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Breast lift, 13 year old saline implants. Would you recommend replacing at time of lift or retaining current implants?

Breast lift, 13 year old saline implants. Would you recommend replacing at time of lift or retaining current implants?

Breast lift, 13 year old saline implants. Would you recommend replacing at time of lift or retaining current implants?

What a great question! I tell my patients that breast implants are like tires and will eventually need to be replaced. I expect breast implants to last about 10 years, so yours have lasted longer than expected. Since you are already undergoing breast surgery, I would recommend replacing the implants during the procedure.

Breast lift, 13 year old saline implants. Would you recommend replacing at time of lift or retaining current implants?

How soon can you resume excersising after liposuction?

How soon can you resume excersising after liposuction?

A: The best answer is to ask your plastic surgeon. We all have different recommendations, plus your surgeon can tailor his or her advice to your specific case. I typically perform large volume liposuction on multiple body parts. Often, I am performing other procedures, like fat transfer to the hips and butt or a tummy tuck as well. I generally recommend my patients give themselves 4-6 weeks before exercise.

Breast lift, 13 year old saline implants. Would you recommend replacing at time of lift or retaining current implants?

Areola reduction?

Areola reduction?

Q: When getting a breast lift and breast augmentation, does the surgeon automatically reduce the size of the areola or do I have to tell him that I want it reduced a little?

A: Areola reduction is a standard part of a breast lift, however it is always a good idea to discuss this aspect of the surgery with your plastic surgeon. The more your doctor understands your goals, the more likely you are to be thrilled with the outcome!

Breast lift, 13 year old saline implants. Would you recommend replacing at time of lift or retaining current implants?

Q: What Percentage of Full TTs Include Lipo Suction?

Q: What Percentage of Full TTs Include Lipo Suction?

Q: What Percentage of Full TTs Include Lipo Suction?

What percentage of full tummy tuck includes lipo suctsion of upper part of tummy as well as dog ears and mont area? Is it dangerous to include them as part of the procedure or its part of the new ways of doing tummy tuck today, since I heard if its not included its the old school way to do tummy tuck? Thank you.

A: Plastic surgery, like most areas of medicine, is advancing. Combination procedures are advantageous to many patients – they are cost effective, limit exposure to anesthesia, reduce down time and minimize time away from work and family. Many plastic surgeons are comfortable combining gentle liposuction in the same surgery as a tummy tuck. In fact, most of my tummy tucks these days include liposuction. I frequently reduce the mons pubis with liposuction. The best way to be certain that a combination of procedures is safe for you is to discuss it with your plastic surgeon.

Breast lift, 13 year old saline implants. Would you recommend replacing at time of lift or retaining current implants?

Liposculpture, BBL and Breast Augmentation?

Liposculpture, BBL and Breast Augmentation?

Q: Will I be able to have a BBL, Liposculpture, and breast augmentation at the same time? I am 26 years old with 1 child. I do not want a tummy tuck. Will the lipo allow my skin to retract? What is the estimated cost? I was thinking about getting the surgery in the Dominican republic. How long should I take off from work?

A: There are several issues to discuss in your question. First, I frequently combine Liposculpture, Brazilian Butt lift and breast augmentation in healthy patients. It does complicate the recovery process when I operate on the front and back of the body at the same time. You will need to lay on your sides for several weeks after surgery.

It is impossible to tell whether or not you can achieve your desired abdominal results with liposuction alone without seeing you. I can tell you that liposuction does not create elasticity of the skin. If you have stretchmarks and loose skin on your abdomen liposuction alone will not fix that. In fact, if you already have loose skin after pregnancy, liposuction without a tummy tuck may make the appearance of loose skin even worse. You will need a consultation to determine whether or not you would benefit from a tummy tuck.

I am VERY concerned about surgery performed outside the US. While there are certainly qualified doctors in other countries, I would recommend your staying in the US for your surgery. Different countries have different standards for education and licensing potentially making it hard to determine who is qualified to perform your surgery. Language barrier could be an issue as well as access to follow up care. It will be VERY hard to convince a US plastic surgeon to take your case if you have a complication after surgery outside the country.