Dr. Curves’ Plastic Surgery Blog
Am I Suitable for a Tummy Tuck?
[breadcrumb] Am I Suitable for a Tummy Tuck? Q: I have recently (over the last 15 months) lost 100lbs. I am 5’7 and weigh 180lbs. Whilst I am still technically overweight, I feel like I am at my stable weight. I excercise 3/4 times a week and have a healthy diet. I do...
I am about to get a weight trainer & start losing weight & i plan on getting a breast reduction after. which should i do 1st ?
[breadcrumb] I am about to get a weight trainer & start losing weight & i plan on getting a breast reduction after. which should i do 1st ? A: You should absolutely lose weight first! Weight changes may affect your results, so I always recommend that my patients be at...
Do you have to be very sure that you would like a procedure within a few months to schedule a consultation?
[breadcrumb] Do you have to be very sure that you would like a procedure within a few months to schedule a consultation? Q: Can you schedule a consultation just to get more information about a procedure that you are interested in? Is it okay to do one if you only know...
Breast lift now or later?
[breadcrumb] Breast lift now or later? Q: My sister is 24 and is wondering whether she would need to wait to have a lift until after she has children. A: A full breast lift (mastopexy) will not only be aesthetically pleasing, but probably also reduce neck and shoulder...
Why does a doctor say no NSAIDs for 7 days before upper eyelid surgery?
[breadcrumb] Why does a doctor say no NSAIDs for 7 days before upper eyelid surgery? Q: Why does a doctor say no NSAIDs for 7 days before upper eyelid surgery? A: NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) decrease platelet function. Platelets are essential to...
Want that beach ready tight tummy? The Mini tummy tuck maybe just right for you !!
[breadcrumb] Want that beach ready tight tummy? The Mini tummy tuck maybe just right for you !! The Mini-tummy tuck is the sexy modified version of the original tummy tuck .This procedure tightens your muscles and removes excess abdominal skin below the belly button...
Is it possible to have facelift without general anesthetic?
[breadcrumb] Is it possible to have facelift without general anesthetic? Q: I was set to have a facelift, laser resurfacing, cheek implants, and upper and lower eyelid surgery. Then, six days before my surgery, I was told by my surgeon that the anesthesiologist said...
Difference in price based on facility…
[breadcrumb] Difference in price based on facility… Q: Is it generally higher cost when having procedure in a hospital versus a private run facility that many surgeons have? For a tummy tuck and breast lift? A: This is a great question. There are several costs...

































