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Hi, i am 40 yrs. old. I have 4 adult sons. After each one my breast got smaller. I would like to go up to a 34b, I am currently an a cup i think. Can you give me an est. cost? I am trying to get financing. Thank you
Breast Augmentation (Mammoplasty)
Dr. Deisher
Can you let me know how i could correct a previous facelift. I had a Macs lift and the middle of my face and mouth is drooping especially the middle part at the underside of the face, and around the mouth, I have a cadaverous look because of that, not much fat to begin with. Tried fillers , sculptra but this does not correct the drooping in these areas. Can you suggest what kind of correction facelift do i need ? Thanks.
Face & Neck Surgery
Dr. Aycock
I have a large amount of skin hanging on my lower abdomen. I get sweaty underneath and frequently get yeast infections there not to mention the awful odor even though I use powders, etc. I also have a lot of back pain. Would insurance pay for me to have a tummy tuck to get it of this awful mess. It looks disgusting and feels disgusting and the more weight I lose the worse it gets.
Tummy Tucks (Abdominoplasty)
Dr. Tsoi
I had breast implants almost 30 yrs ago, now one has deflated, I can't find the surgeon who did it, Is there danger to get this done right away?
Breast Implant Removals & Revisions
Dr. Hughes
I am 32 yrs.i had 3 stints placed in my heart 3 yrs ago no problems since i do take various meds now, my bp is under control now with all this in consideration does that count me out for this procedure?
Breast Augmentation (Mammoplasty)
Dr. Linderman
Hi. I am 48 and my neck is loose and sags, especially on the left side. I weigh approx. 126 Lbs., 5'6-5'7. I may also need to get a lower face lift.How much do you charge-approx.? How much are your consultations? Can this procedure affect my singing?
Face & Neck Surgery
Dr. Kearney
I had breast augmentation but I wanted them more bigger. Can I make them again? This was a year ago. Thank you
Breast Implant Removals & Revisions
Dr. Seify
I am 30 years old, and I just scheduled a counsultation for a tummy tuck.I want to know what should I look for in a good, HONEST, surgeon, and if I should have my hernia removed before or during surgery?
Tummy Tucks (Abdominoplasty)
Dr. Bellin
Dr. Bellin, I had Malar cheek implants done about a yr.ago and my right cheek tingles and is numbe still and a little swollen. My teeth/gums on that side tingle and are numb too. The dr.did a reposition prceedure because he said the implant was pressing on a nerve and for about two months the tingling went away but has now come back and now I am experiencing a matalic feel/taste in the same area. What could this be and what should I do?
Cheek Implants (Malar Augmentation)
Dr. Bellin
I am 43, over the past 14 years I have slowly gained 45 pounds. I am a 38 DD to a 38 F. I want to get a breast reduction down to a C cup but I am not sure if I should loose the weight first. I am afraid that if I don’t loose the weight before I get a reduction, when I loose the weight my breast will shrink and sag. Is this possible?
Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammoplasty)
Dr. Bellin
hey there i am 27 years old and almost year half ago i recieved smart lipo, and now i am pregnant due in march 2010, is it ok to give birth vaginally or do i need to have a c-section?
Smart Lipo (Laser Lipolysis)
Dr. Bellin
I had a chin implant 16 months ago. If find that my chin now more and more changes. If I normally keep my mouth closed, two deep vertical lines like stretched skin show right over the tip of my chin . Further, above the implant / under my lip, a very deep horizontal wrinkle appeared which can be seen when I talk or eat, it really looks very unnatural. Last but not least, the overall surface of my skin of the chin gets more and more uneven on all places. I'm not sure what to do. I think the implant might be too large or too high. I'm concerned about damage and making this worse if I mess with it. Can something like this be repaired? Thank you!
Chin Implants (Genioplasty)
Dr. Bellin
Does this procedure cause nerve damage?
Face Lifts (Rhytidectomy)
Dr. Bellin
I'm currently a 32 B, what would be a good augmentation in cc's to look natural?
Breast Augmentation (Mammoplasty)
Dr. Bellin
Why don't You mention a neck lift done from a cut UNDER the CHIN..?
Neck Lifts (Platysmaplasty / Cervicoplasty)
Dr. Bellin
does insurance pay
Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)
Dr. Bellin
I am 28 years old, 5'4 and weigh 180 lbs. I have 36K breasts and everyone keeps suggesting I get a reduction in the next few years. I'm mostly happy with my breasts, I don't mind the back pain but I do hate not being able to buy pretty bras. Do you recommend I get a reduction if I only want to go down to a G or H?
Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammoplasty)
Dr. Bellin
I had liposuction done about a year and a half ago in my abdomen. Since then, my stomach has these pockets of fat and dimples. My stomach is so uneven and unatural looking. I can even see them through some shirts. I cannot afford to go back for surgery. Should the doctor be responsible for fixing it and what type of procedure can I get to fix this without going under the knife again. Thanks
Large Volume Liposuction (Circumferential)
Dr. Bellin
I had blephoroplasty 2 weeks ago and have developed lumps under my eyes what is this and will it go completely. Please help.
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Dr. Bellin
HELLO DR.BELLIN IM 19 YRS OF AGE IM PREGNANT AND IM DUE THE MONTH THREE MONTHS FROM NOW. I WANT TO GET A TUMMY TUCK CAUSE I HAVE STRECH MARKS N SKIN HANGING. I WEIGH ABOUT 195. WOULD I LOSE WEIGHT OR WILL I STILL LOOK THICK AFTER THE SURGERY??
Tummy Tucks (Abdominoplasty)
Dr. Bellin
I am 39 years old and have been told I need a hysterectomy because of scar tissue building around my organs it will be a ful hys cervix, uterus and ovaries. Is it possible to have a tummy tuck at the same time?
Tummy Tucks (Abdominoplasty)
Dr. Bellin
Hi I have Graves disease [eyes] tissue around upper eyelid it is puffy after two years,my vision is normal now without much pressure behind the eye.Can surgery correct the swollen look and will it leave scars if its performed because Im Afro-american? Also will insurance [Blue Cross] cover this procedure?
Upper Eyelid Surgery (Upper Blepharoplasty)
Dr. Bellin
I am scheduled for upper eye lid surgery in Jan. 2010. I have one sagging eye lid. The doctor recommends raising my eyebrow first and afterwards raising the eye lid if needed. I am not sure about raising the eyebrow.
Upper Eyelid Surgery (Upper Blepharoplasty)
Dr. Bellin
I'm 20 and I would like to get a chin implant. My main concern is that this is not a good idea because I play karate and it is possible that there might be impact on the implant area. So I am worried that it might fall out of place or shift. What type of chin implant would u suggest I get as in which one would be more stable? or will i have to give up on contact sports?
Cheek Implants (Malar Augmentation)
Dr. Bellin
I am 62 years old and would like to have breast reduction. I am 5' 8" , I weigh 180 pounds. My cup is a size 38 D. I am wondering if insurance would pay for it.
Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammoplasty)
Dr. Bellin
i will be having a baby feb '10 by c- section. How soon after will I be able to have a tummy tuck?
Tummy Tucks (Abdominoplasty)
Dr. Bellin
i am 20 years old and i am severly over weight. i am 5'9" and weigh around 275. i have been dieting and exercising but no results. my knees pop and hurt when i go up stairs because of the weight i put on and i was wondering if it would be dangerous to get liposuction in my stomache, legs, and arms and also get it all tucked?
Large Volume Liposuction (Circumferential)
Dr. Bellin
I am male looking to become female and i wanted to begin with breast augmentation. Naturally, i don't have much to begin with. would it be possible to gain a B with implants without having any to begin with? i'm 5'6'' and 135 lbs.
Breast Augmentation (Mammoplasty)
Dr. Bellin
Hi, I'm 19 years old, and i weigh 180 with 36E breasts. I would like a breast reduction and i know that my insurance will cover it but i am worried about how much scarrring i may have and whether they will still sag the way they do now or can they fix that? Also i have a birth defect which causes the shape and size of my breasts to be irregular. Will this cause problems?
Breast Reduction (Reduction Mammoplasty)
Dr. Bellin
If you already get cold sores, would this affect having your lips enlarged?
Lip Enlargement (Lip Augmentation)
Dr. Bellin
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