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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
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
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
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?
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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?"
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The ideal patient for nonsurgical rhinoplasty
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Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Wednesday, July 9, 2025Mesobotox is a minimally invasive treatment for improving skin texture and combating "large pores." But what are "large pores," and can neuromodulator injections achieve "filter-like" results?