Plastic Surgery Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons

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Body

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Fat harvesting

Can fat be harvested from an area where I have had cool sculpting done 5 months ago?

Fat transfers can soften the lines around your mouth using your own fat from a different area of your body (typically your hips, buttocks, or...

Am I a candidate for tummy tuck?

Am I a candidate for tummy tuck after aggressive lipo? I previously had liposuction which was very aggressive and my compression garment was very...

Thank you for sharing your photos! Although it is difficult to say without an in person examination, you may benefit from a tummy tuck...

Breast

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Am I a candidate for breast reduction?

Am I a candidate for breast reduction? I have very large breast (40n) with grooves in my shoulders. I suffer from back, shoulder and neck pain. I...

Large breasts may not only interfere with your physical ability to function in daily activities but can be emotionally burdensome as well. From what...

Can my daughter get a breast reduction at 15?

My daughter is 15, turning 16 next year February. She’s 5’ 7” and around 110 lbs but for almost a year has been complaining about her chest...

Yes. Your daughter can get a reduction at age 15. It sounds like a reasonable thing to do. And, Insurance should cover it since she is having...

For Men

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Is there a procedure to make the calves bigger?

Is there a procedure to make the calves bigger? I am female have very small and oddly shaped calves which are entirely genetic, exercises haven’t...

You may be a candidate for calf augmentation. Calf implants are a form of muscle enhancement surgery designed to improve leg contour. Through small...

Shoulder widening

Is it possible to widen the shoulder via clavicle lengthening? Or would it even be possible to widen the Scapula? Deltoid implants do not make the...

Thank you for the question; you may want to address your concerns with an orthopedic surgeon.

Head & Face

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Am I a good Rhinoplasty candidate?

I have always disliked the size and bulbus overhanging end of my nose. My nasal bone is large as well but if I only focused on the end of my nose...

Although it is difficult to say without an in-person examination, you should be a good candidate for a rhinoplasty. The nose is an extension of the...

Rhinoplasty

I had my first rhinoplasty 1 year ago and got a scar on my columella area. Is this an issue that can be solved? The scar is quite deep.

Whether a scar results from an accident or a previous surgery, for many people it is bit a badge of courage but an unsightly or even deforming mark...

Injectables

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Can Botox be used to minimize eyebrow twitches

My 18yo son has had mild facial twitching most of his life. As a child it didn’t bother him, but as an adult he’s more aware and looking for...

yes

Under eye filler migration

Is there any way to avoid under eye filler to migrate down on the cheeks? Unfortunately, it’s always happening to me! I had to dissolve it after a...

I am sorry to hear about you filler difficulties. Fillers can migrate at times but this is generally uncommon. You may want to get a second...

Skin & Hair

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Left side upper lip not moving correctly after facetite.

I had the facetite procedure on my jowls seven weeks ago. The upper left side of my lip is not functioning properly. I can't drink from a straw, or...

At this point in time, there is not much to be done but to wait for further healing. Bruised and traumatized nerves can sometimes take 3-4 months to...

Sun spot removal on a shaved head?

I was wondering the best way to remove sunspots on my shaved head...

Some IPL's (Intense Pulsed Light machines) which should eliminate the spots should not injure your hair follicles. However, if you wish to avoid all...

Complete Solutions

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What kind of procedure would I need to fix a puffed out top mouth area?

My top mouth area is kind of puffed out like a monkey and I hate it. What kind of surgery would I need to fix that or push it back??

I would need to see a picture of this from the front and side and at rest and smiling to comment

Fleur de lis

I am 4 weeks post op from a Fleur de lis and things are well just concerned swelling right under the bikini line and the top of my vagina. There is a...

Swelling is normal but you should confirm if your swelling is with your surgeon. The knots in the scar are normal and likely mild fat necrosis where...

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