Doctor Q&A

Hi! Im 21F getting my breast augmentation next year! prior to booking i did 2 consultations, doctor i ended up going with said i had sects excavatum (very slight) , but the other doctor didn’t. My wuestion for doctors on here is does it look like i have pe or no? Also, how will it affect the look of my implants?

During a consultation I have been told by a surgeon that I qualify for a full Tummy Tuck with a shorter scar. So more extensive than a mini Tummy Tuck where my belly button would be redone because loose skin be pulled from the top down but with a smaller incision than a usual TT. My fear is this may not remove all the loose skin I want and leave me with uneven bulges if the hip area loose skin is not taken along with fat removal if required? Im 49kg and 5ft 1 are my fears correct?

I have about a 2 finger gap of diastasis recti (years after last pregnancy) from the top to the bottom of my abdominal wall. I have very minimal loose skin beyond what is considered normal & just want to get my abdominal muscles tightened. I’ve read that a lot of patients also need liposuction with a tummy tuck & I don’t like the risks that come with liposuction & would prefer just to get my abdominal muscles tightened. Is this possible without looking uneven or having sagging skin? Please let me know the pros & cons for going this route & any suggestions. also - I am not overweight & I am active. Thank you.

I am 30 years old and have one child via C-section. I have lost 71 lbs since giving birth and currently weight 175 lbs. I have some abdominal separation (diastasis) and a little loose skin. However, I have very prominent hip dips. I have received two quotes from two different doctors for a tummy tuck and BBL done at the same time. My question is, should I combine the surgeries? How safe is it combining this surgery?

I am wondering if this is a realistic transformation and what should I look for in a rhinoplasty?

hi there! i have some questions regarding the appearance of the nose tip. if i were to get a rhinoplasty where only the dorsal hump is removed, will the tip drop even if its not operated on? secondly, should i lift my tip or not. some days it looks really nice, but some days it looks super droopy. my nose in specific has a lifted angle, but i have just a bit of droop towards the very outer projection of my nose. im wondering if i removed my dorsal hump if my tip will kind of come together? but in the case of it dropping even after dorsal hump removal is it worth it in my case to lift the tip? i definitely want it to be supported though. heres my photos!

I’m interested in rhinoplasty and would appreciate professional opinions on my nasal anatomy and what improvements may be possible. My main concerns are my bulbous nasal tip, the slight crookedness of my nose, the bump along my bridge, and what appears to be a hanging columella. Ideally, I’d like a straighter nose, a smoother bridge, a more refined tip, and less of a downward appearance beneath my nostrils. I would still like to maintain a natural appearance that complements my facial features. Based on my photos, what changes would you recommend, and what results could I realistically expect? I’m also considering a subnasal lip lift and would appreciate any advice on how these two procedures might affect one another.

I am 31 year old male, current weight 180lbs and I have lost 30lbs recently and prior weight loss of 50lbs about 10 Years ago. I’ve lost volume in my butt and it’s become somewhat loose and squishy, I have been thinking about surgery for my abdomen and chest for many years but now I am considering this also. I’m not looking for a major change but I’m thinking a little more volume is what I’m looking for. Would this be recommended doing with some abdomen and chest work? What would be the best route for my abdomen and chest? I am in Arizona and have not had any consultations.

For some reason I keep feeling a electricity running through my legs up to butt and becoming swollen I have new fat should I be worried, because I am. My Dr. canceled my appointment before I could go to my 1 year follow up, the girl that called said I didn't need to ask any more questions. It feels kind of like a laser going up my let. If anyone answers it would be helpful.

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?

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

What does "fellow" mean on a American boards of cosmetic surgery diploma? Does it mean they are board certified? Less certified? More certified? I'm freaking out my mommy makeover is coming so fast I should know these things right?

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 am recovering from a fractured jaw 3 months ago and want to get Botox in my forehead and marionette lines and lip fillers. Is this safe at this stage of fracture healing ?

How soon after can i use without destroying treatment? Used after last treatment didn’t notice duration of Botox lessen

Botox beneath my eye line makes my malar bags look worse. So I ask what procedure I could have to reduce these particular wrinkles. My plan was to get botox regularly to prevent wrinkles. Forehead and eye area. I think fillers would also make the bag more pronounced? I’ve not had fillers before. I’ve heard a mini facelift ( say in ten years, not now ) would be inappropriate? Photos are of untreated face. No botox for 7 months.

I am a 41 year old female. I‘m 5’2 and weigh 140lbs. I’m noticing in the past 5 years my face seems to be getting more square with jowling. I’ve tried massater Botox and a Nefertiti lift but it hasn’t taken care of the jowling. I’m considering whether I would be a candidate for a mini facelift?

I have teardrop silicone breast implants. Around June 2026, I noticed that my left breast had become significantly firmerand seemed rounder and more projected than it had previously been. I was concerned that I might be developing capsular contracture. What has confused me is that a few weeks later, my right breast seemed to do essentially the same thing, and the change in the right breast felt very sudden, almost overnight. I’ve attached comparison photos from July 26 and September 15. Both sets of photos were taken after I had already noticed the initial change, so the July photos are not true “before” photos, I do have an appointment for breast imaging, I'm just curious what else it could be? As it doesn't seem like it fits the definition of CC.

Hi, I had my implants replaced 14 years ago. They look weird now and I’m wondering if something is wrong? Occasionally, I will have pain in my left breast. I get regular mammograms and do breast self exams so I know I’m OK in that regard. Any ideas what might be wrong with the implants? Should they be replaced ?

I am 60 years old, look 50-ish, and want to know if it's too late to have implants. And, if a lift is recommended, what are those risks? Is There a Point when Your Age Becomes an Issue?

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)?

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’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.