Body Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons

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  • Tummy Tuck

    Am I too obese for tummy tuck surgery? Since an emergency C-section from my pregnancy, my stomach is more low hanging than ever. I have muscle...

    If you have overhanging stomach then you may be a candidate for a TT but I would at least need to see photographs to evaluate better. You can send...

  • Mini Tummy Tuck - No muscle repair - Recovery period

    I am a male who has lost lots of weight but now is in very good physical condition. My only problem is loose skin hanging below the belly button...

    As you know the only way of removing excess skin is excising it. A mini tummy tuck would just remove the skin between the belly button and the pubic...

  • Can fat be transferred to a person's upper arm?

    I am a male who suffered a bicep rupture of the long head tendon and now I have a visual defect in the upper arm in the bicep area. I have been told...

    Yes, I have transferred fat to many areas. First, you need to have enough fat to "harvest" in order to transfer it. Second. your body may not "grow...

  • Tummy Tuck

    My tummy tuck is planned for March 26, how soon can I travel by airplane?

    When my patients have major procedures, they are warned that they should never do this before any events/trips that they cannot miss. Traveling by...

  • 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.

  • Tummy tuck

    My BMI is 36. Am I a good candidate for a tummy tuck?

    Thank you for your question and doing your homework on ASAPS! In general, most surgeons prefer a BMI that is closer to 30. BMI is one component of...

  • Liposuction with skin removal

    I have had one child and have lost approx. 20+ pounds. I have loose skin on the abdomen. I am wanting to know if liposuction and skin removal is an...

    From your brief history it sounds like you may be a candidate for a LipoAbdominoplasty. In this type of procedure, Liposuction is performed to...

  • I need help on how to restore my buttocks shape that was destroyed by Bilateral SGAP surgery. I have not seen any buttocks like mine.

    When my doctor closed me up, he lifted the outside of my butt cheeks up high and towards the center squeezing my butt cheeks together permanently...

    This is more information than I believe you have provided on RealSelf when I have tried to answer your question. Repair of these is not common which...

  • 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...

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Recently Answered Questions

  • Tummy Tuck

    Am I too obese for tummy tuck surgery? Since an emergency C-section from my pregnancy, my stomach is more low hanging than ever. I have muscle...

    If you have overhanging stomach then you may be a candidate for a TT but I would at least need to see photographs to evaluate better. You can send...

  • Nipple piercings after breast reduction

    I had a breast reduction in early August 2018 and I want to get my nipples pierced. I was wondering if I was good to go ahead or need to wait a...

    Thank you for asking. Usually patients have healed to the maximum level after 6 weeks but talk with your plastic surgeon about your specific case...

  • Reconstruction implant breast surgery

    I had mastectomy and implant surgery Feb 1st on my left breast. From day one after surgery I've had this little area at top of breast that’s always...

    After a mastectomy, in addition to all the breast tissue that is removed, most of the blood supply and nerves providing sensation is removed. This...

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