Doctor Q&A

Im 11 most PO from a breast augmentation and it’s really bothering me that my nipples are uneven. Is this normal? They are not close to being parallel. What can be done to correct this? I cant go to the surgeon who completed this procedure because they are no long practicing.

From what I‘ve read from people‘s own experience, most women notice they have capsular contracture when their breats hardens, sits higher, or is painful. These symptoms seems to be the higher grade III and IV CC. My question is, how can I tell if I have grade I or grade II CC?

I had my surgery in April 2024, and in the first few months post surgery experienced some mild infections in the incisions due to getting in a pool too soon. It cleared up with antibiotics but on my right breast my incision scars are lumpy. There is no pain accompanying it, it just looks so ugly. They look inflammed here due to me squeezing at it. Is this normal? Will it ever go away? I had a breast reduction and lift prior to my augmentation, which explains the anchor scar you see.

Hi. I wanted to ask about breast implant size. I just want my breast to have more volume in the top. After kids they tops deflated. I wanted natural not huge. A Big B, small C would be fine with me. I had a consultation and now am confused. I 100% do not want huge boobs. The doctor said 255cc would be fine to fill them back up to prebaby size. But the asst was pushing 325cc.o I plan to have another consultation because Im confused. What are your thoughts? Im small, 130. Small shoulders and back. I dont need cleavage without a bra. I always liked my more athletic look.

Hi, I am a 25 year old female. I am looking to have a breast augmentation. I currently have small B size breasts and would like to go around 1 cup and a half sizes up, to a C size (nothing more than a C). I am very petite at 5’3 and 49kg and want something natural looking and to fit my frame. I have wide set and low set breasts. I have been looking at 230cc implants . Regarding profile, I have been considering moderate or high profile. I was leaning towards moderate profile as I read that moderate has a larger width (not sure if this is correct) and so my breasts will look less wide apart and more natural but I also read that high profile is good for low set breasts and my surgeon has recommended this after our virtual consultation. However, he said he prefers this profile for all patients so I am not sure. I have also considered moderate plus - this seems like an in between. Also I am looking to get round as oppose to teardrop, to fill in the emptiness I have at the top. My questions: do you think 230cc would be enough to add a cup and a half bra size? Also, what projection would be best for my breasts (wide apart and low set) and why? Thank you in advance!

I am 15 months post surgery from a full tummy tuck with muscle repair due to stomach muscles loose/diastis recti after 4 pregnancies. I haven't start any exercises until 3 weeks ago when I hired a personal trainer to assist me with working out 3 times a week. My tummy was flat and contoured before my work out. I just decided to work out to stay healthy and tone other parts of the body. I had not gained weight during my recovery to present. My weight on the day of the tummy tuck surgery was 180lbs and right now I flactuate between 160lbs and 163lbs. However, I have started to notice that my stomach doesn't have that inner tight pulled together feeling anymore as I progressed through my work out routine and I have noticed my tummy is slightly protruding and not as contoured. It also feels very sore and sharp pricking sensations after work out. Also during workout I feel like my stomach muscles are stretching, like I'm undoing the work my surgeon did. Is it possible that by working I am actually hurting my tummy tuck results even though I started working out 15 months post surgery? Also do you think wearing a compression garment or waist trainer can help? I hust don't want to damage the results of my tummy tuck in the name of exercise. Please help.

Hi! I’m a 23 year old looking into getting a tummy tuck to remove a tattoo. The tattoo has ruined my confidence. I am way too scared for laser removal and figure this will be faster and potentially cheaper. I am not sure if this is actually viable due to the size/placement of the tattoo and my weight. I’m 5’1 and 140 lbs.

I am 5 weeks post op. I have two deep pleats that create a pouch in my low belly and a ridge going up toward breast line. My surgeon says its looking good and that the pleats will go away around month 3. He isnt sure what has created the ridge of soft looser skin on my left though I think it has do with the pleats as that one is much deeper than the other. I see other tummy tuck pics at 1 montg where things seem much flatter and smooth and it makes me nervous.

I have surgery in a week and I would prefer to not use Percocet and was wondering if there is another safe pain medication that could be effective?

Are all abdominoplasty/tummy tuck incisions from hips to hip? Also if you had a C-section will you go in from that incision or will a new one be made? Can you go through the underarm/armpit to insert breast implants?

Seeking help. I feel I have a nice shape but since having my son I do have a little bit of an apron belly. I feel like my butt is still there but at this point, my tuummy sticks out more than my butt. Suggestions? (I want more children within the next few years hopefully.)

Hello, I am 20 years old. I have wanted to have a lower hairline my whole life. I am taking a year out of university so before I felt it is a good time to do the hair transplant because I can stay at home and take a break from wigs . Also I am looking to have a bbl later in the year but I have to research more before I decide. I found out that it is recommended to do the brow lift before the hair transplant. Do you agree? I wanted to ask again if it is better to do my blepharoplasty and brow lift before or after my hairline surgery. So now I'm looking to do the brow lift and blepharoplasty in February and the bbl in around May, and the hair transplant in a year . Would that be enough time with the anesthesia and how best should I sleep? As I understand with the bbl it is best to sleep on front and with the brow lift it is best to sleep on your back. Or are these surgeries just incompatible and need more time apart? Thank you so much. I would love to hear your advice.

I’m 5’2 120 pounds I have large flanks and a pooch.

Hello. My question is should I do TT or BBL first. I’ve had a few consultations and I’m getting different answers from each provider. I’m being told that I don’t have much fat to work with so being suggested BBL first (so they can harvest the fat). Then others are telling me to do TT first, wait 6 months and then address the bbl. I’m conflicted because if I’m being told I don’t have a lot of fat, then if I do TT first, how would I have an optimal BBL surgery. Lookimg for some educated opinions as I really want to have optimal results with both surgeries being done separately. Thank you.

I have had four kids, and I am 37. I don’t have any stretch marks and not horrible diastasis recti but I do have a small bit of apron belly! Recommendations? Thanks!

I’m looking for professional perspective on a decision I’m weighing. I’ve met my out-of-pocket maximum for the year and am considering septal correction with a conservative tip-plasty at the same time. My breathing issues are mild; this is primarily an opportunity to address both efficiently. I consulted with an ENT/facial plastics surgeon in his mid-70s with extensive experience. He was the first to recommend tip-plasty rather than a full rhinoplasty, and he spent significant time explaining his plan, including tablet imaging to show precise changes. Clinically and interpersonally, the consult was strong. My hesitation is that most available before/after photos appear to be 10+ years old, with limited recent examples. I’m also mindful of year-end surgical volume and fatigue. The quote for the tip-plasty portion was $4,000. From a surgeon’s perspective: how much weight should I place on recent photographic work versus overall experience in this context? Would the lack of recent images be a reasonable cause for hesitation?

Hi I have a caudal ceptum deviation as I mentioned in previous posts. one of the doctors I had a consultation with said that he should correct the whole nose and not just the small part that sticks out at the nostrils. He say because if he corrects just that little bit then the nose will look deviated. when I asked him if I needed collemulla extentuon grafts or other kinds of grafts such as spreader grafts when he is going to correct the septum he said no it is not needed. He should only remove a thin long piece in the lower part of septum. is this method correct? I am attaching a picture of what I think the doctor will do. no support cartilage/graft needed at all? I have no problems with breathing only the small dislocation at the nostrils and actually it is the size of the nose that is important to me that it should be fixed but I wanted to fix the small caudal septum to. Do i need to correct the whole nose deviation or only the little deviation of caudal septum? He makes closed rhinoplasty.I don't want my nose to get worse because of messing with the nasal septum so much. Or maby skip to corrext the deviation at all and only do the rhinoplasty?

Hi, how can i correct my nose without retracting the columella? I dont want to elongate the philtrum. What is causing my nostril exposition? Thanks

I like my nose. I just don’t like the buolbus tip. My side profile is great. But my front, you can see it’s rounded. I want just the tip of my nose to be refined but not pinched. Does this mean I need a full rhinoplasty or can I just focus on tip refinement?

I have been interested in a Rhinoplasty for a while. I spoke to a surgeon and he said that with my narrow nose, I risk having a Michael Jackson type result when I'm finished. My goal is to get rid of the dorsal hump. But I don't know if the risk is worth it and no one has been able to give me an idea of what I could expect as a successful result.

I would like to schedule a mommy makeover for beginning of March. Can I set this up in timeframe? Healing time before work?

I've been interested in a breast augmentation since I was young and interested in a tummy tuck and bbl since after I had my kids (youngest is 10). I am between relationships currently and have never been able to definitively say I am finished having children. With that being said I still consider what options I'd have for treatments. My main problem area is the saggy skin of my belly. I am not bothered by the stretch marks, I just really dislike the saggy/lumpy skin especially when I bend over.

38 Female , 3 vaginal deliveries with breastfeeding 12 months with each kid. Prior under muscle silicone implants placed 15 years ago. My skin is not taut anymore. I don’t hate my breast size but they aren’t as full as I would like on the upper portion of my breasts. I’m considering implant exchange for tad larger size to get the fullness. Post partum I had small prolapse and did pelvic floor therapy and this helped close my diastasis recti a lot. I’ve always had an outie but I was more fit and skin taut, the outie went well with my figure. Now it’s stretched out and with the loose skin I’m not liking the look. What are my options surgical and non surgical? I’m 4 years pp and done having kids. My size is about where I was prior. 140-145 lb,5’7” size 4-6

Hi, i wanted to know if it will be okay to do a 360 tummy lipo, breast lift and thigh lift together. Don't have medical issue that i know of, so i just wanted to know if its okay to have these proceedures done on the same day

Hi! After losing over 100 pounds, my skin is dripping off of me! Obviously a breast reduction and lift is in order, but what do you recommend for the midsection-—TT or LBL? And would you do no Lipo, Lipo to front only, or Lipo 360? Thanks in advance for your input!

Hey, so Im sharing a pic because Ive noticed my boobs look a bit uneven and its kinda bugging me. I cant tell if its just my posture or maybe I hunch way more than I realize, or if having heavier breasts over the years just kinda pulled things in diff directions. Im also thinking about getting a reduction and I keep wondering if that would help the assymetry or just make it more noticeable. Just looking for honest thoughts from other women who’ve been thru this and what your experience was.

I am considering getting a breast reduction through my insurance and I was wondering if surgeons usually remove armpit fat as well when doing a breast reduction.

Breast have gotten bigger over the years and I already have an implant is it possible to keep implant in and have breast reduction?

Black female. My surgeon stated a free nipple graft is required if I want to go down to a D cup, from my current G cup.

I’m having second thoughts about my surgery scheduled in December. My surgeon says that he can only do a FNG, I’m a DD and my insurance approved my surgery so I’m unable to chose the size I want. I’m 24 and I have one kid but I’m thinking long and hard about my decision. Will the FNG completely take away my ability to breastfeed in the future? Is it worth getting a second opinion to see if another surgeon can do the surgery without a FNG

Hi, i'm looking for advice for the most natural breast enlargement I can get. I am very happy with the shape and weightiness of my breasts but I would like to be bigger. I am not looking for an uplift and want to maintain the natural sag and sway that I already have. What would you suggest?

Im looking to go quite large, as large as I can go honestly. I dont mind some sagging and am not opposed to a lift in the future.

Hello..…I’m 52 years old and 5’ 2 inches and weigh 117 pounds..…I’ve had 3 children via C-section and lost around 20 pounds in 2022..…which I have maintained at 117 for the past few years. I went to get a consultation and was slightly overwhelmed and underwhelmed since my surgeon did not elaborate or give an opinion? He suggested either 265cc or 295cc..… I’m also currently wearing a 34b..… I want an outcome where I am fuller on top and hopefully, less droopy..…yet still natural..… I want to look fuller but not like I had plastic surgery..… i am leaning towards the 300cc but still anxious that they will be too big? My surgeon is recommending I get the gummy silicon out moderate to high profile..…and dual procedure..… Will that give me what I want outcome wise: fuller on top, less droopy and still natural looking?

I’m only 20 and i’m not really interested in scarring from a lift, i recognise that i may want to in the future. Also what type of implants should i get? round or teardrop? over or under?

Can I just get straightforward implants with small asymmetrical breasts? I am wanting quite a natural look, will I have to have an uplift or anything extra like nipple reconstruction with them being so small and asymmetrical?

I was wondering what kind of treatments are great to compliment and enhance the body post liposuction. I am happy with my liposuction but just want to do my best to get best results possible and would be happy to do any effective treatments Post my liposuction to enhance it, Such as smoothing and tightening treatments for the body and under chin and neck. I am based in Australia.

Hi, How long does it take for swelling to resolve after liposuction on front thighs and knee complex? I had outer thigh lipo before and looking into get front thigh and knee lipo now. Outer thigh healed nicely and most of the swelling was gone in 2 months. Will the swelling time be different for these parts? Thanks!

I’ve always been insecure about the shape of my hips. I would like a more rounded silhouette seen in a classic hourglass. I’ve never had the look I want even at my lowest weight (bmi<18). Don’t like how it looks in clothing. The areas seen in the pic are pinchable areas of fat. Not sure if it’s ‘hip dips’ or love handles and what the procedure that would give me best results would be. I also don’t like my back rolls seen in the last pic but it doesn’t bother me nearly as much as my hips.

I have 29 inches waist and a left flank that has more fat accumulated than the other. I believe this is due to an appendectomy I had when I was 12 years old that left a big scar on my right side that reduced the fat cells on that area. my skin is not elastic, therefore I expect sagging after the procedure. My height is 5” 1’, my weight 117 pounds. Reducing the fat on my left flank has been a challenge, because with diet and exercise the fat loss is general from your whole body, not targeted. Can I find a doctor in my area to perform this procedure for me? Thanks !

I am noticing a lot of women who previously were not overweight but had a more straight, wider waist now have a tiny waist. Is there a procedure that can achieve a smaller waist/curvier figure for women who are not overweight.

I had an upper bleph and ptosis surgery in April. My left eye really Bothers me in photos. But I don't know If the difference is enough to justify requesting a revision or how I should approach it with my surgeon. My lid looks heavy on the top outer part and the center part of my lid is wonky too.

I’d be really grateful for some advice please. I’ve had eye bags since I was a tden and they’re worsening with age (I’m 39 now). I’ve always wanted a lower bleph. I went to see a facial plastic surgeon who said I could have it done. Then I saw an oculoplastic surgeon who told me lower bleph is riskier than most people think and that I’m even higher risk due to having cheek fillers one time (five years ago). He advised against a bleph, refused to operate (even if I got the filler dissolved) and said if I insisted he would refer me to a oculoplastic surgeon specialising in problem surgery. He suggested a cheek lift (mid-face lift) as an alternative to restore fullness to my cheeks and disguise and bags. please could I have some advice on what would be best? Thank you so much.

I have this issue with my eyelids for years now. I do remember they did not always look this way. Which side is normal? Why are they like this? Is it just swelling? I’m not really sure what doctor to go see first as well or if I just go straight to a surgeon. Any insight would be so helpful thank you in advance. I just feel like a monster and this is my biggest insecurity

I'm in my 30s and I've had "baby fat" under my eye area for as long as I can remember. I've always thought that area was swollen because of stress or lack of sleep but it's not discolored, it's just "big" even when fully rested. Eye creams never worked. I know it's a sign of youth but what bothers me most is: when I smile muscles fold differently, when I take pics the area looks bigger from certain angles/light, It also twitches on its own. Is this hypertrophy severe? Should/Can it be corrected?

I have been thinking about upper eyelid surgery but then I am wondering whether it will be enough to open my eyes? I have very obvious extra skin on my eyelashes and a having a lower set brow does not bother me personally, as long my eyes are not covered by the skin. Can I do well just with the eyelid surgery (which is faster and less costly)?

Is it time for a facelift or are there other things I can do to improve my look? For my jowls, I have had one treatment of Ellacor Would another treatment of Ellacor benefit? I have also had Sculptra over the last 5 years but would fat transfer help with the lack of fullness on one side of my face? I have been told a Blephoplasty would be of benefit but only for 1 eye. Not sure I feel comfortable with that strategy I don’t feel emotionally and financially ready for a lower facelift yet, but don’t want to have procedures done that will be of little benefit either.

Trying to decide between midface lift or filler to address midface/ cheek area. Had a recent CO2 laser resurfacing since last time I posed this question, which didn't really help and have gone to several paid consultations, which have given me conflicting feedback. Would appreciate some feedback.

I plan to get a neck and fact lift at some point. I know everyone suggests doing it all at once, but for discretion and life it would in some ways make more sense to do it in stages. Is this a terrible idea? I just don't have a life where I can disappear for a month or go out in public and have questions.

I noticed my nasolabial folds are more pronounced and deep, as well my cheeks are not as tight and lifted in my 40s. I am wondering if a face lift will help correct this by making my face look more lifted and younger. My face also seems more rectangular or heavy around my jawline. I am only 43 so i admit, i don have a lot of wrinkles or loose skin but still want a face lift if it will help.

64 years old, hhave hashimotos and other autoimmune disease as well as sinus issues , prone to undereye edema and hyperpigmentation. just feel that the area under my eyes is so aging.had undereye blepharoplasty 11 years ago.