Is a dry patch on my right butt cheek normal or should I see my doctor? (Photo)

While a BBL can include a tummy tuck it is not necessary and in my office usually advised against in order to have a more comfortable recovery (you can't sleep on your back after a BBL and you can't sleep on your stomach after a tummy tuck).  The BBL procedure includes liposuction of the ...

Every doctor will have a different standard, but my cut off for PT/INR is less than 1.3. Meaning, if a patient's PT/INR is 1.3 or greater, I have her meet with a hematologist to evaluate why her clotting factors are abnormal. Once that is done, they can make appropriate interventions to avo...

If you are otherwise healthy and your blood sugars are well controlled, you may be a great candidate for the BBL.  Your risk may be slightly higher, but I have performed this procedure safely in well-controlled diabetics.   Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Los Angeles, CA

To my knowledge there is no published evidence to date that supports the effectiveness of IV vitamin therapies.  I would not recommend IV vitamin therapy unless there’s a medically diagnosed reason for the infusion as prescribed by a board certified physician based on the patient’s diagnosis...

A good candidate has enough fat available for transfer in the procedure. The amount of fat that can be transferred in a BBL depends on how much fat the patient has to harvest and the amount of space there is to move the fat into. It is recommended for the patient to have a BMI of 30 or less. If...

Hello and Great Question.  I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure.  My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel.  I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Butt Augmentation Specialist. The results immediately following surgery will be...