Doctor Q&A

Hello, I am looking to get a breast augmentation this winter. Wondering if over or under the muscle would be better, along with advice on profile (moderate vs full) that would best suit my frame based on my issues and starting point. I would like to go up 1-2 cup sizes and ideally semi-natural (won’t look bolted-on). Thank you!

46 healthy female, 5ft 1, 125 pounds. I’m interested in more upper pole volume, moderate size increase of 1 cup and minimal downtime. With the degree of ptosis that i have will I need mastopexy in addition to augmentation? TIA

Hello doctors i had BA explanted 8 years ago i need major help. What would you suggest im . Ty i want minimally invasive .

Hi! Im a 38 yo female, non smoker. My stomach has been my biggest insecurity and I’ve lost quite a bit of weight over the last 2 years. I’m curious to know what type of tummy tuck I would be able to get. I have not had children so I don think I need muscle repair, but please let I am wrong to assume that.

I had a full abdominoplasty 2 years ago and developed a seroma below my belly button. After having my drain for 3 weeks, it had to removed as it was falling out. I had the area aspirated about 5 times total with a steroid injected into the cavity twice. The area went flat for about 4 mths until it came back. Now about 2wks ago, went and got the capsule excised with a drain. Fluid was very low after 2wks so drain came out. Now bulge is back. Doing massage and compression. Help?!

49 years old, ofamily and my chidren have the nose...but i want a subtle tip reduction at same time as lower face and neck lift. I like my nose from the front i just want the tip on profile to be reduced. What technuque can achieve this if it can be done?

I have not seen this shape of nose on a surgeons site and wanted to see what to even ask for. I want a straight slim nose overall.

I’ve seen many photos of rhinoplasties with natural looking results but never one where its just a hump very slightly reduced? Is that type of surgery even possible? In the photo I provided the edit is basically pulling in the nose from the bump down to the tip (towards the face) so an overall size reduction, and also slightly smaller nostril length to match. I also know that the tip is often raised but is it possible not to do that either?

What are your opinions on AlloClae used for Brazilian butt lift

Hello, I am 28 years old wanting to get a BBL. I had an accident this year and broke my tibia plateau, they placed an X-fix in my leg for almost 2 weeks before I had my repair surgery. During that time they found I had a superficial blood clot. I was wondering if that would be an issue for me to have surgery?

I have been intersted in having a mommy makeover for 6 years now. I am a 48 year old AA female. Soon to be 49 in 1 week. Overall healthy no issues, no medications other than vitiams. I had a gastric sleeve in 2016. My highest weight was 274. My current weight is 183...I have been in a 7 pound window for the last 6 years. I had 3 c-sections 1999,2000 and 2009. Partial hysterectomy in 2011. I have all the usual issues having kids and weight loss. Ideally I would like to have a mommy makeover and tackle everything at once. And recover from 1 surgery instead of multiple ones. I want lipo, tummy tuck and breast lift..with a fat transfer because I lost a considerate amount of destiny in them. Over the years I have been told that 1) cant have all those procedures done at the same time 2) I need to have breast reduction 3) they suggest a lower body lift. The body lift seems like more of major procedure than what I want and I can't get my breast done at the same time. I really want to be 1 and done...I dont wanna rack up debt for multiple surgeries. I am content with my current butt size and shape...I know the body lift will give it a little toot, but thats not my main priority. I would really like to know if it's possible to really have the procedures I want....or do I need multiple surgeries to achive what I want. I appericate you reading to the end and I welcome all feedback. Also I forgot to add that i also am very content with my current breast size 38F. So no reduction.

I wanted a mommy makeover am 48yo, however I'll have to put my dream makeover on hold for both hip and knee replacements, my question is will these joint replacements affect me getting a mommy makeover in the near future?

My breasts are about 34DDD+. It's hard to do any physical activities without them being painful. I have tried losing weight, but they still sag pretty low. What do you recommend I do? I can never go out comfortably without being self-conscious about how large they look in T-shirts. When I don't where bras they hurt even more. My breasts are flatter towards the top and most of the weight is low if that makes sense lol. Should I wait until I'm older and try to fix it naturally or would surgery be the best bet?

I am considering liposuction for the breast area. After liposuction to the abdominal area, I gained a few pounds and it all seems to have gone to my breasts. Does anyone have experience with this? What are the benefits/risks? If this commonly done?

Good morning, I am about to do my breast reduction in 9 days. I weaned my two years old, but i realize I still have milk when I press hard around my nipples. My PS said it won't bother the procedure, but it stresses me out a little. Also, I breastfed more than 2 years so boobs are already empty and like they were before. So I am not concerned about the shape changing once totally dry but more the presence of milk still during and after procedure.

Hello. I am starting my reduction process. I have two questions. First question is will they reduce my nipples. I know the areola is made to be proportional to the new breast, but my nipples are larger than average at about 20mm. I’d like them to be around the 10mm mark that ive read is average. My second question is if im a good candidate at all. I have quite a few medical things that my insurance would need to approve, but wasnt sure with breast size. Im 5’4”-5’5” and about 150 pounds (give or take). I wear a 34DD-36DD.

I had a breast reduction over a year ago through insurance and about 400 grams was removed from each breast. I terribly miss the size and regret the reduction. If i get 425 cc implants will they be the same size as before? do grams of fat and cc of implants correlate in that way?

I'm a trans woman planning breast augmentation and I'm stuck between sizes. My stats: 5'9", around 100 kg, broad shoulders and a wide chest wall, about a 40" underbust and currently roughly a 40B. I have limited natural breast growth from HRT. My surgeon has shown me three Mentor cohesive silicone options, all placed subglandular (over the muscle) and all on the same base width — so the only real difference is projection: 470cc Moderate Classic (~35 mm projection) 600cc Moderate Plus (~46 mm projection) 750cc High Profile (~59 mm projection) He recommends the 600cc Moderate Plus. What I want is a natural, gently sloping (teardrop) look — soft upper pole, volume lower, mild natural settle. I really want to avoid a round, "puffed-up," over-projected look with visible implant edges. But because my frame and chest are large, I'm genuinely worried that going too small won't look proportional or "won't show." So I feel caught between natural and proportional. My questions for surgeons and anyone with a similar build: On a fixed base width like this, how much difference in upper-pole fullness should I actually expect between 470, 600, and 750? Is 600 Moderate Plus a sensible middle, or would you lean smaller/larger for a broad frame? Does over-the-muscle placement change your size/profile advice, and how do you minimize visible upper-pole edges or rippling given limited tissue coverage? Would a more cohesive gel (e.g., MemoryGel Xtra) help, or would it push me toward the round lo

5ft8 170 pounds. Getting lift and saline implants. My dr recommeded to try 500 to 700 sizers after showing pictures and exam. I wear 38 c now. Nursed 4 babies. 650 and 700 felt perfect for me. It was still hard to tell tho with the sizers as i shoved my own boobs in there too haha. I am afraid of going too small so i figured 700 is the right choice. But so hard to tell. Want them to be nice and full but not so obvious that they are fake. Or make me.look too top heavy in sweaters. Etc.

Hello, I recently had my under the muscle silicone implants removed with the capsule left inside. I had them for exactly 1 year. If I were to get another set of implants over the muscle this time, would the capsule need to be removed?

I'm a trans woman planning breast augmentation. I'm 5'9", around 100 kg, with a broad chest and roughly a 40-inch underbust, currently about an A to B cup. My surgeon has shown me three Mentor silicone options on a 3D simulation, all placed over the muscle (subglandular) and all on the same base width: a 470cc moderate classic, a 600cc moderate plus, and a 750cc high profile. He has recommended the 600cc moderate plus. My goal is a natural, gently sloping look rather than a high, round, heavily projected upper pole — but because my frame and chest are large, I'm concerned that going too small won't look proportional or won't show enough on my body. So I feel caught between wanting something natural and wanting enough volume to suit my frame. For a body and chest like mine, is 600cc moderate plus a sensible middle choice to balance those two goals, or would you lean smaller or larger? Since all three share the same base width, how much difference in projection and upper-pole fullness should I expect between the moderate classic, moderate plus, and high profile? And does the over-the-muscle placement change what you'd advise?

Could I please get some advice on whether I may be a suitable candidate for liposuction alone, without a full tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)? My main concern is excess fat around my abdomen, particularly the lower stomach area. Based on the photos attached, do you think liposuction alone could achieve a good result, or would a tummy tuck or another procedure likely be required? Thank you.

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 haven't been able to find any other photos or people that have experienced this - can someone please help? The surgeons at my clinic have assessed and are unsure. Also I have a flat hard wall behind the area that was liposuctioned, im not sure if thats linked with the blue/black type bruising - there is zero pain.

I am 56, 5'6 & 114lb. Very fit and I eat healthy. I feel very young on the inside and just want my outside to match! Am I good candidate for a facelift and how much would that cost?