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Breast lift

Breast Implant Removal

I have Breast implants over the muscle, now I want my implants removed and a reduction / lift. How complicated is this procedure?

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How to improve the appearance or removal of a lip scar?

Dermal Fillers

I have a scar on the border line of my lips after a surgery to reduce my lips 18 years ago. It was done when I was around 12 and I have camouflaged it with make up, but can’t anymore. I have tried lasers, steroids injections , creams, oils and nothing will completely flatten the scar. It has been white since I remember and when I smile it stretches making it more visible. Any recomendations?

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Breast lift incisions not in the crease.

Breast Lift

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Breast lift

Breast Implant Removal

I have Breast implants over the muscle, now I want my implants removed and a reduction / lift. How complicated is this procedure?

View More

How to improve the appearance or removal of a lip scar?

Dermal Fillers

I have a scar on the border line of my lips after a surgery to reduce my lips 18 years ago. It was done when I was around 12 and I have camouflaged it with make up, but can’t anymore. I have tried lasers, steroids injections , creams, oils and nothing will completely flatten the scar. It has been white since I remember and when I smile it stretches making it more visible. Any recomendations?

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Breast lift incisions not in the crease.

Breast Lift

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Insurance or covering for Gender Dysmorphia

Facial Feminization

How does it work on getting insurance to cover procedures that are towards gender dysmorphia? Who does them in NY ? Etc

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toenail matrix and nail bed repair

General Reconstruction

Would someone be willing to help/advise me.

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Need Advice

Migraine Surgery

Has anyone had a migraine lift/brow lift/face lift? What doctor would you recommend? I have horrible migraines but the pain goes away when I lift the skin up on both sides of my forehead. Also, did your insurance pay for it?

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Lower Body Lift Damage-No one will help me!

Body Lift

I had a lower body lift. I went from being an athlete to not being able to lift weights, run, etc 4 years later I'm still left uneven w/skin in my thigh I didn't have before. I no longer wear clothing comfortably. I have chronic pain near my piriformis muscle (sitting under where a scar is) & I look pregnant not flat now. I have seen 36 varying doctors. No one knows how to help .

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toenail matrix and nail bed repair

General Reconstruction

Would someone be willing to help/advise me.

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Need Advice

Migraine Surgery

Has anyone had a migraine lift/brow lift/face lift? What doctor would you recommend? I have horrible migraines but the pain goes away when I lift the skin up on both sides of my forehead. Also, did your insurance pay for it?

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Lower Body Lift Damage-No one will help me!

Body Lift

I had a lower body lift. I went from being an athlete to not being able to lift weights, run, etc 4 years later I'm still left uneven w/skin in my thigh I didn't have before. I no longer wear clothing comfortably. I have chronic pain near my piriformis muscle (sitting under where a scar is) & I look pregnant not flat now. I have seen 36 varying doctors. No one knows how to help .

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I recently had ganeo surgery. My concern is that my right side looks bigger than my left. It's only

Breast Reduction

I recently had ganeo surgery. My concern is that my right side looks bigger than my left. It's only been 7 days since my surgery. Is it asymmetric swelling? I am completely shocked by this

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Video Gallery

ASPS Roundtable: The Millennial Plastic Surgery Boom

Friday, May 5, 2023

"When I think of culture, and I think of millennials, some of the characteristics that pop out... they're confident, they're optimistic, they're tolerant. Some of the key features are delayed family planning. People are getting married later and having kids later. People are congregating in bigger cities, more focus on education. I think a lot of these unique elements to this generation, coupled with the exposure to the internet and the various facets of social media, will create this whole new generation of plastic surgery patients."


ASPS Roundtable: Combination Procedures

Friday, April 7, 2023

"People are so busy today. I find that a lot of our patients just... want several things, and it's just efficient for time management. It's actually cheaper to do combination procedures. I always say it's kind of one long nonstop flight instead of two direct flights, so financially, it makes more sense."


ASPS Roundtable: Differences Between Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeons

Friday, March 3, 2023

"I think that it really it boils down to the length of training, the expertise that people are board-certified plastic surgeons have and the process to become board-certified because that's really all about patient safety. So, one way patients can do that is by seeing someone who is an ASPS Member Surgeon, because then they know that that person's going to have been board certified in plastic surgery."


Featured Articles

The art and science of breast augmentation: How to choose the right surgeon and implant size for your unique goals

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Tuesday, June 6, 2023

When it comes to breast augmentation, there are two things you want to choose wisely: your surgeon and your implant size. But if you're like most women, you'll need help figuring it out.


Could the secret to a better plastic surgery recovery be beauty sleep?

Sean T. Doherty, MD | Brookline, MA Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Inadequate sleep can impact not only your appearance but also your physical and mental health. So it only makes sense that quality sleep would be a major component of your plastic surgery recovery. However, sleep isn't always easy after a surgical procedure.


Summer makeover magic: Pros and cons of scheduling your mommy makeover during the kids' summer break

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Following pregnancy and childbirth, women's bodies undergo significant changes that are often difficult to bounce back from without assistance. That's where a mommy makeover procedure can help.


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