Body Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons
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...
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...
Recently Answered Questions
Am I a candidate ?
I am a 57 yr old with Ehlers Danlos type 3, I am also a 3 time Open Heart Surgery Survivor with an artificial heart valev in the Mitral Valve...
You are very aware of your health issues and as you have gone through procedures since your heart procedure, there is no reason why you cannot have a...
Can Botox be used to minimize eyebrow twitches
My 18yo son has had mild facial twitching most of his life. As a child it didn’t bother him, but as an adult he’s more aware and looking for...
yes
Breast reduction
Could I qualify for a breast reduction? I’m 17, 5’9, 145 pounds. Been this height for 4 years, but my breasts have grown since. I have a 36in...
Thank you for your question. Breast reduction is helpful for patients who are experiencing back, neck and shoulder pain from large breasts. I would...