Body Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons
Tummy Tuck on Cesarean Section
I'm 31, had my Cesarean Section 7 years ago. Now it's starting to hurt, and below my belly button I can feel a round mass: it's really painful. I...
If you have a mass of your abdominal wall this needs to be evaluated first. If medical-surgical treatment is necessary then this may preclude you...
Gall Bladder Removal After Tummy Tuck
I had tummy tuck 2 years ago, now I have recurrent abdominal pain due to gall stones and I need a cholecystectomy. Is it possible to be done by...
It can be done in a similar way to people who had no tummy tuck. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the standard way of removing the gall bladder and...
Is fat transfer to arms possible.
I was born with abnormally muscular arms. Being a female this has made me insecure to the point, where I hardly ever go out. I was wondering if a fat...
You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon member of ASAPS to determine if fat transfer can help soften the appearance of your arms.
Buttock Augmentation and Other Surgeries
Hello! I'm 20 years old and looking into a few surgeries and the average prices for all of them. I have wide hips and thick thighs but no butt. I...
The surgeries you are looking into can range from $5,000 to $25,000 depending on many factors. Brazilian butt lift is a great way to enhance your...
Do you offer any type of financing assuming insurance will not pay?
I am 45 years old. About 15 years ago I had gastric bypass surgery. I did speak with my doctor some years ago about an abdominoplasty but I was told...
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Smaller woman wanting buttocks augmentation
I'm a mom of four and have had other plastic surgery procedures but I was wondering what my options would be to enhance my buttocks? I'm on the...
Buttock augmentation can be performed on smaller women such as yourself. Usually Liposuction will be performed in multiple areas to obtain enough...
Tummy Tuck
Can I have a tummy tuck done after 15 months of having tumescent/power assisted liposuction...
A tummy tuck is designed to improve skin excess and muscle wall looseness. I often prepare patients for a tummy tuck by doing liposuction a few...
Thick waist
I have a thick waist will a tummy tuck help?
That all depends on what you call a "thick waist". You can't have a tummy tuck unless you have loose skin. Tummy tucks...
Extremely overweight and running out of options.....What are my options?
I am 31 yrs and have received two cesarean sections. I am only 4'10 and i currently weigh 356lbs. I am not a candidate for bariatric surgery due to...
You should check why your insurance company is not covering bariatric surgery. If they won't cover it, you should consider bariatric surgery by...
Fibroids and Fat Transfer?
I'm 36 years old. I have 4 fibroids on left breast, my breasts are sagging because of breast feeding. I want do a breast augmentation with fat...
Thank you for your question. If you are referring to fibrocystic disease then fat transfer to your breast would be reasonable. If you are referring...
Recently Answered Questions
Nipple piercings and breast lifts
I understand usually metal nipple piercings need to be taken out for most surgeries, but usually I've been able to replace them with a metal...
Thank you for your question and for doing your homework with ASAPS member surgeons. The metal piercings would need to be removed for the surgery...
Droopy eyelid
My one eyebrow is lower than the other which causes my one eyelid to droop. Should I go for Botox or fillers to lift my brow? I am 37 years old...
Drooping Single Eyebrow...
Still too big after BR. What can be done!?
I had a bilateral breast reduction 9 weeks ago to relieve back pain symptoms and because I have spent my life hating them and wanted them gone. I am...
First, please try to be patient, your problem is temporary, and can be solved. Your outcome is not as expected, and this is stressful. Please do...