Doctor Q&A

On average, how many weeks do you typically tell clients that are Flight Attendants to wait before returning to work? Job duties include closing overhead bins, pushing and pulling large carts, having to lift 50-70lbs of personal luggage into overhead bins on some aircraft, setting down and picking up trays from service (extending body to reach over some seats). Additionally, what limitations on flight time or duration do you typically impose on patients post-op? Procedure is primary breast augmentation, dual plane and simultaneous nipple/areola correction. Using Motiva Ergonomix 2 implants, size undecided but likely 400-450cc And of course, “always discuss with your surgeon”, which I will do of course, but I’m trying to gauge a realistic baseline of expectations for returning to work. Thanks for your insights and responses!

I am going in for a tummy tuck, breast lift, and inner thigh lipo on Feb 12. I have a 5-month-old who, at the time of surgery, will be 7 mos. My doctor told me that I will be able to pick him up 1 week after surgery.


Does this sound OK to you?

I am a 35 year old female with no significant medical history however after giving birth via c section I found out that I was born with one kidney. Never had any issues no high blood pressure or diabetes however concerned that such a major surgery may cause damage. Scheduled for tummy tuck with MR and liposuction.

I have psoriasis in my belly button and wonder if I can just have it removed and a new one created rather than try to attach the old one (which will have associated skin problems)

Ok went to Thailand and had abdominal lipo- I started with no marks or loose skin- i asked for a Ty but Dr said not enough skin so offered lipo. I wasnt happy from day 1, but doc said wait 6 months . Obviously I don’t want to travel there again after this result. I have rippling and intents everywhere and now some loose skin. I Would a TT fix this result please? I am 60 years old 5 ft 3 inch and 49 kg fair skin It also turned motley With irregular colour except when laying down . Adding before pic and result pic at just past 6 minths

Is this a Pollybeak Deformity? A drooping tip?

Hi all, i have been looking into doctors for bridge augmentation using cartilage, and found that the material used to wrap the diced rib cartilage varies from doctor to doctor. I want to ask what the difference between autologous fascia vs autologous dermis (from the upper buttocks) is. Which one do you use in your practice and why?

I had a bbl 11 years ago , also after had a seroma in my right glute. It was drained and now it’s a hollow empty space. However the bbl was too much for my frame , I was considering a revision with adding fat to lift the area the seroma was but also getting a reduction at the same time and fat taken from the top of my butt. Would this cause sagging? no matter how much weight I lose it’s still too big, I’m so upset I went through the seroma issue , im not sure if I have scar tissue. My ultrasound showed no fluid. To remove scar tissue does it require a big incision?

I am a 52 year-old woman, and I am scheduled for a mommy makeover in March. When I was interviewing surgeons, I discovered that some use drains and some do not. I'm not looking forward to having drains, and I'm wondering why some surgeons don't use them. What are the advantages/disadvantages of using them, are there greater risks one way or the other, and should I reconsider my surgeon if he uses drains? Thank you in advance for your response!

I want a natural look that is propotional for me. I am 158cm tall and weight 47kg. My base width is 12,75cm. I have minimal breast tissue after 2 kids. My bra size is 32A. I don’t want them too big or too small.

5ft8 170 pounds. Getting lift and saline implants. My dr recommeded to try 500 to 700 sizers after showing pictures and exam. I wear 38 c now. Nursed 4 babies. 650 and 700 felt perfect for me. It was still hard to tell tho with the sizers as i shoved my own boobs in there too haha. I am afraid of going too small so i figured 700 is the right choice. But so hard to tell. Want them to be nice and full but not so obvious that they are fake. Or make me.look too top heavy in sweaters. Etc.

Hi there doctors, i've found that my face has been increasing in asymmetry, mostly my eyebrow and my teeth over the past 3 years or so. I've had several wisdom teeth taken out and have developed quite a few static lines on my forehead despite good oral hygiene and daily SPF. I'm not sure if this is normal asymmetry or if i'm just being overly critical. What could or should i do to correct this? Braces? Botox? Laser? Is this ptosis? Any recommendations would be helpful! :)

My under eye has always bothered me but now at 42 it’s more pronounced. I tried ez gel under the eyes but results only lasted a few months. Not sure if I should consider a lower bleph or would need a mid face lift.

I had chalazion removal surgery on my left upper eyelid one year ago and have constant scratching pain and throbbing of my eyelid ever since. I have two lumps by my puncture in the medial aspect. My eyelid is thick and lumpy, constantly inflamed and droopy. I believe there is scar tissue rubbing against my eye and causing me constant pain. My blink is also affected and my eyelid feels like it doesn’t sit the same as my healthy eyelid on the other eye. My vision has deteriorated in the affected eye since the surgery also. What options are there to fix this, restore comfort and the cosmetic appearance of my eyelid? Thank you.

42 year old female. over the oat 6 months, upper lids have become very loose and creepy. A lot of excess skin. Is the only remedy an upper bleph? Any other solution To tighten?

Hi all! I am an almost 49 year old woman who has 3 pregnancies. I had a consult recently with a highly recommended local plastic surgeon to address my lower belly pooch. She recommended a tummy tuck for the best result. I was hoping for lipo but she thinks I will be left with sagging skin and would be unhappy with the result. She also thinks I am a great candidate for CoolSculpting. In fact, she has said that she thinks that she would prefer coolsculpting for me over lipo. I was surprised to have been presented with the option of a TT as I am not chasing perfection. I just want to remove the belly pooch that has accumulated over the last 4 years or so and slim my love handles. Thoughts on coolsculpting versus lipo? I respect my surgeon so I am not taking their recommendation lightly but the horror stories of Coolsculpting are giving me pause. I will also add that my Plastic Surgeon’s office is very highly respected in my town and their CS provider is highly regarded as well.