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Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons

or share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community

or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

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Plastic surgery for cheap? Why some deals are too good to be true

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

An old saying goes, "If it is too good to be true, it probably is." The saying warns consumers that if you are getting an out-of-this-world deal on something, there is probably something wrong with it. This advice applies not only to consumer goods but also to services, such as plastic surgery.

It hurts just to open a water bottle? Things you might not know about recovering after plastic surgery

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Wednesday, June 4, 2025

You read the information provided by your doctor, you did your research and, still, you may be surprised by the small things that hurt, annoy or frustrate you after surgery, like the seemingly simple task of twisting open the cap on a water bottle.

What do I need to know? Tips and tricks for acing your plastic surgery consult

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Tuesday, May 20, 2025

What do you need to know to ace your plastic surgery consultation? Okay, so going to your plastic surgery consultation shouldn't feel like you are prepping for your SATs, but to make the most out of your time with your plastic surgeon, you should be willing to do a little homework and prepare for your initial meeting.

Is that for real? Establishing trusted resources for your plastic surgery journey

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Friday, May 9, 2025

Every journey starts with one small step. In your plastic surgery journey, that step typically marks the point at which you decide you want to change something, but where do you go from there?

Who's that girl I see? Postop recognition and plastic surgery results

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Monday, April 21, 2025

Even if plastic surgery is something you've wanted with all your heart, you can wake up one morning, look in the mirror and realize that you don't recognize the person staring back at you.

Keep it snatched! Why compression garments are your best friends in recovery

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Friday, April 11, 2025

Compression garments are not the fashion statement of the century. Some people even find them uncomfortable or "tight," but after a plastic surgery procedure, a compression garment will be your best friend.

Plastic surgery for cheap? Why some deals are too good to be true

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

An old saying goes, "If it is too good to be true, it probably is." The saying warns consumers that if you are getting an out-of-this-world deal on something, there is probably something wrong with it. This advice applies not only to consumer goods but also to services, such as plastic surgery.

It hurts just to open a water bottle? Things you might not know about recovering after plastic surgery

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Wednesday, June 4, 2025

You read the information provided by your doctor, you did your research and, still, you may be surprised by the small things that hurt, annoy or frustrate you after surgery, like the seemingly simple task of twisting open the cap on a water bottle.

What do I need to know? Tips and tricks for acing your plastic surgery consult

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Tuesday, May 20, 2025

What do you need to know to ace your plastic surgery consultation? Okay, so going to your plastic surgery consultation shouldn't feel like you are prepping for your SATs, but to make the most out of your time with your plastic surgeon, you should be willing to do a little homework and prepare for your initial meeting.

Is that for real? Establishing trusted resources for your plastic surgery journey

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Friday, May 9, 2025

Every journey starts with one small step. In your plastic surgery journey, that step typically marks the point at which you decide you want to change something, but where do you go from there?

Plastic surgery for cheap? Why some deals are too good to be true

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

An old saying goes, "If it is too good to be true, it probably is." The saying warns consumers that if you are getting an out-of-this-world deal on something, there is probably something wrong with it. This advice applies not only to consumer goods but also to services, such as plastic surgery.

It hurts just to open a water bottle? Things you might not know about recovering after plastic surgery

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Wednesday, June 4, 2025

You read the information provided by your doctor, you did your research and, still, you may be surprised by the small things that hurt, annoy or frustrate you after surgery, like the seemingly simple task of twisting open the cap on a water bottle.

What do I need to know? Tips and tricks for acing your plastic surgery consult

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Tuesday, May 20, 2025

What do you need to know to ace your plastic surgery consultation? Okay, so going to your plastic surgery consultation shouldn't feel like you are prepping for your SATs, but to make the most out of your time with your plastic surgeon, you should be willing to do a little homework and prepare for your initial meeting.

Is that for real? Establishing trusted resources for your plastic surgery journey

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Friday, May 9, 2025

Every journey starts with one small step. In your plastic surgery journey, that step typically marks the point at which you decide you want to change something, but where do you go from there?

Who's that girl I see? Postop recognition and plastic surgery results

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Monday, April 21, 2025

Even if plastic surgery is something you've wanted with all your heart, you can wake up one morning, look in the mirror and realize that you don't recognize the person staring back at you.

Keep it snatched! Why compression garments are your best friends in recovery

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Friday, April 11, 2025

Compression garments are not the fashion statement of the century. Some people even find them uncomfortable or "tight," but after a plastic surgery procedure, a compression garment will be your best friend.

Any doctor will do, right? Why board certification matters for plastic surgery

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The number one reason that board certification matters for plastic surgery is patient safety. What exactly does board certification mean? Ensuring your health, safety and aesthetic results are in qualified hands means researching and understanding what various credentials really signify.

What is reality? Determining if a before and after is too good to be true

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer
Tuesday, March 11, 2025

As it gets harder to differentiate between real photos, manipulated photos and AI-generated images, how do you know what reality is? Can you trust before and after pictures to accurately assess what a plastic surgery result will look like? Do photos reflect the true skill and artistry of a plastic surgeon?

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Does my right implant look normal?

Breast Implant Revision

Hi, I had surgery back ln Feb 2025 to exchange my implants, I got bigger implants with a higher profile, i started noticing when i bend down my right implant looked distorted, i went back into surgery and they added the Galaflex mesh, but after a few month it looks the same when i bend down, is this normal? What can i do? First photo is with the Galaflex, second photo is before the Mesh.

Post Breast Surgery Pain Syndrome

Breast Reduction

Hello, I have been struggling mightily to locate a provider to assist me with thoracic nerve pain/damage after a breast reduction in 2012. I have been searching for help regarding interventional and surgical options along with direction on what type of imaging or nerve conduction testing I would best be served by to identify neuroma location? I would be extremely grateful for any assistance

6 months post op with a concern

Neck Lift

Looking for some guidance. I lost 105lbs and had awful turkey neck, so I got a facelift/necklift/ upper bleph. I’ve noticed asymmetrical results as seen in the pics below. I went Back to my surgeon to address the concern and he said he didn’t think it was too concerning. I feel Like i need a revision but do not want to spend even more $ and recovery time. Is this acceptable? Am I overreacting?

Does my right implant look normal?

Breast Implant Revision

Hi, I had surgery back ln Feb 2025 to exchange my implants, I got bigger implants with a higher profile, i started noticing when i bend down my right implant looked distorted, i went back into surgery and they added the Galaflex mesh, but after a few month it looks the same when i bend down, is this normal? What can i do? First photo is with the Galaflex, second photo is before the Mesh.

Post Breast Surgery Pain Syndrome

Breast Reduction

Hello, I have been struggling mightily to locate a provider to assist me with thoracic nerve pain/damage after a breast reduction in 2012. I have been searching for help regarding interventional and surgical options along with direction on what type of imaging or nerve conduction testing I would best be served by to identify neuroma location? I would be extremely grateful for any assistance

Does my right implant look normal?

Breast Implant Revision

Hi, I had surgery back ln Feb 2025 to exchange my implants, I got bigger implants with a higher profile, i started noticing when i bend down my right implant looked distorted, i went back into surgery and they added the Galaflex mesh, but after a few month it looks the same when i bend down, is this normal? What can i do? First photo is with the Galaflex, second photo is before the Mesh.

Post Breast Surgery Pain Syndrome

Breast Reduction

Hello, I have been struggling mightily to locate a provider to assist me with thoracic nerve pain/damage after a breast reduction in 2012. I have been searching for help regarding interventional and surgical options along with direction on what type of imaging or nerve conduction testing I would best be served by to identify neuroma location? I would be extremely grateful for any assistance

6 months post op with a concern

Neck Lift

Looking for some guidance. I lost 105lbs and had awful turkey neck, so I got a facelift/necklift/ upper bleph. I’ve noticed asymmetrical results as seen in the pics below. I went Back to my surgeon to address the concern and he said he didn’t think it was too concerning. I feel Like i need a revision but do not want to spend even more $ and recovery time. Is this acceptable? Am I overreacting?

Any surgeons can help me??!! I lost a lot of weight but now I have alotof excess skin

Body Lift

I lost a lot of weight and now I have excess skin everywhere. I can’t afford skin lift surgery and my ex husband left me with nothing financially. I know this is probably something that should be on the back burner but I tried to start dating and I’m really embarrassed. Someone even told me that they don’t lik that. This is mentally frustrating to me as I can’t be upset since it’s the truth.