Doctor Q&A

Im 11 most PO from a breast augmentation and it’s really bothering me that my nipples are uneven. Is this normal? They are not close to being parallel. What can be done to correct this? I cant go to the surgeon who completed this procedure because they are no long practicing.

From what I‘ve read from people‘s own experience, most women notice they have capsular contracture when their breats hardens, sits higher, or is painful. These symptoms seems to be the higher grade III and IV CC. My question is, how can I tell if I have grade I or grade II CC?

I had my surgery in April 2024, and in the first few months post surgery experienced some mild infections in the incisions due to getting in a pool too soon. It cleared up with antibiotics but on my right breast my incision scars are lumpy. There is no pain accompanying it, it just looks so ugly. They look inflammed here due to me squeezing at it. Is this normal? Will it ever go away? I had a breast reduction and lift prior to my augmentation, which explains the anchor scar you see.

I am 15 months post surgery from a full tummy tuck with muscle repair due to stomach muscles loose/diastis recti after 4 pregnancies. I haven't start any exercises until 3 weeks ago when I hired a personal trainer to assist me with working out 3 times a week. My tummy was flat and contoured before my work out. I just decided to work out to stay healthy and tone other parts of the body. I had not gained weight during my recovery to present. My weight on the day of the tummy tuck surgery was 180lbs and right now I flactuate between 160lbs and 163lbs. However, I have started to notice that my stomach doesn't have that inner tight pulled together feeling anymore as I progressed through my work out routine and I have noticed my tummy is slightly protruding and not as contoured. It also feels very sore and sharp pricking sensations after work out. Also during workout I feel like my stomach muscles are stretching, like I'm undoing the work my surgeon did. Is it possible that by working I am actually hurting my tummy tuck results even though I started working out 15 months post surgery? Also do you think wearing a compression garment or waist trainer can help? I hust don't want to damage the results of my tummy tuck in the name of exercise. Please help.

Seeking help. I feel I have a nice shape but since having my son I do have a little bit of an apron belly. I feel like my butt is still there but at this point, my tuummy sticks out more than my butt. Suggestions? (I want more children within the next few years hopefully.)

Hello, I am 20 years old. I have wanted to have a lower hairline my whole life. I am taking a year out of university so before I felt it is a good time to do the hair transplant because I can stay at home and take a break from wigs . Also I am looking to have a bbl later in the year but I have to research more before I decide. I found out that it is recommended to do the brow lift before the hair transplant. Do you agree? I wanted to ask again if it is better to do my blepharoplasty and brow lift before or after my hairline surgery. So now I'm looking to do the brow lift and blepharoplasty in February and the bbl in around May, and the hair transplant in a year . Would that be enough time with the anesthesia and how best should I sleep? As I understand with the bbl it is best to sleep on front and with the brow lift it is best to sleep on your back. Or are these surgeries just incompatible and need more time apart? Thank you so much. I would love to hear your advice.

I’m looking for professional perspective on a decision I’m weighing. I’ve met my out-of-pocket maximum for the year and am considering septal correction with a conservative tip-plasty at the same time. My breathing issues are mild; this is primarily an opportunity to address both efficiently. I consulted with an ENT/facial plastics surgeon in his mid-70s with extensive experience. He was the first to recommend tip-plasty rather than a full rhinoplasty, and he spent significant time explaining his plan, including tablet imaging to show precise changes. Clinically and interpersonally, the consult was strong. My hesitation is that most available before/after photos appear to be 10+ years old, with limited recent examples. I’m also mindful of year-end surgical volume and fatigue. The quote for the tip-plasty portion was $4,000. From a surgeon’s perspective: how much weight should I place on recent photographic work versus overall experience in this context? Would the lack of recent images be a reasonable cause for hesitation?

Hi I have a caudal ceptum deviation as I mentioned in previous posts. one of the doctors I had a consultation with said that he should correct the whole nose and not just the small part that sticks out at the nostrils. He say because if he corrects just that little bit then the nose will look deviated. when I asked him if I needed collemulla extentuon grafts or other kinds of grafts such as spreader grafts when he is going to correct the septum he said no it is not needed. He should only remove a thin long piece in the lower part of septum. is this method correct? I am attaching a picture of what I think the doctor will do. no support cartilage/graft needed at all? I have no problems with breathing only the small dislocation at the nostrils and actually it is the size of the nose that is important to me that it should be fixed but I wanted to fix the small caudal septum to. Do i need to correct the whole nose deviation or only the little deviation of caudal septum? He makes closed rhinoplasty.I don't want my nose to get worse because of messing with the nasal septum so much. Or maby skip to corrext the deviation at all and only do the rhinoplasty?

I like my nose. I just don’t like the buolbus tip. My side profile is great. But my front, you can see it’s rounded. I want just the tip of my nose to be refined but not pinched. Does this mean I need a full rhinoplasty or can I just focus on tip refinement?

I would like to schedule a mommy makeover for beginning of March. Can I set this up in timeframe? Healing time before work?

Hey, so Im sharing a pic because Ive noticed my boobs look a bit uneven and its kinda bugging me. I cant tell if its just my posture or maybe I hunch way more than I realize, or if having heavier breasts over the years just kinda pulled things in diff directions. Im also thinking about getting a reduction and I keep wondering if that would help the assymetry or just make it more noticeable. Just looking for honest thoughts from other women who’ve been thru this and what your experience was.

I am considering getting a breast reduction through my insurance and I was wondering if surgeons usually remove armpit fat as well when doing a breast reduction.

Breast have gotten bigger over the years and I already have an implant is it possible to keep implant in and have breast reduction?

I was wondering what kind of treatments are great to compliment and enhance the body post liposuction. I am happy with my liposuction but just want to do my best to get best results possible and would be happy to do any effective treatments Post my liposuction to enhance it, Such as smoothing and tightening treatments for the body and under chin and neck. I am based in Australia.

Is it time for a facelift or are there other things I can do to improve my look? For my jowls, I have had one treatment of Ellacor Would another treatment of Ellacor benefit? I have also had Sculptra over the last 5 years but would fat transfer help with the lack of fullness on one side of my face? I have been told a Blephoplasty would be of benefit but only for 1 eye. Not sure I feel comfortable with that strategy I don’t feel emotionally and financially ready for a lower facelift yet, but don’t want to have procedures done that will be of little benefit either.

Trying to decide between midface lift or filler to address midface/ cheek area. Had a recent CO2 laser resurfacing since last time I posed this question, which didn't really help and have gone to several paid consultations, which have given me conflicting feedback. Would appreciate some feedback.

I plan to get a neck and fact lift at some point. I know everyone suggests doing it all at once, but for discretion and life it would in some ways make more sense to do it in stages. Is this a terrible idea? I just don't have a life where I can disappear for a month or go out in public and have questions.

I noticed my nasolabial folds are more pronounced and deep, as well my cheeks are not as tight and lifted in my 40s. I am wondering if a face lift will help correct this by making my face look more lifted and younger. My face also seems more rectangular or heavy around my jawline. I am only 43 so i admit, i don have a lot of wrinkles or loose skin but still want a face lift if it will help.

Hi, i'm looking for advice for the most natural breast enlargement I can get. I am very happy with the shape and weightiness of my breasts but I would like to be bigger. I am not looking for an uplift and want to maintain the natural sag and sway that I already have. What would you suggest?

Im looking to go quite large, as large as I can go honestly. I dont mind some sagging and am not opposed to a lift in the future.

Hello..…I’m 52 years old and 5’ 2 inches and weigh 117 pounds..…I’ve had 3 children via C-section and lost around 20 pounds in 2022..…which I have maintained at 117 for the past few years. I went to get a consultation and was slightly overwhelmed and underwhelmed since my surgeon did not elaborate or give an opinion? He suggested either 265cc or 295cc..… I’m also currently wearing a 34b..… I want an outcome where I am fuller on top and hopefully, less droopy..…yet still natural..… I want to look fuller but not like I had plastic surgery..… i am leaning towards the 300cc but still anxious that they will be too big? My surgeon is recommending I get the gummy silicon out moderate to high profile..…and dual procedure..… Will that give me what I want outcome wise: fuller on top, less droopy and still natural looking?

I’m only 20 and i’m not really interested in scarring from a lift, i recognise that i may want to in the future. Also what type of implants should i get? round or teardrop? over or under?

Can I just get straightforward implants with small asymmetrical breasts? I am wanting quite a natural look, will I have to have an uplift or anything extra like nipple reconstruction with them being so small and asymmetrical?

I had an upper bleph and ptosis surgery in April. My left eye really Bothers me in photos. But I don't know If the difference is enough to justify requesting a revision or how I should approach it with my surgeon. My lid looks heavy on the top outer part and the center part of my lid is wonky too.

I have this issue with my eyelids for years now. I do remember they did not always look this way. Which side is normal? Why are they like this? Is it just swelling? I’m not really sure what doctor to go see first as well or if I just go straight to a surgeon. Any insight would be so helpful thank you in advance. I just feel like a monster and this is my biggest insecurity

I'm in my 30s and I've had "baby fat" under my eye area for as long as I can remember. I've always thought that area was swollen because of stress or lack of sleep but it's not discolored, it's just "big" even when fully rested. Eye creams never worked. I know it's a sign of youth but what bothers me most is: when I smile muscles fold differently, when I take pics the area looks bigger from certain angles/light, It also twitches on its own. Is this hypertrophy severe? Should/Can it be corrected?

I have been thinking about upper eyelid surgery but then I am wondering whether it will be enough to open my eyes? I have very obvious extra skin on my eyelashes and a having a lower set brow does not bother me personally, as long my eyes are not covered by the skin. Can I do well just with the eyelid surgery (which is faster and less costly)?