Plastic Surgery Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons

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Is liposuction safe with a pacemaker

I have a pacemaker for slow heart rate. I am looking into having ultrasonic lipo on breasts & abdomen. Is this safe?

Thank you for submitting your question. Patient safety is the first thing to consider and it is always best to consult with a board-certified...

Lipo / Tummy tuck

Hello, I had a liposuction but it was called something else - I had extra skin! I came out and had a huge scar when it was said the cut would be...

Thanks for your submission and sorry to hear about your ongoing difficulties. Having a disappointment after surgery is never fun - for you or for...

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Will a breast reduction help me to become healthier?

So I'm 156cm, I weigh 65kg and I'm a 12F. I've been on a diet before and lost almost 6kg, but my breasts became larger and my back and neck are...

Breast reduction surgery has a high satisfaction rate due to the immediate relief of back and neck pain. The physical improvement can allow you to...

Breast Implants Removal, Lift or Not

Hello, I received my implants when I was 19 and I am now 30. I went from an A cup to an B cup and now I want them removed. I’ve been researching...

The lift will depend on your appearance now. If you have droop you may need a lift, but if not the implants alone can be removed. Sometimes you need...

For Men

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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...

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...

Head & Face

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Endoscopic brow lift.

How many endotines are used in an endoscopic brow lift? With the 5 cuts, how many endotines are used? 3 on top and 1 each temple or just the 3 on top?

Thanks for your question. Each surgeon has a specific technique that works best in his/her hands. I tend to use 2 endotines for my browlifts...

Uneven slanted chin from an accident

I fell on ice when I was in middle school and now my chin is slanted and uneven; what would be the best way to fix that? Is the overprotecting side...

All that you propose are possibilities. The only way to know is with an exam and direct consultation. Make sure you see a qualified plastic surgeon...

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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Doctors who specialize in hand surgery

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

Go to HandSurgery.com or AAHS.com and look for find a provider. One is the Hand Assoviation a the other is the Hand Society. Both are organizations...

ALARPLASTY COMPLICATION

In January this year I had an alarplasty using ear cartilage; however, my right nostril did not come down enough, so the surgeon did a second...

I'm sorry to hear of your journey and complications, as they unfortunately do occur. Your surgeon sounds like he/she is trying to do everything...

Complete Solutions

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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...

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...

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