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Cosmetic (Plastic) Surgery

Thinking about a beauty makeover, reconstructive surgery (mastectomy, cleft lip surgery, sex reassignment) or cosmetic surgery (abdominoplasty, blepharoplasty, chin, cheek, buttock or breast augmentation, chemical peel, rhinoplasty, liposuction)? Get in here and share your experiences, talk about different plastic surgeons, ask questions and hear from those who have gone before you.

Cosmetic surgery rates go up

Statistics from 2006 show more people than ever underwent plastic surgeries in USA that year. Around 11 million cosmetic surgeries were performed, which represents rise by 7% comparing to the numbers from 2005. As far as reconstructive plastic surgeries goes, the numbers are lower-5.2 million,...

by User avatar simone2593

breast redux risks/fears

Am worried, for decades, over breast reduction surgery. I am now 130 pounds overweight. (I weigh about 260, and I'm 5'6") Do the surgeons do reductions on obese women, or only thin women? Aren't there exceptions? Also, I cringe when I read of all the supposedly 'rare' complications...all...

by User avatar upstatenewyorker,49

Sleeping on incline problems ?

Hello, I had a lower face and neck lift and I'm finding it very difficult to keep my head elevated while keeping my neck from bending. I tried firm pillows and soft pillows.  But sometime during the night I wake and realize my neck has been bent forward.  The Dr. said to keep the chin up so...

by User avatar Guest

Lip reduction surgeons in los angeles, ca

I live in los angeles,CA and my lower lip has always been too big, infact droppy even. I want to get my lower lip reduced only. does anyone recommed plastic surgeons in LA or anywhere in california? or who has gotten a lip reduction in los angeles. please any suggestions or advice will help me...

by User avatar serena

Dont ever try lip reduction in your intire life

Answered by a doctor

you will regret it, you will loose confidence, you will be insecure. there will be a time in your life that you will give up. everything is perfect just the way they are no matter how big it seems..  if  i knew this will happen i coudnt do it, but you are very lucky if you reading this.  just...

by User avatar nonini

can an upper tummy tuck cause breathing probems

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I have been informed that afater losing over 100lbs and having various plastic surgeries for sagging skin, the surgeon tells me that an upper tummy tuck will causing breathing problems. he told me he would consider doing it if i were to be able to research and find a waya to improve my breathing...

by User avatar fatnomore

tx for chronic abdominal seromas, other than more surgeries, tubes. info on betadine flush

daughter had 4 surgeries for chronic abdominal seromas, drains, binders, and now in hosp with staph in abd.  The plastic surgeon has never had anyone like this.  Infectious disease dr came her room wanting to do a betadine flush and there was a blockage and wasn't able to do...

by User avatar treatments for seromas

tummy tuck post op

Answered by a doctor

hi everyone, I'm 3 weeks post op after tummy tuck surgery. this week I'v been diagnosed with seroma (fluid in my tummy) but i just woke up today morning and notice a blood stain on my left eye. I'm wondering if I'm having blood clot some where can some body help me please.

by User avatar abedisona77979

Recovery from Tummy Tuck

Answered by a doctor

I had a tummy tuck 10 weeks ago and am still really uncomfortable. My stomach muscles that were sewn back together still feel like a rubber band has been stretched as far as you can stretch it, i can stand up straight but i am so aware of the tightness. Also I am still really sensitive inside and...

by User avatar Karie52101371

nauseous after lipo, I get sick when I eat or drink

I had lip of my abdomen, hips and thigns about 3 weeks ago. I'm happy for the most part but I have this really hard part below my belly button and above my pubic area. I have tried massaging as my doc told me even professionally. But that's not the worst part. Over the last 3 days I've felt sick to...

by User avatar sadafterlipo