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This time I underwent Liposuction procedure to Inner and outer thighs, back and waist, and Fat injections to the buttocks. Incisions are so minimal and clean. He has the best team of staff and anesthesiologists.
I did my full research on the 2 best dr.s in the lower valley. I paid for 2 consultations to see who I was gonna choose.. $175 for the other dr. And $30 for dr. Rios.. it's not about the prices here.. it's based of how his work is done and how professional the dr and staff are. I can't stress it enough on how well Dr. Rios performance was on his line of work. My results on the day after s...
After getting a breast augmentation with another surgeon, I experienced a multitude of complications. One of my implants was not properly inserted in my breast pocket. This allowed the implant to move close to being under my armpit. I decided it was best to get my repair with another plastic surgeon and I knew Dr. Rios was who I wanted to go to. Dr. Rios did a breast implant removal and...
A: Thanks for the photo and question.
I understand the feelings you are having. I always tell my patients that eyelid surgery looks bad at first, but in a months time, looks fantastic.
Here are a few thoughts:
1) Five days is too early to judge the final result.
2) In eyelid surgery, the incisions initially wrinkle, and then flatten out gradually the month after the sutures are removed.
3) Most upper eyelid incisions are in the natural crease, so they cannot be seen after a few months.
4) The asymmetry you are seeing is due to the fact that you were probably asymmetric before surgery. Take a look at your before photos and you will probably see the asymmetry. Your right eye and orbit are larger- this is normal by the way.
5) The goal of surgery is to remove enough skin and fat, but not too much. If you were asymmetric before surgery, you will be asymmetric after surgery. Your differences are in a normal range.
6) Give yourself 6 weeks before you make your final judgement. Evaluate your before pictures as much as you are evaluating your after pictures. You will probably notice that the asymmetry was present before.
Your results look like they should at 5 days after surgery.
Good luck!
A: Some implant companies make implants from 110-120cc's. This would give you a cup less than what you had before.
Good luck.
A: Thanks for the question and photos.
Here are a few thoughts:
1) Your incisions are healing well for 2 weeks.
2) You have some expected swelling, but this is normal for two weeks.
3) You don't seem to have any signs of infection: redness, swelling, fever, drainage and pain.
4) The yellow is probably some bruising that is resolving. Bruising goes through color changes with yellow being the last color change before the bruise disappears completely.
Good Luck!
A: Thanks for the question.
Here are a few thoughts.
1) 6 weeks is the time most incisions and muscle repairs have gained strength to begin normal activities.
2) If you have no open wounds, than swimming in the ocean will be permissible.
3) Even though the muscle repair is intact at 6 weeks, some patients may still not be able to do the activities required to scuba dive.
You will have to play it by ear. Snorkeling may be a better option.
Good Luck!
A: Very interesting question.
Subglandular and submuscular pockets both have their upsides and downsides. A submuscular pocket is very rarely completely submuscular.
Here are the pros and cons.
1) A subglandular has a higher rate of infection, contracture, wrinkling and bottoming out in the future.
2) A subglandular pocket is less traumatic, so there is less pain in the first few weeks. There is also little risk of animation deformity (implant moving when the chest muscle is flexed).
3) A submuscular pocket has a lower rate of infection, contracture (hardening) and wrinkling.
4) A submuscular pocket has a risk of muscle animation and a strong chest muscle can push the implants towards the arm pits.
5) In the United States, >90% of plastic surgeons use a submuscular pocket.
Looking at your photos, a subglandular pocket might prevent a snoopy deformity, but this comes with a risk of bottoming out over time. You do have some excess/loose skin below your areola. Another option might be a submuscular pocket with a tightening procedure to tighten the skin under the areola and prevent a snoopy deformity.
You have several options, so continue gathering your information in order to make an informed decision.
Good Luck!