Plastic Surgery Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons

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Tummy Tuck

While doing a tummy tuck, can an umbilical hernia be repaired at the same time for men...

In general, a small umbilical hernia can be repaired during your tummy tuck. Your question presents a great issue. You have several things going on...

Do any plastic surgeons perform Butt lifts without augmentation?

I am slender 57 yo, who has a saggy bottom. I am simply not able to even find plastic surgeons who perform the butt lift procedure (without...

Thank you for the question and yes, a buttock lift can be performed without augmentation. In fact many patients are not interested in augmentation...

Breast

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Capsular contracture and textured implants make for extra BI-ALCL risk?

My wife has long had Baker III capsular contracture around her Allergan 468 textured implants (18 yrs post-op). Won't the CC tend to mask the...

The review panels have not singled out capsular contracture as having a causative link with BI-ALCL. Your concern about contracture masking the more...

Does areola skin color grow back?

I had a breast augmentation and lift 10 weeks ago, had the stitches out and healed fine. I've been wearing nipple pasties with summer dresses but...

In the situation you describe, the color will probably return over several months time. Superficial skin injury usually means pigment returns with...

For Men

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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.

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...

Head & Face

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Are My Post-Op Results Normal? Right Eye Contour Different from Left

I had lower blepharoplasty two weeks ago, with laser resurfacing. My left eye is healing nicely, but the right eye has a large, firm lump that is not...

This is definitely something that you should follow up with your surgeon. Without more information on what type of approach your surgeon used to...

Droopy eyelid

My one eyebrow is lower than the other which causes my one eyelid to droop. Should I go for Botox or fillers to lift my brow? I am 37 years old...

This is a tricky question; eyelid and brow position work together and in experienced hands, you can lift the brow position in some cases with botox...

Injectables

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Botox hit Zygomatic muscles

I got Botox in my lower eyelids but my Zygomatic muscles were hit with Botox. Through excessive research this seems to be the case, as my cheeks have...

If you can smile normally, your muscles have not been hit and you may coincidentally be at the age where what you see is your natural progression in...

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...

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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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...

Multiple Abdominal surgeries

I have an extensive Abdominal surgery History ...

4/22/2011 - Hysterectomy/Mid-Urethral bladder sling (cut hip to hip)

5/3/2013- Roux-en-Y Gastric B

You would not be wasting your time having consultation with experienced board certified plastic surgeons. He or she can address your concerns...

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