Plastic Surgery Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons

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Options other than Tummy tuck?

I am 33 and have 4 children- ages 9,8 and 2.5 year old twins. All were full term vaginal births. I recently went to be evaluated for stomach...

After having 4 children, it is completely natural to changes to your abdominal wall structures that are permanent. There can be excess skin, excess...

Abdominoplasty after lumbar fusion

I recently read that a tummy tuck can help with chronic low back pain, and I wanted to see if this is true? I have a total of 4 fused lumbar, with...

It won't be considered medically necessary, but it can help by strengthening your core. Repairing the diastasis will allow all of your core muscles...

Breast

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Is this capsular contracture?

I'm a 52 yr old female who had breast augmentation in 1992. The implants are textured silicone from DOW. Although the left breast has always seems a...

Have you been dealing with this same issue and the same implants for the past 3 years. If so, you need to get this taken care of right away! Go see...

Can a 15 year old get a breast reduction?

My daughter is 15 and she has really bad neck, back pain, and she can’t stand up for long times, as well as a few other symptoms of her breasts...

The answer is really simple, yes. There are not only profound physical issues surrounding massive breast development, but perhaps even more...

For Men

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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.

Gynecomastia

How much is excision only Gynecomastia surgery under local anesthesia? I am looking to get the surgery done and shopping around for the best deal...

Shopping for "The Best Deal...

Head & Face

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Lip filler lumps that won´t go away

Hi, I had my upper lip injected with hyaluronic acid filler a month and a half ago. That was not the first time I had the procedure done. And I...

I am sorry to hear about your problems. It does sound like that, after you saw a doctor, you received very reasonable treatment. From your...

Lip Injections

How soon after lip injections can you switch to a different brand...

No, lip fillers are synergistic and can be used sequentially. Best to go one syringe at a time or use half a syringe when indicated. Consider a...

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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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...

Multiple Abdominal surgeries

I have an extensive Abdominal surgery History ...

4/22/2011 - Hysterectomy/Mid-Urethral bladder sling (cut hip to hip)

5/3/2013- Roux-en-Y Gastric B

You would not be wasting your time having consultation with experienced board certified plastic surgeons. He or she can address your concerns...

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