Plastic Surgery Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons

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Body

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Combining Procedures

Is it possible or advisable to have an abdominoplasty with liposuction to abdomen and hips, breast augmentation and liposuction to my thighs all...

Yes all of these procedures can be performed at the same time for the right person. The real KEY is your health and expectations regarding all of...

Tummy tuck and/or liposuction

Can a tummy tuck and/or liposuction be done with a Wall stent in an Iliac Vein...

As far as the stent issue, you need to discuss this with the physician who placed it, pr sumably a vascular surgeon. Leg swelling and a stent can be...

Breast

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Breast augmentation after major weight loss

My health history is 3 pregnancies (2002,2006,2014), breast reduction 2008, and gastric bypass surgery 2012 resulting in 140lb weight loss. What is...

Your current situation is not unique. There are many ways to help you with your concerns. What is most important for your successful outcome is your...

Can't have implants put in with my breast lift?

I went to a highly recommended plastic surgeon for a breast augmentation consult. Right now I'm a 36F/36G. The doctor told me that I'd have to have a...

Although you don't have photos I think that I would agree with you surgeon; he or she sounds highly recommended so this is important; just make sure...

For Men

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Gynomastia

I had gynomastia. As a result of getting gynomastia my areola's would also expand to twice as big and contract at random. But they would stay big...

An exam with a board certified plastic surgeon is best. It is always possible that not enough tissue was excised, however it is also possible that...

Which type of body contouring is most effective?

I am thinking about getting some body contouring done and I was wondering what opinions on the different types of body contouring systems were? Which...

Thank you for your question. The type of body contouring option depends on personal needs. For example: Radio Frequency is for skin tightening and...

Head & Face

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My chin and smile is still different than original 4 weeks after chin implant removal? Will my chin return to original shape?

I had a solid silicone Implantech extended anatomical small size 5.5mm chin implant placed under my chin. After keeping it only 2 days I had it...

The fact that this movement in the lower lip is improving is a good sign for full recovery of movement...

Drooping post-surgery eyelid after migraine Botox

I had surgery to lift my eyelid two months ago (I only have one eye, the other side, the prosthetic, is lacking volume). Ten days ago I had Botox...

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Injectables

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Juvederm for feet?

I have been told that Juvederm injected into the balls of the feet can take away the pain of wearing heels. Is this a viable option?

Juvederm is not FDA approved for this purpose, and it's not commonly used for this problem, but you would have to ask podiatrists about off-label...

Really weird Botox experience

I have been getting Botox for about 4 years, but decided to try someone new. He said he used a "stronger" version which works instantly, and when I...

Hmm this sounds a little bit concerning. If you had no effect after a few hours, you may have had a local anesthetic injected. Did you have any...

Skin & Hair

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I have Lupus, can I have IPL hair removal?

I have lupus but for the last two years I haven't taken any medication and so far had very few problems/flares. It only affects my joints in my...

Hello and thank you for your questions. Like with many medical conditions, there are varying degrees. They key as you mentioned is that you are not...

Beard with white hair

Hello. I would like to remove my beard. Some of it has gone white...

Laser hair treatment is used on dark hair. The laser targets the pigment in the hair follicle (root) to stop growth. Unfortunately, white hair does...

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Breast Reduction

Can a breast reduction be covered by insurance when doing the mommy makeover? I have been seeing a chiropractor for years and he said if I were to...

If you are a good candidate for a breast reduction, most insurance companies will cover the cost of that portion of the surgery. They will not...

What to use on face to do a high frequency treatment?

I purchased a high frequency skin care device. On trying the first treatment, the wand would not move around my face smoothly. Do I need to apply a...

Be careful when you use skin tightening devices on the face. They can melt the fat in some patients causing a problem that is difficult to correct...

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