Doctor Q&A

I’m a female ,5’7 and weight around 150

Recently lost 70+ lbs 5ft 157lbs now and I’m wanting to get a bbl but unsure if I should get a tummy tuck or bbl first? Some surgeons advised I do tummy tuck first then lipo with bbl but wouldnt that make me have loose skin on my stomach?

Im 18 years old, and no matter what i do i cant achieve any butt growth nor weight loss i plan on doing a lipo360/a bbl, Im 5,8 and i weight 170, I have minor scoliosis too so i want to make sure the shape matches my body, and i dont want anything too big i want something that looks natural for my body type plus me being tall, im also a brownskin female :)

Hi, Please give your honest opinion on when I should safely fly (3.5 hour flight) after mummy make over (abdominoplasty, liposuction and breast reduction). I have booked my surgery (in Istanbul) and current plan is to fly home 7 days later but I am concerned that this is too soon and could risk complications. Thank you, Melina

I had a BA a week ago. My surgery and recovery has been great. My PS and I were on the same page with my expectations and I am thrilled with the results.My pain was well managed and was off pain killers two days after the surgery with only an occasional Tylenol.Everything is going well. So why am I so sad? I have random moments when I cry for no reason. Other times I have anxiety. I don't have previous issues with depression. I am wondering if it is from the anesthesia? What's happening?

i am coming up to 60 and would like a breast reduction , I’m 5 foot and currently a 36g/h . I have decided with navigating back pain , groives and neck ache and the weight of my breasts I need to have this done Not to mention my low self esteem . I currently have a 7cm hiatus hernia . I am been monitored by the hospital and take medication to manage it . I sometimes regurgitate albeit not often . My concern is would this stop me having a breast reduction . I would appreciate a medical opinion so I know if I can go forward with this .

I have two consultations for breast reduction scheduled for next month. I have large breasts (40J) and know breast reduction would be beneficial. Insurance won't cover it, so I'll pay out of pocket. Surgeon 1 is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has only a few pictures on his website, but they're all of patients with smaller breasts than mine. Surgeon 2 is certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery; he also has multiple pictures of his work on his website with patients who look similar in size to me. My question is: What is the difference between these certifications? Should one be considered over the other for a breast reduction on larger breasts? Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer this question!

I had a capsulorrhaphy (he said he was stitching to the outside of my ribs) performed on my right breast after it bottomed out, and a scar revision. How long will I feel the pain internally? It feels like something pulling inside. My surgeon said I would only need a few days off work but I took a week. And will my right breast "drop" like the first time to be equal with my left?

Had a breast aug just over a year ago, a couple months ago I noticed that when I bend over I get an uncomfortable pressure in my right breast. No pain or discomfort any other time. Have been to a regular doctor and they didn’t feel anything out of rhe ordinary. Unfortunately my surgeon is on the other side of the country from me but thinking about making an appointment with a surgeon here to look at it if needed. Wondering if anyone has heard of this before and what coukd be causing it. Do not have the same feeling on the other side. I go to the gym and lift 5 days a week (heavy lift) and have no pain or discomfort during that, only when I bend over I feel this pressure. 625ccs under the muscle, I am 6’1 and 175lbs

I've never experienced significant weight loss and remained a healthy BMI. I do not have EDS. I've always been bothered by fullness inmy mid/lower face, the perioral area, jowls, jawline, and low cheeks. Even as a young teen, I noticed heaviness and shadowing in these areas that gave my lower face a saggy appearance and emphasized folds/lines. In the past few years (and significant stress), this is more noticeable. I can now see the fullness in the perioral mound and the rounded, puffy areas on either side of my jaw even when viewing my face straight on. I've circled these areas in the photos. I'm struggling to determine whether the issue is primarily excess fat/volume or true tissue descent/laxity, and whether liposuction or a facelift-type procedure would be best. I'm very young by facelift standards, and my skin quality appears good. When I pinch or stretch the skin, it snaps back well. The tissues feel plump but not very taut/firm, and pressing on some areas smooths the contour. I feel saggy/doughy. I see the greatest improvement when I pull my facial tissues toward my ears, which is closest to my ideal appearance. I can gather a noticeable amount of tissue when doing this, which makes me wonder if lifting is necessary. The heaviness/droopiness is much more apparent when I look down. I'm unsure whether this is true tissue descent or simply gravity on excess facial fullness. Does this look like excess tissue or descent and which procedure would achieve desired results?

Hello, I am a younger patient with laxity and volume loss from another procedure. I have had many consultations however there has been a variety of responses - the main contrast is surgeons saying fat grafting alone would be the best choice, and others saying a deep plane facelift with fat grafting is a better choice. Considering the invasiveness of the facelift I am considering trying the fat grafting to see how I "feel" afterwards and if it's enough. If it's not, and I plan for the facelift after how long would you generally have to wait between surgeries? This is assuming only conservative facial fat transfer is done. Additionally, does this sound like a bad idea and should I do it all at once? It is true that fat transfer won't fix laxity but my main issue is definitely volume loss, however I do not want to make my face look "heavier" by mistake. Thank you for your thoughts