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CLAIM YOUR PROFILEUnlike Botox, which can be effective in reducing underarm sweat, you do not need to have repeated or scheduled miraDry treatments. You may need two miraDry sessions to ensure full-strength protection. The first treatment permanently gets rid of a minimum of 80% of the sweat glands (and a lot of the hair as well) and you do not need to worry about your clothes any more. A second treatment may be needed to be able to finally throw away your deodorant. Current research shows that the results of miraDry are outstandingly long-lasting -- a 2-year follow-up study of miraDry clients showed little to no change in their results. This is because Botox can “freeze” your sweat glands to temporarily prevent them from producing sweat, but once the active ingredient wears off, your sweat levels will return to normal. On the other hand, miraDry uses targeted energy waves to destroy the sweat and odor glands in the underarms. This results in a much longer-lasting solution. MiraDry treatments result in an immediate improvement but patients are advised to avoid a lot of exercise for a few days.
The cost of miraDry varies greatly based on your location and the number and type of treatments you need -- prices can range from $1000 to $5000. I would advise against seeking miraDry treatment from anyone other than a licensed healthcare provider; these types of tools in unqualified hands can lead to less than ideal results.
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CoolSculpting is a quick, noninvasive procedure that does not require any recovery time or an anaesthetic. You will be able to walk out of the treatment session and resume normal activities -- including regular exercise -- right away. You may experience some discomfort or stiffness, but this will subside within an hour or so after your treatment.
You will see slow changes occurring over time; CoolSculpting works by freezing fat cells, which causes them to disappear. The process which removes these fat cells will happen slowly and naturally over the course of a few months, after which you will be able to see the final results of your treatment. You should schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who provides CoolSculpting in your area; someone who does both surgery (liposuction and tummy tucks) and CoolSculpting can give you the best advice because they do not only offer one choice.
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The length of time you should wear your compression garment will vary greatly depending on how much work you had done. You should follow your plastic surgeon’s advice because we all differ. My patients typically use their compression garments for two to four weeks but only following extensive liposuction. Compression does help with some of the concerns you may be noticing -- swelling, bruising, “lumpiness” and sagging skin but studies show that the long term result is much the same with and without compression. I would recommend looking into a different compression garment that is not so irritating. After two weeks, you may be able to transition into a more comfortable and less restrictive one that feels more like a shapewear garment than a medical compression garment. It can take about 6 weeks for the swelling to settle and another 6 months for the lumpiness to disappear.
You should contact your surgeon’s office or revisit your post-operative care documents; your surgeon’s recommendations may be very specific to their practice, and I would place their advice as the most important to follow. If you contact them and let them know that your compression garment is causing significant discomfort, they will be able to give you your best alternative options.
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Technically, yes, a plastic surgeon can insert implants during a breast reduction. Implants in breast reduction patients are obviously not used to increase size but to fill up the upper pole (upper half) of the breast. A breast reduction cannot change the breast footprint and it only removes the excess lower pole (bottom half) of the breast. Most breast reduction patients have enough upper pole fullness that they do not need to consider an implant. A “plus-minus” or “augmentation-reduction” is performed when the excess hanging breast is removed and when an implant is used to raise and fill the upper half of the breast. Some patients who are looking for a lift with an implant will still need to have some of the lower breast removed in order to achieve a long-lasting result. Plastic surgeons cannot just push up the hanging gland – it needs to be removed. Unfortunately skin stretches when weight is added – skin tightening alone is not effective as a “brassiere."
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The longevity of a breast reduction relies heavily on the patient’s body and skin type -- some women’s breasts change very minimally over the years, while others require second or third reductions. A major factor is the type of breast reduction that you had as well as subsequent pregnancies or weight changes. A re-reduction is a good procedure to ensure that the woman’s newly-sized breasts will sit in a proportional spot on the chest and can help reduce the amount of long-term sagging.
Make sure that you choose a plastic surgeon and not just someone who is a “cosmetic” surgeon. A breast re-reduction requires as much skill as an original reduction.
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If your upper abdomen sticks out when you eat that means that your abdominal muscles are not able to hold you tummy in very well - which means that it is likely that you have a rectus diastasis. You do have excess fat under the skin and lipo alone would make a difference but not flatten the abdomen. Each choice has its advantages and disadvantages so taking the time now to do your research while you wait for your consultation is a good idea.
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Both choices would work for you - but it really depends on what you would like to achieve. Larger implants will just fill your skin envelope and result in the same shape that you have now - just larger and lower (but of course also with upper pole fullness). The difference between a lift with an implant and an implant alone is what is done to the lower pole. A lift with an implant will help control the excess tissue in the lower pole but of course this adds extra scarring and an increased risk of losing sensation to the nipples (15% versus 5%). Absolutely though - you do not need an anchor scar - or even a lollipop with a short horizontal incision. A lollipop scar alone will give you a good result. The reason that you are being offered different choices is because both an implant alone and an implant with a lift will give you a good result - the difference depends on seeing other results and you deciding which you like the best.
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Although the skin does qualify as part of the weight for a breast reduction, you need to know that the skin itself does not weigh very much. Every province has different rules and they are less restrictive than most American health insurance plans. Many patients think that a referral from a family physician means that they can obtain approval - but it is really between the plastic surgeon and the provincial health care plan. There is no question that a breast reduction can improve physical symptoms, but many patients are more interested in achieving a good cosmetic result. With your body weight of 200 lb and 5'7", you would likely need some liposuction along the lateral chest wall to give you a nice result. That is no longer part of the breast reduction itself and is considered cosmetic.
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A reverse abdominoplasty leaves a long scar under both breasts and across the midline. A traditional abdominoplasty uses a similarly long hip to hip to scar that is usually covered by a bathing suit. Although your problem does seem to be mainly loose skin above the navel, gravity tends to work against the long term results when plastic surgeons try to pull skin upward - we are far more effective when we pull skin downward. You don't show your complete lower abdomen in your photo and clearly you would need a personal consultation. The best abdominoplasty is the abdominoplasty that your surgeon does the best. You would want to wait until after you have had all your children before considering abdominal correction. Although many of the answers to your question tell you to make sure that you see a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, that doesn't apply in Canada. Plastic surgeons in Canada are certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC). Some of us are certified by both, but the problem of non-plastic surgeons performing cosmetic surgery is less of a problem here, especially in Alberta.
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Radiation will continue to create changes to your breast shape over months and years - unfortunately - so you will not be sure of your final result and shape for some time to come. If your lumpectomy/radiation breast result is unacceptable then your plastic surgeon may want to use some of the extra skin etc from your abdomen for reconstruction. If you have an abdominoplasty at this stage then you might be removing one of your potential options for reconstruction. It makes sense for you to want to do something for yourself at this stage but waiting another year and planning for the summer of 2018 might be a wise choice. You have good plastic surgeons who perform reconstruction in Calgary and advice to seek someone with board certification is for American patients. In Canada, the equivalent of American Board certification is the FRCSC after the doctor's name - it means "Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada" and you will be looking for someone who has their FRCSC in Plastic Surgery. Many Canadian plastic surgeons are certified both in the US and Canada but the recommendation to see a board certified plastic surgeon is because in the US there are many physicians who mislead patients about their qualifications. This is much less of a problem in Canada.
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The best in the business- Pre-op care, intraoperative care, and post operative care incredible. Every single question you can possibly have is answered with the app she provides. TAPP blocks intra-operative there which are amazing for pain control post abdominalplasty. I had an issue with the narcotic that was prescribed to me and immediately the following morning was able to get a different prescription. She even provides her personal cell phone but is to only be used for emergency for after hours. Updated on 3 Mar 2022: For some reason I wasn’t able to complete my review.? With Dr. Hall Findlay you feel like a person and not just a dollar sign. Her main concern is that you are satisfied. I’ve been a nurse for 20+ years and I have worked with five different plastic surgeons, I’ve seen my fair share of doctors. I wouldn’t have anyone else do the surgery on me other than her!!
I went to Dr. Hall-Findlay because I was having a labiaplasty and was more comfortable with a woman doctor doing the procedure. With COVID, my previously booked abdominoplasty surgery was going to be delayed so I ended up going to a different surgeon. I wish I would have just waited for Dr. Hall-Findlay. She is an absolute gem. Her bedside manner is unmatched. She even called me a couple days after my procedure on a Sunday to make sure I was doing okay. It truly blew my mind. I will definitely be booking with her for any other procedures in the future.
My experience was incredible with Dr Hall Findlay. It’s been 7 years now and I finally have the courage to post my experience so others can make an informed decision, plus know you are not alone! I trust her to do always the right thing and help her patients out no matter what! Please, Take time to read my experience it was life changing! I had tuberous breast deformity which caused a lot of suffering and depression (feeling ugly, not fitting into clothes or bras, being out of proportion as 5”10, the worst was when men asked what’s wrong with my boobs... ouch) I thought they would “grow in” but once I hit my 20s and realized my boobs never changed from puberty, that’s when I started to research. I looked long and hard for more information on this but couldn’t find much online or many doctors who had experience with tuberous breasts. I caved in and asked my family physician for a referral. Dr Hall Findlay was very knowledgeable in the consultation. Even when I asked about tuberous breasts she gave me some options, mostly my choice cuz I liked my nipples I didn’t want to have them moved if I didn’t require it! She also had newer breast implants that were cohesive gel “gummy bear” this interested me even more as being an elite athlete, I didn’t want leaking or other problems to impede my sports. The procedure was done in 2013.(it’s been 6 years as of me writing this) Before going in I had to fill my prescriptions; I am allergic to codeine and requested an alternative pain medication which was given with no problems thankfully! When I woke up I felt a bit nauseating but the nurses helped me through it. Fast forward a few weeks. At first everything was going smoothly. I was healing well, the pain medication was properly prescribed and worked well during my healing. I was doing great and thought I could return to work shortly; that is until the accident I had! My friend gave me a big bear hug and that knocked my left breast-and it hurt really bad! The type of pain I’ve never experienced before, extreme Intense pain and adrenaline instantly. (Doc said it was hematoma) My heart racing and me sweating, I ran inside and checked the bathroom mirror only to see my left breast increasing in size right before my eyes. It was really scary, and painful that I thought I was gonna vomit. I got my fiancée to call the ambulance while I lay on the bathroom floor, feeling as if I was dying. They instantly administered morphine and rushed me to the Calgary hospital (which was a problem, the docs in Calgary didn’t want to touch another docs plastic surgery work! The emergency plastic surgeon at the Calgary hospital said I would have to lose my breast implant and re implant later and I was freaking out!) Dr Hall Findlay had given me her cell phone number in case of emergencies (thank god!) and she promptly responded when I sent pictures and asked what do I need to do cuz I didn’t want to lose my breast. Dr Hall Findlay went out of her way to accommodate my travel to Banff, hotel costs for my family, and anything needed, she even contacted her preferred surgeon (Dr. Thomas Sinclair) to take over as she was away at a teaching conference and wouldn’t be able to fly back fast enough. OMG I was instantly relieved! We drove to the Banff springs hospital at midnight lol where they cared for me with respect and empathy plus answered all my questions and concerns while reassuring me I wouldn’t lose my breast. And off I went to surgery again only a month after my initial BA. I got the proper pain medication, the surgery went well with the other surgeon. Dr hall Findlay filled out my insurance paperwork, and helped me out anyway she could offer as I couldn’t go back to work just yet. She continued to check up on me, monitored my healing and took pictures to show the changes. I’m so thankful for everything she has done and trust her expertise and decisions. My breasts look a million times better then what I had before! Plus they are extremely soft and bouncy, no rippling. Everybody who’s seen them thinks they are real ;) As of today 7 years- i went for a checkup: I still wanted more cleavage/bigger implants but was told it’s difficult due to my anatomy. So the only other is some minor adjustments I’d like corrected in the future (ptosis) Thank you Dr Hall Findlay and the team! I will always go back, and refer all my friends. You’ve changed my life to make me feel confident and beautiful-something I had never ever experienced with my tuberous breasts!
My breasts look and feel like the real deal after my surgery. Dr. Hall-Findlay performed a mastopexy-augmentation on February 15 Th. It has been about 8 months and the scars are fading and these breasts LOOK and FEEL to be a perfect NATURAL. 36C. The doctor is warm and personable. She is fun to chat with as she sees the humorous side of life. She is brilliant within her craft and is curious and engaged with her patients. I realized right away that she enjoys what she does. Dr. Hall-Findlay was recommended to me by a close friend of mine who was a plastic surgeon from eastern Canada. My friend was based out of Los Angeles, were I lived at the time. I had asked my friend to do some research for me on breast reconstruction doctors in Canada. Particularly in western Canada were I am originally from. I had been threw a horrible first breast aug with a doctor in Vancouver when I was 19 years old. I made the mistake of allowing him to operate on me knowing that he had little to no experience at an under the muscle position breast operation. You guessed it. I came out of that surgery botched. One breast bone muscle was cut into much to far down my body and one wasn't cut enough. Resulting in one breast that always looked like it had a noticeable ridge (divot) under it and lopsided looking breasts. Making no doubt that I had big fake bags stuck on my chest. The breasts also sat up so high on my chest they were almost at my throat. I did get my breast implants larger to try to fill out the divots after the first augmentation. But did not have any major reconstruction done afterwards. My Doctor, who was a friend was hesitant to make lots of scarring on a 24 year old which is expected in a breast lift. Fast forward a couple decades. I knew I would be in good hands with Dr. Hall-Findlay, as my friend found and recommended her to me. She is a teacher to her colleagues and truly respected and admired. I recommend her to anyone searching out a doctor who is an artist in reconstructing breasts. Or if you just want to guarantee to yourself you will have a perfect natural breast augmentation ETC. It was a delight to meet her and have her as my doctor. Five Stars.
I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Elizabeth Hall-Findlay. My only regret is not going sooner. I finally feel like myself after my breast augmentation. Dr. Elizabeth Hall-Findlay and her staff are compassionate and kind. Dr. Hall-Findlay has a practical, matter-of-fact, science-based attitude while still being warm and friendly. She is clear about communicating what can and can't be achieved and what the actual risks are. My recovery was very smooth and I now have a very natural look that just looks like my own body. I will write a more detailed write-up soon with pictures to help people learn what to expect, but in the mean time I cannot recomment Dr. Hall-Findlay enough!
My surgery was a year ago and I couldn’t be happier. Elizabeth is easy to talk to and extremely knowledgeable. A relaxed and competent person who answered all of my questions and any time I had new questions was there. During my recovery I got sick so I texted and she called me back (it was a Sunday and I had a fever of 103). She walked me through everything and was wonderful. I have recommended her many times and will continue to do so. She is brilliant and her staff is kind, funny, helpful and wonderful.
THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE BIG DAY! And I’m sooo nervous but so excited all at once. I’m the idea of a breast reduction has been in the back of my mind since I was a teenager. I finally have - very supportive partner and the means to have it done, so I’m going for it! But I’m traumatized lol I have never been under general anesthesia and that’s what scares me the most out of this whole thing. Anyway!! I have been reading all of the stories in here and I feel better knowing that so many women choose to do this. I also have my mother an two aunties who went through it. Please tell me all i need to know before the big day. Thank you! Updated on 25 Nov 2018: So, since I’ll be spending most of my days at home resting, I decided to binge shop and get lots of fuzzy and warm pyjamas (it’s also winter and cold where I live). I bought a long sleep fuzzy top with a front zipper and a fuzzy house coat with a front zipper as well. Also, I bought a button up plaid shirt for the day of the surgery, cause I don’t own one since they never worked with the big boobies... 16 days to the big day! Today, i was more excited than nervous :) Updated on 4 Dec 2018: Hi all! One more week until my surgery. I am mostly excited with a little bit of anxiety. It’s normal I guess.ive never been under general anesthetic so I’m mostly anxious about that! I have been so extremely busy with school and getting my house ready for Xmas that i haven’t had much time to think about it. Now I’m staring to think about what to have on hand. I have to drive 1.5 hours to my surgeon so we are sleeping in a hotel the night before and the first night after surgery. To all you ladies who have had this done before. What should I bring with me for that first night? Thanks! Updated on 7 Dec 2018: Three days before my surgery and this is what I’m doing... the nerves are definitely kicking in. And I’m going through the whole « they’re not so big » phase. But the truth is, as I write this, My neck is sore as hell and I have a headache from it. And this neck tension will most likely in the year after my surgery. My posture has changed dramatically in the last ten years. I kinda regret not doing it earlier in my life. If you’re young and reading this- I say do it!! Cause the posture does not get any better. Not my posture is so bad that I have had chronic neck and shoulder pain for about 6 year... physio, massage, chiro... nothing seems to work. So yes! This is one of the main reasons why I’m doing this! In the hopes that it will help. Updated on 11 Dec 2018: More fear than pain def! Minimal pain.limbs feel heavy. I managed to eat a bit nap a bit and walk a bit today- to get fresh air. Drank and peed a lot!!! No nausea or dizziness so far. Taking nothing but Celebrex, Tylenol and clonezapam ( for my anxiety) No codeine necessary yet. Doc took more out than originally thought she would. I feel light as a feather!!!!! Up in the neck anyway. Not in the limbs lol Good luck to all coming up behind me! Updated on 12 Dec 2018: Just woke up the morning after surgery. And what hurts the most is my throat and my lipo regions. But still no need for narcotics. Seeing my surgeon this morning before driving home. I’m glad I didn’t drive home yesterday. I haven’t yet gone out of bed today, but I can already tell that I feel stronger. Nothing much else to report, aside that through times like these, you really get to see who your true friends are. Updated on 12 Dec 2018: I can believe how fast I got my first poo! About 16 hours after I woke up. Lots and lots of fluids! Plus lax a day and psyllium husk in water. Also nibbling on mainly fruits. My throat is still pretty sore today, but honestly, so far it’s my only complaint. I saw my surgeon this morning- hence the photos- and she was amazed by my new boobs lol Everyone said they looked really good for first day post op. Eating has been hard. I hate eating on a good day, so now eating is the worst! Can’t wait to go back to my protein shakes tomorrow. M surgeon asked me not to take protein powder for 2 weeks pre op and 48 hours post op... weird uhh? Oh well, I better listen! So y’a, this is my update not that anybody cares lol But if I can help any one not feel too afraid to do this then it’ll be worth it! Honestly, I was expecting way worst! Updated on 13 Dec 2018: When I’m awake, I try to move as much as I can - to avoid blood clot. It’s my obsession- but I have to nap every 3-4 hours it’s seems. And I sleep through the night for the most part as well. My life is kinda boring right now!! But it’s a short time boredom for a lifelong benefit. And I’d rather heal well- so when I’m tired I sleep! Although, I am curious to know when I’m my regular stamina will return cause I’m normally quite lively and energetic by nature. Updated on 16 Dec 2018: Amazed at how well a body heals! Day 4 post op - lollipop incisions- barely taking anything for pain anymore. I am loving my new Breast!! 100 percent recommend this surgery. Updated on 20 Dec 2018: There is times when I forget that I had this surgery only a little over a week ago and I get to excited and do too much! Has that happen to any of you? Plus, I don’t feel much pain at all so it’s hard to gauge what is too much. But today i know I did to much because tonight, my boobs feel warm and bigger and harder than usual. And this scares me. I hope I didn’t wreck them!! I’m now laying on my recliner and hopefully get a good night sleep. Hope tomorrow is better! I wonder if I should take an anti-inflammatory. I have been off of any type of medicine for 4 days now. Anyway! Hope everyone else is doing good! Updated on 25 Dec 2018: My right breast has numbness on the side. I think it might be from the liposuction... I’m still somewhat swollen and bruised in the sides. I’m curious to know if anyone else experienced that? And if so, how long before it came back to normal? Updated on 8 Jan 2019: 4 weeks post op and healing pretty well. Just removed the tape! I was looking forward to this moment. And I am happy with how things look. Posed before and after pictures. Updated on 6 Feb 2019: I haven’t posted in a month. I did way to much over the holidays- shortly after my BR -and I paid for it! My body went into this shut down mode. I felt tired and shaky. Like a adrenal fatigue type of sensation. Completely exhausted! But now, I am Almost back to normal. That was scary! It IS A BIGGER SURGERY than we think. REST REST REST Also, trying to get back into training has been tricky. My muscles around my breast and rib cage are tight and weak. I am working with a physio to get my range of motion back on track- one step forward two steps back- I think I may have PULLED MUSCLE under the breast from just STRETCHING at 8 weeks!!! Seems odd to me! Anyone else have had that? As my photo shows- I have a bit of wrinkled skin, but the surgeon swears that it will resolve on its own! Can’t wait lol anyone else have that with vertical scars?!? HOPE EVERYONE IS HEALING WELL!!
Waiting to hear when my consult date is, so far have not heard a single bad or even mediocre review! Her staff so far have been incredible answering emails and preliminary questions. Hopefully get the call in the nect day or two to get my journey started! Updated on 9 Nov 2018: Dr. Hall-Findlay and her while team blew all my expectations out of the water! She was so honest and her years of experience really made me feel comfortable, calm and I trusted her from start to finish. Her staff are some of the nicest, caring women I have ever met and the whole experience at the hospital was streamlined and the staff there were also warm, welcoming and calming to myself as well as my friend that was with me. My nerves going into the surgery were next to 0 because I had every emailed concern addressed almost immediately and was given every piece of information I needed or asked for. Can't say enough good things about my experience and only 1DPO and the results are already so incredible. It was such an emotionally happy moment to feel so feminine in my skin for the first time in 25 years! Thank you Dr. Hall-Findlay and staff!! <3 Updated on 9 Nov 2018: 5'5" 145lbs, athletic build. Started at an unfilled 32/34B - Finish - Hoping for a 34C/32D 350cc mentor xtra, moderate plus profile, over the muscle. First night post op... What a breeze! Tight chest but keeping up on low key pain meds and having pretty much no discomfort. My PS was AMAZING, all my Western Canadian girls definitely look her up! Excited to see if I get some side boob, and how they'll settle! I left the hospital and my PS said she doesn't care if I wear a bra or not but sleeping felt better to me with one on. Get to shower all the cleaner and markings off today too, woohoo. Have no arm motion issues just sore as if I had a good shoulder/chest day at the gym and so far everything has exceeded my expectations with even the first day! So in love with this journey so far and the thought of having a feminine look on my body!
It has been 8 years and a pregnancy (37lb weight gain and loss) since my BR with Dr. H-F and i am still so pleased. I went from an F/G to a C cup. She is realistic and rational and absolutely worth every red cent. I would recommend her to anyone.
I'm absolutely in love with my new chest! However I think I may have needed a bit of a lift as my implants sit pretty low at the moment. When I started it wasn't apparent because of how little tissue I actually had to start with. The cost was pretty high, especially for this area but I'm impressed and happy with the results! I finally look like a woman.
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