Body Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons
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...
I can give you general information about patients having mini or limited tummy tucks, without muscle repair in our practice. Use this information to...
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...
As she has fat available as you mentioned, she could probably qualify for a fat transfer or as we call it Brazilian Butt Lift BBL, you should both...
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...
Lipo / Tummy tuck
Hello, I had a liposuction but it was called something else - I had extra skin! I came out and had a huge scar when it was said the cut would be...
Thanks for your submission and sorry to hear about your ongoing difficulties. Having a disappointment after surgery is never fun - for you or for...
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...