Doctor Q&A

Hello! Eight years ago, I underwent breast augmentation with 290cc anatomical implants placed under the muscle. I haven’t had any major issues with them; once, one of them caused me pain for several months following a rotator cuff injury and a strained pectoral muscle, but it healed well. Recently, I experienced a severe, two-week-long cough—intense enough to cause choking and vomiting—which led to strong chest pain (particularly near the sternum) and swelling in the breast and sternal area. No lung or bronchial issues were diagnosed; the pain and swelling were attributed to muscle strain from the intense coughing and a possible case of costochondritis (inflammation of the rib cartilage). I was prescribed an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medication. The cough has subsided, and the chest pain is gradually fading, but I still have pain in one of my breasts. That breast also appears slightly red near the sternum, is tender to the touch, and feels somewhat tighter than usual. An ultrasound scan showed no abnormalities, lumps, or fluid accumulation. While the pain is decreasing, I am very concerned about the redness and tightness, and I am currently unable to reach my surgeon. Could you please offer some advice? Should I wait for further improvement, or is this situation urgent enough to require immediate consultation with another surgeon or an MRI scan? Thank you very much in advance for your help!

20, no children. I have always been extremely self conscious of my breasts. I have very large areoles and quite the size difference between the two. They feel really heavy and super tender at all times.

I have consulted with a plastic surgeon local to me. I am in the process of looking for a surgeon for a second opinion. Background info: I am a 28 year old female, 5’10 and 165lbs. 8 years ago, i had an open liver resection due to a 16cm Hepatic Adenoma. All is well health wise, my liver specialist cleared me to have a tummy tuck. I am done having children. The first surgeon i consulted with had recommended an FDL tummy tuck and possibly removing the vertical section of scar from my liver resection. is there a specific approach I should be looking for from my surgeon? I also was researching a medical school in my area and their plastic surgery senior resident clinic but was not sure if my case may be too complex for that Should I try to lose any more weight as well beforehand? Its hard for me to tell what is still fat and what is excess skin. Would just a tummy tuck give me a better silhouette?

I had a tummy tuck on 2/5/15. The lower part of my insicion keeps growing hair. I shave it off but I'm always worried that I'm going to cut that area with the razor. I try to be very careful but I'm considering laser hair removal on the bikini area... How long do I need to wait after my TT to have a procedure like that done?

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 had my primary rhinoplasty 6 years ago & had to have filler from the surgeon afterwards to camouflage a depression above my tip which I didn’t think looked right. I feel it has gotten worse & looks to me like inverted v deformity?

I developed nasal polyp it didn't respond to steroids (flicsonase Currently I am unable to breath through the nose completely most of the time of the day. I have an operation in 4 weeks. In ny CT the polyp is pretty big and stratches a lot too. I find myself blowing my nose in wierd ways so I will be able to take the snot, liquid out (shrink my face etc etc...). Am I being freak thinking it might alter my face shape or something like that, and even if so , will it all return normal once its out?

I'm 44 and had a surgical BBL in May 2025. I was initially happy with my results, but I've since lost some volume and would like to improve the size and shape of my buttocks and hips. I'm considering hyaluronic acid filler, around 150 ml per side, but several surgeons have advised against it. Would filler be suitable after a previous BBL, or would another fat transfer BBL be better? I'm unsure whether I have enough donor fat, and I'm not keen on implants. I'd really appreciate your professional opinions based on my photos. Thankyou

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 wanted to know how I would be sleeping . Since I'm getting a total mommy make over . Is there a special pillow or chair I need to get?

I am 14 weeks post op (Full TT and BA)... and I have purpura in my thighs (I have already seen a doctor). I'm getting blood work results later today but is it possible to have internal bleeding 3.5 months post op? I have issues with bleeding and my would did not heal until 6 weeks post op (at least externally) Should I inform my surgeon of my developed condition?

I am 5 days post op, and while I am healing quickly with virtually no pain, I've noticed that I have feeling in my right nipple, but my left is still numb and noticeably darker. It does have a refill capability, as when I press it the color seems to come back right away. Am I being paranoid? What are signs of necrosis? i just want to make sure it's not worse than jast bruising. Thanks in advance for everything.

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 tried botox and it didnt help, which means its not a muscle related issue im guessing. Is it possible to lower my higher eyebrow to match the lower one surgically? Ive read on the internet that lowering an eyebrow is less common than lifting it, but is still possible. I’ve attached some photos. **the last photo is how I’d like my eyebrows to look**

My facial anatomy paired with recent weight loss have resulted in some series bulging beside my nose when i smile. I don’t want my nasolabial folds filled, and I want to know whether it’s coming from my levator muscles and whether conservative neuromodulator treatment is appropriate. Im open to suggestions, and really appreciate the help! (PS i just got my lips done, dont mind the bruising)

Hello! I have been getting botox for over a year now. I have recently started to notice that my sleep lines, if and when i get them, stay on my face longer. The other day, while at work, after I took my face sheild off, I had an indentation on my forehead. It eventually went away after a few hours. Is this normal? Thank you!

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I have been using kelo-cote and scar away and Vaseline and things are itchy sore and I am concerned I will have to have scar revision. Do not want anyone cutting on me again. Are these scars normal at 7 weeks...I have tried to everything I have been instructed to do.

Is there a male face lift that doesn't displace the beard towards the ear? For example, one with a pure vertical vector of pull, especially if the neck line is not a concern. The beard line is of great concern to most men, especially nowadays when wearing beard is so ubiquitous and accepted in all professions. Before and afters never show what happens to the beard, and when they do I find the results unacceptable.

Hii, Could I get some advice? I want to get a small breast augmentation and I've visited 2 surgeons so far. I trust them both but they give me 2 completely different advices on implants. One surgeon told me to get 190 cc round moderate profile in my right breast and 165 cc round moderate profile in my left breast. He told me he only works with round implants because if it goes under the muscle (like in my case dual plane) it will take a teardrop shape due to the pressure the muscle gives on the implant. The other surgeon has advised me to get teardrop implants. On the left side 175 cc moderate profile and on the right side 205 cc low profile. The difference in profile is something I've never heard of before and on the internet I can't really seem to find people who have gotten that done. But this doctor has over 30 years experience so that is something to keep in mind for me that he knows what he's doing. He told me he thinks 2 different profiles would be right for me to make my breast even and because one of my breasts has a little more width. Now I really don't know what to choose for myself. I'm an AA cup now and I want to get a natural looking B cup with a bit of upper pool fullness. I'm scared of going too big since I'm very skinny and I want something that will fit my frame.

I’m having my breast done, and have always hated my pigeon, long chest. So I’m getting this done to mask it a little. I just want advice. My surgeon has suggest over the muscle 350 teardrop tall height moderate plus. i had been to another surgeon who had said the same about teardrop being best because of my chest wall. However he would only ever do a 300cc and never any bigger due to narrow chest. So my question now it, I dont want big boobs I just want more shape and more upper fullness but worried on having big low set boobs. So my surgeon has said either 330s medium height or 350cc tall what is the diffrence with medium and tall? And what would you suggest with my chest wall? also when I’ve looked at mesurements both them implants are a bigger width that my messurments is that ok? Or avoid? Or do I go with 305cc tall, which i keep thinking because I don’t want massive boobs. I just want them to look the best they can with being low set. Advice please

As part of my gender transition, I have underwent several procedures one of them was fat grafting. The fat grafting i received was done poorly and injected in regions of my face I didn’t even want. It was recommended by the doctor and ultimately performed by the doctor which left me with a very puffy unbalanced appearance. My main questions are; Is microliposuction effective at debulking the overfilled fat? The fat was placed primarily along my nasolabial folds and cheek. It appears to be a very pinch able noticeable pocket, especially when I smile. Would this area react well to treatment? How much CC can be removed from the initial graft? Procedure was done 11 months ago

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)?