Doctor Q&A

Based on these photos it is very likely that you will need breast lift with lollypop scar. The other option, to avoid breast lift scar, would be augmentation only and breast lift as a secondary procedure as needed. Good luck.

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While a dilute steroid injection into a scar can help hypertrophic scarring, higher doses or repeat doses can lead to your exact problem- fat loss (which is causing the dent) as well as the vascular issue you are seeing. I

The best results would be for a re-excision of the scar and closure with vigorous scar therapy postoperatively. In my practice I prefer to wait at least 6 months after surgery before performing any sort of revision scar procedure.

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I tried to avoid descriptive terms like pear or heart when describing peoples body shapes or potential outcomes from procedures.
I generally see the female figure as an S curve.
This curve usually starts at about the armpit level and goes down to just outside the knee.
In your case, the main issue is fullness in the love handles with lack of volume in the hip dip area.
The goal of the procedure should be to reverse those volume problem areas, which should convert your body to having a...

Yes, I do perform rhinoplasty, lip lift, and lower blepharoplasty together in one surgical session when it’s safe and appropriate for the patient. Combining these procedures can be a great way to achieve full facial harmony while minimizing anesthesia exposure, recovery time, and overall downtime.
During consultation, I carefully evaluate your anatomy, goals, and health history to ensure that this combination approach is the right fit. My focus is always on maintaining safety and achieving n...

In my opinion, it’s not ideal to combine a full Mommy Makeover (tummy tuck, breast lift/augmentation, and 360 liposuction) with a BBL—even a “skinny” one—in the same operation. Here’s why:
Surgical time and safety: Combining all these procedures significantly lengthens operative time, which increases anesthesia and complication risks. A fatigued surgical team can also impact precision and outcomes.
Recovery conflict: After a Mommy Makeover, you’ll need to rest on your back; after a BBL, ...

Yes, you should be concerned about the presence of milk 9 days pre-op; the milk ducts can increase the risk of post-surgical infection because they remain open and allow bacteria to enter. For optimal safety, wait at least 3-6 months after you have completed breastfeeding for your milk ducts to close and dry up before undergoing breast reduction surgery

Hello, and thank you for your question about moderate plus versus high-profile implants. Thank you for your history and your pictures. I suggest you follow up with her chosen plastic surgeon and ask specifically to see a 325 cc moderate implant compared to a 325 cc high-profile implant. Then, place each implant underneath your bra to see the subtleties of the implants. Alternatively, some apps can be used where you insert the type of implant, and a computer-generated proposed image is...

First and foremost, you should lose the weight you desire. After that, the plastic surgeon who takes you on will be able to determine the type of procedure that needs to be performed.

I find it highly unlikely that your skin's elasticity will be able to correct the laxity you already have. Therefore, I believe skin removal will be the only option. However, the final result will certainly be much better than what you would have without undergoing this surgery.

Good luck with your weight...

You may benefit from an in-person examination with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon who can demonstrate what might be achieved with each procedure.

Based on your photo, you are a great candidate for improvement. A minifacelift will lift and tighten along the jawline with a natural result. At the same time, precisely injected fat can fill creases where you've lost tissue over time. Together, they do a great job of improving the problems that occur with facial aging. Be sure to see a facial expert for consultation.