Dr. Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACSDr. Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon4.8 | 226 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Jan 3, 2026You can have breast implants to enlarge your breast and leave the areolae as they are without a lift.This usually changes the proportions and the areolae look more balanced on larger breasts.They will maintain a lower, more natural position.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations.+1 ANSWER
Dr. Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCDr. Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon4.9 | 155 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Jan 2, 2026It is not unusual for the breasts to heal at different rates. One breast may also feel different from the other. However, if this is pain is particularly uncomfortable or you are concerned, it would be best to speak to your surgeon about it for a more personalized opinion.+13 ANSWERS
Dr. George Marosan, MDDr. George Marosan, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon4.7 | 96 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Jan 3, 2026Thank you for your question and photos. Yes, you can have a full tummy tuck and liposuction for contouring as one operation. That small upper abdominal scar will not cause any healing issues, will not be completely removed, but it will be lowered significantly. See a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.+1 ANSWER
Dr. Waylon Zeng, MDDr. Waylon Zeng, MDBoard Eligible Plastic SurgeonNew | 0 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Dec 31, 2025Hi there, thank you for asking as this is a great question! Sometimes, significant overhanging skin as well as a large hernia can contribute to lower back pain due to the imbalanced strain on your back. However, minimal loose skin and rectus diastasis do not typically cause back pain. Tightening the diastasis with rectus plication can help with core strength though, but your lower back pain may need to be evaluated by your PCP/physical therapist/back specialist.+2 ANSWERS
Dr. Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCDr. Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon4.9 | 155 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Jan 2, 2026You are still early on in your recovery. Please allow some more time to pass, as your surgeon recommended, before assessing your results. In the meantime, please wear your compression garment as advised and continue following your surgeon’s post-op instructions.+5 ANSWERS
Dr. Ira H. Rex III, MDDr. Ira H. Rex III, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon4.9 | 91 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Dec 31, 2025Multi procedure surgery is common. Often patients just want to get things done and have all of their healing finished within the same time. Choosing these procedures will likely different amongst plastic surgeons. You have mentioned four significant procedures. Performing them on a large person is much more of a strain on their body for healing compared to a smaller person who may require overall less surgery for correction. In your situation, consultation, a plastic surgeon may want to...+8 ANSWERS
Dr. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD, FACSDr. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon5.0 | 394 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Jan 2, 2026Hello,Thank you for the question. I wish you the best. In general, a "skinny" bbl would be a possibility, but a lot depends on your goals and skin laxity. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD, FACSDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonHouston, TX.
Dr. Stanley Okoro, MDDr. Stanley Okoro, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon4.7 | 252 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Dec 29, 2025Thank you for your pictures. For best and optimal results, you are a great candidate for Lipo360 with a tummy tuck with fat grafting to your buttocks/hips. It is possible that when performing lipo360, especially the full waistline, can accentuate your buttocks as well without having to have a BBL. If a tummy tuck if off the table for you, you may also benefit from Lipo360 with skin tightening with the understanding that a tummy tuck is still your best option. We would love to schedule a...+4 ANSWERS
Dr. Murat Diyarbakirlioglu, MD, FEBOPRASDr. Murat Diyarbakirlioglu, MD, FEBOPRASPlastic Surgeon4.9 | 297 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Dec 29, 2025Thank you for sharing your concerns. Buttock asymmetry and sagging are prevalent and are usually caused by uneven fat distribution, skin laxity, and natural body anatomy.Exercise can improve muscle tone, but it cannot fully correct sagging skin or significant asymmetry. Weight loss may help in some cases; however, if there is already looseness, it can sometimes make sagging more noticeable.In these situations, a customized surgical approach gives the best results. Depending on your...+2 ANSWERS
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MDDr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MDPlastic Surgeon4.7 | 1281 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Dec 22, 2025Thanks so much for your question, Yes, in general, it is better to do a brow lift before a hair transplant or hairline-lowering procedure. A brow lift changes the position of the brows and the forehead skin, and in some techniques it can subtly affect the hairline position or tension. If you did the hair transplant first and then lifted the brow later, you could end up distorting the transplanted grafts or shifting the hairline in an unpredictable way. Doing the brow lift (and...+3 ANSWERS
Dr. Tanveer Janjua, MDDr. Tanveer Janjua, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon4.8 | 274 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Jan 2, 2026It is used to lift the tip and increase the projection as a stand alone procedure using septal cartilage, ear cartilage, implant or rib. I use ear cartilage to lift and works great.RegardsDr. Janjua+1 ANSWER
Dr. Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSDr. Richard G. Reish, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon4.9 | 1738 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Jan 1, 2026Hello and thank you for your question. Yes that can be a normal maneuver. Make sure you are going to a surgeon with hundreds of long-term before and after pictures on their website with standardized lighting and standardized backgrounds. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.Best wishes and good luck.Richard G. Reish, M.D.Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
Dr. Zoran Potparic, MDDr. Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon4.6 | 146 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Dec 29, 2025This photo does not provide enough information for good advice about facial rejuvenation, unfortunately. It is very likely that rhinoplasty would improve overall facial harmony , possibly lower eyelid surgery, periorbital fat grafting? In person consultation with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon would give you opportunity for in depth analysis and meaningful advice. Good luck.+4 ANSWERS
Dr. Gary M. Horndeski, MDDr. Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon4.6 | 319 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Dec 29, 2025You do have a narrow nose but actually reducing the dorsal hump will make the nose look less narrow because it is decreasing the anterior projection. You appear to be an excellent candidate for a rhinoplasty.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.+5 ANSWERS
Dr. David Mateo de Acosta Andino, MDDr. David Mateo de Acosta Andino, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon5.0 | 12 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Dec 17, 2025A March surgery date can absolutely be realistic, but it depends on a few key factors. If you have your consultation in December or January, and there are no medical issues, March is typically achievable depending on the surgeon’s availability, financing approval, and completion of pre-operative requirements.As far as recovery and time off work, this varies by procedure and the physical demands of your job. For mommy makeovers that include a tummy tuck, I generally recommend 2 weeks off f...+23 ANSWERS
Dr. James N. Romanelli, MD, FACSDr. James N. Romanelli, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon4.8 | 88 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Jan 3, 2026Dear ShakiishdGreat question, and easily managed.All of our breast patients (implant, lift reduction) who have piercings remove the piercing the day before and thoroughly clean the nipples with Hibilclens (unless allergic).On the day of surgery we sterilize the piercing and put the in place before the patient wakes up. This has been a fool proof method of keeping the piercings so that they don't close up.Best of Luck,Dr. Jim Romanelli+16 ANSWERS
Dr. John L. Burns Jr., MDDr. John L. Burns Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon4.7 | 207 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Jan 2, 2026Preserve is a new technique. No tissue is surgically cut and all your breast tissue is preserved so that smaller implants give a larger appearing result. Based on your photos you'd be a very good candidate for Preserve.+18 ANSWERS
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSDr. Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon4.6 | 125 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Dec 29, 2025Body contouring procedures have become increasingly popular and can help men and women recontour their body in adulthood. If you have stubborn areas of fatty accumulation that are more resistant to diet and exercise, you may be a candidate for body sculpting liposuction performed at Kare Plastic Surgery in Santa Monica. Liposuction remains one of the most popular procedures in cosmetic surgery and allows patients to slim and toned their waist line, back, arms, and legs using this minimally...+9 ANSWERS
Dr. Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDDr. Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon4.9 | 171 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Jan 1, 2026Thank you for your photo. I believe you should first have your eyelids checked for ptosis to be sure there isn’t an underlying abnormality with your levator muscle. If your muscle insertion and excursion is normal, it appears that an upper blephroplasty would allow you to achieve more symmetry of your upper eyelid skin and eyelid crease. A plastic surgeon should be able to help you and direct you to the best options to correct this. Best wishes.+1 ANSWER
Dr. Zoran Potparic, MDDr. Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon4.6 | 146 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Dec 30, 2025Based on these photos it appears that a lateral canthopexy on the “lower” eye would create more symmetry. In person consultation with a board certified plastic or oculoplastic surgeon is recommended. Good luck.
Dr. Gary M. Horndeski, MDDr. Gary M. Horndeski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon4.6 | 319 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Dec 29, 2025A mid facelift can tighten the skin around the orbits to smooth out some of the contour irregularities. A lower blepharoplasty can be done to transpose fat to hide the tear troughs.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.+3 ANSWERS
Dr. M. Zakir Sabry, MDDr. M. Zakir Sabry, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon4.8 | 33 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Dec 24, 2025Hi there—hope all is well. Based on the photos alone, here are a few observations:Asymmetric eyebrow position (left lower than the right)Brow ptosis (overall low eyebrow position)Excess upper eyelid skin, possibly more pronounced on the right than the leftPossible eyelid ptosis, particularly on the left, which should be ruled outMy recommendation would be an in-person evaluation by both an Ophthalmologist and a Plastic Surgeon for a thorough physical examination. Based on those...+131 ANSWERS
Dr. Michelle Lee, MDDr. Michelle Lee, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon5.0 | 56 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Jan 2, 2026Hi there! There is nothing wrong with doing the fat transfer after a facelift, however, it is highly recommended to do them together. The fat transfer does not extend recovery and is not a painful procedure in itself. Most patients cannot differentiate the downtime or discomfort from the facelift vs fat transfer. When doing a facelift, it is helpful to address the different aging factors (descending/loose tissues and volume loss) at once. Hope this helps!+12 ANSWERS
Dr. Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDDr. Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon4.9 | 171 ReviewsCONSULTATIONPROFILEAnswered on Jan 3, 2026Thank you for your photos. I agree with the plastic surgeons who recommended a mini lift to you. Your overall facial structure and volume retention is excellent. You have a smooth, straight, sensual jawline with minimal jowling and minimal platysma banding in your neck. A mini facelift with suturing of the SMAS layer beneath your skin in a vertical fashion should help to accent your jawline and a platysma window suturing should help to smooth the banding in your neck and improve the contour...+1 ANSWER