Question: I had a mastectomy 14 years ago.  I did not opt for breast reconstruction at that time.  What would be involved if I want to choose breast reconstruction now? Answer: You really just need to come into the office, so that we can understand what the defect looks like, and I need to know…

Question: Is it true that having breast implants can affect your insurance coverage, for instance with premium increases, denials with breast related problems, etc.? Answer: It’s certainly possible.  I am not an insurance expert, but in my experience, the worst that could happen is a denial of coverage for problems related to the cosmetic breast…

Question: I hate my breasts. My husband says that I am obsessed with breasts, but I am just obsessed with mine and I always compare mine to others. My breasts hang and they are quite terrible. I am interested in a breast lift. Can I get breast augmentation at the same time? Answer: Yes, having…

Question: I am from Hilton Head and I have never been diagnosed with this, but I think I have tuberous breasts because mine developed into weird shape. Can this be improved with implants? Answer: I have never really seen a statistic for the prevalence of tuberous breasts, but I think it is incredibly common, and…

Question: I would like to have a breast lift with augmentation. Do you put implants underneath the muscle? How long does this procedure usually take? Answer: It is 2013, so really all implants should be below the muscle now. This has to do with visibility, palpability, rippling and capsular contracture rates. An augment with a…

Question: What are the instances when you can have a short scar rather than one from hip bone to hip bone from abdominoplasty? Answer: The patients who are good candidates for short scars, i.e. mini abdominoplasties are those without much loose skin.  These are patients who might have a belly button hernia fixed or muscles…

Question: Do chemical peels require anesthesia? Answer: It really depends on the strength of the chemical peel.  For very strong peels like strong PCA peels or Phenol peels, anesthesia would be required.  I personally do not do these in my practice anymore.  All the chemical peels that we do are actually pretty light, because when…

Question: What is the average age of your facelift patients? Do you think 40 is on the young side to be considering a facelift? Answer: The average age in my practice is probably a bit older than normal and is in the late 60s, probably right around 68 or 69. We have done patients from…