Plastic Surgery Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons

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10 weeks post op tummy tuck swollen

I’m 10 weeks since my tummy tuck surgery, everything has gone well. However I do feel that I am still swollen, above my belly button and below my...

It is not unusual for swelling to persist for 3-6 months following an Abdominoplasty. If you are concerned I would recommend a follow up visit with...

Tummy tuck

Why was my stomach flatter...

Sorry to hear about your concerns post TT. Generally it may take 3-6 months to see the final result. Localized areas pf swelling are not uncommon...

Breast

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Do I qualify for a breast reduction?

I’m 26 years old with size 40G breasts. I’ve been having a lot of back pain, chest pain, neck pain lately. It’s been the last couple of months...

Breast reduction may be covered by insurance when surgery is performed to reduce neck, back, or shoulder pain or other problems related to the spine...

How do I fix puffy areolas?

Im almost 20 years old with areolas almost as big as my full breast. They go more than half way up and are puffy so it looks like a mound on top of...

Your concerns can be improved. A nipple areolar reduction will help to correct the puffiness and large size you describe. If you have tubular...

For Men

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Is 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

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Question Regarding Septoplasty Procedure

Is it possible that a deviated septum can create a more nasally-sounding voice? Could this procedure, in turn, alleviate some of the "nasalliness...

Yes, a significantly deviated septum often causes some disturbance in airflow and thus can contribute to or be the main source of a hypernasal voice...

Scar Tissue After Rhinoplasty

I had an open rhinoplasty five months ago and developed an internal abscess soon after. This has resulted in scar tissue around the area causing a...

Giving you answers to address your specific concerns would be challenging and probably not appropriate without reviewing your preoperative...

Injectables

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Is Botox between the eyebrows really necessary for removal of lines in the forehead?

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The treatment of forehead lines can be tricky. The forehead lines are created by the contraction of the frontalis muscle. If this muscle is weaken...

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

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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What 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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