Cosmetic Question: My doctor told me he thinks I need a peri-areolar lift. My nipples have come down, but the rest of my breasts looks okay. What is involved in this procedure? Do I have to be put to sleep for this? Cosmetic Answer: This procedure makes the nipple smaller after it is stretched and […]
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Painful Knots After Liposuction
Cosmetic Question: I have had liposuction of my flanks and tummy. The tummy is fine but I have pain and hard knots on the sides. What is wrong? Cosmetic Answer: These painful knots are common after liposuction of the sides. It is probably because liposuction here is near bone, nerves and muscle. • These knots […]
Can My Aweful Calf Implants Be Fixed?
Cosmetic Question: I am a tall, slender woman with skinny legs. I had calf implants. My surgeon says they are the popular look. Unfortunately, I have huge, rock-hard bulges at the back of my legs. I get teased that I look like a stork on top and Russian weight lifter on steroids below. Help! Cosmetic […]
Should I Get Insta-Breast?
Cosmetic Question: Is Insta-Breast the best way to decide the right size breast implant for me? Cosmetic Answer: Insta-Breast is a new way to “test” the size of the implant you are considering. This office procedure infuses sterile salt water into your breasts in the exact volume of the implant you want. You instantly […]
Breast Implants and Detecting Cancer
Cosmetic Question: Will having breast implants increase my risk of getting cancer or of a cancer being missed? Cosmetic Answer: This is a very important question – no woman would want to risk breast cancer in exchange for implants. In fact, this concern led the FDA to stop the use of silicone gel implants […]
What’s Wrong With Silicone Injections?
Cosmetic Question: Why can’t I get silicone lip and buttock injections here in the USA? It’s easy, it’s permament and it’s done all over South America. Cosmetic Answer: Injectable silicone for medical use is not approved in the USA because of the problems silicone will cause you a year or so later. The lip […]
Calf Implants
Cosmetic Question: I am a tall, slender woman with skinny legs. I had calf implants. My surgeon says they are the popular look. But I have huge rock-hard bulges at the back of my leg. I get teased that I look like a stork on top and Russian weight lifter on steroids below. Help! Cosmetic […]
Stem Cell Face Lift
Cosmetic Question: What is a stem cell face lift? Where can I get one? Cosmetic Answer: You can get one at any reputable plastic surgeon’s office – a stem cell face lift is just facial fat injections. When fat is removed from the body, it contains stem cells. These are cells that can change into […]
Panniculectomy vs. Tummy Tuck
Cosmetic Question: I have a question about panniculectomy. I had a gastric by-pass and lost 150 pounds. Now I have tummy skin half-way to my knees. One plastic surgeon said I needed a cosmetic tummy tuck and insurance would not pay. Another plastic surgeon said it was a panniculectomy and insurance would pay. Help! Cosmetic […]
PRP, Vampire Facelifts, and Filler
Cosmetic Question: What is PRP, and should I have it to make my filler last longer? Cosmetic Answer: This is an excellent question and a controversial one. PRP stands for platelet rich plasma. You may have heard it referred to by its trademarked name, the Vampire face lift. Here is what you need to know. […]