Body Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons
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...
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...
Excellent question, and one best answered during in-person consultation with a plastic surgeon. However I can offer some general suggestions. At...
Recently Answered Questions
Breast reduction?
Do I qualify for a breast reduction if I have 32DDD/34DD's, back neck and shoulder pain, shoulder grooves and band grooves? What qualifications do I...
Yes. Based on your cup size, and symptoms, it sounds like you would get significant improvement in your quality of life after a breast reduction...
Revision Rhinoplasty
I had a rhinoplasty 9 months ago however I feel that my nose was lifted too much. I’ve been told by my surgeon that it will drop however it looks...
Will it drop.....? That all depends on what was done inside and how much swelling you still have. Sometimes it looks high due to swelling...
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...