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I don’t know what else to do
Breast AugmentationI recently lost 40lb after working my ass off for it. I thought I would be happy with myself after I reached my goals, however I am more miserable now than I have ever been. I’m at 19.4% body fat, 119 pounds and 5’6. Is fat transfer an option? Or will I have to get implants? Any other options? Birth control? Eat estrogen rich foods? Massage?I want +1.5 to fill in and make me not look like a dude
What is this thing in my armpit? :O
General ReconstructionApril: large axillary mass appears on right. After 2 failed derm visits-went to my PC. Exam, mammo, MRI-, no COVID vax prob. It's causing tingling in my hand. I am no stranger to plast surg & know this is a dangerous area for surgery. How do I find someone truly qualified & willing to take on something like this? TY
Lifetime risk of breast cancer
Breast ReconstructionHow high does your lifetime risk of breast cancer have to be for a risk reducing mastectomy? Let's assume the patient has never had breast cancer and has no identifiable gene mutations, but has a lifetime risk of 42%. What is cutoff for insurance to cover it, generally speaking?
I don’t know what else to do
Breast AugmentationI recently lost 40lb after working my ass off for it. I thought I would be happy with myself after I reached my goals, however I am more miserable now than I have ever been. I’m at 19.4% body fat, 119 pounds and 5’6. Is fat transfer an option? Or will I have to get implants? Any other options? Birth control? Eat estrogen rich foods? Massage?I want +1.5 to fill in and make me not look like a dude
What is this thing in my armpit? :O
General ReconstructionApril: large axillary mass appears on right. After 2 failed derm visits-went to my PC. Exam, mammo, MRI-, no COVID vax prob. It's causing tingling in my hand. I am no stranger to plast surg & know this is a dangerous area for surgery. How do I find someone truly qualified & willing to take on something like this? TY
Lifetime risk of breast cancer
Breast ReconstructionHow high does your lifetime risk of breast cancer have to be for a risk reducing mastectomy? Let's assume the patient has never had breast cancer and has no identifiable gene mutations, but has a lifetime risk of 42%. What is cutoff for insurance to cover it, generally speaking?
Revision Mastopexy
Breast LiftIs it possible for a new plastic surgeon to perform a revision mastopexy on me if they do not know the position of the vascular pedicles to my nipple areola complex from my initial mastopexy? I tried to get this information from the surgeon who performed my initial mastoepxy but like he is unfortunately withholding this information. Thank you.
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Thursday, August 21, 2025"I think it is risky unless you do your homework. So, of course, you wanna know your plastic surgeon, you wanna know your injector or aesthetic doctor who's providing the service."
Healing Tips Most Patients Overlook
Thursday, August 14, 2025"Avoid direct sunlight exposure to your incisions for the first year after surgery. And the reason for that is because the UV light in sun can actually cause your incisions and scars to appear darker or more red."
Can Plastic Surgery Be Scarless?
Wednesday, August 13, 2025"Anytime we use surgery, there's always gonna be an incision. So, it can't be scarless. However, we do have excellent technology for optimizing incisions and making scars fade away, typically to a nice, fine white line that becomes almost imperceptible over time."
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The ins and outs of creating dimples with plastic surgery
Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Thursday, August 14, 2025There's no denying that there is just something so enrapturing about the perfect set of dimples. For some people without them, the allure of dimples is something that has appealed to them for many years. Dimples can now become a reality for those not born with them, courtesy of a procedure known as the "dimpleplasty."