Question: I am completely flat-chested. Is it possible for me to get breast augmentation? Are there any special considerations? Answer: It is absolutely possible for you to get a breast augmentation, and I think that you would be thrilled with it. The only real special consideration is that you have to be careful about going…
Question: What are the potential risks associated with breast reconstruction? Answer: The risks of breast reconstruction really depend on the type of reconstruction. First, keep in mind that all surgeries have general risks, such as infection, bleeding, hematoma, poor healing, poor scarring, poor cosmetic outcome, and the possible need for revision or future stages. Next,…
Question: When is a chemical peel the right choice as opposed to other types of skin repair? Answer: Chemical peels range widely in strength, and sometimes very light chemical peels with only a day or a few days of downtime can be an excellent adjunct to a maximized medical skin care home regimen. For more…
Question: Is it common for people to need to stay overnight after getting a tummy tuck? Answer: The current standard of care is for people to go home after tummy tucks. In fact, all of my tummy tuck patients go home unless their tummy tuck is combined with enough other procedures that the total length…
Question: What areas of the body are best treated with laser lipo? Answer: Any areas of the body can be treated with laser liposuction, but since the laser is supposed to help with skin tightening, areas with looser skin should be the best targets. This would include arms, tummies, and necks. Then again, laser liposuction…
Question: What are the advantages of having a closed rhinoplasty as opposed to an open one? Answer: The advantage of a closed rhinoplasty is that the swelling goes away faster. Also, closed rhinoplasties do not have any visible scars. Therefore, I believe that the closed approach is reasonable for simple surgeries, such as simply removing…
Question: How common is it for patients who have had breast augmentation to later want a change in size, either larger or smaller, or have the implants removed altogether? Answer: Size changes are one of the most common reasons for re-operation after breast augmentation. In fact, studies have shown that 90% of American women wish…
Question: What is the best bra to wear after my breast reduction surgery? Should the bra be with or without wires, should it be shaping or maybe a sports bra? Answer: After breast reduction, I like my patients to wear a soft cotton sports bra without an underwire for 6 weeks. After this, I require…
