Plastic Surgery Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons

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Tummy Tuck

While doing a tummy tuck, can an umbilical hernia be repaired at the same time for men...

In general, a small umbilical hernia can be repaired during your tummy tuck. Your question presents a great issue. You have several things going on...

Do any plastic surgeons perform Butt lifts without augmentation?

I am slender 57 yo, who has a saggy bottom. I am simply not able to even find plastic surgeons who perform the butt lift procedure (without...

Thank you for the question and yes, a buttock lift can be performed without augmentation. In fact many patients are not interested in augmentation...

Breast

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Nipple piercings and breast lifts

I understand usually metal nipple piercings need to be taken out for most surgeries, but usually I've been able to replace them with a metal...

Thank you for your question and for doing your homework with ASAPS member surgeons. The metal piercings would need to be removed for the surgery...

Still too big after BR. What can be done!?

I had a bilateral breast reduction 9 weeks ago to relieve back pain symptoms and because I have spent my life hating them and wanted them gone. I am...

First, please try to be patient, your problem is temporary, and can be solved. Your outcome is not as expected, and this is stressful. Please do...

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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Droopy eyelid

My one eyebrow is lower than the other which causes my one eyelid to droop. Should I go for Botox or fillers to lift my brow? I am 37 years old...

Drooping Single Eyebrow...

Mini facelift

Can a mini facelift be done under local anesthesia?

The short answer is "yes." In my practice, full facelift (cheek, jowls, and neck) is regularly performed under general anesthesia. Our mini...

Injectables

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Botox hit Zygomatic muscles

I got Botox in my lower eyelids but my Zygomatic muscles were hit with Botox. Through excessive research this seems to be the case, as my cheeks have...

If you can smile normally, your muscles have not been hit and you may coincidentally be at the age where what you see is your natural progression in...

Under Eye

I received Volbella by Juvederm under my eyes. After 4 months or so I got a winter head/sinus cold (which I'm still not sure if it's related...

Fillers can be unpredictable on the area under the eyes; rejection is not typical and I have certainly not seen this in my experience. Consider...

Skin & Hair

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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...

Doctors who specialize in hand surgery

How can I find a Dr. that specializes in hand surgery in the NY/NJ area ?

Thank you for submitting your question. The most direct route is to search AAHS.com. Other professional societies such as ASAPS and ASPS can also...

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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

No, not at all! With a TT you probably would not only be able to remove a lot of excess skin but also the scars present from your surgeries! At the...

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