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Asymmetric jawline
Cosmetic SurgeryG
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
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?
Asymmetric jawline
Cosmetic SurgeryG
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
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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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."
Botox Parties
Thursday, May 22, 2025"If you were to attend a Botox party, first of all, make sure you find out who's gonna be administering the injections. Is it gonna be a plastic surgeon?"
Featured Articles
The shifting focus of facial aesthetics: Rise of the mid-facelift
Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Tuesday, July 1, 2025The mid-facelift is an increasingly popular, less intensive yet highly transformative procedure that offers natural, lasting results without the intense recovery of a traditional facelift.
Breast augmentation for fitness models and professionals
Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Monday, June 30, 2025Achieving a perfectly balanced and toned physique is the ultimate goal in the world of competitive fitness and modeling. With the focus on fat loss and muscle development, female competitors and models can slip towards an unbalanced appearance as their breast size changes along with their physique.
Transparency in procedures: How social media is creating a new, open dialogue around plastic surgery
Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Friday, June 27, 2025There has been a recent significant shift away from the trend of secrecy regarding plastic surgery toward one of transparency, with the Hollywood elite, influencers and patients being very open and straightforward about their procedures.