Doctor Q&A

I have like five consultations set up to speak to a surgeon about augmentation and a lift. I really would love to avoid the lift because of the scars, but I do have some sag. It's mostly from loosing 60lbs 15 years ago, I don't think the girls look too different from 23 t 37. I am okay with a natural amount of droop to them when complete. I certainly want more projections and maybe a lift and aug is the only way to get the dream end result. I have very mild ptotis (like the edge of being a 1). What kind of results can I expect if I opted for only implants?

Trying to avoid getting lift until after having kids. No kids, 5’7 155lbs, big weight cycles. 32D to 40K to 34G. Stable now. Just want to restore upper pole, dont care if I need a huge implant to do so, used to having giant boobs. Also fine with “heavy hanger” look, but also don’t want waterfall/snoopy. Just don’t think they’re that bad? am i out of touch?

Could I get some advice on what can be done with my nose please? I have a weird split in the middle of the bone and the tip is also bulky and droopy. I would like to have as little surgical intervention as possible, can the bone be fixed with nose fillers so I can only have surgery for the tip? Thank you!

Hi! I am a middle eastern female I think my nose is long and I am so confused if i should do it , or would a tip plasty help more?

Hello, I’m 30 years old and for as long as I can remember I’ve always hated one side of my nose more than the other. What kind of procedure can augment one nostril that seems to be recessed more than the other. Please see pictures for details..

Recently lost 70+ lbs 5ft 157lbs now and I’m wanting to get a bbl but unsure if I should get a tummy tuck or bbl first? Some surgeons advised I do tummy tuck first then lipo with bbl but wouldnt that make me have loose skin on my stomach?

I have a family history of blood clots, so I had a blood work done to test for a blood clotting disorder before my planned lipo 360/BBL. Everything was normal except pretty elevated Factor 8 & Factor 5. I met with a hematologist, who recommended prophylactic blood thinners either before or after surgery. He is coordinating with my surgeon about the timing. I’m now very worried about developing a DVT or PE. Does elevated Factor 8 mean I’m likely to develop a blood clot from this surgery, or is it simply an additional risk factor that can be managed with appropriate clot-prevention measures? Would this finding make you advise against elective lipo 360/BBL altogether?

13 months post op bbl lipo 360 and on the right side where I had a right hip replacement 7 years ago has drooped. Can it be fixed?

Two years later and I ve been experience pain in my hips and certain parts of my Butt. At first is was on one side and I also noticed that a huge dip on my hip/side butt had appeared last year by the time of my 1 year post op appointment. I've expressed that concern to the surgeon who at that time, advised me to get hip dip filler to correct the dip. I never got he filler because Im nervous about it migrating. However fast forward to now and the other side of my hop is also aching. I don't know what is going on. My surgeon also has stated he doesn't know. if anyone has any information about the please advise what is causing it to hurt after two years. I feel it more when I sit or lay on my butt/ sides.

Hi, Please give your honest opinion on when I should safely fly (3.5 hour flight) after mummy make over (abdominoplasty, liposuction and breast reduction). I have booked my surgery (in Istanbul) and current plan is to fly home 7 days later but I am concerned that this is too soon and could risk complications. Thank you, Melina

I would like to have a breast lift, a breast augmentation and a tummy tuck w/ liposuction on the sides next year. I work at a desk job and have to request the time off. To give an idea, I was up and cleaning about 5 days after my c-section, although it would still get sore at the end of the day. How soon can I be at my desk job? Is 10 days sufficient? I sit down most of the day and if it helps, I am 24 years old, 5'4" and weighing 116 pounds.

Wondering if it’s possible to have a partial hysterectomy and abdominoplasty at the same day?

i am coming up to 60 and would like a breast reduction , I’m 5 foot and currently a 36g/h . I have decided with navigating back pain , groives and neck ache and the weight of my breasts I need to have this done Not to mention my low self esteem . I currently have a 7cm hiatus hernia . I am been monitored by the hospital and take medication to manage it . I sometimes regurgitate albeit not often . My concern is would this stop me having a breast reduction . I would appreciate a medical opinion so I know if I can go forward with this .

I am struggling to explain what I am wanting during my consultations. I am currently a DD and would prefer to be a C cup. However, I would also like fullness in the upper breast and don’t want to have to rely on a bra for cleavage. So, I want to be approximately a C—but I don’t want the deflated upper-pole appearance I see in many reductions. I want noticeable upper-pole fullness and projection, while still having a natural breast position and contour. I don’t want them sitting excessively high or looking large or obviously implanted. Is this even a possibility? Many consults have told me that a lift with implants defeats the purpose and I 100% understand that too. I am 49 yo, healthy female. Please help!

I have two consultations for breast reduction scheduled for next month. I have large breasts (40J) and know breast reduction would be beneficial. Insurance won't cover it, so I'll pay out of pocket. Surgeon 1 is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has only a few pictures on his website, but they're all of patients with smaller breasts than mine. Surgeon 2 is certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery; he also has multiple pictures of his work on his website with patients who look similar in size to me. My question is: What is the difference between these certifications? Should one be considered over the other for a breast reduction on larger breasts? Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer this question!

The LT side of my face is embarrassingly different. Head on is not that obvious but from any other angle, I look like two different people. I am no expert but I’ve palpated the muscles around my face and LT side is larger, tighter, and more tender. I’ve read into Botox to fix facial asymmetry but have not found case studies with similar situations to mine. It appears I have more than one muscle involved. I don’t suspect underlying bone differences, however I only saw an XR of my skull in the regular anatomical position so it is hard to tell. Please advise thank you

I'm considering breast implants but have concerns that as a an almost-pro golfer they will change my swing - is this a possibility?

I would like an implant that covers my frame. I like the side boob sticking out a bit so it gives my figure that curvy figure.. so I want my implant to be wide enough that it covers my frame. Will this always be achievable if I choose an implant that has a width that is greater than my breast base width? Eg. My bwd is 12.5 and I chose a 360cc moderate that had a width of 12.75. See pic of what I mean by the implants cover the frame and is wide enough. Thank you!

Do I have enough breast tissue to have an implant that looks natural and jiggles as natural breast ? I am 39, breast fed 1 for 6 months. I am a small-medium 34 c, 171 cm tall. I want to be a large 34 D. How many cc implant would I need to get to get a natural looking breasts ? Will it squish and move like natural breast ?

I notice that USA surgeons say their FL/NL etc are of up 4 - 6 hours but overseas, including Thailand are up to 10 hours. Why is there such a big difference and how can they even perform for that long? Also US surgeons tend to use IV sedation and overseas favour general which is more risky. Why such a disparity?

Hi, I’m 36 years old and had 3 kids. I’m about 185pds and 5”5. I mostly just want to remove the fat in my abdomen And have less downtime but scared I may have loose skin , should I get tummy tuck or lipo?

I had lipo over 15 years ago. I had a revision with fat transfer shortly after, but I still have irregularities that I am very self-conscious about. I’d like to finally address it once and for all. Is a tummy tuck my only option (if it even is an option)?

I’m concerned that my upper abdominal area looks uneven and does not match the smoother contour of my lower abdomen. I had expected the overall result to look more continuous and balanced as opposed to what appears to be a pinachable roll of fat that hangs and sags a bit especially when wearing high waisted pants. I’m trying to understand the best path forward, as I feel self-conscious wearing bikinis or athletic clothing that exposes my upper abdomen. I’m 5'4" and 117 lbs and previously underwent a mastopexy with lower abdominal and flank liposuction. I had been under the impression that my entire abdomen would be treated from top to bottom, but I was later told that the upper abdominal area I’m concerned about was not treated. I would really appreciate input from board-certified plastic surgeons on the following: Does the area above my belly button look like something that could benefit from revision liposuction? If so, is there a risk that it could make the contour more irregular? What is the likelihood the skin would retract as well as my lower abdomen result did? What revision options are typically considered for this type of concern? Is there another procedure that would better suit my concern? I understand that photos and an online post cannot replace an in-person evaluation. I’m mainly hoping to better understand what my options may be and what questions I should ask during a consultation. Thank you for any professional insight.