Despite the economy, in 2012, Americans visited the plastic surgeon office more often than ever. Aristocrat Plastic Surgery & MedAesthetics has launched an infographic illustrating the state of plastic surgery based on the report issued by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons earlier this year. In 2012, Americans visited their medical aestheticians more often than ever. According to the latest …
“One surgeon says lipo to the hips with a full tuck & the other says no lipo as it will result in lose skin. But I don’t want to have disproportionate hips especially with a tummy tuck . Which would be best?”, a RealSelf user asked. “Thank you for your question. You’re a very good candidate for lateral tension abdominoplasty …
“I have mild synkinesis… every time my left eye blinks my cheek muscle flexes. I have never had bells palsy. This just started happening a couple years ago. Had it treated with botox twice. Last time in Oct 2012 and my smile is still asymmetrical but the synkinesis is back. Should I consult a plastic surgeon or go back to …
“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’m having my mommy makeover in 8/8/13, breast augmentation, tummy tuck with hernia repair. Will have saline implants. My plastic surgery advised me that he was intending to do my breast augmentation via TUBA since I’m having a full tummy tuck… Is this a good idea? Sounds good, but I’m not a plastic surgery? Thank you.”, a RealSelf user asked. …
“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 …
“OK, I have a bulge don’t get me wrong I know this. But as I have been searching the sight I have seen bigger women than me that have only had the lipo n the look great . I don’t want the tummy tuck because i don’t want the scar. I have no children and no stretch marks just a …
“I’m 5’2 110 lbs with BWD 12.3cm left and 13cm right. I got 300cc round smooth silicone mods 12cm wide sub pec 7 months ago. I need revision surgery to fix bottom of left capsule. Considering a size increase since I need surgery anyway. My plastic surgeon suggested the new mentor ‘siltex’ silicone round HP 360cc or 380cc unders. Will …
“I am a 32 year old mom of 3, 5’3”, 115 lbs. Two big babies and one smaller, all csections. My stomach after baby #3 has never returned to “normal” for me. It looks decent when I’m standing up straight. But, it does a weird thing when I bend over and I’m not sure if this is diastatis, the fascia …