the nerves because I purposely stay in a superficial plane. I would consider seeking a third opinion and asking about these treatment paths.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
There are several possibilities.
You may ultimately need a scar revision but it is premature now. It takes 1-2 years for the scar to mature. Those scars however, can be treated by the application of silastic sheet dressings that will smooth our the scar. Also, it may respond to injections of steroids to reduce the bulk and the redness. Lasers also play a role in making the scars look better. You may ultimately need a scar revision but it is premature now.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Reed is Awesome over awesome!!! Very meticulous, the greatest bedside manner that a doctor can have. Dr. Reed is a wonderful doctor, he is very humorous and made me feel comfortable and less anxious. I am frightful of injections and Dr. Reed eased my anxiety. He allowed me to overcome my fear. I also want to give a big shoutout to Devine the concierge. She is an asset to the institution. Devine is always on point in terms of appointments and follow-ups. Her voice is like music to your ears. She is kind, professional and courteous. I just want to say thank you to Dr. Reed and Devine for everything they have done for me so far. They have really gone far and beyond.
Dr. Lawrence Reed was Awesome! He really has great bedside manner. Devine the concierge was excellent. She is kind, professional and courteous. The establishment is a real pristine place. Thank you to Dr. Reed and Devine. They went above and beyond.
I was very worried about swelling and post surgery pain. I’m shocked at how little it did other than where the stitches were placed. No pain, bruising or soreness. I’m one day post surgery which was done in the comfort of Dr Reed’s New York office. It took about 45 minutes and I remained there to ice it for an hour in the same room with total privacy. Both the doctor and nurse checked on me during the time I used to keep the swelling to a minimum (and it clearly works to ice immediately after). Updated on 14 Sep 2018: So today is more swollen, my top lip is puffy. I have no pain at all though. I slept really well without any painkillers or meds. Just eating well, drinking water, taking bromelein. Had I know this procedure was this painless, I would have done ages ago Updated on 15 Sep 2018: Today has the most swelling so far - that said, there is no pain or discomfort. I am using an organic balm w calendula and vitamin e, but not sure if neosporin would be better. For now, it’s what I have! Anticipate being in hiding for few days, there is no way I want to see anyone right now so plan accordingly Updated on 16 Sep 2018: The swelling seems to have gone down since yesterday. Naturally my mind is obsessing on the scar. I keep wondering if I’m going to have to deal with redness or if it will lighten up very quickly. Right now it’s red! Updated on 25 Sep 2018: I’m happy with the surgery. The scar is still red but it’s improving each day. Concealer can cover it but I’m eager for it to fade as I don’t like to wear makeup. I’m using neosporin and will look into other ointments now that I’m pretty healed. Any advice on what to use would be great.
I went in seeking natural looking cheekbones and I got them! Thankfully Dr. Reed is incredible with injections, first freezing the area so that the pain was minimal. My skin bruises and gets red easily, but this time I did not get any of those side effects. The results are so great-- I feel like I had a mini facelift!
I went in very skeptical about going through this surgery again. My results were good after getting it done as a teen, but the symmetry was off some 20+ years later-- I had a mild bump but more noticeable were my uneven nostrils. It was all I noticed when I saw myself in photos which needed to be taken from one side or else I felt I looked bad in them. All I can say is WOW. I hoped this would improve my face, but I am shocked by how much difference it made in getting things even so that I look more natural and my whole face looks better as a result. I can't say enough how much this surgery has done for my self esteem and confidence, I look good from any angle! Updated on 3 May 2018: it has been 2 years and the result are phenomenal. totally even, natural and perfect. Dr. Reed has a great rapport with patients, candid and precise. Thrilled with results
Had rhinoplasty at 17 (30+ yrs ago), and have had surgeries to fix results. At the time, I remember being very shy and intimidated so maybe it was partially my fault for not being vocal about what it was I wanted. But the outcome was not pretty, and I was left feeling very insecure about my nose.
He's a sweet talker as he takes your money. I believed he knew what he was doing. The only reason I couldn't sue him was an attorney told me no jury would have sympathy for me since I wasn't left ugly enough from him.
The experience was unbelievable!!!!. I went to get a consultation, but like other places I visited, the Doctors Assistant saw me, and not the Doctor himself and I wasn’t pleased about it, because she is not the one who is specialized in the procedure that I want to get done, so, as i entered the exam room, Dr Reed was there, greeted me very nicely and warmly. He actually took his time, give detailed information of the procedure I am interested in doing. Not one moment he or his Assistant Devin looked bored to me. They allow me to become very comfortable and relaxed in their presence, and I love this so much. I was able to ask questions which I received appropriate answers. The ambiance of the entire place is beautiful and welcoming, relaxed, very clean , neat, and well organized. Devin, Dr Reed Assistant, she is a such a sweetheart, very gentle and polite, with her beautiful smile, she knows her job well. I will encourage any woman that’s looking for plastic surgeon consultation, please go to Viva Eve and consider doing your procedure(s) there. They are top of my list to get my procedure done when I am ready. Thank you Yvonne
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