Doctor Q&A

I want to know if I can even out my breasts with implants only? I’d prefer to not do a donut lift on the one side, and I’m not going for perfect symmetry.

I’m 43 years old and 4’11”. I’m already slim, so part of me worries that undergoing a full tummy tuck with muscle repair may be unnecessary or a waste of money. However, I remain very self-conscious about my lower abdomen and do not feel comfortable wearing a bikini. My surgeon recommended a full tummy tuck with muscle repair and told me that I will also have a short vertical scar on my lower abdomen, in addition to the horizontal tummy-tuck scar. Based on my photos: 1. Does a full tummy tuck with muscle repair appear appropriate for my anatomy? 2. Is muscle repair likely to provide a meaningful benefit for someone who has never been pregnant? 3. Does the short vertical scar appear necessary? 4. Could a mini tummy tuck, skin-only tummy tuck, or another approach improve my lower abdomen without the vertical scar? 5. Would the improvement likely be significant enough to justify the procedure for someone who is already slim? I understand that photos cannot replace an in-person examination. I’m seeking additional professional opinions before making my final decision.

Hello I had a tummy tuck and I am seeing a fullnes or roundness in my upper belly and in my mons / groin area looks puffy and fully is it normal to look like this ? Do I need Lipo it’s been 8 months Since my tummy tuck and 4 months since my scar revision

I’m a 27 year old female who lost 145lb. I have a lot of loose skin on my abdomen but it retracted pretty well for how much weight I have lost. I’m in my 4th year of veterinary school and currently on rotations, so I have a limited amount of time (4 weeks) for recovery before returning back to clinics. I was contemplating a TT with no muscle repair as I think it would cut the healing time, but am afraid of looking boxy. I had a consultation with one surgeon who said that I probably could get by without muscle repair, but I’ve seen some really bad TTs and am scared.

I have a family history of blood clots, so I had a blood work done to test for a blood clotting disorder before my planned lipo 360/BBL. Everything was normal except pretty elevated Factor 8 & Factor 5. I met with a hematologist, who recommended prophylactic blood thinners either before or after surgery. He is coordinating with my surgeon about the timing. I’m now very worried about developing a DVT or PE. Does elevated Factor 8 mean I’m likely to develop a blood clot from this surgery, or is it simply an additional risk factor that can be managed with appropriate clot-prevention measures? Would this finding make you advise against elective lipo 360/BBL altogether?

Two years later and I ve been experience pain in my hips and certain parts of my Butt. At first is was on one side and I also noticed that a huge dip on my hip/side butt had appeared last year by the time of my 1 year post op appointment. I've expressed that concern to the surgeon who at that time, advised me to get hip dip filler to correct the dip. I never got he filler because Im nervous about it migrating. However fast forward to now and the other side of my hop is also aching. I don't know what is going on. My surgeon also has stated he doesn't know. if anyone has any information about the please advise what is causing it to hurt after two years. I feel it more when I sit or lay on my butt/ sides.

Hello, I am currently 167 pounds and 5’8 and 31. I have never had a butt. I am trying to get rid of my stubborn fat so I want to schedule a Lipo 360 and a BBL. However, I have a wide rib cage and not a lot of hips. Is it possible for me to have an hourglass figure.?

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!

Want to fix my nose as well as my lips. I had unilateral condylar hyperplasia which tilted my nose and lips to one side. My nose is not straight, and my lips are slanted. Can I fix this in one sitting? For the rhinoplasty, I want to narrow the wide nose bone and reduce the tip slightly, while straightening the nose. For the lip lift, I only want to do it in the corner to make it symmetrical, and reduce the fat on one side(my left) of the lip as it is more fat than the other.

Hi, I'm 19 and wanted to have a primary rhinoplasty. One of the doctors i was researching specialises in closed rhinoplasties. I also heard closed would mean less scaring and quicker healing. I've attached my current nose and a morph of what i would like, could someone please tell me if a closed rhinoplasty is possible or if open is the only way to achieve the results i want. For reference i have thick skin. Thank you

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

Wondering if it’s possible to have a partial hysterectomy and abdominoplasty at the same day?

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 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!

How effective is this procedure please

I have been advised by a surgeon to have anatomical implants for a natural look. I dont have breast deformity, no sag. Starting at a 32B. I prefer the idea or round and worried about textured implants. I am 5ft 6 126lb going with dual plane. He is looking at around 295-340cc medium to full profile.

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 am very self conscience of my side profile and my lower eye lid area. Seeking advice on what I should get done.

My weight of 112 lbs has always been stable. I have thick, oily skin without fine lines/wrinkles. I have always had fat pads in a location which is too low on my face and deep nasolabials. I just tried Restylane to the pyriform fossa, no improvement. My goals are to restore a smooth transition from the cheek to the lower lids, to reduce the heaviness of the cheek tissue, and in general to lift a descended central facial structure, from the lower eyes to the perioral area. Thanks in advance for recommendations.

37, female. I have mild facial asymmetry from a jaw growth discrepancy (right side longer). In my early 30s I had dermal filler to camouflage it, which worked fwor a few years, but multiple rounds with different practitioners without dissolving left me overfilled and distorted. The extra weight and volume on the right was pulling that side down and making the asymmetry more noticeable. About 6 weeks ago I had most of it dissolved, unguided and without ultrasound. I think some remains, and I'm waiting for an ultrasound-guided appointment to dissolve the rest. I'm now left with deep tear trough/malar indentations (present since childhood, now much worse), mid cheek volume loss, and lower cheek hollowing and sagging. The sagging is worse on the right (the longer jaw side), especially around the mouth: a deeper right marionette fold and the right corner of my mouth drooping more. When I lift my right upper cheek slightly, the mouth droop and marionette fold disappear, so I think mid cheek descent is the main cause. I don't know whether the overfilling permanently stretched the tissue and made this side droop more after dissolving. A surgeon has recommended a deep plane facelift, with a small amount of SMAS fat grafted into the tear trough/malar indentation. My question is: Would I be suitable for any less invasive surgical options, such as other facelift techniques or fat grafting to more areas?

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Hi all, I am a young male seeking your input on my eye region. I would like to correct the slope of my lower eyelid, which is currently negative, to one that is positive, or least neutral. If you know of any non-surgical means of doing this, please let me know. If not, what are my surgical options and what would they, roughly, be priced at? Thanks!

I photos to an oculoplastic surgeon as an evaluation form before a consultation, and I just got a message back that the doctor does not consider me a candidate for lower blepharoplasty. Based on my pictures does that seem right? It feels hard for me to believe because I feel like my under eyes are some of the worst I’ve ever seen for my age. I know there are probably other factors but I’m just so upset, I was so excited to have a solution to the main thing that’s bothered me my whole life

In January 2026, I had a transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty. I adhered to post-op procedures well, and to this day still sleep slightly elevated to reduce inflammation. The results gave improvement, but there are still skin flaps rather than the taut under-eye look I expected. The surgeon has been gracious and said he agrees the results are not what we wanted. He has suggested, as a next step, an Eco2+ laser treatment under the eyes, which he would do for free, to see if that will tighten up the skin under my eyes. Is that a meaningful next step? Is there going to be some other surgical intervention needed? I'm a 46 y/o male.

Hello, I'm having a blepharoplasty in Czechia and planning to stay there for at least a week, or more likely 10 days, before returning home. I am planning to have my sutures removed before flying back. From what I have read, it is recommended to wait before flying on a long-haul flight after surgery, since there is a risk of DVT. I am in normal health and of normal weight. Is 10 days generally OK to fly back after this procedure if the flight is about 8 hours? Is there anything else I need to do to minimize the risks—for example, wear compression socks on the plane?

Wondering if a lower bleph would correct this problem? I have a slight bulge the indent right underneath it and it really bugs me and ages me and makes me look always tired!