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Brow drop after dysport

Brow Lift

Dear Sir/Madam, I’m 23 years old and I had an eyebrow lift procedure 1,5 months ago. I had 62.5 units injected into my glabella area and the sides of the eyebrows. Unfortunately I am experiencing some side effects. My brows dropped and as a result my eyes look more hooded than normal. My question is: how long does it take before dysport wears of and when will the side effects go away and when wil

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Do I look like I need a nose job?

Rhinoplasty

I feel really insecure about my nose on the side profile. From a surgeons perspective, do I still look attractive with the nose I have or do I need surgery?

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Can I get a reduction? Please help!

Breast Reduction

I was wondering if I would be able to get a reduction if I’m over weight? I’m 5’2 and 209lbs. I have a DDD and they give me back pain which makes doing physical activity hard and i will also get a rash under and between my breast because they sag. Will I need to drop to a specific weight before I can get the surgery or can I go through with one to help alleviate my back pain to further exercise?

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Brow drop after dysport

Brow Lift

Dear Sir/Madam, I’m 23 years old and I had an eyebrow lift procedure 1,5 months ago. I had 62.5 units injected into my glabella area and the sides of the eyebrows. Unfortunately I am experiencing some side effects. My brows dropped and as a result my eyes look more hooded than normal. My question is: how long does it take before dysport wears of and when will the side effects go away and when wil

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Do I look like I need a nose job?

Rhinoplasty

I feel really insecure about my nose on the side profile. From a surgeons perspective, do I still look attractive with the nose I have or do I need surgery?

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Can I get a reduction? Please help!

Breast Reduction

I was wondering if I would be able to get a reduction if I’m over weight? I’m 5’2 and 209lbs. I have a DDD and they give me back pain which makes doing physical activity hard and i will also get a rash under and between my breast because they sag. Will I need to drop to a specific weight before I can get the surgery or can I go through with one to help alleviate my back pain to further exercise?

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Minnesota care

Breast Augmentation

Hi do you guys know who accepts MA insurance i live in saint Paul MN and i was born intersex my father made me in to a man and looking to do breasts and reassignment surgery to please help.

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Reading the evidence behind liposuction claims

Breast Implant Removal

A dramatic before-and-after photo cannot tell us how often a complication happens. MedProofs collects research-based health reporting at https://medproofs.com/health-news/ . For liposuction studies, which details would you check first: follow-up time, patient selection, or how complications were counted? General reporting cannot estimate an individual patient’s risk.

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Face feminine

Facial Feminization

Hello! I'm a man 45 years old and have a child 15 years old. He wants to look more fem. We've talked to many doctors and they have sad no. I Wonder if both parents are doctors is it legal to do esthetic surgery on their child then? I' ve read that its not illegal in some count but not good ethic. In which countries is it legal if both parents are doctors to do esth surg on their children?

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Reading the evidence behind liposuction claims

Breast Implant Removal

A dramatic before-and-after photo cannot tell us how often a complication happens. MedProofs collects research-based health reporting at https://medproofs.com/health-news/ . For liposuction studies, which details would you check first: follow-up time, patient selection, or how complications were counted? General reporting cannot estimate an individual patient’s risk.

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Face feminine

Facial Feminization

Hello! I'm a man 45 years old and have a child 15 years old. He wants to look more fem. We've talked to many doctors and they have sad no. I Wonder if both parents are doctors is it legal to do esthetic surgery on their child then? I' ve read that its not illegal in some count but not good ethic. In which countries is it legal if both parents are doctors to do esth surg on their children?

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How Do Compression Garments Help With the Healing Process?

Thursday, November 5, 2026

"Compression garments, in my practice, I use these to just help somewhat control and reduce the swelling and improve contour, especially if we're doing some amount of fat grafting."


How Long Does Filler Last?

Thursday, October 29, 2026

"With filler, the FDA labels clearly state about how long they last. So, typically, they're around six, nine, 12 months. Some of the fillers actually last 18, 60 months. Having said that, knowledge is power, definitely know what type of filler you got because you know approximately how long it lasts."


Nonsurgical Treatments vs Plastic Surgery

Friday, October 23, 2026

"I really think it's important for us as board-certified plastic surgeons to be able to offer the full toolbox so patients don't feel like they need to kind of hit a non-board-certified provider for a nonsurgical option."


Featured Articles

Moving forward by moving with exercise after breast cancer

Niccole Caan | ASPS Staff Thursday, November 5, 2026

Breast cancer and reconstructive surgery challenged both her body and spirit, but Jennifer Trettner refused to let it define her future. She relied on exercise to rebuild her strength, restore her confidence and reclaim a sense of control during recovery.


Spooky-sounding surgeries that aren't actually scary

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Friday, October 30, 2026

Terms like "cadaver tissue graft," "fat harvesting" and "skin flap" can sound more at home in a Halloween movie than in an operating room. Add "vampire treatments" to the mix, and it's easy to understand why someone encountering these plastic surgery terms for the first time might do a double – or triple – take.


Considering body contouring? Seeing a PA or nurse practitioner first may help you get there

Niccole Caan | ASPS Staff Wednesday, October 28, 2026

A different approach to body contouring consultations may help improve patient access, according to a new study. Patients seeking plastic surgery may benefit from an initial appointment with an advanced practice provider (APP). APPs include physician assistants and nurse practitioners.


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