“I have been to 3 surgeons for a tummy tuck consult, 2 of these docs recommend full tummy tuck. The doc I was most comfortable with says I do not need a full tummy tuck and recommends mini tummy tuck with lipo of flanks and epigastrum. I am 5″10, 150 lbs and have no stretch marks at all workout 5x …
Q&A: What Are Breast Implants and Coolsculpting Risk?
“Does coolsculpting harm breast implants if you do a treatment on the upper stomach area near your breasts? I’m thinking of doing a small area below but near the breasts (top part of rib cage) Will the freezing cause the implants to freeze and potentially weaken and rupture?”, asked a RealSelf user. “So as long as the implants are not …
Q&A: I’m 25 years old. Would I Benefit from a Lift or Implant with Lift?
“People think I’m crazy when I used to say I want bigger boobs. Push up bras help, I guess. I’m 25, and I don’t know if I would benefit more from a lift by itself or perhaps an implant with a lift. It makes me want to cry looking at my boobs knowing that they’re so saggy and low at …
Q&A: I Had an SGAP Reconstruction in 2008. They Cannot Do the Fat Grafting Since I Am Allergic to Epinephrine?
“The doctor is unable to do lipo for fat graft because of epineaphrine allergy. Alternatives? The “gap” dent is not located so that I an use a butt-enhancing panty. Where can i get some kind of pad to put in the “dent” so it is not noticeable with clothes?”, asked a RealSelf user. “You are no likely to be truly …
Q&A: How Long After Having Permanent Makeup on Eyebrows Can I Get Botox?
“I had permanent makeup on my eyebrows. How long before I can have a Botox treatment on the 11’s and crows feet.”, asked a RealSelf user. “While the injections are typically away from the brow proper, it is a good idea to wait until the area is completely healed which should be about a week.”, explained Aristocrat’s certified surgeon Dr. …
Q&A: What Are the Risks Associated with Cosmetic Use of Botox?
“What are the risks associated with cosmetic use of Botox? Are Botox allergies common?”, asked a RealSelf user. “It is very uncommon to have allergic reaction to Botox. I have not seen in my practice of more than 10,000 injections as an Allergan Platinum Plus provider. Most of the adverse reactions of Botox have to do with the injection technique …
Q&A: How Do I Get Rid of the Horizontal Crease Between my Eyes?
“At the very top of my nose, between my eyes is a crease that appears as if my forehead is slipping down, which it probably is because when I put on a tight headband it lifts and softens. Would Botox help with this?”, asked a RealSelf user. “Great question! First, you want to determine which facial expression results in the …
Q&A: How Long Does Botox Take to Work in the Masseter Muscles?
“How long does Botox take to work in the masseter muscles? I have thick masseter muscles and i want to get some botox injections on each side to reduce them, can anyone possibly tell me about how long after the injections will they really shrink down? i have heard that it takes months to work from some people and then …
Q&A: Will Lip Augmentation Make My Lips Close Naturally?
“My lips have never touched at rest. My bottom lip is very full and my top lip quite thin, so I was wondering if I got my top lip augmented, maybe my lips would close naturally. I can force them to close, but then my chin looks odd- dimpled from mentalis strain. The lip incompetency really messes up how I …
Q&A: When Is Liposuction Not Necessary With An Anchor Breast Reduction?
“I am scheduled for a breast reduction in August, and my plastic surgeon never mentioned using liposuction, and at that time, I didn’t know to ask. I won’t meet with him again until the surgery. I’m 54, weigh 158, and I’m 5’6”. I’m currently a 38/40 G/H, and he said a full C or D will work well for me. …