Mark A. Schusterman, MD, FACS

In most cases, the belly button heals with a thin scar around its edge that's well hidden within the natural contours of the navel. If you're prone to keloids, there is a higher risk that the scar around the belly button could become raised or thickened, but that doesn't happen to everyone. If early signs of abnormal scarring develop, treatments such as silicone scar therapy, steroid injections, and other scar management techniques can often help improve the appearance. Your surgeon can also take preventive measures during your recovery to minimize the risk as much as possible.

Thank you for your question. The short answer is no, not every person with a breast augmentation looks saggy after pregnancy but many do and need a lift after the complete breast feeding. If you are not planning on having children soon I would recommend going ahead with the surgery.

Thank you for your question. With loose hanging skin I always recommend the tummy tuck first. I would be best to do them at the same time, but if you have to do one or the other I would recommend the tummy tuck

Thank you for your question. The answer depends on several factors: have you had pregnancies? Are you trying to get a flat stomach or an hour glass figure? If I'm just going by the photo you provided, I would say you need lipo 360 and at minimum a mini tummy tuck. Again I could give you a better answer by an in person examination.

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to give you an answer without any photographs, but if you are getting Botox every three months I would say a brow lift would be your best bet.

Thank you for your question. Yes it looks like from your photos you would be a candidate for liposuction. For the hourglass shape you desire you would need circumferential liposuction otherwise know as lipo 360

Thank you for your question. I think the answer to your question depends on what you will be doing, but after 5 days you should be able to sit at a computer and do some work. You might find yourself tiring easily though so try not to do too much.

Thanks for your question. In my opinion I believe a tummy tuck with Vaser lipo 360 would give you the best result possible. I do not think a circumferential Tummy tuck is necessary

Thanks for you question. By bikini body I assume you are talking about a nice hour-glass figure. In my opinion I would recommend Vaser Lipo 360 with a tummy tuck. Hope this helps.

Hello and thank you for your question. I don't think that the varicose veins are a particular contraindication for a tummy tuck, but a tummy tuck will cause slowing of venous return to your heart from your legs. This may cause a blood clot in your veins that can go to your heart and lungs. For that reason I put all my patients on blood thinner (Lovenox) after the surgery. Consult with your surgeon for more information on the subject.