“Just wondering how often lipo + fat grafting equipment should be clean sterilized and replaced. I keep reading about infections and seromas. May I also ask the plastic surgeon how often they do this? Is this offensive or intrusive?”, a RealSelf user asked. “All surgical instruments must be sterile before each procedure. There are disposable and resterilizable components to each …
Q&A: Would Mastopexy Be Needed with Breast Implant Explantation?
“I’m 61 y/o with 25 plus yr. old silicone implants placed subglandular. I am tall and very thin. I am not replacing the implants, but have had 2 opinions on needing a breast lift. One P.S. said I need one and the other said I do not need one. Any opinions looking at my photo? Is it best to wait …
Aristocrat Plastic Surgery & MedAesthetics’ “New Beginnings” Spring Fling Event Expansion Celebration
On April 20th, Aristocrat Plastic Surgery & MedAesthetics held the fabulous “New Beginnings” Spring Fling event to celebrate their newly expanded MedAesthetics suite and the rebirth of their practice. More than 100 guests visited Aristocrat Plastic Surgery & MedAesthetics in Great Neck, Long Island, and were part of the “New Beginnings” Spring Fling Event, sponsored by Allergan, Mentor, Fraxel, Coolsculpting, …
Q&A: I Need a Dr Specializes in Pear Shaped Breast Implants?
“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 …
Q&A: 10 Days Post Op Circumfrential Traditional Leg Lipo and Major Swelling. Possible to See Results?
“I have major swelling and do not see results. I had it done by one of the top plastic surgeons in NYC who described my surgery as ‘ enormous amount of liposuction ‘ I’ve noticed people saying they immediately notice results although swelling is there. My thighs are 5″ larger right now and my inner thighs feel like (and look …
Q&A: Can an Extremely Low Dosage of Botox of 7 Units Have Side Affects at the Forehead?
“Can an extremely low dosage of botox of 7 units have side affects at the forehead?”, a RealSelf user asked. “There are very few true “side effects” of Botox. Most undue effects are from injections not in the most appropriate area. To answer your question, yes even a small 7 unit dose injected in a muscle which if weakened gives …
Q&A: What Can I Expect From 350/375cc HP Silicone Implants?
“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 …
Q&A: Liposuction & Tummy Tuck Candidate? Do I Need to Lose Weight First?
“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. …
Q&A: I Want Implants, but Concerned Professional Dancer, Will Implants Limit my Flexibility?
“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 …
Q&A: Is There a Way to Determine What You Will Look Like Before Your Actual Tummy Tuck?
“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 …