Doctor Q&A

Hello I had my consultation. He said they can possibly avoid doing a lift if I go over the muscle . Im thinking 340cc Demi motiva Ergo. I What do you think? I want a natural result currently a deflated 34b bwd 12.5

I had a consultation today for a breast augmentation but it was such a blur and a little rushed. I asked for natural implants but with still a noticeable chest. I don’t want them to look fake but I want some size. I breastfed for 16 months and I am 50kg 5’5 height. I opted for 235cc but not I am worried I will feel underwhelmed now I have had a chance to come home and see other girls with that amount it doesn’t look much. I am a 32AA

I am 37 years old, never had children. I have this stubborn belly fat that does not go away with diet or exercise . Am I good candidate for tummy tuck ? I have had BBL before , however after that i was on some meds where i gained 10 kgs ..…I think the surgeon did not remove enoubh fat the when i had the BBL a.Also want to know if i have weak abdominal muscles or need muscle repair ??

I'm a 39 year-old Afticrican American woman and of 4 kids: Ages 10, 8, 5 and 3 years old. I had an unprovoked PE in June 2024 and have been on Eliquis since then, likely for life. Otherwise, I’m healthy and interested in getting a tummy tuck and liposuction. Both my hematologist and primary care doctor have cleared me for surgery. My hematologist’s plan is to stop Eliquis 48 hours before the procedure and restart it 24 hours after. I’ve consulted with three board-certified surgeons: -Two said they were not comfortable performing the surgery in their outpatient surgery centers due to my history. They recommended having it done in a hospital, but I’ve had trouble finding a surgeon who operates in that setting. -One board certified plastic surgeon said it wasn't worth the risk for them and essentially told me to be happy I'm alive after a PE and she couldn't live with something happening to me especially since I have 4 kids. -One surgeon said they would proceed in their surgery center. They seemed unbothered my PE and said they are already aggressive with clot prevention (heparin before surgery and Xarelto for all patients 24 hours after). She uses propofol for anesthesia. -Another surgeon also seemed fine with proceeding with the procedure in his surgery center but said he would want me to have an overnight stay there with his nurse. He recognized the risk but said that he would follow the protocol my hematologist suggested and wouldn't want to flip me to do any lipo on th

I have tummy tuck and liposuction book to be done in 4 weeks

Hello 51 had 2 ce section wanna get lipo or tummy tuck

I am considering an abdominoplasty following significant weight loss and two pregnancies. Despite losing 72 pounds and maintaining a consistent workout routine (4–6 times per week), I continue to have excess abdominal skin that has not responded to exercise. My aesthetic goals are to achieve a flatter abdomen, a more defined waistline, and improvement of the lower abdominal “apron” area. During my consultation, the surgeon recommended an extended tummy tuck with liposuction of the flanks and possibly the upper abdomen. I would like clarification on whether this approach will also result in a smooth, flat contour in the upper abdomen, as I am concerned about avoiding a boxy appearance. My preference is a more contoured, hourglass shape. Additionally, I am interested in understanding whether a fleur-de-lis (FDL) abdominoplasty might provide improved contouring outcomes in my case, based on similar results I have seen. Could you please provide guidance on which procedure would best align with my goals?

I think I have thick skin, but wanted to post images here to see if any doctors have a rough idea of what my skin type may be. I am considering having rhinoplasty done but my main concern is a large and droopy/bulbous tip, and I'm worried that if my skin is too thick then rhinoplasty wont be as effective and I'm hoping. The final picture is my desired nose. What do you think?

Do I need a closed or open rhinoplasty to achieve the look on the right?

I (23F) am scheduled for a septoplasty/rhinoplasty + turbinate reduction in a month. I have a minor dorsal hump I would like reduced to be rather straight. I also would like a slight supratip break to mitigate a lengthened appearance and drooping of the tip. I have very thin skin which I know is a risk factor inverted V deformity. I really like how I look from straight on. I have a thin, straight dorsum and a nice tip. I don’t want to look much different from the front. My surgeon is a double board certified ENT and plastic surgeon. I want to keep my thin dorsum as much as possible, but instead he insists that osteotomies are only for large/moderate dorsal humps and he has instead proposed the use of spreader grafts. He has only one before and after photo on his website for rhinoplasty. The results are alright, not amazing, but I can’t make a fair judgement because the patient is just 10 weeks post-op and still has swelling. I’m wondering if I can trust him with this surgery? Will the results be aesthetically pleasing enough to go through with such an invasive, risky, and cosmetically uncertain procedure? I start medical school in a few months (I am also interested in facial plastics!) and I would like to breathe better, but I know that many surgeons harvest grafts from the septum. If it’s better to do both the septoplasty and rhinoplasty in tandem, should I just wait a few years being a bit uncomfortable with my breathing in order to find a different surgeon?

I'm 38, have had 5 pregnancies (1 c/s), and have lost about 100 lbs. This has resulted in significant skin sagging everywhere, and loss of volume in my butt. I'm 5'4" and about 120 lbs. I initially was thinking of getting a BBL, followed by a separate tummy tuck - the main reason being concerns about recovery (how to sleep when you can't lay on your tummy OR your butt?). It also seemed logical to me that you would want to have some fat in your abdomen to harvest for the BBL, so I was planning to do the BBL first. But when looking at patients with similar body types after significant weight loss, it seems like lower body lifts are being recommended. I'm fairly certain my butt is too saggy to "re-inflate" from BBL fat transfer alone, and that no matter what, some kind of traditional "lift" will be necessary for my butt, due to all the loose skin. Would I be a candidate for a lower body lift? Can a lower body lift be combined with BBL? The loss of butt volume is my priority concern (TT would be secondary), and it seems like a lift alone would help tighten up the skin, but would not help with butt volume. What procedure(s) might help give me the results I am looking for?

Hello. My question is should I do TT or BBL first. I’ve had a few consultations and I’m getting different answers from each provider. I’m being told that I don’t have much fat to work with so being suggested BBL first (so they can harvest the fat). Then others are telling me to do TT first, wait 6 months and then address the bbl. I’m conflicted because if I’m being told I don’t have a lot of fat, then if I do TT first, how would I have an optimal BBL surgery. Lookimg for some educated opinions as I really want to have optimal results with both surgeries being done separately. Thank you.

I’m 23 and weigh 110 pounds at 5’3 for height. Am I currently too skinny to get a bbl or if I could get one currently, would the results even be noticeable? Should I gain more weight?

I am 40 y/o 5’2 158lbs. Ive struggled with having excess weight around my midsection my whole life mostly due to PCOS. I have recently lost around 75lbs. Would I get good results with a ex tummy tuck? I would also like my breast to be lifted. What procedure would you recommend for both?

After having 3 kids via csection, I’m looking to get my body back I am willing to travel but need advice on which procedures I need. Do I need lipo 360 or will a tummy tuck and lipo of the flanks be enough to give me a good hourglass shape and flat abdomen? I know combining both theres a limit of removing much less fat. Also terrified of doing a bbl but want to avoid looking “rectangle” is avoiding one possible?

Hello, I want to have a mommy make over surgery asap. I’m a mom of three and lost breast volume and I’m an AA cup. I want to go back to a naturally full A cup and for my tummy I have no diastasis but some sagging under my belly button. Right in the middle only. I don’t want or need muscle tightening just a skin only tummy tuck. I’ve seen pictures of “mini” tucks and scars are 20-25 cm long. Almost as big as the regular. I wonder if - based on my minimal change need - I could be a candidate for a true mini tuck with a scar of 12-15 cm max? Same for the BA what silicone size would suit me best. For your reference I’m 5,2. 120 lb my waist is 66 cm and my hips 85. Im rather petite. Thank you

Hi — I’m 31, I’ve never smoked, I’m very physically active, and I don’t have any health conditions or allergies. I don’t have kids and I’m not planning to. I’m currently around a 30DD and I’m wondering if it’s possible to reduce down to a small B cup. My breasts have bothered me since I was about 15, and I’m considering a reduction mainly for comfort — especially for the gym and for how clothes fit. Is a breast reduction possible at my current size, and is that kind of size change realistic?

I (28F) recently booked my implant + lift coming up in 5.5 weeks. During the consultation process I was actively looking at galleries online and educating myself on the procedures so I could come to the consultations prepared. I sent the clinic many wish pics ahead of my consult (strictly from plastic surgery galleries with women who have a similar body weight/breast anatomy to me). I am very slim so it was hard to find patients with similar stats to me (85lbs / 38.5kg x 5'2 / 160cm). So I decided to include some photos simply because of the fact they had a similar body to me and I liked ONE aspect of their after. (As you can imagine it can be hard to find similar weight, height, breast anatomy, and profile choice!) Unfortunately, as I look back now on the photos I sent them - I realize I do NOT like some of the photos I included. And I have completely changed my mind on some of them! And ironically, some photos which I did not like before, now I have come to like them! My next appointment is in 2 weeks and I feel like I have been emailing the clinic a lot already. I hate to be annoying; however, I just wanted to make sure its not too late to inform them of what I like and don't like and I didn't shoot myself in the foot by explaining properly. At the time I did not have as much knowledge or time spent on looking at the ideal breasts I think its my post booking/payment anxiety coming to me, but is this common? Its not too late right?

I had a breast implant revision ans switched out my for 575 gummy implants. I notive that my implants move alot is this normal Im 7 months post op and feel like they move so much not my saline implants.

I have thought about some kind of procedure to fix what 4 pregnancies have done to my breast, but am unsure of where to start. I have 4 children and I breast fed them all. My last baby is now 3 and I’m one year post breast feeding officially. I do not plan on having any more children And I would like to begin exploring my options, but before I make a consultation, I was curious if there was a way to enhance the look of my breasts without scars. Ive never had surgery before and I do not know how my skin will react to stitches. I’m a small lady, 35y , Is it possible to avoid scars, assuming my only option is a regular breast lift. The anchor scars I would not be happy with. Also, I now have one breast a full cup larger than the other.

Hi! I’m getting a lollipop (vertical) lift + implants and I’m torn between: • 355cc high profile Mentor Boost • 385cc high profile Mentor Boost Stats: - 5’2, 110 lbs, pretty lean - Currently a B cup - Narrow frame - Going over the muscle - Getting a lift Goal: Pretty, lifted, breasts—especially without a bra. Full and feminine. I tried sizers: - 385cc looked good but honestly felt a little scary/too much to me (that’s the picture of me in the white shirt) - 355cc felt more balanced, but I’m worried I’ll wish I went bigger Questions: - Which size gives the most pretty proportional result with a lift (over the muscle)? - Is 30cc noticeable in real life? - Do people regret going slightly smaller in this range? Thank you

Do I have to do 2 staged? Only did a consult with one surgeon so far. I want my results to look like Sydney Sweeney's.

I have a muffin top that i didnt have before or maybe didnt notice before. After my tt and lipo of the abdoman and flanks, a very noticeable layer of fat is sitting on my hip making my hip dips look even worse. What can i do that doesnt include surgery? Im afraid of going under due to a plumonary embolisim i got after my procedure in 2024 which doctors say may or may not be there anymrore. Im no longer on medication for it.

Could I still e a candidate for stomach lipo despite my stomach tattoos, or would they become extremely warped? I have a pouch of fat on my left side that doesn't go away with diet nd exercise, it makes my stomach appear uneven because the skin on right side of abdomen is stretched tight due to corrective surgery from gastroschesis as a baby. Currently 5 '2 110 pounds, pouch does not go away even at 89lbs.

I’m considering liposuction of my abdomen and flanks, but I’m currently quite lean and may naturally gain some weight over the next few years. Would the timing of the procedure (doing it at a lower vs slightly higher body weight) affect: - the number of fat cells reduced in the treated area, and - how that area responds to future weight gain? Specifically, if I have liposuction at a lower weight versus a slightly higher (like +3-5kg) weight, would that meaningfully change how much fat I might regain in the abdomen and flanks over time, or how my body redistributes fat overall?

I’m only 32 and have noticed these shadows and puffiness under my eyes ever since getting juvederm filler a couple years ago. I have since had it removed but the puffiness persists. These shadows make me look so tired all the time- what could be done to correct this? I have Done a round of Morpheus 8 in hopes to tighten the area but didn’t see a difference. Thanks in advance for your professional advice!

I’ll be turning 45 this summer, I’ve also had four children and l lost over 100lbs two years ago. I have always had one “lazy” eyebrow bur it had become more pronounced and I’m self conscious of ir and the hallows of my eyelids themselves. Would a cosmetic procedure be appropriate right now?

I’m 44 years old and have heard mixed things regarding a brow lift vs upper blepharoplasty. I’m wondering which one will be more beneficial for me? Overall I’m looking to have my eyes look more open, a more defined crease and the hoods gone.

Will ptosis surgery be the right option for me? Will it also help reduce the big high crease of my eyes and make it smaller ?

Hi there I recently saw a surgeon regarding a lower blepharoplasty. He said I would be a good candidate but mentioned the procedure would involve dissolvable sutures along the orbital bone (just under the eye socket). I have anxiety and I hate the idea of a foreign object being left under my skin. I know it sounds ridiculous but it worries me. He said the sutures could take up 6 months for the suture knots to fully dissolve. He also said I could opt out of having the sutures along the lower eye socket but it means that area will look 'flat' and not as natural. Are there any other options to remove my eye bags which won't involve underskin sutures in that area? Thank you