Doctor Q&A

I am a 38 year old female planning on getting a breast augmentation. I breastfed two babies many years ago and my breasts never recovered. They are small and deflated. I am thinking 350-400 cc motiva implants and willing to go over or under the muscle, whatever needed to get the aesthetic I am hoping for. I am 6 ft tall, 150 lbs, breast width is 13 cm, sternal notch to nipple is 22.5 cm, nipple to IMF is 6 cm. Very active, running and strength training. Currently a B cup, looking to get to D or DD. Wondering if I need a lift or just an augmentation. The last thing I want is bigger breasts that look saggy. Not super concerned with nipple position, they currently point forwards and I am ok with them being slightly lower on my breasts but absolutely want to avoid them pointing down and looking droopy.

Hi! Im 21F getting my breast augmentation next year! prior to booking i did 2 consultations, doctor i ended up going with said i had sects excavatum (very slight) , but the other doctor didn’t. My wuestion for doctors on here is does it look like i have pe or no? Also, how will it affect the look of my implants?

Dual plane and subfacial which will age better over time? Im 32 and no kids but will like to hsve kids in ghe future. Whst placement holds better over years? Im quite thin and active - weight lifting I know the pros and cons but still struggling to decide on placement. I will be getting 285 with fat grafting. Does the fat grafting help with me having not much breast tissue ? And can i potentially get subfacial Placement?

I had a tummy tuck over 3 years ago now. My belly button is basically non existent. I’m Not sure if it’s just keloid. I went to the original surgeon and he is no longer at that office. So I had another surgeon recomment to remove the belly button. I want to know if thats the first solution to this. The belly button leaks clear liquid and it smells horrible. I have no other symptoms.

During a consultation I have been told by a surgeon that I qualify for a full Tummy Tuck with a shorter scar. So more extensive than a mini Tummy Tuck where my belly button would be redone because loose skin be pulled from the top down but with a smaller incision than a usual TT. My fear is this may not remove all the loose skin I want and leave me with uneven bulges if the hip area loose skin is not taken along with fat removal if required? Im 49kg and 5ft 1 are my fears correct?

I have about a 2 finger gap of diastasis recti (years after last pregnancy) from the top to the bottom of my abdominal wall. I have very minimal loose skin beyond what is considered normal & just want to get my abdominal muscles tightened. I’ve read that a lot of patients also need liposuction with a tummy tuck & I don’t like the risks that come with liposuction & would prefer just to get my abdominal muscles tightened. Is this possible without looking uneven or having sagging skin? Please let me know the pros & cons for going this route & any suggestions. also - I am not overweight & I am active. Thank you.

My nose isn’t crooked. My nostrils are large, from the front it’s somewhat bulbous. I just want a more feminine looking nose that’s not too invasive.

I’m interested in rhinoplasty and would appreciate professional opinions on my nasal anatomy and what improvements may be possible. My main concerns are my bulbous nasal tip, the slight crookedness of my nose, the bump along my bridge, and what appears to be a hanging columella. Ideally, I’d like a straighter nose, a smoother bridge, a more refined tip, and less of a downward appearance beneath my nostrils. I would still like to maintain a natural appearance that complements my facial features. Based on my photos, what changes would you recommend, and what results could I realistically expect? I’m also considering a subnasal lip lift and would appreciate any advice on how these two procedures might affect one another.

I had surgery two or three years ago; that bump was present from the moment I took the bandages off my nose, and ever since then, I’ve constantly felt that it’s there, along with a sensation of tightness.

hi there! i have some questions regarding the appearance of the nose tip. if i were to get a rhinoplasty where only the dorsal hump is removed, will the tip drop even if its not operated on? secondly, should i lift my tip or not. some days it looks really nice, but some days it looks super droopy. my nose in specific has a lifted angle, but i have just a bit of droop towards the very outer projection of my nose. im wondering if i removed my dorsal hump if my tip will kind of come together? but in the case of it dropping even after dorsal hump removal is it worth it in my case to lift the tip? i definitely want it to be supported though. heres my photos!

I am 31 year old male, current weight 180lbs and I have lost 30lbs recently and prior weight loss of 50lbs about 10 Years ago. I’ve lost volume in my butt and it’s become somewhat loose and squishy, I have been thinking about surgery for my abdomen and chest for many years but now I am considering this also. I’m not looking for a major change but I’m thinking a little more volume is what I’m looking for. Would this be recommended doing with some abdomen and chest work? What would be the best route for my abdomen and chest? I am in Arizona and have not had any consultations.

For some reason I keep feeling a electricity running through my legs up to butt and becoming swollen I have new fat should I be worried, because I am. My Dr. canceled my appointment before I could go to my 1 year follow up, the girl that called said I didn't need to ask any more questions. It feels kind of like a laser going up my let. If anyone answers it would be helpful.

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?

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

What does "fellow" mean on a American boards of cosmetic surgery diploma? Does it mean they are board certified? Less certified? More certified? I'm freaking out my mommy makeover is coming so fast I should know these things right?

I have G sized breasts with nipple lying below. I had a fibroadenoma removed from superomedial part of right breast 5 years ago. Now i want to go for breast reduction. I consulted few doctors. Some are saying we can do superomedial pedicle reduction some are saying inferior. I am really confused which is better considering my case.How can i be sure superomedial wll work for me ?

I am struggling to explain what I am wanting during my consultations. I am currently a DD and would prefer to be a C cup. However, I would also like fullness in the upper breast and don’t want to have to rely on a bra for cleavage. So, I want to be approximately a C—but I don’t want the deflated upper-pole appearance I see in many reductions. I want noticeable upper-pole fullness and projection, while still having a natural breast position and contour. I don’t want them sitting excessively high or looking large or obviously implanted. Is this even a possibility? Many consults have told me that a lift with implants defeats the purpose and I 100% understand that too. I am 49 yo, healthy female. Please help!

I am recovering from a fractured jaw 3 months ago and want to get Botox in my forehead and marionette lines and lip fillers. Is this safe at this stage of fracture healing ?

So I recently got filler in my cheeks about 3 months ago, then botox in my frown lines and crows feet, along with filler in my nasolabial folds about 1 and a half months ago. Today the left side of my upper face is numb. Could this be from the botox or fillers? If so, what should I do and how long will it last? I'm very worried, please help

Why does it seem like I have so much "mass" sagging in my low face? I have no cheek definition, bull-dog looking nasolabial folds, start of jowls, downturned lips, and a lot of volume around jowls. Have researched buccal fat removal, nasolabial fold filler, PDO threads, masseter botox, fat transfer... but I don't know what the actual issue is and what I need. I'm 31. Already time for a facelift? Why do my oblique profiles look like 2 different people?

I have teardrop silicone breast implants. Around June 2026, I noticed that my left breast had become significantly firmerand seemed rounder and more projected than it had previously been. I was concerned that I might be developing capsular contracture. What has confused me is that a few weeks later, my right breast seemed to do essentially the same thing, and the change in the right breast felt very sudden, almost overnight. I’ve attached comparison photos from July 26 and September 15. Both sets of photos were taken after I had already noticed the initial change, so the July photos are not true “before” photos, I do have an appointment for breast imaging, I'm just curious what else it could be? As it doesn't seem like it fits the definition of CC.

Hi, I had my implants replaced 14 years ago. They look weird now and I’m wondering if something is wrong? Occasionally, I will have pain in my left breast. I get regular mammograms and do breast self exams so I know I’m OK in that regard. Any ideas what might be wrong with the implants? Should they be replaced ?

I am 60 years old, look 50-ish, and want to know if it's too late to have implants. And, if a lift is recommended, what are those risks? Is There a Point when Your Age Becomes an Issue?

I would like to know what can be done about the bulging around my inner thighs and knees. I feel it makes my legs look strange and it significantly affects my confidence. I never feel comfortable wearing dresses or shorts. I eat very clean, don’t drink alcohol and exercise 4–5 times a week, including strength training. I’ve struggled with my weight throughout my life: I was overweight as a child, anorexic in my teens and yo-yoed throughout my 20s. I’ve also had two children. I finally have a healthy relationship with food and exercise and my weight is stable. I had 360° thigh liposuction two years ago and have not regained weight since. I think there may still be residual fat, especially around my inner thighs/knees, but I also have loose skin. I’d like to understand what would actually give me slimmer, more toned-looking legs. I strongly prefer nonsurgical options if anything could genuinely help, but I would appreciate honesty if surgery is necessary for a meaningful improvement. I’ve also wondered about lipedema. I don’t have all the symptoms, but I’ve had thick, column-like legs and prominent inner-knee fat pads my entire life. Based on my photos and history, does this look like residual fat, loose skin, possible lipedema, or a combination? What treatment would realistically give me slimmer, more defined legs?

Hematologist note that I could have facial hemihyperplasia

I’m two years post-lipo and have five scars that are still very dark and raised. Could these be keloids? I had surgery to feel better about my body, but the scars have really affected my confidence, and I don’t know where to start. Can surgery improve them, or could they come back worse? Would injections or laser help with both the texture and colour? Is this usually one treatment or several? I’ve also seen scar camouflage tattooing, but because mine are raised, I’m wondering whether that would even be suitable. I’m in Ontario, Canada, but willing to travel. I’d really appreciate honest advice about what improvement is possible and recommendations for someone experienced with scars like mine. Photo attached.

I had lipo over 15 years ago. I had a revision with fat transfer shortly after, but I still have irregularities that I am very self-conscious about. I’d like to finally address it once and for all. Is a tummy tuck my only option (if it even is an option)?

Hi, I’m 36 years old and had 3 kids. I’m about 185pds and 5”5. I mostly just want to remove the fat in my abdomen And have less downtime but scared I may have loose skin , should I get tummy tuck or lipo?