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Jan

How soon after Gynecomastia can I exercise?

Question: If I get male breast reduction surgery, will I be able to work out my pecs and if so how soon afterwards? Answer: Male breast reduction surgery is either done with liposuction or direct incision of the excess gland. Patients can absolutely work out their pecs or m...

Jan

Is breast reduction surgery covered by insurance companies?

Question: I have very large breasts. Over the past several years I've developed back pain that is pretty much constant. Given this, would a breast reduction surgery be covered by my insurance? Answer: Insurance sometimes covers breast reduction. You need to check with yo...

Jan

Can I choose the site of the incision for my breast implants?

Question: My breasts are just too small for the rest of my body. I would like breast augmentation and I'm planning surgery for a birthday present to myself. Can I choose where I want the incision or is that your decision? Is this performed with local anesthesia? Answe...

Jan

Should my skin be red after laser skin treatments?

Question: During the recovery period after skin resurfacing, is it expected that my skin would be red and irritated until it heals completely? Answer: Recovery after laser skin resurfacing depends on the depth of the treatment performed. Recovery can be anywhere from no side e...

Jan

Is it true that implants can make sloshing and squeaking noises after surgery?

Question: Is it true that implants can make sloshing and squeaking noises after surgery? What is this and how can this be fixed? Answer: Sometimes after surgery there is some air in the implant pocket that causes some sloshing or squeaking noises. This goes away over a short p...

Jan

Nipple sensation after breast implants.

Question: Is there any way to minimize the risk of sensation loss in the nipples following breast augmentation? Answer: Sensation loss in the nipples following breast augmentation is minimized with careful surgery and an experienced physician. These are important in ensuring o...

Jan

What type of scars can be repaired by laser skin resurfacing?

Question: What type of scars can be repaired by laser skin resurfacing? Answer: We treat many scars with laser skin resurfacing. We use fraxel lasers at this point. It does take multiple treatments but repairing and improving scars using lasers is a very new hot trend in plast...

Jan

Fat transfer to cheeks.

Question: I'm a 38-year-old woman. I am thinking of having a fat transfer to my cheeks under my eyes. Where is the fat taken from and how is it obtained? Can I choose wherever in my body the fat is taken from? Answer: Fat transfer to the face is a very common procedure a...

Jan

Can buttocks and liposuction be done simultaneously?

Question: I'm interested in getting fat transfer to my buttocks. Can I combine with liposuction of my abdomen to improve my tummy as well? I’m hoping this way, the fat removed from liposuction could be used for the fat transfer. Answer: If you’re performing f...

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