Doctor Q&A

Does animation deformity go away? Considering going dual plane but worried about animation, happy if it just happens whilst I’m at the gym training shoulders or doing pull ups, however once I’m finished do they return back? Or will they move over time even if I wear supportive bras?

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.

I have a drooping bulbous nose tip and deep alar creases. Can the deep creases be fixed in a rhinoplasty and/or alarplasty? Or would I be able to get piriform fossa filler either before or after the surgery? Finally, I have a dorsal hump that I don’t mind. Would a surgeon be willing to leave a hump alone and just focus on a tip plasty?

My eyes are incredibly close together, and the overly pronounced sides of my nose create an unflattering expression. Is it possible to make them a little smaller?

I am good with my nose width, but it bother me my front view because of my upper nose. Do I need an osteotomy?

Are there any doctors who specialize in doing a rhinoplasty, lip lift and lower lid blepharoplasty/fat repositioning for under eye hollows all in one? These are all on my wishlist but to save on anesthesia costs and life interruptions, I'd prefer to get them all done at once. Of course, I don't want to skimp on safety or quality though, so I would only go through ugh a 3-in-1 with someone who frequently does the combination bf has reliable results. Thank you!

I'm looking to have a (mini) BBL .... I have minimal fat on my back nor thighs with most of the problem areas being deposits around the lower belly and flanks post 4 babies I'm interested to know if its ever possible just to take fat from these areas for transfer into hip dips for a more round shape? What are the fewest possible scars? .... Two on lower abdomen and belly button? Where are the optimal incisions for the flank area. Looking for a subtle natural result! Thanks

Hello, I am a non-binary person, assigned Male at birth, and I would like to have a BBL for gender affirming purposes to give me a more feminine shape and some extra volume. I have a rather lean build due to the gym, and I understand that will likely make it difficult for me to get a BBL. I understand for some patients, surgeons can recommend weight gain, but it cannot be rapid weight gain. I am doing my research in advance to understand my options, but I can't find any information about how these patients are supposed to gain weight. What is the recommendation? Gain weight through caloric surplus over a number of months? I would really appreciate the insight as I continue to learn about the options. I have ruled out implants for personal reasons, and that leaves me learning about Sculptra and a Lipo360 BBL.

I’ve had a BBL 1 year and a half ago and I developed a deep infragluteal contour depression after my BBL that was not present before surgery. I haven’t seen or heard about this in anyone else but me. So I’m a bit concerned. I would like to know whether this is an adhesion/tethering or a volume deficiency, and what would be the safest way to correct it I developed also cellulite that wasn’t there before. Could someone please give me an advice and tell me if there is any way to correct this?

HI, I know alot of surgeons do a tt same time as bbl, but if you have the time to recover, isn't it logistically safer and better to do them separate to allow for better healing. When sitting on bbl pillow, aren't you putting pressure on lower thighs and cutting off some circulation to buttock?

I have already followed up with my original surgeon and now seeking additional input. I cannot seem to find any examples of my situation and it's very frustrating. I'm 52 and had an insurance paid for upper bleph to address drooping lids on my hooded eyes. I wanted a conservative approach. My results looked great for 6 months and then suddenly they became worse and worse developing a crease under each brow along with some skin laxity where the lid skin is just not taut or draping right. I definitely had some laxity/wrinkles going on before thus upper bleph alone prob didn't address/made worse. I would love to know: 1. is this a common occurrence? 2. what is happening anatomically to cause it? 3. what can be done to address it to achieve as natural result as possible to my original eye shape? A brow lift was offered during my initial consultation but my surgeon said I appeared to have okay brow positioning that I could approach a brow lift later, I also wasn’t looking to raise my brows or create a “surface” for better makeup application etc. I just wanted my sagging lid off my lash line. It appears whatever is needed now would be a multi pronged approach. I attempted some upper face botox and that only somewhat accentuated the issues making my eye more open but exposing more of the laxity in the lid along with brow crease. I don’t feel like filler or resurfacing would be helpful either long-term. Thank you in advance for any advice.

I had an upper blepharoplasty last July (it’s been almost a year now) and I’m concerned about how my scars look. It looks like he’s missed the actual crease of my left eye (pics attached) and my eyelid skin has become much more crepey, which they didn’t look like before. Is there a way to treat this? I feel more insecure than I was before.

31 year old female, newly postpartum and breastfeeding. I asked here before if a temporal brow lift would correct my hooded eyes. Now I’m wondering if just a bleph would be sufficient as I read it can be done under local anesthesia where I am breastfeeding. I have found over the last 4 years my eyes have increasingly become more hooded where I look sad , tired and makeup doesn’t look right. I’m not sure if it’s my brow falling from my brow bone or if excess skin.…. Possibly a mixture of both. my right eye had a uveal melanoma which was treated with brachytherapy over a year ago which is why it looks retracted. That eye also seems to have more excess skin since the treatment. Any recommendations for a treatment plan from surgeons including lasers etc is greatly appreciated. I’m getting married May 2027 and want to look my best.

I am getting a primary breast augmentation with silicone implants in two weeks. I recently had my pre-op appointment. Based on my goals and having tried on various sizers, my surgeon and I selected Sientra high profile 385cc round implants, dual plane.My rationale was that I loved the look of the 355cc sizers, but my surgeon advised that the healed implants would look a bit smaller and less projected. So, with that in mind, we felt it better to go a smidge bigger to account for the compression that placing it under the muscle will add, hence landing at 385cc.My question lies around my breast width diameter. My BWD was measured both physically and digitally at 10.5cm, whereas this implant has a base diameter of 12.5cm. Will this automatically spell doom for me?As we discussed at our consult and pre-op, I am hoping for noticeably fuller breasts with nice softness, more lower pole fullness than upper pole, nice cleavage, and a natural profile/slope.Does all of this sound reasonable? Should I be going with a smaller high profile implant to be closer to my BWD, or is it true that there is some wiggle room with respect to BWD and implant diameter, and that surgical skill plays a big part? I guess my only hesitancy with going forward is that the implants would be under too much tension and feel less soft than I'd like.I am 5'2" and 122 lbs, currently a 32B hoping to gain at least 2 cup sizes. My measurements right now are 33-26-38. I am petite in height but fairly curvy.

Hello, I have received mixed opinions. My nipple is just above my crease. . I just want to replace volume and have a natural slope. Im 5’4 and 135lbs. I do NOT want the high round augmented look. Should i ask for a lift to prevent future sagging from implant?

I had a secondary facelift 8 months ago. After the swelling subsided I was left with a dent in my lower cheek which gets deeper when I smile. I massaged for awhile but that didn’t fix it so I had a fat transfer. That improved it but it is still visible. Is more fat a good idea or should I have that side redone? There is a little dent (lower) on the other side but it can pass as a dimple so ok with that. Please advise

I am the same weight with a healthy BMI of 19-19.5. How can I lift and reduce my lower face. I hate my jowls

I have a loose jowl/ jawline. Would I fix it with a necklift only or would it have to be a facelift too? I'm aging on my face but that doesn't cause me concern. My only insecurity is my chin/jowl. Please advise me on if it would be a waste of time.

Hello. I'm 48 and 4 years ago had Bellafill. I was clueless then about the filler and am now concerned I won't ever be able to get a facelift in the future. 3 years in my nasolabial folds I had granulomas that were surgically removed. Come to find out, I had 9 injections, yes, in my nasolabial folds, upper lip, chin and jawline. Which i was trusting the injector and should have never had filler in the first place. My fault there. With that amount of Bellafill, is is possible to safely tet a facelift in the future? And if so, would the filler continue to change the outcome of the facelift? trying not to be depressed by the ever changing filler in my skin. Thank you for any helpfull advice. Katie

No matter how lean I get, I have always had a distinct "B-shaped" belly with a noticeable indentation/crease right across the middle (around the belly button area) and what I believe to be some fat pockets. For context, I am currently 5’2” and 50 kg (110 lbs). I have a slim build overall, and my weight is stable, but this specific shape persists. I have a few specific questions: 1. Can liposuction actually smooth out this specific "B-shape” and achieve a flat, smooth contour here? 2. How does this affect long-term fat distribution? If I were to gain weight in the future, would my body still deposit fat back into this distinct B-shape, or would the weight gain be more evenly/smoothly distributed in the treated area 3. What is a realistic expectation for fat removal at my size?

I am 32, 75kg and 180cm and looking to get liposuction to remove excess fat from my upper arms. Would I be able to get a good result with traditional liposuction or am I likely to need an alternative option e.g. vaser liposuction?

I am 4'11. I know im overweight but i want to get down to 160. Im on a diet. What wilm get rid of my back rolls? What type of liposuction dont want to do a back lift.

I’ve always had a more athletic build since as long as I can remember! I have 3 kids now. They were spaced out every 4-5 years. My last I believe changed my body, to the point my stomach isn’t as tight as it used to be and I also have some saggy skin above my belly button! I was looking into getting liposuction thinking this should solve my issue with my stomach but I’m not sure if I have distasis recti? I’m my same pre pregnancy weight but abdomen still is flabby. Which is unusual for me.

I’d say as of now, I store around 30-35% of my body fat around my abdominal and flank area, and around 60% in my lower body, with my upper body being quite small. I am thinking of having lipo to my abdominal and flank area. I am at a very healthy weight aat the moment but have stubborn areas. Since I tend to store abdominal fat, does that mean after lipo, if I hypothetically gain weight as I age it will be stored as visceral fat? How does the visceral fat increase work? Or would it still remain subcutaneous, just stored in other areas?