You are on the borderline of needing a lift. If you go with a larger implant (350cc +), it will likely get you the volume you need to improve you nipple positioning without the scars from a lift. If you want a small but perky breast, a small implant will probably look best with a lift. Another consideration is placing the implant subglanular so that it has a better chance of settling in the native skin envelope. Assuming you are interested in a large enough implant, I would start with the...

The best way to understand where your scar will be after an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. During your consultation, an exam will be performed to assess your anatomy, amount of loose skin, and muscle involvement. Based on this evaluation, your surgeon will show you the expected location and length of the scar, tailored to your individual needs and surgical goals.
This personalized approach helps set clear expectations and...

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Thank you for your question and for being transparent about your recent nicotine use. While the general recommendation is to discontinue all nicotine products—including vaping—4 to 6 weeks prior to surgery due to their effects on vasoconstriction and wound healing, cessation for 2.5 weeks can still provide meaningful benefit, especially if there is full abstinence moving forward. Your surgeon’s assessment likely considered your overall health, the type of procedure being p...

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At nearly six years post-rhinoplasty, a persistent lateral nasal bump likely representing a graft or residual irregularity may be addressed non-surgically in select cases. Options include hyaluronic acid filler to camouflage the contour defect or corticosteroid injections if the bump is related to soft scar tissue; however, these are temporary and may not fully correct structural issues. For definitive improvement, minor surgical revision may be necessary.

The first place to start is to discuss your concerns and desires with your primary care doctor and hematologist can.
You’ll need them on board no matter who does the surgery if someone does.
Even with medical clearance, some plastic surgeons may not want to take on the procedure.
You should recognize that the surgeon isn’t the one who’s going to have the complication if one arises it is you.
The reason surgeons may not want to do the surgery is because they don’t want you to have morbidi...

Great question! There is no evidence to show that having a breast reduction can increase your risk of developing breast cancer. In fact, removing some of the breast tissue could potentially reduce your risk of breast cancer in the future. In conjunction with surgical oncologists, we sometime actually perform a breast reduction as a first step in patients with a genetic susceptability of breast cancer so that they are able to undergo a nipple sparing prophylactic mastectomy in the future....

Patient concerns regarding the appearance of their breasts can typically be divided in two pools: volume, ptosis (droop). The procedures to address these issues are as different as the issues themselves. However, these concerns are not mutually exclusive. Many patients, whether they are aware or not, will benefit from both.
There are two factors which can help to answer the question of which surgery will deliver the most satisfying result: mastopexy, augmentation or both. Patients must first...

Thank you for your question. Congratulations on your weight loss journey, and sticking with your goals! Based on the photographs, liposuction is a great option and with a skin-tightening procedure at the same time. If there is any skin laxity from the weight loss, though, excision with a mini-tummy tuck may be needed. As echoed by many others, if you are planning on having children in the future, it is best to wait for a full tummy tuck once you are through having kids. A consultation with a...

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At three months post-op, some healing is still ongoing, but persistent excess skin, hooding, and asymmetry may suggest undercorrection. While minor improvements can occur up to six months, significant residual concerns may require revision. A follow-up with your surgeon or an oculoplastic specialist is recommended to assess the need for further correction.

From what you described (birth-long malar groove, prior fat grafting that made your cheeks heavier, and desire for a snatched, long-lasting midface lift), my recommendation would be a mini facelift to lift and tighten the midface and jowls, ± lower blepharoplasty if you also want improvement around the lower eyelids.