“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 …
Q&A: Can Breast Augmentation Hide my Indented Sternum?
“I appear to have mild pectus excavatum in addition to absurdly small breasts. Mine looks wider and shallower than others I’ve seen, with my entire sternum sunken 1-2 cm below my rib cage except for a bony ridge along the sides. It is asymptomatic and I’ve decided against invasive surgery. In brief, I’d like to know to what extent breast …