Plastic Surgery Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons

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Body

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Nipple enhancement

I would like to make my nipples longer and more permanent.

Nipples can be made firmer, thicker, and maybe a little longer with fat grafting or dermal filling (transient). If you really want significant...

Butt enlargement

My wife is interested in a buttocks enlargement without using artificial pads (as she is somewhat fat with small buttocks)...can you give us...

Unfortunately, an evaluation would be required to answer your questions. Consider an ASAPS member in your area. They are experts at BBL's.

Breast

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Breast implants removal and breast lift scars

I have 325cc implants for five years and now I would like to remove them. In order to have a breast lift performed at the same time, is there a new...

What you ask about can certainly be done but perhaps you may not need a lift at all, especially if you are not wanting any scarring around the areola...

Losing Weight after a Reduction

I am having breast reduction surgery next week, I had twins 8 months ago and still have 25-30 pounds of baby weight I am determined to get off after...

Losing weight after a reduction will impact your size depending on how much weight you lose and where the weight comes off of you. Ideally, if you...

For Men

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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...

Gynecomastia Surgery

My name is Jemial I am 33 years old from Trinidad and Tobago. I have gynecomastia and I am interested in having surgery. How much does it cost?

Jemial there are many techniques that are suited to an individual’s severity of gynecomastia. The fees vary with each method. Insurance companies...

Head & Face

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Revision Rhinoplasty

I need an experienced doctor in revision rhinoplasty to basically reverse everything that was done in my primary surgery. I had surgery about 8...

First and foremost, you must seek counseling if you truly are serious about your comment being suicidal. Until you can get those issues resolved, no...

How to fix facial assymetry

I’m 20 and have a very assymetrical face. The left side is lower than the right. Also the jaw on the left side is stronger and wider, and the cheek...

Without seeing photographs, facial x-rays, and examining you it would be impossible for me to give you an opinion. Having no idea to what degree you...

Injectables

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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...

Droopy eyelids are normal, but how far is still considered normal?

I had botox injections for migraines about a week and a half ago. For the past week I have noticed significant progression in the drooping of one...

There are 2 reasons why one develops a droopy eyelid after Botox. In one situation, the medication has spread to the "levator" muscle that raise the...

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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Nipple reduction surgery

How much is a nipple reduction surgery cost on one side (one side of my nipple is way longer than the other side due to breastfeeding)? Will the...

Costs vary wildly from place to place but is just a simple amputation, it could be done in my office for less than $500.

Please help! Mommy makeover question!

Hello! I am having five procedures done. Tummy tuck, BBL, Breast lift w/ implants, BodyTite & lipo inner thighs, and Labiaplasty. My surgeon wants to...

I don't see why your sequence wouldn't work. Finding adequate fat for the BBL can be the tricky part. Your surgeon should be able to explain their...

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