Doctor Q&A

Hi, it’s been exactly 12 months since I had my breast augmentation, 455cc under the muscle- the left side I love, it’s dropped and fluffed beautifully. But the right side feels tighter, appears more high riding still. There’s more distortion to it when I flex the muscle, i can feel it a lot more whereas the left one feels like it’s always been there. The right side also looks and feels more towards the side. I spoke to my surgeon once he said it’s fine but I’m not fully convinced

I'm in my 50's. I had breast implants for 35 years with proper replacement maintenance. I struggled with capsular and opted to remove my implants and give my body a break, I am wanting to put my implants back in after a year break. Has anyone done this with success with stopping the capsular?

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?!

male, 18, 5'10", 140lbs; I think it's pretty clear that the midline of my face is skewed because of my nose, worsened by the fact that when I had braces, my ortho matched the midline of teeth to the tip of my nose rather than the bridge. From the minimal research I've done, this is called a deviated and would require a septoplasty. However, I figured that since I was eventually going to go through the trouble of getting surgery, i might as well change the concavity of my nose from up to down with a rhinoplasty to achieve a more "button nose' effect. Whenever I bring up the subject to my family they always bring up the fact that I am young and the issue might drive itself away and/or need additional recovery time, neglecting the fact that when i am in college I will have all the less time. If you have any thoughts on the matter it would be a great help! (sorry for writing an essay but I have the AP lang exam on wednesday and this made could practice for my tone)

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?

My face already has a bunch of other problems, but my nose is what bothers me the most. I don’t mind it as much from the side, but from the front it often looks like a shapeless blob. It doesn’t help that my other facial features are quite small as well.

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'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?

Breast lift and augmentation, 1 year post op. I have a sharp angle/indentation in my right breast. Thoughts about what is going on?

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've never experienced significant weight loss and remained a healthy BMI. I do not have EDS. I've always been bothered by fullness inmy mid/lower face, the perioral area, jowls, jawline, and low cheeks. Even as a young teen, I noticed heaviness and shadowing in these areas that gave my lower face a saggy appearance and emphasized folds/lines. In the past few years (and significant stress), this is more noticeable. I can now see the fullness in the perioral mound and the rounded, puffy areas on either side of my jaw even when viewing my face straight on. I've circled these areas in the photos. I'm struggling to determine whether the issue is primarily excess fat/volume or true tissue descent/laxity, and whether liposuction or a facelift-type procedure would be best. I'm very young by facelift standards, and my skin quality appears good. When I pinch or stretch the skin, it snaps back well. The tissues feel plump but not very taut/firm, and pressing on some areas smooths the contour. I feel saggy/doughy. I see the greatest improvement when I pull my facial tissues toward my ears, which is closest to my ideal appearance. I can gather a noticeable amount of tissue when doing this, which makes me wonder if lifting is necessary. The heaviness/droopiness is much more apparent when I look down. I'm unsure whether this is true tissue descent or simply gravity on excess facial fullness. Does this look like excess tissue or descent and which procedure would achieve desired results?

I’m 56 years old. I need a fresh look, I’ve only have had Botox in my 11s. I’m seeking suggestions on what might be appropriate. I know consulting in person will be best, but wanted some preliminary advice. I HATE my neck the most!! Do you prefer fillers or fat grafts for volume too?? Thank you