Body Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons
Bilateral Brachioplasty
i have lost 6 stone and would like a brachioplasty. It looks awful but feels comfortable. My biggest fear is that it will be tight after the initial...
Congratulations on your weight loss! I understand your concerns about how you will feel after a brachioplasty (arm lift). Though the results do look...
Pain and swelling 6-weeks post tummy tuck
I am six weeks post tummy tuck and breast augmentation. I have had a discomforting pain in my upper right abdomen area since my tummy tuck. It hurts...
It is possible that you are being too aggressive in starting your exercise routine. 4 weeks is a little early to start with anything more than...
How long before surgery should I quit smoking and vaping?
I'm having a mini tummy tuck and breast lift procedure done in 4 weeks and know I need to quit smoking so stopped smoking cigarettes 2 weeks ago...
Any kind of smoking delays the healing process. All kinds should be stopped three weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Can a patient have Lipo and an Arm Lift done at the same time?
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Yes, it is possible. Now days most of the plastic surgeons first use liposuction as a complement to the arm lift, if that is your case, you can...
Skin is looser after BodyTite Liposuction
I had BodyTite Liposuction almost 4 weeks ago. I am 5'7 and was 153 pounds before the procedure. My skin wasn't loose but my surgeon thought my skin...
Thank you for your question. The quick answer is 4 weeks after surgery is too soon to evaluate the skin. Lymphatic channels take 3 months to reopen...
Will a fat transfer to the hips last?
I want to get fat transferred to my hips to make them wider and less square and I don’t want implants because of possible migration. But I have...
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Can fat transfers be removed?
I had a fat transfer in my frown lines seven years ago. It now looks like I have two fat lumps there. It is not smooth at all. I am extremely...
It's difficult to answer without seeing you, but YES, it's most likely that by micro-liposuction, excision, dissolution with Kybella, or some...
Why the pain around belly button?
My brother has gone through abdominoplasty around 3 weeks ago and still has excruciating pain around his belly button muscles...
Without more information it is difficult to evaluate his situation and make recommendations. If he is only seeing one plastic surgeon, then...
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...
Recently Answered Questions
Bilateral Brachioplasty
i have lost 6 stone and would like a brachioplasty. It looks awful but feels comfortable. My biggest fear is that it will be tight after the initial...
Congratulations on your weight loss! I understand your concerns about how you will feel after a brachioplasty (arm lift). Though the results do look...
Botox Before or After an Operation
Hello!
I am due to have an operation under general anaesthetic (gynaecology related) next month.
I’ve never had Botox before but would really
The only risk of Botox just before surgery is possibly moving the Botox from the pressure of the mask used to get you to sleep. However, this risk is...
Pain and swelling 6-weeks post tummy tuck
I am six weeks post tummy tuck and breast augmentation. I have had a discomforting pain in my upper right abdomen area since my tummy tuck. It hurts...
It is possible that you are being too aggressive in starting your exercise routine. 4 weeks is a little early to start with anything more than...