Doctor Q&A

After you have completely healed from surgery you will be able to resume your regular activities. You will have restrictions in place generally for six weeks. After that time you can gradually return to your previous activity level. Your implants are very durable but rupture risk cannot be completely eliminated. The next step is to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you.

The appearance of your belly contour may be from abdominal wall laxity and not just fat. Both are addressed during a tummy tuck. You can still gain and lose weight after a tummy tuck or liposuction but you may find you gain or lose it a little differently. You gain weight when your fat cells grow and lose weight when they shrink. Fat that is removed surgically is permanent, meaning you have less fat cells that can grow or shrink. So if you gain weight in the future you may notice it...

In your case, the ideal would be to perform a 360 Vaser lipo + BBL, to optimize your results because you have an ideal body structure for Liposculpture. I'm here for any questions you may have.

Nasolabial angle is most commonly described as the angle between the columella and the philtrum (upper lip), however you're right this may differ between individuals, so we normally take the ideal virtual vertical line starting at the lowermost point of the columella.

However, I prefer one less popular method, more realistic, accurate and easier to handle mentally, which is sizing the angle between the columella and the HORIZONTAL imaginary line starting at the bottom of the columella...

Thank you for sharing your story and goals so openly. It’s very common to feel this way after pregnancy, prior surgery, and natural changes over time, and your concerns are all valid and understandable.
For your abdomen, a reverse tummy tuck can be an option, especially for patients who already have upper breast scars that could potentially be used. That said, it is a more specialized operation, and the improvements are generally limited to the upper abdomen. In your case, with rippling f...

Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and RF therapy to help reduce the longterm effects of the scarring. Keloids, hypertrophic scars, widened scars, red scars, and hyperpigmented scars all require scar modulation with topical creams followed...

Good morning. From what I see, it would be possible to achieve a good result, but implants alone would not be enough to correct the sagging and lack of projection you mention. The most appropriate option in your case would be a breast lift combined with implants to reposition the tissue and improve the shape and projection of your breasts.

Given your history of weight loss and the width of your breast base, a mastopexy with an inverted T scar would be ideal, as it allows greater control...

You're right — there are many lipo techniques, and it can get confusing. Its important to note that liposuction alone does not target skin tightening.

Most (AirSculpt, VASER, Lipo360) are variations of traditional liposuction using different tools or targeting different areas:
-- VASER uses ultrasound to break up fat for smoother sculpting.
-- AirSculpt is a branded version of power-assisted lipo with small cannulas (exact same as other techniques, but 'branded').
-- Lipo360 refers to t...

You may benefit from a lower blepharoplasty, fat grafting, soof midface lift, or something else. A smiling photo is a hard one for assessment.

Unlike other tightening treatments, Ultherapy only requires a single treatment every one to two years and has long-term effects in skin stimulation and collagen production. Ultherapy is ideal for men and women who are experiencing mild to moderate skin laxity and desire a noticeable and long-term skin tightening treatment without the complications and risks of more invasive surgical procedures. Ultherapy can be combined with dermal fillers, Botox treatments, chemical peels, skin tightening...