Body Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons

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  • Tummy tuck

    Tummy tuck 1 year post op

    Should my scar around my belly button have browning patches?

    I had my surgery done in June 2019.

    Also, should I still b

    Whether a scar results from an accident or a previous surgery, for many people it is bit a badge of courage but an unsightly or even deforming mark...

  • Fat harvesting

    Can fat be harvested from an area where I have had cool sculpting done 5 months ago?

    After coolsculpting most of the changes that occur happen during the first 3 months. After 5 months in my opinion it should be ok to harvest fat from...

  • Am I a candidate for tummy tuck?

    Am I a candidate for tummy tuck after aggressive lipo? I previously had liposuction which was very aggressive and my compression garment was very...

    Honestly without a picture or physical exam I cannot give a recommendation. Talk to your plastic surgeon and provide a clear timeline of the...

  • What to do if I can’t relieve gas after a tummy tuck ?

    I just got a tummy tuck/liposuction and we got home but i can’t relieve any gas after and before eating.

    Usually this indicate you may be experiencing some constipation. Over the counter remedies include Dulcolax suppositories for one. Refrain from...

  • Do I need surgery or do I have other options?

    I used to be about 280 lbs... I lost the weight then started lifting. I've been within 20 lbs of this weight for about a year now and wondering if I...

    Congratulations on your weight loss. Usually when an individual loses a large amount of weight they are left with an abdominal pannus (overhanging...

  • Options other than Tummy tuck?

    I am 33 and have 4 children- ages 9,8 and 2.5 year old twins. All were full term vaginal births. I recently went to be evaluated for stomach...

    After having 4 children, it is completely natural to changes to your abdominal wall structures that are permanent. There can be excess skin, excess...

  • Abdominoplasty after lumbar fusion

    I recently read that a tummy tuck can help with chronic low back pain, and I wanted to see if this is true? I have a total of 4 fused lumbar, with...

    It won't be considered medically necessary, but it can help by strengthening your core. Repairing the diastasis will allow all of your core muscles...

  • Lipo and tummy tuck

    I'm scheduled to have lipo and tummy tuck performed on me. I'm 5"5 193 pounds and 44yrs old. Is their any risks in this procedure?

    I think if you are scheduled for this procedure, your surgeon should have already reviewed all the risk, benefit and alternatives fo your procedure...

  • Is it safe to fly immediately after a scar revision surgery?

    Is it safe to fly immediately after a scar revision surgery? My old scar from TT needs to be fixed - lots of scar tissue that need to be removed. I...

    A TT scar revision will result in a relatively long scar. It would be wiser and safer to have the procedure performed with a surgeon in your area...

  • 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...

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Recently Answered Questions

  • Tummy tuck

    Tummy tuck 1 year post op

    Should my scar around my belly button have browning patches?

    I had my surgery done in June 2019.

    Also, should I still b

    Whether a scar results from an accident or a previous surgery, for many people it is bit a badge of courage but an unsightly or even deforming mark...

  • Asymmetrical lips

    What procedure would you recommend to even out asymmetrical lips? The right side of my bottom lip had to be sewn back on after a dog attacked me when...

    Hi and thank you for your message. Obtaining lip symmetry after a traumatic injury is challenging. Fortunately we now have a lot of different...

  • Am I a good Rhinoplasty candidate?

    I have always disliked the size and bulbus overhanging end of my nose. My nasal bone is large as well but if I only focused on the end of my nose...

    Rhinoplasty is a very delicate operation; the nose can be reshaped but there are many aspects that go into the operative plan which is different for...

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