Plastic Surgery Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons
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Body
View AllTummy tuck
Why was my stomach flatter...
It's possible that some fluid (seroma) collected in those areas you see puffiness after the drain was removed. Your best move is to schedule a follow...
Tummy tuck
Tummy tuck 1 year post op
Should my scar around my belly button have browning patches?
I had my surgery done in June 2019.
Also, should I still b
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...
Breast
View AllBreast reduction?
Do I qualify for a breast reduction if I have 32DDD/34DD's, back neck and shoulder pain, shoulder grooves and band grooves? What qualifications do I...
Yes. Based on your cup size, and symptoms, it sounds like you would get significant improvement in your quality of life after a breast reduction...
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...
You describe signs and symptoms that are similar to those of tens of thousands of women who each year undergo reduction mammaplasty (breast...
For Men
View AllIs 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
View AllRevision Rhinoplasty
I had a rhinoplasty 9 months ago however I feel that my nose was lifted too much. I’ve been told by my surgeon that it will drop however it looks...
Will it drop.....? That all depends on what was done inside and how much swelling you still have. Sometimes it looks high due to swelling...
Asymmetrical lips
What procedure would you recommend to even out asymmetrical lips? The right side of my bottom lip had to be sewn back on after a dog attacked me when...
Hi and thank you for your message. Obtaining lip symmetry after a traumatic injury is challenging. Fortunately we now have a lot of different...
Injectables
View AllCan 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
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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