Mini Tummy Tuck vs. Full Tummy Tuck: Differences, Recovery, and Candidacy Quick Answer: A mini tummy tuck typically treats mild loose skin and limited abdominal wall weakness below the belly button. A full tummy tuck treats loose skin above and below the belly button and allows broader abdominal wall tightening. A mini procedure may involve…

Question: Is there an ideal age when children should undergo otoplasty? Answer: Most recommendations are that ear surgery should probably be done at an early school age, before children start to get made fun of, which is to avoid negative effects on their psychological development.

Question: How soon after I get cheek implants can I return to work? Will it be really noticeable to people that I’ve had work done? Answer: Well, there are different types of cheek implants, and I tend to not like silicone implants. I use Porex-type implants, which act more like part of the bone and…

Question: I’m 27, from Atlanta, and I have overly large breasts which often cause me discomfort. I want a breast reduction, but I’m also hoping to get pregnant soon. If I get a breast reduction, will my breasts be able to produce a sufficient amount of milk to feed my future baby? Answer: Okay that…

Question: Can Mederma or something similar be used on the scars following breast lift surgery? Answer: I like Mederma a lot a lot and I like Mederma with sunscreen. I used it almost exquisitely for four or five years. In the last year, I have transitioned first to Kelo-Cote, and most recently to Biocornium, which is…

Question: Will I be under general anesthesia for my body lift? Answer: Yes. Thank you for the easy question. We use general anesthesia for body lift and other surgeries.

Question: I’ve heard that massage is very beneficial after liposuction. Is this true after a tummy tuck and what does it do? Answer: I would agree that massage is beneficial, but let me make sure that you understand that we are only talking about lymphatic massage. This is not rubbing and massage that you get…

Question: What other surgeries is the browlift often combined with? Answer: Well, now that you mention it, I think there are not many things that I have not combined a brow lift with. Most often, I am doing it with a facelift, but often I do it with upper eyelid surgery. Anytime that I am operating…