“Is Botox safe to get if I have rheumatoid arthritis? I am currently taking methotrexate two times weekly and humira injections every other week. Please advise.”, asks Susan, a RealSelf user “Dear Susan, there are no known adverse events due to interaction between Botox injections and rheumatoid arthritis medications such as metthotrexate. Moreover, it is safe for patients with rheumatoid …
“I want and got a protein S panel done and my doctor was kind of confused… 1) my protein S activity is 30 out of range. Normal is 60-140. 2) my protein S free is 29 out of range. Normal is 64-131. 3) my protein S antigen is 61 out of range. Normal is 70-140. Does that mean I have …
“OK, so I’m in my late 20s, one child, and a fairly slim shape.”, explains a RealSelf user. “I want a Brazilian butt augmentation, but I need some fatty tissue. I do not want implants. Please help me.” “It is difficult to specifically comment on your body without at least pictures.”, explains Aristocrat’s certified surgeon Dr. Kevin Tehrani, M.D., F.A.C.S …
“Are permanent sutures necessary when using Strattice in a breast augmentation revision“?, asks a RealSelf user. “I prefer the use in long lasting absorbable sutures with Strattice. The idea is that Strattice will get incorporated before the suture is completely absorbed. That obviates the need of permanent sutures. While this is a decision for your surgeon you may want to …
“Rather than getting and implant along with a breast lift, is it possible to get a fat transfer into the breast to create fullness?”, asks a RealSelf user. “I would like to have fat transferred to my breasts. I have lost weight and along with that my breasts lost most of their fullness. I want to have fat removed from …
“Can Ultherapy cause natural face volume loss (not from fat graft or fillers, but natural fat)?”, asks a RealSelf user. “I’m considering Ulthera for lifting my jowl areas, upper & lower cheeks. I have good volume, but some sagging. I don’t want to lose my natural cheek volume, is this a danger? Also, can it be used above the upper …
“I’m 5’4, 124 pounds and 34A bra size”, writes a RealSelf user. “With the lift I just want to see my breast higher on the chest with reposition and reduction of the areola so my breasts just feel firmer and more shaped. Also, I do not want to go bigger I would like to have small perky breasts. Tank You.””You …
“I have fat cheeks and some fat I want removed from my jawline”, asks a RealSelf user. “Would SmartLipo or regular Lipo be the way to go? Would it be safe for the face?””I agree with my colleagues that first and foremost you need to have a board certified plastic surgeon with scultping experience in the areas you are interested …
I have thick thighs that rub together when I walk. What are the options?, asks a concerned RealSelf user.There are few options, explains Aristocrat’s certified surgeon Dr. Kevin Tehrani, M.D., F.A.C.S. “The best is to have an examination or pictures. Least invasive would be CoolSculpting to freeze the fat in this area and get about a 25% reduction. Laser liposuction …
Do all breast surgeons offer all forms and brands?, ask a RealSelf user. “I plan on upgrading my implants soon and I am wondering a lot of doctors on this site mention different shapes, brands, high profile, textures, Allergan, I currently have 350cc Mentor implants and I am trying to figure out what the best one is for me. Do …