Plastic Surgery Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons
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Body
View AllI work in an office. I sit most of the day. If I got a full tummy tuck, when can I go back to work?
I work in an office. I sit most of the day. If I got a full tummy tuck, when can I go back to work? I would have someone that could drive me to and...
Congrats on your surgery. Most patients do not feel comfortable for 10 to 14 days following a TT. If you do not have the muscles repaired you may be...
10 weeks post op tummy tuck swollen
I’m 10 weeks since my tummy tuck surgery, everything has gone well. However I do feel that I am still swollen, above my belly button and below my...
It is not unusual for swelling to persist for 3-6 months following an Abdominoplasty. If you are concerned I would recommend a follow up visit with...
Breast
View AllBreast Reduction
Would I be a good candidate for breast reduction surgery? I am 138 pounds, 5'3, and my bra size is a 30DDD. How much fat do you think would get...
Thank you for sharing! Large breasts may not only interfere with your physical ability to function in daily activities but can be emotionally...
Hello. I am 5,6 and weight 199 and my bra size is 38DDD or 40 D. My insurance offer breast reduction but they require 915 grams be removed. If I get 915 grams removed, what will be my bra size!
I went to one doctor and said they can only remove 500 grams. And another doctor said they can remove 730 gram. I want to be a low C high B
Unfortunately, no one can tell you in advance exactly what size you will be after 915 grams of tissue removal. If your breasts are very dense...
For Men
View AllGynecomastia
Hi, I'm a man diagnosed with Gynecomastia. I was wondering that if I have the intention to transfer from male to female would the removal of my...
Gynecomastia is often an inherited condition that cannot be improved without surgery. Fortunately, today there are improved techniques that reduce...
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...
Head & Face
View AllQuestion Regarding Septoplasty Procedure
Is it possible that a deviated septum can create a more nasally-sounding voice? Could this procedure, in turn, alleviate some of the "nasalliness...
Yes, a significantly deviated septum often causes some disturbance in airflow and thus can contribute to or be the main source of a hypernasal voice...
Scar Tissue After Rhinoplasty
I had an open rhinoplasty five months ago and developed an internal abscess soon after. This has resulted in scar tissue around the area causing a...
Giving you answers to address your specific concerns would be challenging and probably not appropriate without reviewing your preoperative...
Injectables
View AllIs Botox between the eyebrows really necessary for removal of lines in the forehead?
Hi...
The treatment of forehead lines can be tricky. The forehead lines are created by the contraction of the frontalis muscle. If this muscle is weaken...
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
Skin & Hair
View AllLeft 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
View AllWhat 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??
What you are describing can be typical in advanced age but can also be seen in younger patients. Most likely you need a lip repositioning procedure...
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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