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Asymmetric jawline

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I don’t know what else to do

Breast Augmentation

I 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

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What is this thing in my armpit? :O

General Reconstruction

April: 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

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Asymmetric jawline

Cosmetic Surgery

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I don’t know what else to do

Breast Augmentation

I 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

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What is this thing in my armpit? :O

General Reconstruction

April: 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

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Lifetime risk of breast cancer

Breast Reconstruction

How 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?

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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."


Navigating Plastic Surgery Consultations

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

"It's okay for a surgeon to take a 360-degree view of your body and your face and give you some options, but the goal should really be to focus on what you came in for and what is concerning you, and at least start there."


Featured Articles

What is TrenibotE? Can it help treat lines faster than Botox?

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, July 25, 2025

Imagine instantly melting fine lines and wrinkles, rather than waiting days for your Botox to take effect. A new neuromodulator injectable called TrenibotE (trenibotulinumtoxinE) made waves by promising a fresher face in less time.


The dangers of improper Brazilian butt lifts

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Thursday, July 24, 2025

It's easy to be turned off by this life-changing procedure because of fatalities linked to Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs) gone wrong. As a result, plastic surgeons and lawmakers have taken crucial steps in recent years to combat complications associated with improperly performed BBLs.


Popular plastic surgery procedures for neck contouring

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, July 22, 2025

For patients seeking facial procedures to counteract the signs of aging, such as facelifts or brow lifts, there is another procedure that can address this area – the neck lift.


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