“I was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer had a partial mastectomy & will receive chemo for 8 weeks. Pathology was node negative + no evidence of lymphatic involvement but due to the fact that I have a number of risk factors for recurence I will also have a prophelatic bi-lateral mastectomy. How do I find a Cosmetic Surgeon who does …
“One surgeon has recommended TUBA and another said completely submuscular w/a transaxillary approach and lift. I know I have some degree of ptosis, but I’m happy w/the position of my breasts and want to avoid a lift. My torso is long, and though the distance from collarbone to nipple is outside nml range (24″), I feel it’s proportionate to my …
“I’m in need for a revision to go smaller. Looking for a surgeon who does capaullorhaphies also, can it be done transax?”, asks a RealSelf user. “It is possible to have capsullorrhaphy via a transaxillary incision. It needs to be done endoscopic ally and it is much harder to do vs an infra mammary incision. You need an examination to …
“I appear to have mild pectus excavatum in addition to absurdly small breasts. Mine looks wider and shallower than others I’ve seen, with my entire sternum sunken 1-2 cm below my rib cage except for a bony ridge along the sides. It is asymptomatic and I’ve decided against invasive surgery. In brief, I’d like to know to what extent breast …
“Hi. Im 30 years old, I weight 124, I have 3 kids, 9, 6, and 4. I had 3 c-setion and i wanted to do the tummy tuck with Brazilian butt. My first question is it safe to go through general anesthesia?”, asks a RealSelf user. “I’m healthy woman with no problem but, I am kinda worried about going though …
“Hello. I have herpes and I am considering having Botox around my eyes and on my forehead. As Botox is a toxin can it cause an outbreak? If so, what can I take to stop this from happening (I am not taking anti-virals). Thank you for your reply.”, asked a RealSelf user. “While it’s unlikely for you to have a …
“I have had small 270cc cohesive gel implants over the muscle for 10 years. I now wish to remove and not replace. I am not symptomatic nor do I believe they have ruptured. Should I insist on en bloc removal? I am in the UK not many surgeons do this procedure. Thank you.”, asked a RealSelf user. “Unless there is …
“Is Lipolite Best for my Neck? Would a Lipolite procedure lift/tighten my neck significantly? At least 75% lift? 90%? Or do you recommend another procedure? I am 59 almost 60 in very good health. Many thanks.”, asks a RealSelf user. “While you are a better candidate for a face/neck lift to get 90-100% result, you may not want to undergo …
“I’m seriously considering getting Coolsculpting done on my love handles and stomach. I’ve read up on it, but can someone explain to me why it only damages the fat cells and nothing else? And also, does it ever come out “lumpy?” I’m worried about long-term side effects. Also, are the results more dramatic or thinner people or those with more …
“Hi, I am only 22 but yet always have puffy bags and dark circles under my eyes. I always make sure to get enough sleep and my diet is in check. I have tried nearly every eye cream under the sun. A while ago I was told by a nurse who administers Botox, that in fact my puffy eye bags …