“I have pretty bad bumpy and red keloids under my breast folds and am getting implants removed along with the keloids. Do heavy implants have any effects on the keloids? For prevention, I am going to put sheeting onto the new scar, so was wondering which brand is preferred if I want to order silicone sheeting? I will probably order …
“I’m excited to be getting my tummy tuck and BBL next year but I have concerns. My chosen doctor doesn’t use a SCD device during surgery. I was advised by the nurse to buy my own compression socks and wear them 2 days prior to my surgery day, during the surgery and while recovering.Is this sufficient to prevent DVT? My …
“From a childhood accident, it runs diagonally upward from my left eyebrow. Can this be improved? I would prefer laser treatments over surgical, but if better results are realized from a surgical approach I would opt for that. Regards.”, asks a RealSelf user. “Fraxel Re Store may be a an option. You will require several treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart …
“I had Restylane done to my eyes in August. It is now October (2 months later) So my eyes are looking a BIT better but I still have indentations underneath my eyes / hollowness. As for my folds, they seem to be the bigger issue. Should I stick with fillers or should I start saving up for surgery?”, asks a …
“I would like to get a Full Tummy Tuck, but I can really only afford a Mini Tummy Tuck. (I am also getting a Brazilian Butt Lift) Do you think a mini tummy tuck will make my stomach flat, and will I have nice results? I have saggy skin below my belly button, but also fat in my upper abdomen… …
“I am debating on adding the breast lift with my breast augmentation due to the breasts being slightly tuberous. Can I just do a high profile b.a. and not the lift? I am a 34AA right now and might do a 300cc under the muscle. Also, I’ve attached a picture of my stomach….I am 115lbs. with just some skin hanging …
“When my nipples are not erect, the size/puffiness of my areolas creates a droopy/deflated appearance to my breasts (particularly my right breast which is smaller). Also, my right nipple is different in shape/size from my left nipple (elongated/rectangular vs. circular). I have considered breast augmentation in the past, but I think just addressing the size of my areolas/shape of my …
“Does Radiesse work well along the jaw line (small area), or would something else be better?”, a RealSelf user asked. “Radiesse has many advantages when used alone the jawline (mandibular angle). Radiesse comes in a 1.5 cc syringe, while other fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane come in 1 cc syringes. Thus you have the volume advantage of Radiesse. …
“What type of tummy tuck do I need? I have seen three plastic surgeons. Two said mini tummy tucks and one said a major one…”, asks a RealSelf user. “While your picture is only in one view, you seem to be a candidate for a full or lateral tension abdominoplasty or laser liposuction. Mini abdominoplasty in the wrong candidate can …
“For a patient that is already lean/fit that wants to look more toned and have their natural abs bulge out (NOT have 6/8 fat pads and fake lines made to look like abs). which is the best technology, tumescent liposuction or Laser/ Vaser lipo? To make the natural abs bulge you are removing the most amount of fat (leave in …