“I either read horror stories with some people’s experience post operation or I read stories about woman who experience a bit discomfort , able to eat a nice meal day of surgery and feel pretty great the next day. Why different stories? Does it depend on the person, doctor, size of implant or the health of the individual? Thank you.”, …
Q&A: What Can I Do About a New Fold in my Eyelid?
“Two weeks ago my left eyelid got an extra crease in it that hasn’t gone away since. Not only does it look extremely strange, it’s very uncomfortable and makes feel heavy to open all the way. Is there anything I can do to make it go back to normal? I’ve been using an eye wrinkle cream that hasn’t seemed to …
Q&A: Need Help What Can I Do About my Right Hollow?
“So my left hollow is not too bad i can live with it…but right hollow is more sunken and makes my face look weak what is my option for the weaker right hollow? If it helps my right cheek is flatter and guess not as high but I’m not looking for cheek implants as im having jaw implants in future.” …
Q&A: 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?
“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 …
Q&A: Best Treatment for Sagging Mouth and Wrinkles?
“What is the most economical way to improve the sagging corners of my mouth as well as smooth the wrinkles in my forehead? Since I am 44 years old, is it better to get some type of facelift for a more permanent solution or would paying for fillers and Botox every several months be more cost effective? Thank you.”, a …
Q&A: Can I Get a Breast Lift Without Removing my Nipple Piercings?
“Can I get a breast lift without removing my nipple piercings?”, a worried RealSelf user asked. “All metal piercings need to be removed before surgery for the use of an electrocautery in the operating room. If your piercing is close to the surgical site as in your case with the nipple rings, we remove them before surgery, have them sterilized …
Q&A: How Often Should Lipo and Fat Grafting Equipment, Cannula Be Changed and Sterilized?
“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 …