“I had a bi-lateral mastectomy in 12/11 and radiation on the left side. I’m now considering reconstruction. I am small – 5’3/4″ and 103 lbs. One doctor recommends TUG flaps. Another said it would be a close call whether I have enough to spare on my thighs even for small breasts; he’s suggesting lat flaps and implants (no expanders). How …
“I am almost 21 years old. I had a nuss procedure done when I was 17 and I’ve had it removed. My haller index was 4.5 prior to surgery so my pectus excavatum was severe. I feel like I am disproportionate. I have an identical twin who grew up normally with no pectus and she is a full C where …
“I want a natural look – to me that means they are not too large, not obvious implants& have a natural slope at top. I have a “nice fold” on each breast, but the tops have dimpling/atrophy due to kids. My PS has recommended HP250-375 submuscular. 325 is the largest I can imagine after trying them on, but I’m worried …
“I am 45 in good health and plan on having a tummy tuck, butt lift and breast augmentation all in same surgery. Is this a good idea”, a RealSelf user asked. “I am a proponent of multiple surgeries as the decreased recovery, anesthesia risk and costs are good reasons. Synergistic surgeries such as breast augmentation, abdominoplasty are very good combinations …
“I have had round implants as well as Pear shaped implants I perfer the pear shaped inside my body with my bone structure it looks Much better on me, having had both I am sure I want Pear again. I need a doctor who is very good with the anotomic shaped implants .I am very unhappy after being convinced that …
“I am 105lbs, 5’2″, have a 28in rib cage and a BWD of 11. I am looking at Mentor HP silicone implants 350/375cc’s. Do you think that the 375cc implants would look OK on my frame, and do you think that placing an implant that has a base of 12 on me when I have a BWD of 11 is …
“I’m 28 5’7′ and weigh 167 pounds. I want to get liposuction in the mid area and a tummy tuck! am I a candidate or do I need to lose weight first? . . . I also want a Brazilian butt lift!”, a RealSelf user asked. “This is a very good question and one that’s commonly asked from patients. …
“I’ve been wanting to get implants forever, I have money ready and supportive friend. however my biggest fear is: I am very athletic, I’ve done gymnastics, I dance, I do flips and handstands. Maybe this sounds stupid.. but would that be “dangerous” for implants? I mean if I’m gonna pay all that money I wan’t great results of course, but …
“Is there a way to visually tell what your outcome will be before you have surgery? I’ve heard others say that how you look laying flat is how you will look after your tummy tuck. Is this true? If not, is there a way to tell at all?”, a RealSelf user asked. “Thank you for your question. Unfortunately at the …
“Which Lipo Procedure Removes Large Amounts of Fat from Back Rolls and Doggy Ears?”, a RealSelf user asked. “The answer to your question depends in a history and examination or at the very least pictures. Generally, different modalities are used to address different issues. I use the Laser (SmartLipo) for skin tightening, Ultrasound (VASER) for fibrous areas or scarring and …