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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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Anyone Can Call Themselves a Plastic Surgeon?
Thursday, July 31, 2025"Many doctors now offer aesthetic treatments. This is an important distinguishing factor because you would think that your state licensing board would control what type of medicine you practice, but that is not true. So, you can set up shop as an aesthetic or cosmetic surgeon with essentially no training."
Adjusting to Your New Look After Plastic Surgery
Thursday, July 24, 2025"Sometimes after surgery, a change, especially to your face, can be really dramatic, and it's a lot to go through. You have to really kind of go through a process where you get used to the new way that you look."
Sun Exposure & Scars
Wednesday, June 18, 2025"Sun exposure will help camouflage scars, but it's best to be avoided because if you have sun exposure to incisions within the first year, it can increase the amount of pigment that's retained within the scar."
Featured Articles
Is "BBL smell" real? Here's what you need to know
Adrienne Santos-Longhurst | Freelance Writer Wednesday, August 6, 2025The so-called "BBL smell" has got the internet and socials abuzz, with patients, some plastic surgeons and even a few high-profile celebrities chiming in about it.
Noninvasive procedures for back-to-school season
Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, August 5, 2025As the summer draws to a close and the fall season lurks on the horizon, it's time to get ready to go back to school. For any student who has spent plenty of time in the great outdoors this season soaking up the summer sun, one crucial step in preparing to go back to college is getting their skin refreshed.
Treatment options for Poland syndrome
Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Monday, August 4, 2025While not a common disorder in many practices, Poland syndrome is a congenital condition characterized by underdeveloped or absent chest muscles. It often involves missing their pectoralis major in many patients and usually affects just one side of the chest.