“I know that my goal to have flawless not baggy eyes will not be as good as my edited shot but it is the direction I want to head in. So just wondering if this surgery is my best one. I am only 32 and I look tired and rundown all the time.. Lord knows makeup doesn’t help and I …
Q&A: What Are My Options For Congenital Dark Circles?
“I have dark circles under my eyes, I am only 20, so it is only pigmentation that I am concerned with. I’ve had dark circles all my life, as does my father. I wear concealer on them, but is there anything else I can do? It really affects my self esteem, I’d even be prepared to try surgical options.”, asks …
Q&A: Zeltiq CoolSculpting To Treat Fat On Upper Outer Thighs?
“I am thin with localized pockets of fat on my upper outer thighs. Is there a hand piece with which Zeltiq could address those?”, writes a RealSelf user. “Yes. Coolsculpting works on your upper outer thighs! This is an off label use for Coolsculpting by Zeltiq – however in my practice we have had much success in this area. Also …
Q&A: Is Chin Liposuction An Option For Me?
“Hello. This July I am considering to do something about my face contour. I am 31 years old, 161 cm tall and weight 52 kg, so I am in good weight but for some reason I have excess of fatness in my chin which won’t go away. Since I have some expression lines I am concern about shaggy skin after …
Q&A: What Can I Do About The Dimples In My Butt And Reducing Saddlebags?
“I am 25, relatively short (5′ 38″) and underweight (99 lb). I eat healthy and workout but exercises haven’t been very successful on reducing saddlebags or buttock dimples. I am not sure if the dimple is caused by cellulite, amateur-made jabs during childhood, or is genetically inherited. Thank you!”, asks a RealSelf user. “You are a very good candidate for …
Q&A: Buccal Fat Removal Or Jowl Liposuction? Also, Should I Consider Chin Implant?
“Dear Doctors, I am considering Buccal fat removal/jowl Lipo and potentially, also a chin implant. I am 27 and have always had a chubby face and big cheeks. Both my aunt and mum have very round faces too, with hardly any jowl definition and flabby cheeks. I had a neck lipo a few years ago and love the results – …
Q&A: When Is Liposuction Not Necessary With An Anchor Breast Reduction?
“I am scheduled for a breast reduction in August, and my plastic surgeon never mentioned using liposuction, and at that time, I didn’t know to ask. I won’t meet with him again until the surgery. I’m 54, weigh 158, and I’m 5’6”. I’m currently a 38/40 G/H, and he said a full C or D will work well for me. …
Q&A: How Do I Find My Surgeon For A Breast Reconstruction After Cancer?
“I was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer had a partial mastectomy & will receive chemo for 8 weeks. Pathology was node negative + no evidence of lymphatic involvement but due to the fact that I have a number of risk factors for recurence I will also have a prophelatic bi-lateral mastectomy. How do I find a Cosmetic Surgeon who does …
Q&A: Is There a Surgical Technique That Can Help Me Avoid a Breast Lift?
“One surgeon has recommended TUBA and another said completely submuscular w/a transaxillary approach and lift. I know I have some degree of ptosis, but I’m happy w/the position of my breasts and want to avoid a lift. My torso is long, and though the distance from collarbone to nipple is outside nml range (24″), I feel it’s proportionate to my …
Q&A: Can You Perform A Capsullorhaphy With Transax Incision?
“I’m in need for a revision to go smaller. Looking for a surgeon who does capaullorhaphies also, can it be done transax?”, asks a RealSelf user. “It is possible to have capsullorrhaphy via a transaxillary incision. It needs to be done endoscopic ally and it is much harder to do vs an infra mammary incision. You need an examination to …