Complete Solutions Questions Answered by ASAPS Surgeons
Fleur de lis
I am 4 weeks post op from a Fleur de lis and things are well just concerned swelling right under the bikini line and the top of my vagina. There is a...
Swelling is normal but you should confirm if your swelling is with your surgeon. The knots in the scar are normal and likely mild fat necrosis where...
Multiple Abdominal surgeries
I have an extensive Abdominal surgery History ...
4/22/2011 - Hysterectomy/Mid-Urethral bladder sling (cut hip to hip)
5/3/2013- Roux-en-Y Gastric B
No, not at all! With a TT you probably would not only be able to remove a lot of excess skin but also the scars present from your surgeries! At the...
Nipple reduction surgery
How much is a nipple reduction surgery cost on one side (one side of my nipple is way longer than the other side due to breastfeeding)? Will the...
Costs vary wildly from place to place but is just a simple amputation, it could be done in my office for less than $500.
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...
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...