Complete Solutions Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons

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  • Please help! Mommy makeover question!

    Hello! I am having five procedures done. Tummy tuck, BBL, Breast lift w/ implants, BodyTite & lipo inner thighs, and Labiaplasty. My surgeon wants to...

    I don't see why your sequence wouldn't work. Finding adequate fat for the BBL can be the tricky part. Your surgeon should be able to explain their...

  • Breast Reduction

    Can a breast reduction be covered by insurance when doing the mommy makeover? I have been seeing a chiropractor for years and he said if I were to...

    If you are a good candidate for a breast reduction, most insurance companies will cover the cost of that portion of the surgery. They will not...

  • What to use on face to do a high frequency treatment?

    I purchased a high frequency skin care device. On trying the first treatment, the wand would not move around my face smoothly. Do I need to apply a...

    Be careful when you use skin tightening devices on the face. They can melt the fat in some patients causing a problem that is difficult to correct...

  • Skin removal

    Are there any programs that could use excess skin from weight loss for medical purposes? If, so how can I find out? Are there any programs that will...

    Human skin that is healthy may be used for research by a University research department (e.g..http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2008471). Skin used...

  • help

    In the last 2 and a half years I have lost over 100 pounds doing low carb. While I should feel proud of what I have done I am more depressed now...

    Great work!! Weighing less will allow you to live much longer. At 5"1" & 250 lbs you still have a ways to go to achieve your "Ideal Body Weight." May...

  • How long should a filler last from fat derived from your body?

    I had a "Lifestyle Lift" on 3/7/15 and was wondering about the "fat extracted from my tummy" used to fill in the lines around my nose during the...

    When FAT GRAFTING is performed, there is no "STANDARD OF CARE" regarding post op instructions. We live in an age where fat grafting is just...

  • What techniques are used for scar revision on the face?

    What techniques are used for scar revision on the face and what care has to be taken after the treatment for healing the scar?

    Although a scar can never be completely removed there are many ways in which it can be improved. often scars can be improved through non-surgical...

  • Should surgeons interfere when a patient goes too far with cosmetic surgery?

    Should surgeons interfere when a patient goes too far with cosmetic surgery?

    Every surgeon needs to talk to their patient about limits in our life. We are doctors and our Code of Ethics has to be shown in front of the patient...

  • Mommy Makeover

    I want an estimate for the mommy makeover and what all does it include?

    As was already mentioned, the term "Mommy Makeover" can encompass a number of procedures. It is meant to refer to the potential changes in a women's...

  • Is there a certain limit to how much you have to weigh for weight loss surgeries?

    I'm in a debate with a friend and would like to know. Is there a certain limit to how much you have to weigh for weight loss surgeries? Thank you.

    I am not quite sure if you are asking about procedures to help lose weight (bariatric surgery) or plastic surgery procedures designed for patients...

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    I have had 2 normal stress tests, normal chest X-rays, and a normal echocardiogram a few months ago. My second/more recent echocardiogram is mostly...

    Surgical clearance is something determined by a physician. Have your primary doctor or cadiologist document your evaluation. Get a copy with a copy...

  • 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...

  • One breast larger after a year

    Hello! I had my breast augmentation in November 2017. Everything was good until yesterday, when I noticed that one of my breasts is larger than the...

    You are probably correct. Breast asymetry can be common especially during menstruation. However, if the larger breasts persists or increases in size...

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