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| Urgent! | 7/8/2009 |
Q: My I had Gastric Bypass Surgery 4 years ago. As you can well imagine I do have a lot of loose skin ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi, Congrats on everything you've gone through! I know ...
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| Nipple leak | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have had my saline implants for over 2 years and my surgeon had made the incision through the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Cindy, I'm sorry for this problem you're having. It ...
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| Burning sensation in hip area, post abdominoplasty 10 years | 7/6/2009 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I cannot go back and ask my surgeon and I'm not sure if my family doctor would be able ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Lynne, I'm obviously very sorry about the pain ...
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| breast uplift | 7/5/2009 |
Q: I was thinking about maybe the winter. Could you tell me where you think the best country is to have ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Anita, I don't know that there is a specific country ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck approximately six years ago. Over the past six months I consistently have a ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Stephane, Six years is a long time to now be ...
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| Glass embeded in finger | 6/24/2009 |
Q: About 1-2 months ago a piece of glass almost shaped like splinter became stuck in my finger when I ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Allie, The answer is - maybe. It is certainly ...
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| Regaining feeling after breast augmentation | 6/23/2009 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I underwent an augmentation 3/20/09. The Dr. told me after surgery that he had to move ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Andrea, Obviously, I'm sorry about the sensory ...
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| Mole Excision | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I recently had a procedure to have my benign (raised) mole excised right above my lip. The surgery ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Tony, It is, of course, hard for me to say for sure ...
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| a theory about too tight TT. Can it be true? | 6/22/2009 |
Q: Had my kids at home, suffered from migranes, fell 10 feet straight down..tore ligaments in my leg ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Dottie, It is very difficult for me to say for sure ...
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| Abdominal Hernia with Diastasis Repair | 6/22/2009 |
Q: ! I am a 36 year old mother of 3, and finished with my family. I have been diagnosed with an ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jen, There are three separate issues here: 1) If ...
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| Breast implant problem | 6/22/2009 |
Q: I had breast implants placed above the muscle in february 2004 and had no problems whatsoever up ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Frances, It sounds like you have something called a ...
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| Scar Tissue | 6/16/2009 |
Q: Three years ago, at the age of 35, I tried a subcision procedure to lessen the indentation of the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi David, Getting rid of scar tissue is very, very ...
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| pores and plastic surgery | 6/16/2009 |
Q: i had severe acne on my cheek, which left me with large pores. I was wondering if a plastic surgeon ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Sherry, The answer is: yes and no. Actually, ...
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| Breast Reduction Scarring | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I had reduction surgery just over one year ago. I am very fair skinned. I had the surgery at ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Dear Melissa, I'm obviously very sorry for the scarring ...
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| Hypertrophic scar on 2-year-old after dog bite | 5/29/2009 |
Q: My 26-month old daughter was bit by a relative's dog one month ago. Overall, thankfully, very mild ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kerrie, I'm obviously very sorry for what happened - ...
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| End result not good | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Engler. My fiancee, 40 had implants three weeks back. She is very fit, slender and about 5'8' 120 ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Rick, I'm sorry for the issues the two of you are ...
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| breast surgery | 5/25/2009 |
Q: E. I am a daily marijuana smoker(not cigarettes), my question is - can it cause any any problems if ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Amaryllis, That is an excellent question - for which ...
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| breast lift and implant swelling | 5/25/2009 |
Q: My girlfriend recently had a lift and implants on tues may 19 and she is worried that the size of ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Mike, It's hard to give an absolute answer to that. ...
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| Persisten Seroma after Pectoral Augmentation | 5/22/2009 |
Q: Im a 36y/o male that had pectoral augmentation in February of 2007, 14 months after my surgery i ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Fernando, It's virtually impossible for me to make a ...
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| hematoma resolving | 5/17/2009 |
Q: ,thanks for ur previous advice,,im already saw and met 1 general surgeon and another plastic sugery ... A: If you've seen two doctors who agree on the assessment (what you have, what the likely course is) ...
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| suture abscess | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I am three weeks post tummy tuck. I feel great and seem to be healing well. I just recently noticed ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Rebecca, Actually, that is probably exactly what's ...
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| breast implant removel | 5/11/2009 |
Q: i was Acup before augmentation. i got 400cc hight profile gel implants for 5weeks. and than removed ... A: It's hard for me to answer that. There may be a certain degree of permanent change as a result of ...
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| breast implant removel | 5/11/2009 |
Q: i was Acup before augmentation. i got 400cc hight profile gel implants for 5weeks. and than removed ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Viola, Sorry about that, but, in fact, leaving 400 ...
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| droopy eyelid | 5/9/2009 |
Q: My daughter had botox injections around her eyebrows to try and decrease her migraines. One week ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Laura, Sorry about the problem your daughter is ...
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| Seroma | 5/4/2009 |
Q: In November 2006 I had a tummy tuck and everything went well and I healed according to schedule. I ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kathy, This is a little unusual in terms of the ...
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| persistant breast seroma | 5/2/2009 |
Q: Engler, I am a 54 year old breast cancer survivor,i had double mastectomy in 2003 w/immed ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Donna, I wish that I had a magic wand for you, but I ...
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| Drain After Body Lift Not Showing Decrease | 4/30/2009 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I had a body lift with belt lipectomy and muscle repair on March 27th. I had four ... A: As I indicated, I feel that there is a certain value to the use of a passive drain. Personally, I ...
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| Scar tissue after remove chin implant | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I'm Mother of 38 years old . I had a chin implant 9 months ago (silicon - intraoral) The doctor ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Maria, I'm obviously sorry for the problems you're ...
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| LIPOSUCTION AND SCART TISSUE | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I underwent liposuction surgery on my stomach, but the surgeon did not leave a drain for the fluids ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Angie, It can take up to six months (and sometimes ...
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| Severe Hematoma after Stereotactic biopsy | 4/27/2009 |
Q: My mother has just experienced the EXACT same thing as described by DM and answered by you. ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Tammi, I'm so sorry about what's happened with your ...
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| Drain After Body Lift Not Showing Decrease | 4/27/2009 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I had a body lift with belt lipectomy and muscle repair on March 27th. I had four ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Heather, I'm sorry that the pace of your recovery ...
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| Hematoma Formation After Intraoral Mentoplasty | 4/24/2009 |
Q: I had a mentoplasty a little over 3 months ago, placement of implant through intraoral incision. ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi David, I'm obviously sorry for the problem you're ...
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| Seroma after breast augmentation | 4/21/2009 |
Q: Engler, I had a breast augmentation in Dec 2008, subpectoral with silicone implants. I had an ... A: I'm obviously sorry for the problems you've been having. It's hard for me to say anything with ...
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| UNDER EYE LIFT/ FAT REPOSITIONING | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I am a male only 25 years old but have been working an overnight job for the past 5 years. Over the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Eric, There actually is a procedure that purports to ...
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| restylane injections | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I've had restylane injected to my lips three times by three different doctors and it has never ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jasmine, I'm sorry to hear that the injections have ...
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| Seroma 11 months post tummy tuck | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I am just under one year post tummy tuck. I've had an area of swelling in the upper right quadrant ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Holly, I'm really sorry for the problems you've been ...
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| breast implants | 4/16/2009 |
Q: My wife, youthful 40, with a swimmers physique feels it is time to look more proportionate. I have ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Rick, In general, when there are several choices it ...
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| Breast lift | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering how much of a size drop there is when you get a breast lift? I am considering ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Theresa, Great question. There's actually only a ...
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| muscle repair in abs come loose with coughing | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I had full tummy tuck in May 2007 and have had bloating so bad since them Now I have bronchetis & am ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Sue, I think that it's unlikely that you could cause ...
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| Breast Implants and Active Career | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I am considering breast implants for a personal reason as I am very self conscious about myself ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Maria, It's not the flak jacket, the weight ...
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| Lipo | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I had lipo of the flanks, back and inner thighs April 1st 2009 (3 days ago). Today I feel a little ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Chris, Although you're probably fine, you need to ...
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| staple found after 4 years | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I had a breast reduction in 2004, everything was great, i healed up pretty fast. Just about a month ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Sharon, I'm sorry for this issue. There are ...
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| nose | 4/1/2009 |
Q: My daughter would like the cartiledge in her nose scraped to remove a bump. I know all surgery has ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Lauren, Talk your adult daughter out of something? ...
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| Thighplasty and cellulite | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I am a trim, petite person, but I have bad cellulite mainly on the front and inner thighs, including ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Allison, I am generally not a fan of surgical ...
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| tummy tuck | 3/30/2009 |
Q: My wife has just gone through another tummy tuck because the first one went really bad the skin was ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Luis, I am obviously very sorry that you and your ...
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| 4 years post tummy tuck problems | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I am a 45 year old who had one c-section then a significant weightloss post lymes disease treatment ... A: I think it highly unlikely that laser lipo or Thermage can accomplish what you want, or even provide ...
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| 4 years post tummy tuck problems | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I am a 45 year old who had one c-section then a significant weightloss post lymes disease treatment ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Alexandra, I'm sorry for the course you've had so ...
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| painful diastasis , upper abdomen | 3/23/2009 |
Q: Engler Over the past several years I have had a great deal of upper right abdominal pain. I have a ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Karen, I'm obviously sorry you have the medical ...
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| Migrating implant | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I had breast reconstruction after cancer almost 10 years ago. Is it common for my implant to have ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Rebecca, I'm not sure why type of an implant you ...
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| Relationship b/w tummy tuck w/mesh and loss of hair | 3/23/2009 |
Q: This probably sounds out of place...I had a tummy tuck done over a year and half...I was not happy ... A: I am unaware of any connection between the mesh used in such a procedure, and hair loss. I suppose ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I am 4 months post op tummy tuck. I suffered a seroma and necrosis and the wound finally closed ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Ann, I'm sorry for the problems you've been having. ...
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| plastic surgery following rapid wt loss status post gastric bypass | 3/20/2009 |
Q: Engler,,,,I believe I've seen you on the extreme makeover shows... I have a long history but will ... A: I do not have any special pull for those shows but I wanted to say two things: First, you have a ...
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| Holes from Breast Reduction Surgery | 3/19/2009 |
Q: Three weeks after breast reduction surgery I developed splits in the skin at incision site. They ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Sally, I assume that you are still under the care of ...
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| will my breast size change drastically with weightloss? | 3/18/2009 |
Q: i had my breast reduction surgery in april of 2008, going from a 34/36DD to a 34/36C. i've lost ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Veronica, It's hard to say for sure but, most ...
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| Latissimus dorsi flap- Reversing | 3/18/2009 |
Q: Can a latissimus dorsi breast reconstruction be succesfully reversed, to restore the lat muscle onto ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Greg, This is slightly outside my area of expertise ...
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| Need and trying to seek advice. | 3/17/2009 |
Q: Is it possible to have a tummy tuck after an recurrent hernia repair with mesh? I had it done 7 ... A: Well, nearly anything is possible but, that being said, I think it's extremely unlikely that anyone ...
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| Shooting pain 8 months after breast reduction | 3/16/2009 |
Q: E. I am 8 months post surgery (breast reduction + lift). I have been having sharp shooting pains in ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Didi, Obviously, I'm very sorry for the pain you're ...
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| Facial Plastic Surgery | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I am a 49 year old female and have had bad acne my whole life. My face is scared and now aging. On ... A: Medical centers often have programs that feature plastic surgery at reduced rates. I do not know of ...
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| stomach reconstruction | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I have had two c sections. I want to have a smaller mid section. I don't want to loose weight. How ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Teay, There's lots more about this at ...
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| Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I've suffered many years with HS. I'm a veteran with no insurance. The Veterans Hospital doesn't ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Lillie, It is, of course, very sad that as a veteran ...
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| Tummy Tuck JP drains | 3/12/2009 |
Q: My wife is having a tummy tuck and breast augmentation this May. My question is the doctor, who is ... A: I've heard of this. Many surgeons do this or something like this as part of their procedure, and it ...
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| Tummy Tuck JP drains | 3/12/2009 |
Q: My wife is having a tummy tuck and breast augmentation this May. My question is the doctor, who is ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Mark, It's very hard to make absoute statements or ...
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| abdominoplasty after weight loss | 3/10/2009 |
Q: Dr, at what point would you use sclerosing agents for persistent drainage after abdominoplasty (no ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Alex, It's hard to give an absolute answer to that ...
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| Nipple sensitivty after breast reduction/Lift | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I had a breast reduction/lift approx. 3 1/2 months ago. The technique used was a strip of material ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Sara, Though rare, altered sensitivity, including ...
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| Breast Reduction | 3/7/2009 |
Q: Okay, so I'm a 14 year old transsexual with 36DD breasts and it's really caused me problems with my ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Edwin, I want to discuss this in two parts. The ...
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| Thigh Lift/Scar Tissue | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I had a thigh lift and tummy tuck in December 2008. I have recently noticed a large ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Shani, I'm sorry for the problem you're having, and ...
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| tummy tuck/liposuction | 3/5/2009 |
Q: Is it normal to have a layer of flab hanging from my upper abs after a full tummy tuck and ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Bibi, I'm sorry for the problems you're having. ...
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| Pain after Tummy Tuck | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I am 20 days post op today. I took Percocet for 12 days following my surgery. On the 12th day post ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Lexey, I'm obviously sorry for the problems you're ...
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| Hiatus Hernia + Lipo | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Doctor, I'm very interested in having a lipo.I'm getting a second hiautus hernia reparation ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jorge, I'm sure there's a possibility - but it might ...
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| Major swelling in abdomen 11 months post Abdominoplasty | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I had a abdominoplasty about 11 months ago. I am still having a lot of swelling in my stomach, ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Natalie, I'm sorry that you're having this problem. ...
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| Necrosis | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Engler, I am 52 years old and had a mini tummy tuck in July of 2008 with vaser assisted lipo of the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Dear Sandy, Obviously, I'm sorry for the problems ...
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| Injury following brest augmentation | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Unfortunately at the weekend a drunk friend of mine grabbed me and hugged me incredibly hard. It ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Dear Clare, Yikes - sorry about that! I understand ...
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| Skin under chin | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I am a 65 year old man, somewhat overweight, but it doesn't show in my face or neck. However, in ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi John, Well, it depends how you look at it; it is ...
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| Aysemetrical Breast | 2/15/2009 |
Q: in the past 3 years my left breast has grown a least one cup size larger probably even more. Is it ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Christine, I can't address the issue of what's ...
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| Breast reduction | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I'm only 15 years old, but I've have been pregnant on two occasions. Due to that I have a lot of ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kimberley, In my opinion, symptomatic breasts that ...
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| Major swelling in abdomen 11 months post Abdominoplasty | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I had an abdominoplasty 11 months ago. I seemed to heal slowly but was fully back and living life ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Natalie, I'm obviously sorry for the problems you're ...
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| diastasis recti and chronic pain | 2/13/2009 |
Q: Any idea why someone with severe diastasis recti would have chronic tailbone and pelvic floor pain? ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kara, I am not aware of a diastasis recti - which is ...
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| breast reconstruction implant exercise | 2/11/2009 |
Q: 4 months ago I had saline implants placed under my pec muscles due to a bilateral mastectomy. ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Johanna, I'm sorry for the problems you're having. ...
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| Pain in right breast over 1 year after reduction surgery. | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I had breast reduction surgery done about a year and a half ago when I was 16 years old. I went from ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Britney, I'm sorry to hear about the pain you're ...
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| Sagging Skin Post Tummy Tuck Surgery | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck on December 12th 2008 because i had slightly saggy skin on my abs. My doctor ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Margaret, I'm at somewhat of a disadvantage since I ...
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| lower eyelid surgery | 2/5/2009 |
Q: i am 6 1/2 wks post op from transconjuctival lower lid surgery w/ a skin pinch. one of my eyes ... A: We recommend two products: Renova, which is a preparation that contains a version of Retin-A, and ...
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| disappointing top-surgery results | 2/5/2009 |
Q: Engler, I'm a female-to-male (FTM) transsexual. I had top surgery four weeks ago. As I'm sure ... A: Happy to help. You may want to see a few of those surgeons just to get some second opinions; it may ...
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| Seroma after Tummy Tuck | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck on Dec. 18, 2008. My drain was removed 8 days later. 3 days later I was told that ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Re, It's hard for me to make specific suggestions, ...
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| disappointing top-surgery results | 2/4/2009 |
Q: Engler, I'm a female-to-male (FTM) transsexual. I had top surgery four weeks ago. As I'm sure ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Justin, I'm obviously very sorry that you're unhappy ...
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| Abdominoplasty | 2/4/2009 |
Q: Following on from my last question, I also want to mention that my abdomen is still swollen around ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Ann, Seromas tend to heal (occlude) well once the ...
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| Abdominoplasty | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I wrote a few weeks ago about having a seroma and also necrosis at the wound area above the pubic ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Ann, I'm glad things are going better at this point. ...
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| post operation infection | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I did liposuction on my arms and thighs on August 1st,2008 and transfered the fat to my buttocks. ... A: Send me an email at amemd@aol.com and I'll tell you what we would need to do in order to try to ...
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| post operation infection | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I did liposuction on my arms and thighs on August 1st,2008 and transfered the fat to my buttocks. ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Sally, I'm sorry for the problem you had. The ...
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| Lipo | 1/25/2009 |
Q: What would you generally charge for Lipo of the hips, flanks and inner & outer thighs? Also do you ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Christine, A lot depends on precisly what needs to ...
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| Breat pain | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I had a very small benign lump removed from my right breast in Oct 2007. About 3 months ago, I ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Loretta, I suspect that it is, in fact, most likely ...
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| Justification For A Breast Reduction Cirgery | 1/22/2009 |
Q: My wife had been recommended by 2 different Drs. to get a breast reduction (she is 43). We have a ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Hector, In my experience, the plastic surgeon who is ...
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| what exactly does "limited activity" mean (have a seroma) | 1/21/2009 |
Q: Engler, I've developed a seroma on my left side after having undergone a bilateral mastectomy 12 ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi BN, These are excellent questions - that do not have ...
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| TUMMY TUCK PAIN 8 MONTHS LATER | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck in April of 08 and my skin died so my Dr. did a revison in May of 08 to remove ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jennifer, I'm sorry to hear about the problems ...
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| facial skin graft | 1/20/2009 |
Q: in march 2005 i had a skin cancer removed,the bone scraped, and a skin graft (with skin taken from ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Debi, Although it is most likely fine, you always ...
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| breast augmentation | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I had BA 8 weeks ago. I developed hematomas at 1 wk post op. The left breast corrected itself and ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Wendy, It is, of course, impossible to predict the ...
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| rectus diastasis | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with rectus diastasis probably related to two recent abdominal surgeries over ... A: The only thing that matters is that you have competent people working on you, and having a plastic ...
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| correction bulbous nose | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I have a bulbous nose and want to correct it to make it more defined at the tip. My nose especially ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jade, It's actually not that simple...the ...
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| nasolabial folds | 1/11/2009 |
Q: i understand there is a way to "plump" up nasolabial folds but is there a way to get to the root of ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi David, Comparing oneself to a movie star is a good ...
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| Breast implant size | 1/11/2009 |
Q: When someone has breasts, I find it's often not just the A or D size that matters but the number ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Ariel, Good observation: breast implant surgery ...
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| breast reduction | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I had surgery a few days ago. as I'm not in a lot of pain, but my concern is that when I raise my ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jenae, First of all, as a matter of principle, you ...
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| nose job | 1/10/2009 |
Q: im looking to have my deviated septin corrected as well as removal of the bump thats on my nose. I ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Christina, It's hard to advise specifically what ...
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| Seroma post tummy tuck | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I am 4 weeks post tummy tuck. My drains were taken out after week one but I continued to get ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Patricia, I'm sorry for the problems you're having. ...
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| rippling | 1/8/2009 |
Q: does losing weight around 5kg =11 pounds cause rippling after breast lift and augementation A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Dear Lama, It probably can. Rippling is, in general, ...
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| Long chin | 1/7/2009 |
Q: my chin is weak but long from a profile view its non existant and my lips protrude from a frontal ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Andrew, Yes, and no. There is actually quite a lot ...
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| tummy tuck incisions | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I got a tummy tuck 2 weeks before christmas, when I went in to get my bandages taken off and my ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Dear Brenda, I'm sorry for the surprise and ...
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| Breast Lift w/ implants | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I had a breast lift (full anchor incisions) w/ silicone implants(330 CC) 7 weeks ago and now i am ... A: 1) At 7 weeks you clearly still have some swelling so the areolas are may still be changing a bit. ...
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| Breast Lift w/ implants | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I had a breast lift (full anchor incisions) w/ silicone implants(330 CC) 7 weeks ago and now i am ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi DJ, I cannot, of course, say anything with ...
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| Tummy Tuck Complication? | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I am 6 months post tummy tuck with muscle repair. Stomach was flat at first, but since about 2 ... A: Lisa, You can't really tell on your own, which is why you need some help from other specialists. ...
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| Tummy Tuck Complication? | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I am 6 months post tummy tuck with muscle repair. Stomach was flat at first, but since about 2 ... A: You said that your stomach was traumatized during surgery - did something happen aside from what is ...
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| Reconstructive surgery after breast cancer | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I am looking for a recommended doctor who accept Oxford Liberty health and works wit St. Barnabas ... A: I'm really sorry, but I do not know any of these surgeons and do not, therefore, feel comfortable ...
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| Tummy Tuck Complication? | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I am 6 months post tummy tuck with muscle repair. Stomach was flat at first, but since about 2 ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Lisa, I'm obviously very sorry for the problems ...
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| jaw implants | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I've been considering jaw implants. I've had a chin implant done before. However I cannot find a ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jason, I don't know of anyone offhand. But the best ...
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| spider veins on nose | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I’m a male now in my 30s & have had these spider veins on the tip of my nose. I want to get rid of ... A: This is a little outside my primary areas of expertise but it's usually a combination of IPL ...
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| Flesh & skin replacement | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I recently had an accident involving a circular saw taking off a piece of my left thumb. At the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Dan, This is somewhat outside my area of current ...
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| BREAST IMPLANTS | 1/1/2009 |
Q: HAPPY NEWYEAR 5 YEARS AGO I HAD A BREAST LIFT AND HAD IMPLANTS PUT IN,MY BREAST ARE CURRENTLY A 36 ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Lisa, It's a good question but it depends on a lot ...
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| Reconstructive surgery in U.S | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I had 5 surgeries on my nose (2 of them reconstructive) and one surgical removal of my cheekbones ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Maziar, I'm very sorry for the problems you've been ...
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| Stretching Out A Muscle Repair | 1/1/2009 |
Q: Engler, I had a tummy tuck about 10 months ago. I am still unable to stand straight as the muscle ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Dear Hollis, I'm very sorry for the problems you're ...
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| Swelling of the belly | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I had the tummy tuck surgery and liposuction on December 9th, everything seemed to be going. I had ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Dianna, Well, it's too early to be overly concerned ...
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| rectus diastasis | 12/31/2008 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with rectus diastasis probably related to two recent abdominal surgeries over ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Nancy, Yes, it can, but you also have to make sure ...
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| Seroma and necrosis | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I am three weeks post op a full tummy tuck. At 10 days I developed a seroma which is being ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Ann, I'm sorry for the problems you're having. ...
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| Nerve Tangled in Sutures - OUCH! | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck 01/08 and I complained to my doc about this horrible constant sharp, stabbing, ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Laura, I am so sorry for the problems you're having. ...
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| Laser Lypo | 12/21/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me more about laser lypo...is it better than traditional lypo? Thanks A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Chris, Laser liposuction is a new tool - that's ehat ...
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| Constant Pain 15 months after Tummy Tuck | 12/20/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck performed approximately 15 months ago. Only problem I encountered was an ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Shawn, I am very sorry for the problems you're ...
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| Plastic surgery for hand trauma - results | 12/18/2008 |
Q: My husband had trauma to his hand and almost ripped finger off. A plastic surgeon did amazing job ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Linda, That's great that the PS could reattach his ...
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| Dog ear and puffy pubic area | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck and liposuction to my hips, abs and flanks 3 months ago and I have a swollen left ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Carol, I'm sorry for the puffy areas but it is ...
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| Is ti ok to have blepharoplasty before rhinoplasty? | 12/17/2008 |
Q: Engler, I would like to get rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty.Due to some special circumstances,I am ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Pretty, I don't think that the order in which these ...
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| Pubic Liposuction | 12/17/2008 |
Q: Ever since I can remember I have had an unsightly mound of fat over my pubic bone that has ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Katherine, Liposuction of the Pubic Mound, which is ...
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| loose neck skin | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I am a 32 year old woman with a normal body weight and it good health. I have noticed that the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Maria, There are actually several very effective ...
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| diastasis closure | 12/13/2008 |
Q: Engler, I have diastasis recti about 3 finger width after my pregnancy. My baby is now 7 months ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Flora, It all comes down to the anatomy, which is ...
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| tummy tuck spasms | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck 6 months ago. I had a lot of problems at the beginning and was down for almost a ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Laura, I'm sorry for the problems you're having. I ...
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| swelling after facelift-19mos post-op | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I had a facelift in May 2007. I still have slight swelling, tenderness and redness around the lower ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Benita, At 19 months post-op I would think that, in ...
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| Tummy Tuck Questions | 12/11/2008 |
Q: You have helped me so much in the past...and now I have some more questions that I hope you can help ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Chris, I think you'll need to see another PS or two ...
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| wound after inplant | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I had implant put in 4 MO ago and i got a heartsome 2 weeks later on the art breast. Then the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jamie, As long as the implant itself is not exposed, ...
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| Tummy Tuck Suture Problem | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I had a full TT in April 2008. I have had spitting sutures since June. There are several places ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jamie, There are two types of sutures that can be ...
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| Hernia Repair with Diastasis | 12/10/2008 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I have been diagnosed with a hernia (above the belly button but not umbilical) and also ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kimberly, I don't know if I understand your ...
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| wound after inplant | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I had implant put in 4 MO ago and i got a heartsome 2 weeks later on the art breast. Then the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jamie, I'm obviously sorry for the problems you're ...
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| gynocomastia | 12/7/2008 |
Q: Engler. I would like to thank you for answering questions on a public forum for so many of us. My ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com. Hi Deborah, I understand your situation but it is very ...
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| abdominoplasty | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I had a mini abdominoplasty (with muscle tightening) 3 and a half weeks ago. A week ago (2 and a ... A: Emma, Exercise is the most likely to have caused any problems; but you could have done the same ...
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| exercise after tummy tuck | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I know that even moderate exercise should be avoided soon after a tummy tuck but what is the actual ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Sarah, Actually, in my opinion the concern during ...
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| abdominoplasty | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I had a mini abdominoplasty (with muscle tightening) 3 and a half weeks ago. A week ago (2 and a ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Emma, In the absence of any problems, and you ...
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| umbilical hernia or diastasis? | 12/4/2008 |
Q: Dr. Engler. I have an abdominal separation after my 2nd pregnancy. My baby is 7 months old now. ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Flora, An umbilical hernia is when abdominal ...
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| abdominoplasty | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I'm 53 in good health, 5'8" and weighed 262 lbs 2 years ago. I made lifestyle changes and have ... A: As I indicated, it really depends on the individual situation, and the people involved - including ...
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| sleepin | 12/4/2008 |
Q: am 3 months after breast lift and augemnetation and now am back wd my regular bras but am i supposed ... A: Each surgeon has his or her own protocols, both before and after surgery, so you should certainly ...
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| abdominoplasty | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I'm 53 in good health, 5'8" and weighed 262 lbs 2 years ago. I made lifestyle changes and have ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Dear Gary, Although I can't say anything absolutely ...
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| Healing Seroma | 12/3/2008 |
Q: My husband has a seroma that is being drained (Jackson Pratt). He had a calf implant removed 3 ... A: I wish I could give you a clear answer but I really don't know. I have never seen one that wouldn't ...
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| Healing Seroma | 12/3/2008 |
Q: My husband has a seroma that is being drained (Jackson Pratt). He had a calf implant removed 3 ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Cynthia, Seromas can be troublesome and, while I ...
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| Fat fibrosis? | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Engler, Thank you for your time in reading this question. I had liposuction only on my mons pubis ... A: I think it's unlikely to be an infection at this relatively late stage. I'm not sure what else to ...
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| abdominalplasty with smartlipo | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I had an abdominalplasty on the 10th of November... because of non healing tissue around the belly ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Julie, I'm sorry for the problems you're having. It ...
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| push up bra | 12/2/2008 |
Q: dear dr alan after 4 months of breast lift and augemnetation is it ok to wear a push up bra or is it ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Joelle, It should be okay but the general principle ...
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| Fat fibrosis? | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Engler, Thank you for your time in reading this question. I had liposuction only on my mons pubis ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Susie, It's a little hard to imagine that after two ...
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| Breast Implant feels detatched | 11/26/2008 |
Q: My partner has recently undergone a breast enlargement and is having problems with the healing. the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kath, Again, I'm sorry for the problems you're ...
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| Breast Implant removal - Capsulated | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I have an implant that capsulated; leaked. I've had my implants for 27 yrs. now. Not sure when ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Rosanne, To be absolutely sure, you really need to ...
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| abdominal surgery went wrong | 11/25/2008 |
Q: i had a tummy tuck done over a year ago, im a slim fit girl with good skin no stretch marks not fat, ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Dede, I'm very sorry for the problems you're having. ...
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| Diastasis Recti - Tumy Tuck | 11/24/2008 |
Q: Recently I was told by my family doctor that I have diastasis recti, and also told no amount of ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Cheryl, It's fine to do whatever exercising you ...
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| academic plastic surgeon | 11/23/2008 |
Q: What is the definition of "academic plastic surgeon" Thanks for your reply. A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com I don't know if there's an absolute definition but I ...
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| A project | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I was doing research on surgeons and it mentioned that a surgeon could work at an University. How is ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Briana, This refers to the status of the surgeon as ...
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| gynecomastia surgery | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I have recently, 5 days, performed a gynecomastia surgery and some fluid become to appear right in ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Philip, It really depends on how much fluid is ...
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| Small amount of stitch remaining | 11/18/2008 |
Q: Dr Doctor, I too had a punch biopsy and the stitch was removed after eight days. It now looks like a ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Gina, You should contact the MD who did the biopsy ...
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| dimples | 11/17/2008 |
Q: Do you do create cheek dimples in ones cheeks. I really want to get this done. is this a safe ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com I would recommend Dr. Robert Goldstein, 718-405-7500. ...
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| painful lump and scar post stereotactic needle biopsy w/ unusual complications | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I have a hard and painful lump under my nipple where I had a severe hematoma due to a stereotactic ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi DM, I'm sorry for the problems you've been having, ...
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| rash on implants? | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I had breast implants and a lift about 7 month ago. I am also 17 weeks pregnant! I developed a rash ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kirstie, I think it's unlikely to be from the ...
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| Swelling/seroma after tummy tuck | 11/14/2008 |
Q: My son had lost 120 lbs and recently had a tummy tuck. He is 23, and the surgeon did not need to to ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Cheryle, It is, of course, nearly impossible to say ...
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| dissolvable sutures in face (head trama) | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I was in a head on collision around 30 days ago. I don't recall any of it, but I did wake up 4 days ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Matt, I appreciate your confidence in me but this is ...
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| Seroma Question | 11/13/2008 |
Q: Does a seroma have to be straw colored or should it have some blood in it? Also, how long do you ... A: Hopefully, the removal of the implant will be adequate. If the fluid persists, it may require the ...
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| collagen breast injections | 11/12/2008 |
Q: Engler, three years ago my Philippino girlfriend had collagen injections to enhance her breast size. ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Stuart, Most likely, the injections were termed ...
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| Orbital fat grafting | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I have upper and lower eyelid hollowness or sunken eye i did not have any eyelid surgery but i am ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Tina, Here are the names of two surgeons who ...
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| Persistent seroma after breast augmentation surgery | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I am 27 years old and I underwent a breast augmentation surgery last year (2007)- 2 x 250ml silicon ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Maria, I'm sorry to hear of the problems you've been ...
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| Should i follow a career in law or medicine??? | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I am currently a junior in High school in NY with a 94% avg. I am really interested in both ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Nicolas, I'm sure you don't intend to put all the ...
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| stretch marks | 11/8/2008 |
Q: my Q is about the nightmare "stretch marks" i wanna kkow is it possible to get rid of them specialy ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Basbosa, No, none and yes. In my opinion, there ...
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| Breast reduction | 11/8/2008 |
Q: About three months ago i had a breast reduction. following this i got a staff infection which took ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Melissa, This sounds very unusual to me. Unless it ...
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| Breast Implant feels detatched | 11/7/2008 |
Q: My partner has recently undergone a breast enlargement and is having problems with the healing. the ... A: For peace of mind she could go in for a follow-up in two months. If they continue to look the way ...
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| Breast Implant feels detatched | 11/7/2008 |
Q: My partner has recently undergone a breast enlargement and is having problems with the healing. the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Neil, It is actually fairly common for implants to ...
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| Lypo question | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I had a full tummy tuck and lypo of the sides and back 4 months ago. I would like to do more lypo on ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com. Hi Chris, The answer is - yes! It is possible to do ...
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| hyperlordosis | 11/5/2008 |
Q: what exactly is hyperlordosis...thanks A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com. Hi Gayle, According to sportsinjuryclinic.net: ...
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| Pregnancy after Abdominoplasty | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant following an abdominoplasty+plication of recti 2 years ago following ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Susan, It's a good question, but very hard to know. ...
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| Busty Arms | 11/5/2008 |
Q: i have an average body shape, but with Busty and fat arms. i cannot wear sleeveless nor go to the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Dear Bannout, In a word - no! Unfortunately, I do not ...
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| 6 wks post op, lost nipple, wound oozing | 11/5/2008 |
Q: She did in fact lose her left nipple. The surgeon has since cut open twice and cleaned out the flesh ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Vera, I'm sorry for the trouble your mother's ...
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| Breast lift and implant exchange | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I had breast implants about 6 years ago. I am now pregnant with my second and last child. When I ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Tenchi, This certainly can be done, but it's not ...
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| alternatives after weight loss for mildy saggy skin | 11/2/2008 |
Q: Engler: About 2 years ago,due to personal problems, I lost a lot of weight in less than 2 weeks. I ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Luisa, There are a few issues here; 1) I do not ...
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| breast lift and augment (sore nipple) | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I had a breast lift and augmentation in February. Everything has healed fine except for one thing. ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler Hi Anna, This procedure - breast lift and implants - is actually one of the ...
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| scar | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I just recently started massaging my scar after a full tummy tuck that I had on sept 12th. I think ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler Hi Danielle, Most likely, everything is fine. But, that being said, you ...
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| breast implants | 11/1/2008 |
Q: i have a question regarding my breast implants. i recently had surgery for breast implants in may ... A: I'm sorry for the problems you're having. There is a certain degree of asymmetry in nearly ...
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| Dark eye circles | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I have had dark circles all my life. It runs in the family so it's hereditary. My eyes aren't ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at www.bodysculpture.com. This is somewhat outside my area of ...
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| drop | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I had breast augmentation over two years ago. Recently I felt that my left breast felt a little ... A: There's lots more about breast implants at www.bodysculpture.com. It's actually common to have ...
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| breast implant deformity | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I have recently had Mentor Silicone implants with a 400cc volume placed 2 months ago. About 3 weeks ... A: I think your surgeon is talking about something that I've usually heard called a Double Bubble, and ...
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| Hernia / Diastasis Recti Repair with mesh combinedtummy tuck while planning future pregnancies | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I am 32, mother of two (2 yrs. and 4 months.) I am scheduled to have my hernia and diastasis recti ... A: I can't say that I've seen this situation personally, so I'm not discussing it from the perspective. ...
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| plastic surgery | 10/30/2008 |
Q: How long does the body retain fluids after having any kind of surgery where you are put under? And ... A: That's a hard question to answer but I would say that, assuming normal fluid input and kidney ...
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| brusing during liposuctin and tummy tuck | 10/29/2008 |
Q: E: can you tell me how much bruising takes place the day after liposuction tummy tuck? My sister is ... A: Just no way to answer what's "normal" and, anyway, if she bruises easily, then all bets are off! If ...
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| brusing during liposuctin and tummy tuck | 10/29/2008 |
Q: E: can you tell me how much bruising takes place the day after liposuction tummy tuck? My sister is ... A: Lexi, This sounds like a lot of bruising to me, but I use drains that pull out much of the fluid ...
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| Hernia / Diastasis Recti Repair with mesh combinedtummy tuck while planning future pregnancies | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I am 32, mother of two (2 yrs. and 4 months.) I am scheduled to have my hernia and diastasis recti ... A: It's hard for anyone who's not examining you to answer that question. But it seems to me that there ...
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| facial scars from lasers | 10/29/2008 |
Q: Engler. I have had treatment with IPL and vbeam for a diagnosis of rosacea. My reaction with IPL was ... A: This is somewhat outside my area of expertise but I would suggest a consult with Dr. Robyn Gmyrek or ...
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| NAVEL IN TUMMY TUCKS | 10/29/2008 |
Q: CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT HAPPENS TO THE NAVEL IN A TUMMY TUCK OPERATION? DOES IT GET LARGER, SMALLER OR ... A: It's a good an interesting question, and there's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. ...
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| mastopexy | 10/28/2008 |
Q: 15 years ago I had a breast reduction due to weight loss of 130 lbs. I have kept the weight off ... A: There are many different ways of handling this. If your surgeon normally leaves the tapes on until ...
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| Result from rugby injury | 10/28/2008 |
Q: A few years ago, 4 to be exact, I was playing a school rugby match. Now, during this match I was ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It sounds to me like you have ...
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| med-school | 10/27/2008 |
Q: Okay, im not sure if you will answer this since it doesnt pertain directly to plastic surgery. I am ... A: I don't know the answer to this for sure, but I can tell you that, back in the day when I was ...
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| Scar Revision on Face | 10/27/2008 |
Q: Not sure if this is the right forum but here goes: I have a 4 inch scar on my face (along my smile ... A: I don't know of a way to specifically find surgeons who specialize in scar revisions, but I would ...
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| Endoscopic brow lift and upper lid blepharoplasty | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I was recommended to have a brow lift and upper lid Blepharoplasty. Which procedure do surgeons ... A: I don't think there's an absolute answer to this question, because the real issue is that whatever ...
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| shifted jaw? | 10/25/2008 |
Q: Mr. Alan M. Engler, I've had cheek enhancement(with silicone implants) and chin reduction procedures ... A: If you're saying that you have a new malocclusion - ie, the teeth were lined up well before but ...
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| Breast Augmentation | 10/24/2008 |
Q: How long does the entire process of getting a breast augmentation take from the first call of ... A: There's lots more about this at www.bodysculpture.com. In general, it is a question of a few weeks, ...
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| Tummy Tuck with Full Hysterectomy | 10/23/2008 |
Q: Dr. Engler: I have perused your other responses to similar questions, and have learned much in the ... A: There's more about this at www.bodysculpture.com. I would start with - both! It takes a while to ...
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| Career in Plastic surgery? Help | 10/22/2008 |
Q: S thinking about entering the field of medicine or international business. I would like to know is ... A: First of all, I do very little traveling (which I'm generally happy about). I would not think that ...
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| Tummy Tuck & Gall Bladder Surgery | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I have to have my gall bladder removed and because of scar tissue may not be able to have it done ... A: Well, it's possible, but I don't know how advisable it is. To have your abdominal tissues pulled ...
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| Acne and acne scars on breasts | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I have folliculitis on my breasts, one worse than the other, and I was wondering if there was a ... A: I do not know how to control the infectious process; ie, the folliculitis. That is something you'd ...
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| information on cosmetic surgery | 10/20/2008 |
Q: and i just want to know how you started. I been looking on the internet looking for a college to go ... A: I went to college at Yale University. I do not know of a college that specializes in cosmetic ...
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| tummy tuck | 10/17/2008 |
Q: i had a tummy tuck and breast reduction and right below my breast is a large lump about the size ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. That does sound unusual and may, in fact, ...
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| abdominoplasty | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I'm a male 5'8" and 162 lbs; two years ago I lost about 100 lbs and have kept it off. Unfortunately, ... A: First of all, congrats on the weight loss - very impressive, and it's a great accomplishment. As ...
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| Seroma for over a month | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I have had a seroma for a little over 4 weeks now. My Dr was aspirating it 2X a week for a couple of ... A: Seromas are, indeed, among the most troublesome of post-liposuction and tummy tuck problems. The ...
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| mastopexy | 10/8/2008 |
Q: 15 years ago I had a breast reduction due to weight loss of 130 lbs. I have kept the weight off ... A: No absolute answer to this. I do put my patients in a sports bra, as I find it helps with comfort ...
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| Upturned nose tip | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I have been reading you answers and been on your website and I must say is very impressive. I had a ... A: In my opinion, there isn't anything that you can do at this point to modify the healing that will ...
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| Breast surgery..left nipple is black and leaking | 10/8/2008 |
Q: My mum had her 35 year old breast implants removed (included cutting out a massive amount of ... A: Not surprisingly, this does not sound good to me. I am concerned about the blood flow to the left ...
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| high profile | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I got high profile implants in 2003. I told Dr. Grey in san francisco exactly what I wanted, smooth ... A: I'm sorry for the disappoinment you have. Each office has its own policies concerning revisional ...
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| Sutures | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I have used 4.0 sutures to close a wound. But the wound came open. Could you please tell me what ... A: Raza, There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I generally use 3-0 ...
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| POST MINI TUMMY TUCK BULGE | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I love my new stomach. I just took the girdle off 1 week ago and have now noticed a bulge just above ... A: There's more about mini tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. You should obviously be talking to ...
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| 3 months Post Tummy Tuck | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I had a full tummy tuck a lil over 3 months ago & I now have dog ears. My question is this...does ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. Here's what I'd say: 1) It takes about ...
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| post-breast reduction surgery | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I had breast reduction surgery 7 days ago and doing great post-surgically. Back to my full and ... A: There's more about breast reductions at www.bodysculpture.com. I would say that the answer is a ...
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| cortisone injections?? | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I have no keloid or hypertrophic scarring...can steroid injections still be used for my surgery lip ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. Since intralesional steroid injections work to help flatten ...
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| stuborn seroma- drain re-inserted-fluid blackish? | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I am almost 5 wks PO and have had a seroma since about 2 weeks PO. I have been aspirated at the Dr. ... A: Ivy, I don't really know - it sounds like it's some breakdown products of red blood cells, which ...
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| fat deposit | 9/30/2008 |
Q: i have an ugly fat deposit just above the crack of my buttocks. I've shown it to my Dr and she says ... A: The bunny pad!! If I'm correct, you're talking about an area of fat over the sacrum, which is the ...
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| breast implant/lift complications | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I had old 280cc saline breast implants removed and 600cc saline implants replaced with a lift. ... A: I'm sorry for the problems you've been having. It's hard to know for sure what will happen but the ...
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| abdominal seroma | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck almost 5 months ago and noticed a bulge in my upper abdomen right after surgery. ... A: Yes, I know if case in which it has worked. And, yes, I would give it longer before doing the ...
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| abdominal seroma | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck almost 5 months ago and noticed a bulge in my upper abdomen right after surgery. ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com, and I have written extensively about ...
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| silicone | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I have gotten three silicon treatments in the lips and was wandering if I could still have migration ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at www.bodysculpture.com. This is a somewhat controversial topic ...
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| Crooked bottom lip | 9/8/2008 |
Q: My daughter was born with a crooked bottom lip and I would like to know a possible cause. I ... A: It is actually pretty common to have varying degrees of asymmetry and unless it is fairly extreme, ...
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| Tummy tuck swelling | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck 2 yrs ago. My recovery was so well that I was able to go back to my normal ... A: I'm sorry for the problems you're having. It is, of course, very difficult for me to try assess ...
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| skin healing after tummy tuck | 9/7/2008 |
Q: E, I have the same question as the one you answer Cindy's. I had tummy tuck 4 weeks ago. inverted ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. This is not completely unheard-of. It ...
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| Breast implants | 9/7/2008 |
Q: Basically 2 years ago i had a breast implant put in to my right breast as they were both unequal. I ... A: There's lots more about breast implants at www.bodysculpture.com. I'm obviously sorry for the ...
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| Mini Tuck and Hematoma/Seroma that won't drain | 9/6/2008 |
Q: Engler, I had a mini tuck three weeks ago. One drain was removed four days post surgery and the ... A: I'm sorry for the problems you're having. I can't say for sure but it sounds to me like you had ...
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| problem | 9/5/2008 |
Q: Im at a loss at what to do! I had a breast lift and augment in february of this year! I got 350cc ... A: I'm sorry for the problems you're having. At six weeks of pregnancy you will, most likely, not find ...
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| Rippling | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I had breast augmentation 2 years ago, the problem since the beginning is that I got rippling on the ... A: There's lots more about breast implants at www.bodysculpture.com. Rippling can occur with all types ...
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| breast reduction scars revision | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Engler. I am considering a breast reduction surgery. I have always wanted to do it but the fear to ... A: If only it were that simple! No one wants to have bad scars, and every plastic surgeon I know goes ...
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| 3rd Tummy Tuck | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Dr. Engler: From what I've read, I SO respect your opinions. Please help if you can. I just had my ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. There is often more than one way to do ...
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| Lower face lift | 9/3/2008 |
Q: Several years ago I saw a 60 minutes segment that featured a Dr. who performed lower-face lifts from ... A: There's more about facelifts at www.bodysculpture.com. I have not heard of this procedure. Several ...
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| tear troughs | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I have tear troughs, no wrinkles, would a lower blepharoplasty fix that problem? ANSWER: Hi Erin, ... A: Erin, Exactly what needs to be done depends on the specific anatomy but, in general, it would ...
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| massage after breast reduction | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I am a student massage therapist and I was wondering if you can give a massage to a person in ... A: There's more about breast reductions at www.bodysculpture.com. Assuming you are not going to be ...
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| tear troughs | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have tear troughs, no wrinkles, would a lower blepharoplasty fix that problem? A: There's more about eyelid surgery at www.bodysculpture.com. Tear troughs are difficult to eradicate ...
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| breast augmention | 8/26/2008 |
Q: How soon after the initial breast implant is it safe to re-operate? I went too small and I'd like ... A: There's more about breast implants at www.bodysculpture.com. There's no absolute answer to what ...
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| tummy tuck complications | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I had a TT and breast lift 3 weeks ago and have had multiple complications. My ... A: I'm sorry for the problems you're having. Wound healing complications are, fortunately, rare, but ...
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| Breast Reconstruction Revision | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Mine is a complicated case. I had a lumpectomy for breast cancer followed a year later by removal ... A: This is, in fact, a hard situation for me to make a suggestion, but would you consider an abdominal ...
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| stitch in the face | 8/22/2008 |
Q: i am a young doctor and i want to know your recommendation to do stitch in the face with no scarring ... A: Salah, The hallmarks of minimal scarring include: 1) an atraumatic wound - if it is the result of ...
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| lower eyelid surgery | 8/21/2008 |
Q: i am 6 1/2 wks post op from transconjuctival lower lid surgery w/ a skin pinch. one of my eyes ... A: First of all, I would not advise doing anything for more like at least 3 months, and preferably 6. ...
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| wrinkles from the corners of my mouth | 8/21/2008 |
Q: How can I best get rid of the wrinkles (they actually look like track marks from years of collagen ... A: Unfortunately, it's very hard to get rid of these lines permanently, regardless of what you do. ...
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| abdominoplasty, brachioplasty | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I am age 60 years, have shed 140 pounds and kept it off for 6 years now, am considering ... A: First of all, congrats on the weight loss. That is very impressive, and you can and should be proud ...
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| Naval piercing scar | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I've had my naval pierced for quite some time now, and I think it's about time to remove it. When ... A: At the risk of sounding prudish, this is one of those situations that makes me warn people against ...
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| smart lipo and/or tumescent liposuction | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I have several questions about smart lipo an/or tumescent lipo. First, are there any known long ... A: There's lots more about lipo at www.bodysculpture.com. 1) I am unaware of any long-term side ...
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| breast augmentation | 8/19/2008 |
Q: Dr Engler Hello. I have researched and found a plastic surgeon, who I have not seen yet, I read ... A: To the extent that this occurs, which is somewhat debatable and, at any rate, rare, it is felt to be ...
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| complications tummy tuck | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I am 8 months post tummy tuck and have tremendous discomfort/tightness in stomach area throughout ... A: I'm sorry about the problems you're having. You first need to make sure that everything's okay from ...
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| pubic liposuction issues | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I had pubic laser liposuction two weeks and three days ago. About one week ago I began to lose the ... A: I'm sorry for the problems you're having. I think there are two issues here: (1) Swelling ...
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| post surgery - eyes, tummy, scar tissue/ fibrosis/ fluid | 8/15/2008 |
Q: ENGLER, I live in Yucca Valley California, and I was wondering how much it costs to repair eyes that ... A: A lot of that depends on exactly what has to be done. I'm obviously concerned that you're having ...
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| Bodylift | 8/14/2008 |
Q: So far I have lost 160 pounds, but still have another 100 to go. My problem is the excess skin. It ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, congrats on the weight loss. This is truly ...
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| Rhinoplasty recovery symptom | 8/13/2008 |
Q: On July 30,2008 I had rhinoplasty. My surgeon also corrected a deviated septum in order to make my ... A: The firmness at the tip is swelling; it will go away as the swelling dissipates. It is unlikely ...
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| Rhinoplasty recovery symptom | 8/12/2008 |
Q: On July 30,2008 I had rhinoplasty. My surgeon also corrected a deviated septum in order to make my ... A: The congestion and the tightness you feel near the stitches are related to the amount of swelling ...
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| Back fat vs. extra tissue | 8/12/2008 |
Q: Engler, Since a child, I have had terrible posture. I guess as my body grew, so did the amount of ... A: Unfortunately, I do not know of any way to get rid of excess skin from the back aside from actually ...
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| Post Tummy Tuck Questions | 8/10/2008 |
Q: im in my seventh week post full tummy tuck, On both ends of my cut I have what looks like a ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. Those are, in fact, the famous "dog ears," ...
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| Seroma Tummy Tuck | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I am 2 weeks post op. (Full Tummy Tuck) I had my drains removed 1 week post op and 6 days later had ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. I advise my patients not to start exercise ...
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| Left breast higher than right | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I am on emonth PO and my right boob has dropped nicely while my left has not done much progress or ... A: There's more about breast implants at www.bodysculpture.com. Each case is different, of course, ...
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| Feedback for your reply | 8/7/2008 |
Q: Engler. I am not sure what you mean by your reply to my question, below. "Sorry, but I don't answer ... A: I certainly did not mean to insult or upset you. But the intent of this site, as I understand it, ...
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| NEW PROCEDURES - FILLERS | 8/3/2008 |
Q: Dr. Hi, Im am hearing so much about different types of fillers and lasers for scars. Is there ... A: There's more about these procedures at www.bodysculpture.com. Almost by definition, and "old deep ...
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| Breast augmentation | 8/2/2008 |
Q: Dr.Alan M.Engler, I'm thinking about undergoing breast augmentation surgery. I sent you mail today ... A: There's more about breast implants at www.bodysculpture.com. I generally prefer smooth, round ...
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| large seroma 8 mo po | 8/1/2008 |
Q: Dr. Engler, In December 2007 I had a bilateral tram after completing chemo & radiation for stage III ... A: Needless to say, I am so sorry for everything you've had to go through, to put it mildly. I don't ...
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| Lipo suction lumps | 8/1/2008 |
Q: Engler, I had lip suction a year ago, went in an spoke with the doctor after the procedure and they ... A: There's more about lipo at www.bodysculpture.com. It is hard for me to assess you specifically ...
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| Vaser Liposelection Woes | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I need an honest opinion. On June 25, I went in to get my midback, the back of my arms, the small ... A: This is a difficult situation and I don't know that I can advise you fairly via this medium. First ...
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| Chin Implant | 7/31/2008 |
Q: ... I got chin augmentation done 50 days ago. & my doctor had used Medpor POrex implant. After the ... A: I've enclosed below some information about Medpor Implants below, but you can see that one of the ...
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| smart lipo and liposuction | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I am female of normal weight with some trouble spots since having children and would like to have ... A: Lipo is a huge topic that I cannot adequately address in a short email response, so I've attached ...
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| Ibuprofen five days prior to surgery? | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Engler: I’m having a routine vasectomy done in about 39 hours from this posting. I’m getting ... A: I advise patients not to take ibuprofen (or similar medications) for at least two weeks before ...
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| Vasectomy and sinus infection | 7/23/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend is scheduled to have a vasectomy (I know this isn't really plastic surgery but they ... A: I cannot, of course, speak for his surgeon (whom you should contact to discuss this) but, in ...
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| Nose job limitations | 7/20/2008 |
Q: How much significant change can a nose really yield? Ive been looking at some before and after ... A: Alex, I have seen many different results of rhinoplasty and I would not say that only subtle ...
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| fluid build-up post breast reduction surgery | 7/20/2008 |
Q: Engler, I am a 53 year old women who 4 weeks ago had a breast reduction and lift. The first 2 weeks ... A: There's more about breast reductions at www.bodysculpture.com. It depends on what's causing your ...
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| Deep puncture wound..scarring | 7/20/2008 |
Q: About a week ago I got into a small motorcycle accident that left me with a rough puncture like ... A: It's hard for me to tell but you may have to wait several months for it to heal, at which point ...
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| Tummy Tuck Results | 7/20/2008 |
Q: It's been 3 1/2 weeks since my tummy tuck. It was a full one with lypo on my sides and back. The ... A: There's more about tummy tucks and lipo at www.bodysculpture.com. You will obviously need to talk ...
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| Tummy tuck incision opening up | 7/19/2008 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I had a tummy tuck June 4. There has been one section on my scar that has never quite ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. It's a little late for this to be ...
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| Deep puncture wound..scarring | 7/19/2008 |
Q: About a week ago I got into a small motorcycle accident that left me with a rough puncture like ... A: What they told you is basically correct; a week is, in fact, not a good time to try to put in ...
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| Rhinoplasty with a local and sedation | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I just had a consult with the second plastic surgeon that I have seen for Rhinoplasty (with the ... A: There's more about rhinoplasty at www.bodysculpture.com. The type of anesthesia used is generally a ...
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| Menstruation after mommy make-over | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck, breast lift and implant done two days after my last period ended. I am now ... A: There's more about these procedures at www.bodysculpture.com. Yes, it's very common for the ...
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| Breast Reconstruction | 7/16/2008 |
Q: About 4 years ago I had a Coehsive Silicone - moderate height moderate projection Style 410 ... A: I'm obviously sorry for the problems you're having. It sounds like this is a capsular contracture ...
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| Tummy Tuck Procedure | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck one year ago in August. I still have some numbness in my abdomen as well as 1 ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. Numbness can persist for up to two years ...
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| Clotting after a tummy tuck | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck almost 3 months ago and everything was fine until about 10 days after. I noticed ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. It is not unheard of to have some delayed ...
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| breat pain | 7/13/2008 |
Q: i had a boob job 3 years ago when i lay on my back and lean on my forearms i feel pain like pulling ... A: There's more about breast implants at www.bodysculpture.com. You should, of course, speak with your ...
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| Cheek implants,,side effects? | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I had small, solid silicone cheek implants about 5 years, recommended by my surgeon after having jaw ... A: I cannot, of course, say for sure what is causing your symptoms; you'd need to see your PS for a ...
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| upper back, base of the neck fat | 7/11/2008 |
Q: Engler, I appreciate so much your time. My question is this. I have a lump of fat on my upper ... A: There's more about lipo at www.bodysculpture.com. In general, the success of lipo depends on both ...
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| health issues | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Mr, Alan M. Engler, Is it still possible to have a plastic surgery if someone has heart problems ... A: In general, a patient should be in a medical condition that is appropriate for the proposed ...
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| Breast reduction | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I just had my first professional bra fitting and was shocked to learn that I wear a G cup, not a DD ... A: There's more about breast reductions at www.bodysculpture.com. Each insurance company is different ...
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| gynocomastia | 7/10/2008 |
Q: M.D. Engler, I am a 28 year old healthy male (215lbs. height 6'2), I have been working out at the ... A: There's more about lipo at www.bodysculpture.com. Gynecomastia can be treated very effectively with ...
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| Tummt Tuck | 7/9/2008 |
Q: The swelling is gone and the feeling in my hand is almost all back. My PC said that it could of been ... A: 1) I'm not sure what this incision is with respect to a tummy tuck, but it is common for edges to ...
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| c-section | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I am 25 yrs old and I have had one c-section. My scar is almost perfect, you can barely see it. My ... A: There's more about tummy tucks, etc., at www.bodysculpture.com. This does make sense and I have ...
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| breast reductions | 7/8/2008 |
Q: i am getting a breast reduction covered by insurence and i have large nipples i was wondering if ... A: There's more about breast reductions at www.bodysculpture.com. If you mean the areola, which is ...
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| Breast reduction | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I'm 5'4" 140lbs and have a D cup. I'm having breast reduction surgery on July 10th. I would like ... A: There's more about breast reduction at www.bodysculpture.com. Depending on one's body size it's ...
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| dissolvable stiches after plastic surgery | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I had a fatty tumor removed from my forehead on May 14th and the incision was closed with ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at www.bodysculpture.com. There are many different types of ...
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| feel bloated few years after the tommy tuck | 7/1/2008 |
Q: E, I have checked some of the answer you have given to other questioner. i kind of have the same ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. As you've probably been able to tell from ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I just had a full tummy tuck & lypo on my sides and back on june 25th. Ever since the tummy tuck my ... A: I'm very concerned about the two main issues and, in particular, the fact that your right leg is ...
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| Rhinoplasty Changes - When IsToo Late? | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I want my plastic surgeon to make my profile slightly sloped, something which I didnt address in my ... A: I would think that the more time you can give your surgeon the better. Last minute changes often ...
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| Implant removal | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I had 450cc round, saline HP Mentor implants placed 41/2 years ago. Implant is placed over the ... A: There's lots more about breast implants at www.bodysculpture.com. I don't think that is such a ...
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| Breast Reduction/ fluid buildup | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I had breast reduction 4 weeks ago. The left breast has healed nicely. The right one keeps having a ... A: There's more about breast reductions at www.bodysculpture.com. It's actually not unheard of to have ...
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| seroma | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I see mny ?'s on seroma's but none that fit my-situation. I had infection in my incition line. Dr. ... A: There's more about tummy tucks (if that's what you had) at www.bodysculpture.com. It can take a ...
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| breast fillers | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I had silicone shots in my breasts many years ago- They have become smaller-and I need some volume - ... A: There's more about breast surgery at www.bodysculpture.com. This can actually be a very tricky ...
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| Fever after Tummy Tuck | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck on June 10th and had my drain removed on June 16th. Since June 20th, I've had a ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. In the absence of other symptoms it's ...
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| Tummy tuck | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I had bilateral mastectomy, recontruction and a basic Tummy Tuck..had a lump above belly button ... A: In my experience, the repair is done as a part of most tummy tucks, either because it's clearly ...
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| Diastasis Recti | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Engler, I went to my OBGYN because I still look about 6 months pregnant and my baby is now one year ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. A diastasis recti is a separation of the ...
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| Tummy tuck | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I had bilateral mastectomy, recontruction and a basic Tummy Tuck..had a lump above belly button ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. I generally prefer to use a softer suture ...
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| Tummy Tuck too tight | 6/19/2008 |
Q: It has been over 2 years since my full tummy tuck, and breast lift. I am very concerned that my Dr. ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. This is an unusual complaint after a tummy ...
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| Nipples after reduction | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I had breast reduction 5 weeks ago, a 1500cc per side removal. I was told it was not a free nipple ... A: There's more about breast reductions at www.bodysculpture.com. It's hard for me to tell what's ...
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| post op abdominoplasty pain | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I am 9 wks 5 d PO full abdominoplasty. I am experiencing a very sharp burning sensation under my ... A: There's more about TT's at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There is, of course, no way for me to ...
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| nose surgery | 6/18/2008 |
Q: my son had nose job done 2 months ago by a very experienced surgeon but he still feels unwell he has ... A: First of all, this is not the appropriate forum for a psychiatric - or any other - emergency, but I ...
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| c-section scar removal | 6/18/2008 |
Q: is there a surgical procedure that can remove the embarrassing and mentally disturbing c-section ... A: Well, yes and no. There is, actually, no way that a scar can be removed completely, but it may be ...
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| Heeling of scars | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I had a breast reduction operation 21 days ago ( Short Scar) were I was cut round the nipple and ... A: There's more about breast reductions at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You should, of course, ...
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| Tummy tuck | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Im scheduled for a tummy tuck but I keep reading these horor stories...what are the odds of ... A: There's lots more about tummy tucks at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The vast majority of tummy ...
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| ABDOMINOPLASTY | 6/17/2008 |
Q: i HAD AN EXTENDED TUMMY 3 MONTHS AGO AND HAVING TROUBLE WITH A SEROMA. EVERY 2 WEEKS i have ... A: I'm sorry for the problems you're having. I have had much better experience treating fluid ...
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| tummy tuck complications | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I had a breast lift and an extended tummy tuck 2 and a half weeks ago. My breast are great but I ... A: I'm not sure what else I can say...if it's a small amount of fluid, the body will just absorb it. ...
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| tummy tuck complications | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I had a breast lift and an extended tummy tuck 2 and a half weeks ago. My breast are great but I ... A: That is certainly one way to get to the fluid and it's not a bad idea. I have not done it that way ...
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| tummy tuck complications | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I had a breast lift and an extended tummy tuck 2 and a half weeks ago. My breast are great but I ... A: I'm sorry for the problems you're having. First of all, that bluish are may, in fact, be some skin ...
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| Gynecomastia Fibrosis | 6/11/2008 |
Q: Eight years ago I had a breast reduction for my gynecomastia. I had no complications afterwards. ... A: There's more about gynecomastia at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I'm very sorry for the problems ...
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| "dog ear" and "puffy" pubic area after tummy tuck | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck 3 yrs ago. Had a swollen area on left hip area that they said would go away, it ... A: There's lots more about tummy tucks at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's actually not unheard to ...
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| stretchmarks | 6/9/2008 |
Q: Is there a plastic surgery procedure to eliminate or greatly minimize deep stretchmarks caused by ... A: The only way I know of to permanently address stretch marks is to remove them surgically. That ...
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| Beast Augmentation post-op | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I am in the 3rd recovery day from breast augmentation. I went into surgery with one breast slightly ... A: There's more about breast implants at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is not at all uncommon to ...
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| Belly button | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I am a 27 yr old female, and I have had 2 kids. Before I was pregnant I had a naval piercing, and ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is a "problem" that will ...
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| ding130@comcast.net | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I had eye lid surgery fat repositioning done so I had stitches inside my lower eye lid. I think a ... A: There's more about eyelid surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, you absolutely ...
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| Chest tube scars | 6/7/2008 |
Q: About 15 years ago I had two chest tubes put in because of a lung empyema. About two weeks after ... A: There is a procedure called a scar revision and it is used, as the name suggests, to change the ...
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| radiesse | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I just received radiesse on Wednesday. I have 2 little bruises and I know that's expected, but I ... A: There's more about fillers at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Bruises are basically a small amount ...
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| Gynecomastia - Referred to General Surgeon... Should Be Plastic Surgeon? | 6/6/2008 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I have a 16 yr. son who was diagnosed with "hypertrophy of the breast." It involves ... A: There's more about gynecomastia at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There are three issues here: 1) ...
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| tummy tuck | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I have read thru some of the symptoms that other people have after a tummy tuck and have found a few ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I'm assuming that these symptoms ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I am having a full tummy tuck on 6/26, can it interfere with a hiatel hernia that I have? What about ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is certainly possible that a ...
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| Breast Reconstruction | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I have one breast that is two sizes smaller than the other. I'm 18 in July so my doctor referred me ... A: There's more about breast surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You raise an important ...
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| Not wearing a compression garment after tummy tuck surgery | 6/2/2008 |
Q: E: I had tummy tuck surgery two weeks ago. My plastic surgeon has revised their after care of ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is obviously a matter of ...
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| liposuction- tumescent/ultrasound | 6/1/2008 |
Q: Can you please explain the differences between tumescent and ultrasound liposuction. What are ... A: There's more about lipo at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is such an involved question that, ...
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| Rhinoplasty Question | 5/31/2008 |
Q: How long before rhinoplasty does a surgeon need to know what the patients surgical goals are? For ... A: There's more about rhinoplasty at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I cannot, of course, speak for ...
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| vaser lipo | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I had vaser lipo on May 1. I have had a horrible time. I have what the doctors says is hemotoma. ... A: I'm sorry for the problems you're having. It is, of course, difficult for me to address specific ...
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| pseudobursa | 5/27/2008 |
Q: Engler, I am coming up to a three year anniversary of a Abdominoplasty in Sept.. I had multiple ... A: I'm sorry about the problems you're having. I don't have any magic words of wisdom, but I want to ...
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| scars from lip augmentation?? | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I had a lip lift augmentation 2 years ago...to be more specific on what I had, it involved an ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at www.bodysculpture.com. I'm sorry for the problems you're ...
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| Breast Implants | 5/20/2008 |
Q: Engler, I would like to get breast implants. I am currently a C cup and would like to go to a D ... A: There's lots more about breast implants at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. That's a GREAT question ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck Feb 6, 2008 I had to keep the tubes in for 6 weeks I am still retaining alot of ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I'm sorry about the problems ...
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| Pseudobursa treatment | 5/18/2008 |
Q: Engler, I developed a pseudobursa in my abdomen after DIEP flap breast reconstruction. It was ... A: I'm sorry for the problems you're having. I do not have extensive experience treating pseudobursas, ...
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| lip lift | 5/17/2008 |
Q: thanks for your reply A: It can take many months to heal completely from surgery, and that includes for all of the swelling ...
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| Horrible results from liposuction | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I am a male 42 years old. I had liposuction done 2 months ago on my abdomen and love handles. As I ... A: I cannot really comment on the specifics of your situation via this format. I would probably try to ...
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| post-operative fibrosis | 5/16/2008 |
Q: Engler, I recently read your reply to an inquiry about hard lumpiness after SmartLipo on the ... A: There's more about lipo at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In general, fibrosis is the process that ...
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| lipodissolvemltj7 | 5/16/2008 |
Q: ARe you familiar with lipodissolve? What can you tell me about it? Do you know anything about the ... A: I am not familiar with it personally, but I found a summary, as of May, 2008, that is generally ...
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| breast implant problem | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I had breast implants 3 years ago. Right after I told my doctor that I could tell that one was a ... A: There's lots more about breast implant at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The positioning of ...
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| Horrible results from liposuction | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I am a male 42 years old. I had liposuction done 2 months ago on my abdomen and love handles. As I ... A: There's more about lipo at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, I am very sorry for the ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 5/14/2008 |
Q: ..What can I do? who can I see? I cannot go back to the Dominican Republic and I do not have money ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. I'm sorry to hear about the problem you're having. This is, ...
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| Otoplasty | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Engler, I've had otoplasty in late Feb this yearusing this method (from my PS) - "his can be done ... A: Three months is generally what I would call the early recovery period. But it can take up to two ...
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| Otoplasty | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Engler, I've had otoplasty in late Feb this yearusing this method (from my PS) - "his can be done ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This sounds like an ...
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| Explantation | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I wasn't sure if you had received my email so I wanted to try to reach you again. I am having my ... A: I did respond to you but it apparently did not get to you. It depends on how thick the capsule is. ...
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| Tummy tuck | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck 11 months ago..I have been told that the sutures didn't hold at the top of my ... A: It depends - mostly on things that I cannot reasonably assess via this format. However, if the ...
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| Tummy tuck | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck 11 months ago..I have been told that the sutures didn't hold at the top of my ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. My feeling is that it can wait a ...
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| Fat-away | 5/5/2008 |
Q: i have an excess of fat in my arms, belly and back. i am thinking of injecting these parts with the ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. Lipodissolve and similar products are not considered ...
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| tummy tuck gone wrong | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I had a complete tummy tuck 1/2008 the incision opened up after a week and I have had to fill it ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is not unheard of to have the ...
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| how do I find a great doctor? | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I live in central FL & need to find a doctor that can do a SUPERB job at breast reduction (I am ... A: There's more about breast reduction at www.bodysculpture.com. Your concerns are understandable and ...
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| mini tummy tuck | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I had a mtt 3 weeks ago. My stomach is flat, but you can still tell it's somewhat swollen (it looks ... A: There's more about this at www.bodysculpture.com. It can easily take several weeks to months both ...
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| scars | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I am 6 months post-op from open knee surgery. Only a small portion of my 6 inch scar has changed ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. If you wait it should just happen on its own. It can take ...
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| post breast reduction | 4/28/2008 |
Q: i recently had a breast ruction surgery 19apr, it is 27apr.....i am concered about my stitches in ... A: There's more about breast reductions at www.bodysculpture.com. You should, of course, be talking to ...
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| Breast lift question | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I have a few more questions - Does a breast lift have to be done thru the nipple? I'm so scared that ... A: 1) Yes, all breast lifts involves scars around the areolas; many also require a vertical limb (then ...
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| Plastic Surgery after ilizarov surgery | 4/26/2008 |
Q: So my question is if there is a way with plastic surgery to remove the marks because they are too ... A: There's lots more at www.bodysculpture.com. Despite the widespread belief/hope that plastic surgery ...
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| Thermal Treatment | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I want to avoid invasive surgery and would like your thoughts on thermal lifting for both the ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. Despite many claims of effectiveness for these procedures, I ...
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| Mini Tummy Tuck/Full Tummy tuck | 4/24/2008 |
Q: 1)Hi whats the difference between a mini tummy tuck & a full tummy tuck? also whats the difference ... A: There's more info at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. 1) In general, a full tummy tuck refers to a ...
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| laser lipo (smart lipo) | 4/22/2008 |
Q: It has been 1 week since I had laser lipo on my hips and lower abs. My left hip hardly has a bruise ... A: There's lots more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You should, of course, be talking to your PS ...
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| seroma | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I had a large cosmetic procedure last June: full tummy tuck and lipo of the abdomen, also lipo of ... A: There's lots more at www.bodysculpture.com. Even though it's called "liposuction" - suggesting that ...
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| abdominalplasty | 4/18/2008 |
Q: i cannot understand why the buldge hasnt gone ive spoken to my surgeon but didnt really get any ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. It is difficult for me to state for sure what the problem ...
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| Tummy Tuck pain | 4/18/2008 |
Q: The left side incision had a pocket where a pack had to be placed for several weeks. After that I ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's unusual to have this degree of symptoms at ...
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| Sculpting Waist | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Engler, I have narrow hips; thus a straight figure. Is there a way to sculpt a smaller waist or is ... A: There's lots more at www.bodysculpture.com. A lot depends on what makes up the features that you ...
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| breast implants | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I had breast augementation 2 weeks ago. After 2 days post op, the doctor said it was okay to take ... A: It's often hard to know what any particular event or complication has occurred. However, bleeding ...
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| incisional herniax2 tummy tuck | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I had a gastric bypass 4/02 in dec 02 i had to have incisional hernia repair. It was very big. I ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. The answer is - maybe! It depends on how big the defects ...
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| Breast surgery and BMI | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I chose a surgeon and was told to get pre-approved for financing to pay for my breast reduction ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. I am not aware of absolute criteria of rejection such as ...
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| scar revision | 4/8/2008 |
Q: i have recently had a second op due to my implant falling out of pocket and not enough skin around ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. There is typcially a transient weight gain after surgery due ...
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| abscessed Seroma | 4/8/2008 |
Q: Engler, Recently after a laproscopy hysterectomy I developed a very large seroma that abscessed. It ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. I'm sorry for the problems you've been having. The hallmark ...
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| Blood clot and breast surgery | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I had a DVT in my thigh almost 11 years ago and doctors found no reason for it. I haven't had any ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's a little unusual to have a clot in the thigh ...
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| Cheek Implants | 4/7/2008 |
Q: My left cheekbone is quite defined and noticable which I like, however my right cheekbone seems non ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. Most plastic surgeons will do what is appropriate, so if you ...
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| Abdominal Plasty & back pain relief | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I have been told by a few plastic surgeons that having a tummy tuck would help my back pain, and ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. The answers to your questions, in my opinion, are "No" and ...
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| seromas | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I HAD SURGERY FOR BREAST IMPLANTS 14 DAYS AGO, AROUND THE 7TH DAY I STARTED LEAKING A ORANGE LIKE ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I'm sorry for the problem you're having. It is ...
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| Eyelids | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I am a young male in my early twenties. I have large weak eyelids that always make me look tired. I ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There are many surgical options for the upper ...
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| Breast Augmentation | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I am 38 years old and had a breast augmentation on March 4th. At approx the 2 1/2 week post op ... A: I'm really not sure what to say, but if you'd like you can email me some photos at ...
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| eyebrow scar | 4/2/2008 |
Q: My 3 and half year old daughter had a one inch horizontal cut on her eyebrow 10 months ago. Now the ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Although permanent tattoo is an excellent option in ...
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| Persistent swelling after a mini tummy-tuck | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Dr. Engler, My wife had a mini tummy-tuck on 12/26/2007. Unfortunately her drain was removed too ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is, of course, hard for me to offer much of a ...
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| Breast Augmentation | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am 38 years old and had a breast augmentation on March 4th. At approx the 2 1/2 week post op ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. It is hard to tell for sure but I am concerned that you may ...
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| another seroma question | 4/1/2008 |
Q: In responding to my seroma question last time...you said I need drains. I have now had 8 ... A: I really don't know what to say. There is not necessarily a right or wrong answer but I would think ...
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| Tummy Tuck Seroma | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I have read many of your posts in regard to my problem. I am one month post op from a Tummy Tuck ... A: I'm sorry for the problem you're having. This sounds like the exact scenario that would benefit ...
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| breast reduction - JUST SIZE! | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I am 19 yrs old and I have had back pain for many years due to my 32E breasts. I have always liked ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. It's obvious that you've done lots of research, and I have ...
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| Tummy tuck after umbelical hernia repair. | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I WAS LOOKING AROUND ON GETTING MY TUMMY TUCKED. I HAD 2 PREGNANCIES. 1 OF WHICH WAS TWINS. I HAD ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. It is certainly true that it becomes more complicated to do ...
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| lip lift | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I have a question about a lip lift. I had the gull wing lip lift were it is cut on the vermillin and ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. It is completely normal to have tightness at three weeks ...
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| Dog Ears | 3/25/2008 |
Q: will dog ear removal likely leave a new scar after a breast reduction done 4 years ago? i just ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. In general, plastic surgery is a trade - you're trading a ...
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| endotine cheek lift | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I had endotine cheek lift jan 2007. It is now march 2008 and I am still having swelling,pain, and ... A: I would think that that would certainly be one of the more likely possibilities, based on what you ...
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| Lipo & IUD | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I have an IUD and will soon be getting a Liposuction. I know the IUD does not touch my oblique ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. Although I have not (knowingly) faced this issue before, I ...
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| endotine cheek lift | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I had endotine cheek lift jan 2007. It is now march 2008 and I am still having swelling,pain, and ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. I'll assume that you're talking to your PS about this but, ...
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| Fat depsoits under the eye | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I have fat pockets under the eye, that with aging have become more noticeable and make me look ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. I assume that you mean the fat pockets that are on the ...
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| Implant shifting | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I've had chin augmentation with a silicone implant in Jul 2007. Earlier today, I bumped my chin ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. Once implants are "set" (which takes a few weeks to months ...
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| Abdominoplasty | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I am four weeks post op from a tummy tuck. My drain tube on each side were removed 6 days post op ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. A seroma is a collection of fluid that occurs after ...
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| chest tube scar | 3/19/2008 |
Q: As an infant I had a chest tube places that caused what I believe to be some muscle damage in my ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. I don't know that I have a great answer for you and I'm not ...
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| silikon lip injections | 3/19/2008 |
Q: After having a lip lift will silikon lip injections still work? I heard once you have a lip lift it ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In general, the tighter the tissue is, the less ...
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| Breast Implants-lifting | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I had breast augmentation and a crescent lift 10 days ago. I lifted a couple of containers that ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, at ten days post-surgery, you need to contact ...
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| 1 year post bilateral breast reduction | 3/16/2008 |
Q: it has been 12 mos. since my reduction, i have twice had tiny seromas in the same area which opened ... A: Rebecca, I can't say it's common, since things are usually pretty well healed within a few months. ...
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| 1 year post bilateral breast reduction | 3/15/2008 |
Q: it has been 12 mos. since my reduction, i have twice had tiny seromas in the same area which opened ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. Seromas are not common after breast reductions but they can ...
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| lip lift | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I just had a lip lift 10 days ago and a wondering when i should be able to see final results? Also ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. You obviously need to ask these questions of the surgeon who ...
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| childbearing after tummy tuck/breast aug | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I've had my tubes tied, tummy tuck and breast aug. I'm 41 and now entertaining the idea of having ... A: There's lots more at www.bodysculpture.com. Lots of questions here. First, can it even be done? ...
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| Redo of Tummy Tuck vs Exercise for Diastasis Recti | 3/12/2008 |
Q: Engler, I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair 12/06. I had revisions to dog ears with ... A: Linda, You're most welcome. But - since you asked me - I feel strongly that the doctors you obtain ...
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| tummy tuck and inner thigh surgery | 3/12/2008 |
Q: i had a tummy tuck done but my stomach is only flat when i lay down. i can actually grab to bulges ... A: I'm very sorry for the problems you've had since your surgery, including the ongoing ones. It is ...
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| Redo of Tummy Tuck vs Exercise for Diastasis Recti | 3/12/2008 |
Q: Engler, I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair 12/06. I had revisions to dog ears with ... A: Unfortunately, I really don't know that much about the mesh, the various types, and particular ...
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| Redo of Tummy Tuck vs Exercise for Diastasis Recti | 3/11/2008 |
Q: Engler, I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair 12/06. I had revisions to dog ears with ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I think that it's very unlikely that exercises will ...
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| Preventive Scarring Treatment | 3/11/2008 |
Q: Dr Engler, Five months ago I had a total abdominal hysterectomy and am trying to find a treatment ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Despite widepread publicity, I cannot honestly ...
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| Breast Implant size | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I had breast augmentation surgery last week. My implant size is a fill level of 380cc. I am larger ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You will almost certainly be smaller, once you're ...
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| mass | 3/6/2008 |
Q: 10 months ago I have a tummy tuck. I was told after my 6 month follow-up that I was going to require ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. This does sound a little unusual to me. It could, in fact, ...
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| Tram flap surgery mesh broke | 3/3/2008 |
Q: My mesh has broken 1 year ago and my stomach is getting bigger, at first it was a bulge the size of ... A: This is somewhat outside my area of expertise but I would think that you should start by seeing a ...
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| tummy tuck with vertical c-section scar | 3/1/2008 |
Q: Is it possible for me to safely obtain a tummy tuck even though I have a vertical c-section scar. ... A: There's lots more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In a standard tummy tuck, all of the skin ...
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| Plastic Surgery Question | 2/29/2008 |
Q: Engler: My wife's breast size is 42D. However, her breasts sag down. She told me she is interested ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. To answer your question specifically: 1) Breasts ...
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| Eye lift | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I ma having eyelid surgery in a couple months. The doctor is doing the cutting from inside my lower ... A: Yes, this is a fairly safe operation, and I do not know of any statistics relating to postoperative ...
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| Seroma | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I had a medial thigh lift ( as well as other procedures ) 2 weeks ago. I have a seroma in my left ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Seromas are more common after procedures in which ...
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| Uneven Breasts? | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I had breast surgery 2 months ago and my breasts are noticeably uneven. I just read a question you ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The word "encourage" is, of course (as you noted), ...
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| divot in cartilage after rhinoplasty | 2/28/2008 |
Q: Engler! Thanks so much for your time! I'm writing to get your opinion on possibilities as to how i ... A: This is a very difficult situation. I'll share a few thoughts, but you cannot take anything I say ...
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| Combining surgery with another operation | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I am due to have surgery on my knee to stop the patella from dislocating in September in the UK. I ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There's no absolute answer to that, but I would ...
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| Tummy Tuck, Abdomnoplasty | 2/27/2008 |
Q: > > > > I had a full abdomnoplasty (and breast lift/reduction) in early December of 2007. As I am ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I, too, am having a hard time explaining what's ...
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| breast augmentation, lift and implants | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I have been searching different websites about breast surgeries and I just cannot get what ... A: Ah, an easy question. An augmentation is simply another name for breast implants (also called a ...
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| Undereye wrinkles, Elos/Refirme | 2/26/2008 |
Q: Dr Engler I am 52 and had CO2 laser resurfacing around my eyes about 5 years ago. It worked for a ... A: "Ever" is strong word. I would say that, in general, a blepharoplasty is much more effective for ...
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| abdominoplasty | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if having a full abdominoplasty w/muscle repair would be a likely cause of ... A: There's more info at www.bodysculpture.com. I have never heard of this happening and do not think ...
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| Undereye wrinkles, Elos/Refirme | 2/24/2008 |
Q: Dr Engler I am 52 and had CO2 laser resurfacing around my eyes about 5 years ago. It worked for a ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. I am not familiar with the Elos Refirme but it is important ...
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| 6 weeks post of Tummy Tuck today | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I've experienced quite a bit of pain with my tummy tuck and had to ordeal a hematoma that finally ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. In general, if you only have some discomofort but no fever, ...
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| Age? Breast Reduction | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I saw you on The Tyra Banks Show and was wondering if you could tell me at what age would you ... A: There's no absolute answer to what you're asking, though I am completely sympathetic to it. For ...
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| Upper Lip reduction surgery | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I'm a black male, interested in slighlty reducing the bulk of my upper 'fat' lip. It is bigger than ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. Interestingly, I was unable to find a gallery of before and ...
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| ABDOMINAL SEROMA | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have read answers about abdominal seroma but I have a question. Approximately how much would a ... A: I'm sorry but there is no way to know how much surgeons would charge for this. That is true for ...
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| face surgery | 2/17/2008 |
Q: i got a scar on my face 10 years ago. it was an accident and i got stiches on my cheek. is there any ... A: Well - yes and no. In general, you cannot "remove" a scar and leave someone with perfect, ...
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| Breast Filler Injections | 2/16/2008 |
Q: Have been thinking of increasing my breast size i had implants 13 months ago and would like a cup ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. To my knowledge Macrolane - based on hyaluronic ...
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| tummy tuck | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck about 6 months ago. The lower portion of my stomach is flat, but my upper stomach ... A: There's more info at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. At six months I think that you are basically ...
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| Gram Negative Infection after Abdominoplasty | 2/12/2008 |
Q: Engler, I had a tummy tuck on 1/9/08. My surgeon took off 12-15 lbs. of fat & skin. My recovery has ... A: I'm obviously sorry for the problems you're having. I'm going to assume that you don't have any ...
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| Face fat | 2/9/2008 |
Q: Engler, I am a man, and one thing I notice is my particularly round and broad face. I'm not ... A: There are procedures, but I don't know if you can reasonably expect as much change of your features ...
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| Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I had a breast lift and fleur-de-lis abdominplasty just over 4 weeks ago. I had two JP drains in ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Reinserting drains after ...
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| abdominoplasty | 2/7/2008 |
Q: Which are the instruments and the equipment for one abdominoplasty? A: There's a wide range of instruments that are commonly used for this surgery, and there is no ...
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| breast augmentation | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I am 38 years old and have been wanting breast implants for a long time. I am very small chested ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You can read more in the ...
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| Large hard mound on my lower abdomen after smartlipo | 2/6/2008 |
Q: Having performed searches on my problem following smartlipo, I came across this website offering ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I'm sorry for the problem ...
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| Rippling | 2/6/2008 |
Q: Is there any way to correct an implant that has started rippling without re-doing the whole implant ... A: Mary, In a word - no. Rippling is generally associated with saline implants in thin women, and ...
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| Restalyne | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I am writing regarding restalyne injections. In the end of December I was had restalyne injected in ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The good thing about the ...
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| Tummy tuck & Liposuction | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I had lipo, tummy tuck and tubegation done December 2005, i am still having problems with my ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is unusual to have this ...
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| undoing a brow lift | 2/2/2008 |
Q: An otherwise very reputable doctor somehow mixed up my request with another patient while I was ... A: It is, in general, not possible to "undo" plastic surgery. In some situations you can return nearly ...
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| Persistant seroma after abdominalplasty | 2/2/2008 |
Q: Allan, I have been following your responses to several other patients are experiencing a similar ... A: Kim, Once a pseudbursa has formed, it is generally necessary to remove all of the scar tissue (a ...
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| Complication after a Tummy Tuck? | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck on November 15, 2007. About 1 week ago I developed a lump on my lower abdomen, in ... A: Belinda, It sounds more like a little scar tissue or backup of some fluid to a small degree - but ...
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| hey | 1/30/2008 |
Q: The reason i've chosen you is because you are named one New Yorks top doctors. My problem is that ... A: This is outside my area of expertise. But if you contact Dr. Robert Bernstein in New York ...
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| Persistant seroma after abdominalplasty | 1/29/2008 |
Q: Allan, I have been following your responses to several other patients are experiencing a similar ... A: In my experience with this problem (fluid accumulation and/or seroma following abdominoplasty or ...
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| hey | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I've noticed between my rib cage just below the chest it goes in, is that normal? or can i get it ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There is a wide variation of ...
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| Needs an answer | 1/26/2008 |
Q: What type of college and what type of classes do I need to take to become a plastic Surgeon? I'm ... A: I'm not sure that I'm the right person to be giving you advice on this but I would think that a ...
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| Tummy Tuck Problems | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck in August of 2007. I developed a knot in my abdomen. Over the past 6-7 months ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, you need to ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 1/25/2008 |
Q: About a year and a half ago I had a tummy tuck. Two days ago ,the lower left side of my abdomen ... A: This sounds like an unusual response from a tummy tuck - although the sutures that are used to hold ...
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| scar | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I have a scar on my stomach which i have had since i was a baby.. Its about 3 inches in length. The ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com The appearance of a scar is ...
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| Breast implant size | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I understand that saline breast implants come in different sizes and then can be filled to the exact ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. As with so many other things, ...
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| Plastic Surgery | 1/22/2008 |
Q: Hai My daughter who is 3 months old is suffering from Ear atresia.At what age i can do plastic ... A: Ear reconstruction has traditionally been completed by about age 6 at the latest, since the ears are ...
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| M alar bags | 1/22/2008 |
Q: What can be done about malar bags? I had a face lift,midface lift,endoscopic forehead lift , lazer ... A: I wish I could give you better news but the malar bags - areas of fullness over the cheekbones (the ...
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| neck liposuction | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I am 39. I had lipo once, on my upper neck. Three years later, I had a mini neck lift (which was ... A: There's lots more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is hard to comment ...
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| accutane and surgery | 1/17/2008 |
Q: How long would you recommend waiting to start Accutane FOLLOWING a surgical procedure, specifically ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I spoke with a dermatologist ...
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| BREAST RECONSTRUCTION WITH BREAST CANCER | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I FOUND OUT I HAD BREAST CANCER BACK IN JUNE 2006. I HAVE A GREAT PLASTIC SURGEON, AND I CHOOSE TO ... A: I am so sorry for all of the problems you've been having. This is a little outside of my area of ...
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| post cervical surgery scars | 1/15/2008 |
Q: Engler, In December, I had spine surgery. In the past I have formed keloids. As this is in the front ... A: This is a tough one and I don't know that I have any magic answers for you. Many topical ...
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| TT MR sutures | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I am very excited about getting a full tummy tuck in March. But I am concerned about having a ... A: Sorry, but I would go with the permanent sutures. I just don't think that absorbable sutures can ...
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| tummy tuck possible seroma | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck approx 4 1/2 months ago. I am still having mid abd swelling just above my scar. ... A: There's lots more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. A seroma would typically ...
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| Hardening after breast reduction | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I had a breast reduction 7 weeks ago. Everything seemed to have went well. About 1 1/2 week after ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is, of course, very ...
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| Silicone Breast Implants | 1/7/2008 |
Q: What is your opinion of silicone breast implants? I went to a consultation with a plastic surgeon ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I don't know of any data that ...
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| Eyes | 1/5/2008 |
Q: Engler, I am a 26 yr old female and I have had problems with the skin under and around my eyes. It ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I'm not sure that there is a ...
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| Silicone Breast Implants | 1/5/2008 |
Q: What is your opinion of silicone breast implants? I went to a consultation with a plastic surgeon ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com - and lots about breast ...
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| Redo | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Seven months ago I had a breast augmentation to increase the size of my breasts. I went in and I ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I am sorry for the problems ...
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| Gynemastia,Abdomen | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Can you give me an opinion on two areas of my body please? 1.I am unsure whether I have male ... A: There's lots more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You're right in that I ...
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| career in Plastic Surgery | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I would like to ask for your advice about Plastic surgery.I am currently a 1st year resident ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The only reason to switch to ...
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| allergic to sutures? | 12/29/2007 |
Q: It has been 6 wks. since my lollipop lift and augmentation. I have had several little spots that ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is hard to know for ...
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| nose surgery gone wrong? | 12/27/2007 |
Q: my aunt had her nose done several years ago.... being asian.. she got her nose lifted (i think they ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I cannot, of course, ...
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| Scar tissue after tummy tuck | 12/27/2007 |
Q: It has been 2 months since I had a tummy tuck, liposuction in stomach and sides. I am 4' 11", ... A: Actually, I have heard of muscle contractions occurring during the healing process after many ...
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| Scar tissue after tummy tuck | 12/27/2007 |
Q: It has been 2 months since I had a tummy tuck, liposuction in stomach and sides. I am 4' 11", ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I am very sorry for the ...
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| Breast Aug. Seroma | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I had 390cc implants placed 7 weeks ago. I have been actively exercising for about 2-3 weeks now. ... A: Michelle, I can't give you an absolute answer on the timing but I would not do anything physical ...
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| Breast Aug. Seroma | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I had 390cc implants placed 7 weeks ago. I have been actively exercising for about 2-3 weeks now. ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I'm going to assume that ...
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| otoplasty-minor | 12/17/2007 |
Q: Could minor otoplasty with general anesthsia be considereded affordable? Like, what are the costs, ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is virtually impossible ...
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| Tummy tuck | 12/15/2007 |
Q: E I had a tummy tuck 7 weeks ago and continue to produce seroma despite drainage + later insertion ... A: Pseudobursa typically takes longer to form than this but it is, in fact, the later complication that ...
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| Tummy tuck | 12/15/2007 |
Q: E I had a tummy tuck 7 weeks ago and continue to produce seroma despite drainage + later insertion ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. My "second opinion without ...
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| vaser liposuction | 12/13/2007 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I had vaser liposuction on my upper and lower abdomen in May 2007. I paid extra money ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I'm sorry for the ...
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| bioengineering phd interested in career as plastic surgeon | 12/12/2007 |
Q: Engler: I am currently a bioengineering PhD student at UCLA and I will be finishing up by the end of ... A: I don't know that I'm the best person to address these issues as I've been out of training for over ...
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| Mini Facelift | 12/10/2007 |
Q: Engler, I will be turning 44 in 2 months and am not happy with this aging thing at all! I have been ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In my opinion, ...
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| rhinoplasty | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I was wandering if it is possible for a plastic surgeon to make a nose similar to a photo of a nose ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In general, it is NOT ...
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| Post Op Tummy Tuck | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck about 5 weeks ago and I have a question about post operative healing. I will ... A: There's more info aboutu plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In general, it is ...
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| Breast implants after nursing | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I nursed 3 children for a total of 5 years and as a result have deflated breasts. I was an 'A' or ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In general, implants are ...
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| Cheek inplants | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I have been seeing this doctor for Radiesse treatments for my sagging face.Now I am thinking of ... A: It is, indeed, confusing to try to figure out what each of these titles mean, and largely because ...
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| seroma | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck 2 years ago. I had a pouch develop shortly after the drains were removed in my ... A: I don't know if I can answer specifics regarding the muscles since I am unaware of any statistics or ...
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| seroma | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck 2 years ago. I had a pouch develop shortly after the drains were removed in my ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I cannot, of course, ...
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| seroma | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I don't want to waste time with the aspiration because I look 4 months pregnant. Can you do the ... A: This sounds like a problem that should be resolved closer to your home than flying across the ...
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| lips | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I am considering having silikon 1000 lip injections and am wondering if this is totally permanent or ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I do not have personal ...
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| Hematoma | 11/20/2007 |
Q: Firstly, thank you for your time. I am now one week into my recovery from breast augmentation. I ... A: You obviously need to be asking these questions of your plastic surgeon and I'm assuming that he ...
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| rhinoplasty | 11/18/2007 |
Q: what is the best technique for getting rid of the cartilage ball on the tip of my nose. It looks ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Your last comment is, ...
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| Open wound post tummy tuck | 11/17/2007 |
Q: My wife has just had a tummy tuck and after a week a 1-inch area in the center of the belly has ... A: There's lots more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There is actually a ...
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| surgical removal of seroma | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck in July and quickly developed a seroma. When the surgeon tried to aspirate he ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's hard for me to make a ...
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| Breast Augmentation Complications | 11/15/2007 |
Q: Six years ago I had a breast augmentation. I capsulized about 1-2 months later and my doctor ... A: This is a very specialized problem and I don't actually know of a place to get more info. As ...
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| Breast Augmentation Complications | 11/15/2007 |
Q: Six years ago I had a breast augmentation. I capsulized about 1-2 months later and my doctor ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In general, if two ...
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| Sunken cheeks | 11/12/2007 |
Q: My cheeks have that sunken in look.I have smoked for 30 yrs plus and was wondering if that could ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Sunken cheeks are ...
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| Can they help me??? | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I have had my navel pierced 3 times, and al three times it has migrated out! Is id possible to get ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In general, a scar revision ...
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| nose bridge of asian child | 11/9/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 19 month old. her nose bridge is small so she seems like she has cross-eyed but her ... A: Some facial features form at a relatively early age (ears are nearly full grown before 10 years old) ...
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| Tummy tuck w/MR | 11/9/2007 |
Q: Can an abdominoplasty with muscle repair cause gastroparesis? Thanking you in advance A: Anything is, of course, possible, but I am not aware of a TT being a significantly likely cause for ...
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| seroma | 11/8/2007 |
Q: i had a tummy tuck in april 2006 and developed a seroma i had a revision of op in aug 2006 to remove ... A: I am sorry for the problems you've been having. I am unaware of these symptoms as being related to ...
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| Microcurrent facial treatments | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I saw the microcurrent treatments on the Oprah show and have been reading online about them. Do ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's a good question. ...
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| Should I ask to see a surgeon? | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I have a question on when to ask my doctor to see a plastic surgeon. I have been preg. twice and ... A: I think it makes perfect sense for you to see a plastic surgeon for a consultation so that you can ...
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| post abdominoplasty seroma | 11/5/2007 |
Q: ...I'm approx. 2 months post surgery. I have had trouble with draining. I've been aspirated ... A: Actually, it's not at all uncommon for swelling to develop and persist for a while to the extent ...
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| post abdominoplasty seroma | 11/5/2007 |
Q: ...I'm approx. 2 months post surgery. I have had trouble with draining. I've been aspirated ... A: There are no absolute answers to this but if you still have fluid accumulating, and draining, then I ...
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| face questions | 11/1/2007 |
Q: First, thanks for providing this service! I stumbled upon it trying to find out if I am just one of ... A: It's actually not a great idea to do re-do surgery right after the initial surgery, since there is a ...
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| Choosing and decisions | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I'm a graduated high-school student, searching for what study I want to dive into as far as college ... A: Mike, Plastic surgery is a specialty, but, in my experience, most plastic surgeons wind up ...
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| Volunteer Patient for Residents | 10/31/2007 |
Q: Engler, I am in the NYC area and was wondering if your clinic performs cosmetic surgery on ... A: Plastic Surgery clinics are the best way to obtain plastic surgery at a reduced fee. In New York, ...
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| surgery | 10/31/2007 |
Q: If I gently lift it, the nostril will seem to take its shape.. should I get this checked out or will ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In my experience, I have not ...
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| face questions | 10/30/2007 |
Q: First, thanks for providing this service! I stumbled upon it trying to find out if I am just one of ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, you have ...
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| tummy tuck (major complication) | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck in November of 2005. The doctor took the drain out the next morning, even though ... A: I am so sorry for everything you've gone through and are going through. I understand how traumatic ...
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| tram flap | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I recently underwent a prophylatic tram flap. I lost half of my aerola which is healing nicely, 2.5 ... A: I'm not sure exactly what the issue is but, as long as there isn't an implant in there, things are ...
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| Hyperlordosis: How to hide it? | 10/29/2007 |
Q: Engler I have a little bit of hyperlordosis, which does NOT bother me. It actually makes my back ... A: " I'm reasonably sure that the area you're talking about can be nicely contoured with liposuction. ...
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| After surgery nose straigtening | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I broke my nose and as a result got surgery for straigtening. I still can see however that the nose ... A: At this early stage of your recovery, all of these questions need to be addressed to the surgeon who ...
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| broken nose | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I am 17 and suspect that I have a broken nose following an incident that happened when I was 6. My ... A: Marcus, You'll have to see a plastic surgeon to try to figure out if it was broken. There is, in ...
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| Implants | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I have had breast implants for 10 months is it possible for them to get smaller they seem to have ... A: In terms of grams and cc's, it depends a bit on the weight of the material involved. A cc is a ...
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| Tummy tuck- Swelling | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck on 10-19-07. My surgery went well. My concern is that none of my pants fit, they ... A: It's not even 10 days since your surgery; it's very early and what you're experiencing sounds like ...
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| Pseudobursa | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Engler, Is pseudobursa a kind of scar tissue that forms as a result of serous fluid preventing ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Almost by definition, a ...
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| Burning pain in nipple after breast lift. | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I had an areola lift on my left breast and augmentation on both breasts on August 1st ... A: I looked at the photo and, with the understanding that photos do not always show everything, I ...
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| 4 months post tummy tuck | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck over 4 months ago and I am still very swollen, especially near the incision. I ... A: I can't really comment too specifically without knowing what you looked before and what you look ...
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| Burning pain in nipple after breast lift. | 10/24/2007 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I had an areola lift on my left breast and augmentation on both breasts on August 1st ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's very hard for me to ...
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| botox questions! | 10/23/2007 |
Q: Engler, my wife is planning to take a botox treatment between her eyebrows and under the eyes, and ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In my experience and ...
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| necklift | 10/22/2007 |
Q: My mother is a beautiful 68 year old. She had a browlift, fatty pads removed and I guess you call ... A: I am very sorry for the problems your mother is having. I don't know if you'll like or find comfort ...
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| Post Tummy Tuck swelling upper abdoman | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I am 10weeks post surgery and am happy with result (had 2CSections prior)except I have major ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I'm sorry about the ...
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| Post op Breast lift and belt line abdomialplasty question | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I am nearly 3 weeks out from a breast lift/ augmentation and belt line abdominalplasty. I am worried ... A: I'm happy to try to answer your questions but since I dont know what you looked like before and ...
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| Nose augmentation | 10/16/2007 |
Q: A person that would want more projection for thier nose using natural graphs from their bodies ... A: Many of these grafts, whether bone or cartilage, do have a tendency to absorb (bone) or warp ...
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| 11 months post breast surgery | 10/15/2007 |
Q: Engler, I had breast aug. in Nov of last year. What I seem to think I am having trouble with is ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the problems that you're having at this point. In general, implants ...
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| tummy tuck | 10/12/2007 |
Q: am 2 weeks post op from full tummy tuck and my pubic area is very sowllen is it this normal? A: There's lots more info at www.bodysculpture.com. This is actually fairly common in the first few ...
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| pain after breast reduction | 10/11/2007 |
Q: Engler, I read your response to the woman that was 2 months post after breast reduction. I am also ... A: There's more info at www.bodysculpture.com. As mentioned, it is not unusual to have a difference in ...
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| Facial scar - Post a fall | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I recently has a fall onto concrete. The area between my nose and top lip split open and i received ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You should, of ...
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| lipo on my legs | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I'm 29 and i weight 175 pounds, I did gain a lot of weight in my pregnancy, my problem even before I ... A: Liposuction is a very effective contouring procedure, but it can only remove a certain amount of ...
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| head and face changed shape | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Ive lost over 40 pounds and currently weighing 136 lbs but I dont see how that could affect my head ... A: There's no question that significant changes in weight, whether up, down or, particularly, rapid or ...
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| tummy tuck results | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I had a full abdominoplasty 3 weeks ago and know that I am currently swollen. I am concerned, ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is, of course, ...
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| open reduction of nasal bones | 10/8/2007 |
Q: Could you please tell me the rationale (if there is one) for not traumatizing the nose following ... A: Assuming I understand the question correctly, although the splint is usually removed at 5-7 days ...
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| Breast Rippling after 1 year | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I had BA about 1 year ago. Apparently the surgeon used 450cc overfilled to 580 cc. I have rippling ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There is, of ...
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| having eyelid lift surgery | 10/5/2007 |
Q: For my surgery I was told they would use local mac. My question is that all procedures I have had ... A: Despite the well-known and documented harmful effects that smoking has on one's health in general ...
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| having eyelid lift surgery | 10/5/2007 |
Q: For my surgery I was told they would use local mac. My question is that all procedures I have had ... A: Local Mac is completely appropriate for many surgical procedures, including, it sounds like, what ...
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| facial implants | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I've had rhinoplasty (June 2006) and a nasal implant as well as a chin implant (Jul 2007). I was ... A: You should, of course, speak with your own plastic surgeon about this. But I would think that it's ...
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| Seromas | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I have had 4 surgeries in the past 8 months for seromas. I had a latisimas bilateral flap surgery ... A: This is somewhat outside my area of expertise as I have not done latissimus flaps in a while. But ...
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| Breast pain after augmentation. | 10/3/2007 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I am 3 weeks post op BA. I am experiencing pain in my left breast around the top/side ... A: It is, of course, hard for me to give specific medical advice in this situation. However, in my ...
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| Question about incision closin | 10/2/2007 |
Q: Is it possible for a PS to accidently stitch the pectoral muscle into closing the crease incision ... A: Though anything is possible I think it's highly unlikely that a surgeon would accidentally sew a ...
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| laser lipo | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I have not seen results it has been 4 weeks since my procedure. I had smart and ultrasonic lipo. My ... A: I cannot, of course, offer an opinion on your specific surgery since I don't know what you looked ...
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| removal of soft form lip implants | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I have had soft form lip implants for about 6 years. I am want ing to remove them because they are ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I am not aware of ...
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| Tummy tuck | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I have had three c-sections and had alot of scar tissue last time. The surgeon recommended I have no ... A: I suspect that most of the scar tissue your surgeon was talking about was inside your abdomen, which ...
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| Surgery | 9/29/2007 |
Q: It is so bad that it leaves me unable to move my arms and legs and can not sleep due to the pain ... A: I'm not sure what happened with your C-sections, but there is definitely a limit to what can be done ...
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| Breast Firming | 9/29/2007 |
Q: Angler, I am 33 years old, 163cm/ 62kg. Do excercise regulary and am not happy with my breast, there ... A: This is a very large subject; I'll go through some of the general guidelines but there's more at my ...
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| education | 9/28/2007 |
Q: i just graduated high school and i know I'm supposed to go to college for 4 years and med school ... A: It's been a while since I was up on all of this, but there are some combined programs that reduce ...
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| Tummy tuck | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck done 6 months ago and the results are fantastic. But I still have stretch marks ... A: The decision to have a tummy tuck - whether or not you've already had one - depends on the anatomy. ...
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| Pregnancy after tummy tuck | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I got a tummy tuck over 7 years ago, however I am planning to get marry and my future husband does ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This question is ...
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| Tummy tuck | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck done 6 months ago and the results are fantastic. But I still have stretch marks ... A: The timing issue aside, I don't know of any treatments that permanently and/or effectively remove ...
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| seroma post-abdominoplasty | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I previously sent a question regarding seroma after abdominoplasty (dated 4/17/07). In mid-June, my ... A: The real concern with a seroma, aside from how annoying it is, is that if scar tissue develops ...
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| Symastia | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I was reading your answer to Laura's question about the symastia. I too had surgery about 5 years ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery, including new photos, at my site, ...
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| Tummy tuck | 9/20/2007 |
Q: Dr. Engler, As a child I was always over weight. At the age of 16 I was 200lbs. I was able break ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Despite concerns ...
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| Brachio scars | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I had a brachioplasty, and then a revision about 1 1/2 years ago. My scars are wide, and somewhat ... A: Brachio scars can be hard to minimize and, for that reason, some surgeons are reluctant to perform ...
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| Tummy tuck and scar tissue | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck in Feb. and when the Dr. went in before the surgery he found alot of scar tissue ... A: It is very hard for me to figure out what is going on based on what you say. It is certainly a ...
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| Tummy Tuck Drain removal leakage | 9/17/2007 |
Q: A little background on my overall health. I'm 54 years old and 3 c-sections left me with an ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It sounds like ...
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| dimples | 9/14/2007 |
Q: please write back A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. As with most ...
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| seroma formation 4 months after UAL | 9/11/2007 |
Q: E., I had UAL in april '07. Healing went generally very well, but around the third month I noticed ... A: It is, of course, impossible for me to give specific medical advice in this situation, but here's a ...
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| Info | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if there is a treatment I can do or plastic surgery to minimize the scar or ... A: I am, of course, sorry that you had to have the sort of surgery you describe but glad that you're ...
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| Under eye wrinkles | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I am 32 years old and have some wrinkles under my eyes that I'd like to get rid of. I don't have ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There is, ...
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| can you please answer this question ? | 9/10/2007 |
Q: Okay, i have this lump on my top right forehead near my hairline and went to get an MRI and talked ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The most important ...
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| Post-Rhinoplasty Question | 9/10/2007 |
Q: Engler, I had a rhinoplasty approximately 2 months ago and am very pleased with the appearance. ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Whistling after ...
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| Cyst | 9/8/2007 |
Q: A cyst has developed on my forehead. Its been there now since 7-8 months. Its almost of a size of a ... A: Mustafa, A cyst does not normally have roots. It may be attached to the skin and it can have more ...
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| Cyst | 9/7/2007 |
Q: A cyst has developed on my forehead. Its been there now since 7-8 months. Its almost of a size of a ... A: Based on what you say I really don't think there is a way to remove the cyst aside from surgically. ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck a little over a year ago and I still have swelling under my belly button. Is that ... A: You should definitely speak to your PS about any questions or concerns you might have. In general, ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair over 1 1/2 years ago. I'm not unhappy or think that ... A: sort of. You might be able to find a surgeon who would open you up and snip out the stitches that ...
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| breast implants | 9/6/2007 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I'm having my silicone implants replaced (they are 16 years old, no problems, just time ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The replacement of ...
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| too many specialties? | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Engler: Although you do have a few areas of expertise on your website, I've noticed many plastic ... A: I don't know that there's a perfect answer to your question. I would, in general, agree that it's ...
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| i'm so scared | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Engler, I am 20 years old and I had a tummy tuck a little less then 2 months ago. I have an IUD in ... A: I don't have experience or know of a case in which pregnancy occurred so soon after a tummy tuck, ...
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| Dog Bite to Face | 9/5/2007 |
Q: My 3-yr old daughter was bit by our family dog 2 days ago. Most of the puncture marks are around ... A: It is, in fact, hard for me to comment on the specifics of this case. However, after a wound has ...
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| Not so pretty anymore.. Stiched left in for 6 wks. | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I recently had a horrifing experience. I went to a Board Certified Palstic Surgeon for a ... A: I am very sorry about the experience you've had. It is, in general, important to try to remove ...
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| 3 weeks Post op and still can't stand | 8/30/2007 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I had a tummy tuck 3 weeks ago, and still cannot stand up straight without pain. It ... A: You should, of course, address these questions to your plastic surgeon. However, the fact that you ...
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| tummy tuck | 8/29/2007 |
Q: i have a herniated disc and degenerative disc disease. my abdomen is very large in proportion to ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It sounds like you ...
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| Post Operative Info | 8/29/2007 |
Q: Your before and after photos in your bodysculpture.com website are close shots and very informative. ... A: There is actually quite a lot to talk about, particularly with this degree of surgery. It sounds ...
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| Re: Realistic expectations | 8/29/2007 |
Q: Engler I am a new patient who has just been placed with the new silicone memory gel implants over ... A: I am sorry to hear that you're disappointed at this early stage of your procedure and recovery. In ...
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| which to do first | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I am considering a face lift and rhinoplasty. There are some surgeons who only do the nose, and I ... A: As far as I know, most doctors do not alter the photos they put on their websites, etc. However, ...
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| Removal of Piercings for Surgery | 8/29/2007 |
Q: Hey Doc, I'm scheduled in for surgery in a few weeks, and was just wondering if it was necessary ... A: In my office, all piercings need to be removed before surgery. They can be reinserted right after ...
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| seroma | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I had abdomanal liposuction done on august 3rd.. went to the dr. the 6th... i had developed a ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I have become ...
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| second degree burn | 8/24/2007 |
Q: she already started getting pink skin on it and it has started getting darker/tanned now. my ... A: You need to see a plastic surgeon and/or burn doctor right away. The likelihood of permanent ...
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| 3 weeks post Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I had Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and am already pleased with the results, both medically ... A: Christine, There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. These ...
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| revision needed, please help | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I had my first augmentation 3 years ago. I was extremely unhappy with the size and when all ... A: I'm sorry about the problems you've been having. First of all, there is DEFINITELY a limit as to ...
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| seroma | 8/21/2007 |
Q: i had a tummy tuck last april and devoleped a huge seroma, my surgeon was brilliant and drained the ... A: There's lot more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I'm really sorry to ...
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| brazilian lift? | 8/20/2007 |
Q: i have heard of the brazilian butt lift... but i have a question... if you were to go through with ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There are, in ...
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| orbital fat grafting | 8/16/2007 |
Q: 4 weeks ago, I had orbital fat grafting to one of my upper eyelids due to hollowness following an ... A: I would agree with seeing someone near you. You should contact the doctor who did the surgery, if ...
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| lip fix | 8/15/2007 |
Q: My upper lips have a scar, it is not big but it is in the upper middle part of my lips and right ... A: There are all sorts of little things that can be done to improve a situation like this, depending on ...
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| vertical scar | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I had a c-section when i was 15, 20 years ago the scar is vertical it puckers in the middle making ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It sounds like you ...
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| Breast Reduction | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I developed this boil in between my breast. I am at 44DDD and 5'2''. My lower and upper back is very ... A: A boil is typically not an appropriate indication for a breast reduction. The upper and lower back ...
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| Implants & Exercise | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I had breast implants 7 months ago under the muscle and i would like to take up kick boxing and kick ... A: Would consider something less physically demanding, like cards? Actually, while I don't know of any ...
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| Lip Augmentation | 8/13/2007 |
Q: Five weeks ago I had my fat placed on the lips and around my mouth to aid in plumping up that area ... A: In my opinion, lip augmentation procedures have a higher-than-average rate of being somewhat ...
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| tummy tuck | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I run an inhome day care with 5 children ranging in ages 6 months to 5 years. I am interested in a ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. IN GENERAL, three ...
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| chin augmentation | 8/9/2007 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I have always noticed (and hated) my weak/receding chin. I feel as though it REALLY ... A: It is completely understandable that you would want this information before scheduling a ...
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| swelling after tummy tuck | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I got 8 weeks after my TT and I still swelling big time, between my belly bottom and my pubic area, ... A: It's very common to have swelling at this stage of the recovery, and it does not necessarily mean ...
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| chin | 8/8/2007 |
Q: is there any facial procedure that can get rid of a long chin? A: Aaron, There are ways to "shave" down and reduce the size of the chin. Those procedures are ...
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| nose job | 8/8/2007 |
Q: can rhinoplasty change the shape of your nostrils like make them more longer or wider? A: Aaron, There are some aspects of the nostrils that can be altered with a rhinoplasty, but not all. ...
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| Breast implants and lumps | 8/7/2007 |
Q: ....I am 42 yrs. old and have had saline breast implants for 8 years.I have very little breast ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The short answer is ...
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| reversing plastic surgery | 8/7/2007 |
Q: i am a young transgendered woman.In Nov,i had several procedures done,scalp reduction,rhinoplasty ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is generally ...
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| eyelash correction/replacement | 8/6/2007 |
Q: Engler--5 years ago I complete 6 mos. of chemotherapy for breast cancer, it was followed by 5 weeks ... A: Denise, I am sorry for what you had to go through, and am happy that you're where you are. And if ...
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| tummy tuck scar | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if the new belly button needs to be in the same spot as the old one. I recently had ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This scar, referred ...
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| fore head bumps | 8/1/2007 |
Q: A long time ago i got hit in the forehead by a baseball. The bump on the side of my head has never ... A: It depends on what that bump is; some things are easier to remove than others. If it's some scar ...
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| Skin Lesion | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I wear a hat regularly and I have developed a skin lesion on my forehead where my hat contacts the ... A: A dermatologist is probably your best bet. Ask your regular doctor for a recommendation, or you can ...
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| numbness after smartlipo | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I had smartlipo of the chin, back rolls, abdomen, and inner thighs four weeks ago. I am still ... A: There's lots more information about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. SmartLipo ...
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| Mini-lift discomfort after a year | 7/31/2007 |
Q: Doctor Engler I ask this on behalf of my mother, her English isn't as good as mine is, and she ... A: It is common to have numbness and a wide range of unusual sensations after this, or any other ...
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| fluid retention after breast augmentation | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I am now on my third day post op for breast augmentation. Everything seems fine with the exception ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is completely ...
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| breast augmentation | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I have gone through breast cancer. after all the surgery, lymphoid removal, staff infection. I was ... A: It is difficult for me answer this question more specifically, both because it's not my area of ...
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| facial paralysis | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I have rather lengthy medical history starting in 1997, I had a malignant brain tumor, and an ... A: This is outside my area of expertise but I appreciate your asking me. You will need to be taken ...
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| breast augmentation | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I have gone through breast cancer. after all the surgery, lymphoid removal, staff infection. I was ... A: One of the hardest things to do with breast implant surgery is to raise implants that keep dropping ...
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| Back pain due to breasts? | 7/28/2007 |
Q: Engler, Can you tell me where on the back a women typically experiences pain if it is due to large ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The answer is: all ...
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| nose reshaping | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I've seen many results of before and after photos of rhinoplasty,I've always admired the various ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's a difficult ...
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| Son has mole | 7/27/2007 |
Q: my 12 year old son has a large congenital nevi on his chin. It is approximately 1 inch long by 1/2 ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is one of ...
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| Abdomnioplasty | 7/24/2007 |
Q: Engler: I am 38 years old and have had three healthy babies in the past 11 years. All by cesarean. ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, ...
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| Rhinoplasty post op problem please help! | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I had a rhinoplasty operation just over a month ago to remove hump and reduce tip. I was happy with ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It can take a LONG ...
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| Plastic Surgery before Having Children | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I am 33 and had gastric bypass surgery Sept 2004. I consulted with a plastic surgeon and discussed ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In general, if ...
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| breast reduction after breastfeeding | 7/20/2007 |
Q: Iam currently breastfeeding my 6 month old. My breast size right now is a 34K. I was a 34E before I ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There's no absolute ...
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| surgery medication | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I will be having a breast revision (implant erupted) and I will also be having lipo on my upper & ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Each surgeon's ...
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| Mole removal | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I have had a mole on the bridge of my nose for 50 years or more and insurnace has nevere covered ... A: The removal of a mole such as this one is typically a very minor procedure (though someone once said ...
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| Retinoblastoma Cosmetic Surgery | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I suffered from Retinoblastoma when I was a child, and had my right eye enucleated. A ball was ... A: You need to contact an Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon, also called an Oculoplastic Surgeon. In New ...
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| abdominoplsty | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck 8 days ago and am feeling much better, I do get low grade fevers every night but ... A: It sounds like it could be within the range of normal - it is not that uncommon to have areas of ...
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| Seroma | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I am 6 1/2 weeks post op. I had a TT with no lipo of the abdomen & 2 liters of lipo to the waist & ... A: I am sorry for the problems you're having. I cannot say that, in this or anything else, there is ...
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| Changing Head Shape | 7/11/2007 |
Q: My head has a "bump" and people have noticed it. I'm 22 and shave my head because I'm losing my ... A: A lot of that depends on exactly what the "bump" is (ie, bone, soft tissue, fat, etc). Your best ...
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| Implant Removal w/ Reduction | 7/9/2007 |
Q: Engler, I am 31, 5'4" and about 140lbs. After having two children by 1997, in 1999 I had my boobs ... A: It sounds like you're way ahead on the "information highway" in terms of your options. I doubt that ...
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| lipo on my legs | 7/9/2007 |
Q: i was wondering if you could please give me some advice as i am new to all this.I have alsways had ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. For specific areas ...
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| Seroma | 7/8/2007 |
Q: Five weeks ago I had extensive plastic surgery (lower body lift, liposuction of inner and outer ... A: Michelle, That is basically correct; once the eschar begins to separate (the first step in its ...
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| Seroma | 7/7/2007 |
Q: Five weeks ago I had extensive plastic surgery (lower body lift, liposuction of inner and outer ... A: You had a lot of surgery (more than I would normally be comfortable be performing at one time though ...
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| FRONTALIS MUSCLE INJURY | 7/7/2007 |
Q: Two years / nine months ago had cosmetic surgery. After a year numbness left skull and great pain ... A: First of all, I am very sorry for the problems you've had since your surgery. In general, a ...
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| General Anasthetic | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I amdue to have my breasts enlarged in a private hospital on Monday but i have developed a slight ... A: It depends on how "slight" the cold is. With anything more than the mildest symptoms, general ...
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| oversize nipples | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I am 150 lbs. at 5'10" and my body is toned, but for some reason my nipples and the immediate area ... A: You get the award for the most-entertaining question... Here's the answer, though: You would ...
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| eyes | 7/5/2007 |
Q: can i get eyelid surgery to make my eyes more smaller and not so big? A: Matthew, Eyelid surgery typically remove skin and/or fat from the upper and/or lower eyelids. ...
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| eyebrows | 7/5/2007 |
Q: can u lower eyebrows? male models have low eyebrows and i want low eyebrows because there high like ... A: Matthew, I am not aware of how one could accomplish this. In the case of severe injuries, such as ...
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| Best Solution for Snoopy Deformity | 7/3/2007 |
Q: 11 days ago i had my 9 year old hydrogel breast implants (subglandular) replaced with silicone ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, I am ...
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| seroma | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I am 10 day post "mini" tummy tuck, no muscle work done. The surgery done for a bdly situated ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. At 10 days it's too ...
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| breast implants | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I have severely inverted nipples and my doctor said that it put me at higher risk for breast cancer ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Although a ...
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| tummy tuck swelling | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I had a full tummy tuck on march 1st. It is now 4 months. When I wake up in the morning, I look ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This sounds like a ...
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| abdominoplasty - post op | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck 12 days ago. The drains were removed yesterday. The right side JP only drained ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, it is ...
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| Black skin/metal allergy/facial fillers | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I am a 54 year old black female with lines in the nasolabial fold area(lines from my nose to the ... A: Sloan, It is actually possible to do the injections from the INSIDE of the mouth so that none of ...
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| tummy tuck | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck done last august/2006, when I look at my upper abdomen I see a bump is not flat, ... A: Mary, Anything is possible, but the question is how likely it is. It is very difficult to make - ...
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| Gynecomastia Surgery | 6/26/2007 |
Q: Engler. I underwent gynecomastia surgery on April 9th at a cosmetic surgeons office close to home. ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You should probably get ...
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| Can a Tummy tuck/Muscle Repair come Undone? | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I had a full tt, mr, lipo 2 years ago this month. For the past 2 months, I have had these weird, ... A: Well - while it's rare, it not only can happen but it sounds like it did. Not that it became undone ...
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| bloating | 6/25/2007 |
Q: i have done tummy tuck one and a half year ago. at the begining all looked fine. today i have a ... A: Sarit, It's hard for me to imagine that doing a second TT is the best way to go. I'd suggest that ...
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| bloating | 6/25/2007 |
Q: i have done tummy tuck one and a half year ago. at the begining all looked fine. today i have a ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I think it is ...
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| Will a breast lift with implant under slide? | 6/10/2007 |
Q: .. Thanks in advance for your time. Many women ask about having a breast augmentation lift, when ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is an ...
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| breast augmentation | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I had recent augmentation (2wks) and I have enlarged tendons at the incision site (under my breast, ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It sounds like it's ...
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| tummy tuck/ abdominoplasty | 6/9/2007 |
Q: Its been 11 days since my tummy tuck. The surgeon has recently informed me that he didn't do any ... A: Michelle, There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. At 11 days, ...
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| 30 Minute Tummy Tuck | 6/7/2007 |
Q: Greetings Dr. Engler, I saw on Channel 4 a couple of months ago a procedure by Dr. Thomas Barnes ... A: If this is what you're referring to then, as far as I can tell, it's basically liposuction of the ...
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| Open wound still after 3+ years | 6/6/2007 |
Q: Please help - My mom had surgery 3+ years ago. She had the tram surgery that included the tummy ... A: The smoking is, in fact, a huge issue, as nearly every procedure that could otherwise be used to ...
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| reversing a facial procedure | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I am a novelist and screenwriter. I would be very grateful if you can answer my question. I need to ... A: Not so sure about that one. First of all, I can't think of any procedures that make someone look ...
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| eyelash implants | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I want eyelash implants. Don't laugh, but why can't you harvest the hairs for the lashes from ... A: Chris, Hair transplants are outside my area of expertise. However, from what I know, I think that ...
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| cheek dimples | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I was wandering if you have ever heard of cheek dimple surgery. Where they add dimples to cheeks to ... A: I don't have a lot of experience with this procedure but I have seen it done. A lot depends on the ...
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| Diep Flap & Liposuction? | 6/2/2007 |
Q: Can a very small diep flap have some fat added from your body to make it just slightly larger? ... A: While breast implants are used to enlarge one type of reconstruction - a latissimus dorsi flap - I ...
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| Food vs Blood | 6/2/2007 |
Q: Recenty, 2 weeks ago I had a Septoplastic and Nasal Polyps removal surgeries. As a result of lot of ... A: This is outside my area of expertise, but you need to contact your doctor right away, explain the ...
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| Diep Flap & Liposuction? | 6/1/2007 |
Q: Can a very small diep flap have some fat added from your body to make it just slightly larger? A: This is not really within my area of expertise but I would think that, in general, it's not a good ...
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| Vaser LipoSelection, Smartlipo etc. | 6/1/2007 |
Q: Your website doesn't mention any of the following words. Are these procedures just bogus treatments ... A: Part of the reason they're not on my website is because I'm in the process of updating and upgrading ...
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| breast implants | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I am now into the 12th day of post op and feeling better every day. This morning i have noticed that ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is very common ...
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| Chin Implant | 5/30/2007 |
Q: Im 18 and considering having a chin implant. My chin seems to receed slightly, and it bothers me. Do ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. From an aesthetic ...
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| white scar after blepharoplasty | 5/30/2007 |
Q: My wife (caucasian) underwent blephaoplasty a few years ago and was left with fine white scars on ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's actually not that ...
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| Breaking nose after rhinoplasty | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I have heard that if someone has had rhinoplasty and they were to somehow break there nose, then ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. What I would say is ...
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| crooked mouth | 5/24/2007 |
Q: The little dip that everyone has that runs from the base of your nose to you cupids bow is crooked ... A: There's lots more info at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I think it's unlikely that the nasal ...
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| Breast reduction/ breast lift | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I am a 20 year old female and I am wanting to either get a breast lift or reduction. I have size D ... A: There's lots more info and photos at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. A breast lift and a breast ...
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| Rhinoplasty shortening of nose | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I have been researching Rhinoplasty from a patients perspective, and after learning the basics of ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You are observant ...
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| breast reduction | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what the minimum age was to get a breast reduction. I am only 14 years old but with ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I don't know of a ...
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| tummy tuck | 5/20/2007 |
Q: i am 29 and i have 3 children all by c- section. besides that i have gained alot of weight which i ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It will actually ...
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| post op 9 days | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I had a full tummy tuck 9 days ago and have a swollen belly like I am pregnant and it looks like I ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You should - ...
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| pregnancy after tummy tuck | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck(muscles stitched, skin tightened) when I was 26, now I'm 32, and I thought I was ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This question is ...
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| freckles chicken pox | 5/15/2007 |
Q: Is there a cosmetic facial procedure that will take away any pitted chicken pox scarrs I have at the ... A: If it sounds too good to be true... In all fairness, this is not my area of expertise (you should ...
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| Breast Implants | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I have heard that if you get breast implants under your muscle that you will lose 15% of the size of ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I have heard this ...
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| Puffy Nipples | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I have puffy nipples not so much like gynecomastia in that I don't have breasts but that my nipples ... A: Mark, There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The issue is ...
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| Tummy tuck or lipo? | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I am 21 years old and I am seriously considering cosmetic surgery. I have lost a significant amount ... A: I dont' know of a way to find that specifically. But it also may not apply to you as directly as ...
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| Tummy tuck or lipo? | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I am 21 years old and I am seriously considering cosmetic surgery. I have lost a significant amount ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Although both ...
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| tram flap reconstruction | 5/9/2007 |
Q: on a tram flap reconstruction can there be serious side effects for a obese person,and are we ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. While not my area of ...
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| Re-do tummy tuck- still have excess skin | 5/6/2007 |
Q: 2 years ago I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair. I am 5 ft 3, 120 lbs, extremely healthy and ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is one of ...
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| Seroma surgery repair is it necessary? | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck in Jan. 2007 and have had almost daily draining syringe sessions and am now ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, I am ...
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| implants / tummy tuck | 5/1/2007 |
Q: Just wondering if a breast implants and a tummy tuck can be done at the same time? Thanks A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The short answer ...
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| dry eye area ... | 4/30/2007 |
Q: Engler, I'm a 50 yr old woman w/skin in good shape. However, eye area dry dry dry. Cannot afford ... A: There's more info at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You probably need a consultation with a ...
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| Breast reduction | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I 27 years old and have always had large saggy breasts. I have thought about breast reduction but ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You have a lot of ...
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| recommend a doctor in dubai | 4/29/2007 |
Q: i am considering having a body lift after extensive weight loss.... firstly is it safe to have all ... A: It is undoubtedly much too much surgery to have all of that done at once. In general, I would think ...
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| seroma or hernia | 4/29/2007 |
Q: i had emergency surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago for a ventral hernia. i had originally had an umbilical ... A: This is not really my area of expertise - you need the opinion of a general surgeon. A situation ...
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| Breast Augmentation | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I had breast implants put in about 5 months ago and my doctor knows I'm having a problem with the ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is a very ...
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| breast enlargement alternatives? | 4/25/2007 |
Q: i am an 19 year old girl and concered about my breast development. i am completely 'flat'. i have ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Despite widespread ...
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| Gullwing lip lift | 4/24/2007 |
Q: Do you do gull wing lip lifts, to bring the lips closer to the nose and give it some fullness? ... A: Gina, There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I use that procedure ...
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| Loose Skin | 4/24/2007 |
Q: Over the past four years I have lost about 130 pounds. I'm now left with loose skin like so many ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First, the good ...
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| EYE LID LIFT | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I have been considering an eye lift,only on the bottom. What I was wondering was it it only done if ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The lower eyelid ...
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| TT too tight? Fascia question | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I am 8 weeks post FTT and I have three questions. Can a tummy tuck be done too tight my ps bragged ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. 1) It's possible ...
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| breast enlargement pills | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I am presently trying to find out all i can about breast enlargement in order to make an informed ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I am not aware of ANY ...
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| Breast Augmentation w/ hiatal hernia | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I would like to undergo breast augmentation. I do have a hiatal hernia which I keep in place ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is tough for me to ...
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| Breast Implants | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I have had Breast Implants Under The Muscle About 15 Weeks ago And I Still Have No Feeling In My ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There is certainly ...
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| Chest fat deposits | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I will be 21 in July. I have had fat deposits in my chest for several years now. They are not ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The issue is to try ...
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| 5 ml melanoma | 4/19/2007 |
Q: My mom had a 5 ml melanoma removed. Now, they are wanting to further the margins to get any ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Unlike basal and ...
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| nose lift? | 4/19/2007 |
Q: I have had surgery 3 times to reduce the ball of my nose & I would say it was unsuccessful as it ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Although it's easy for ...
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| Seroma post abdominoplasty | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I had abdominoplasty January, 2007. A J-P drain was in for 3 weeks. Following removal of the ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I have become a big ...
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| umbilical hernia & tummy tuck repair | 4/17/2007 |
Q: After having twins (12 years ago) I got an umbilical hernia & another one about 2 inches above it. ... A: I would say that, in general, you could have both procedures done at the same time. In some cases, ...
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| breast augmentation settling | 4/17/2007 |
Q: i just had implants placed under the muscle will be 4 weeks ago this wed. i know the nurses keep ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is hard for me ...
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| RE: Belly button misplaced | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help! I had a tummy tuck 4 years ago, the Doctor did not give me a new navel. I went ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It sounds like that ...
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| breast augmentation-post op | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I am 3 weeks post op silicone, under the muscle. I was not banded after surgery, developed large ... A: I don't know that there's an absolute answer as to handle this, but there are a few general ...
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| complications from liposuction | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I had liposuction on Dec. 21, 2006 on my abdominal, stomach, hips, back, and under arms beside my ... A: First of all, I am very sorry for the problems you're having. It is hard for me to make an ...
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| Antibiotics Prescribed For Procedure | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I am a 56 year old male who is scheduled for a temporal lift and upper eyelid surgery in a couple of ... A: It sounds like reasonable and appropriate antibiotic coverage before a procedure such as you ...
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| Pain in top of foot after surgery/skin graft | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I recently had surgery for the removal of a dermatofibroma that was on the front of my ankle (about ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. That's pretty much all ...
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| time between procedures | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I want to have a breast lift with augmentation and mini brach in one surgery round and in a second ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is hard for me ...
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| Restylane - What to be concerned with | 4/7/2007 |
Q: I recently got Restylane injected into my upper lip for the first time. Overall I'm pretty happy ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The nature of ...
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| laser treatment ........ | 4/7/2007 |
Q: I am 42 y/o female, starting to show my age, especially around the eye area. What is the best ... A: there's no simple answer to that. Its really not the technique but how deep you go. In general CO2 ...
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| Fluid build-up and butt implant | 4/6/2007 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I would like to get a second opinion on a matter. I had butt augmentation nearly five ... A: Removing the implant is, in general, a pretty good way to prevent further fluid buildup but even ...
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| Breast induction | 4/5/2007 |
Q: I had implants put in on 2/26/07 and all has gone well so far. However, my nipples are still so ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my website, www.bodysculpture.com. It will almost ...
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| bladder sling | 4/3/2007 |
Q: After visiting with my urologist a few days ago, we discussed my options for my bladder problems. ... A: I can't help with the info regarding the sling; you'll need a urologist for that. The "benefits" of ...
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| pox pits and freckles | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I am wanting to have facial surgery that will remove chicken pox scars "pits" and all the freckling ... A: It's actually very tough to get rid of facial scars such as chicken pox or acne scars. The best ...
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| Brow lift | 4/3/2007 |
Q: What (in your opinion) is the best type procedure for lifting the brows?........ Coronal or ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. That's a tough call ...
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| skin lines under nose above lips | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I smoked and tanned frequently and now I have lines and discoloration. Is there any proceedure to ... A: Not really. This combination - fine lines over the lips and discolorations - is one of the hardest ...
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| RESTALYN AND RADDIANCE FILLERS | 3/31/2007 |
Q: CAN U PLEASE TELL ME IF THERE ARE ANY CONTRA INDICATIONS FOR USING THESE FILLER IF U HAVE MULTIPLE ... A: Great question, but I do not know the answer, nor have I seen anything related to that specific ...
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| Buldging area under navel after tummty tuck, also fascia enlarged | 3/30/2007 |
Q: HELP! I need all the answers and help I can get. On Feb 8, I underwent a full tummy tuck and breast ... A: This is rapidly getting to the point that I can no longer reasonably help, but let me keep trying. ...
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| possible seroma after facelift | 3/29/2007 |
Q: My mother had a facelift, browlift, blephroplasty, and rhinoplasty two weeks ago. She has since gone ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Two weeks is too early ...
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| Loose Skin Post TT/HYS | 3/29/2007 |
Q: On 9/28/06, I had a tummytuck (due to 3 babies) and a hysterectomy. I'm 40 and in good shape. I used ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. What you need to do ...
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| Buldging area under navel after tummty tuck, also fascia enlarged | 3/28/2007 |
Q: HELP! I need all the answers and help I can get. On Feb 8, I underwent a full tummy tuck and breast ... A: First, I am sorry for the problems you're having. It is very hard for me to give specific advice, ...
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| breast agmentation and acne | 3/28/2007 |
Q: Engler My friend had beautiful skin before her breast augmentation and then about 1 month after her ... A: In my opinion it is just a coincidence that the acne breakout occurred right after her augmentation. ...
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| Tummy Tuck and Coverage | 3/22/2007 |
Q: If your PCP thinks that you would benefit from having a tummy tuck to fix a lower back problem, is ... A: Ah, if it were only that simple. In this case, a version of the Golden Rule applies: he who has ...
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| implants | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I have had breast implants under the muscle 10 weeks ago Now i need to lose about 7lb in weight my ... A: In my opinion, losing 7 pounds would not have any significant effect. Not that much of the weight ...
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| bladder | 3/20/2007 |
Q: i am 54 and have a bad bladder leakage promblem, wheneveri cough, sneeze or laugh. it is so bad i ... A: While both of these areas (bladder leakage, weakened or stretched vagina) are beyond my particular ...
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| underweight and implants | 3/20/2007 |
Q: Is is okay to get implants if you're underweight? I am fat now but what if i lose weight in the ... A: As with most plastic surgery, I think that it makes the most sense to have procedures done when ...
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| breast enlargement and weightloss | 3/18/2007 |
Q: doctor engler, I am twenty years old and am considering a breast enlargement. I am barely a 32 A ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I am not aware of ...
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| tca peels | 3/17/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what is the typical strength TCA peel a plastic surgeon or dermatologist will ... A: Unfortunately, it's not that simple. In general, a 35% TCA solution will deliver a medium strength ...
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| financing at a young age | 3/16/2007 |
Q: How would a 20 year old with little or no credit history be able to recieve financing for plastic ... A: Jourdin, I can't help with the pricing because there is tremendous variation from region to region. ...
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| financing at a young age | 3/15/2007 |
Q: How would a 20 year old with little or no credit history be able to recieve financing for plastic ... A: I am sympathetic to both of your questions, but I don't know that I have great news. First, there ...
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| Facial Liposuction | 3/14/2007 |
Q: I have always had chubby cheeks. I am in my 30s now and would like to get liposuction to get rid of ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. While liposuction ...
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| exercise & implants | 3/13/2007 |
Q: I Had breast implants under the muscle 8 weeks ago can you tell me when it would be safe for me to ... A: It's fine to start exercising now, if you have not already done so. But high impact aerobics are ...
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| laser clinics in guaralajara | 3/13/2007 |
Q: Would you happen to know of any decent laser clinics in Guaralajara Mexico? I will be going there ... A: Sorry - I have no idea. But you could contact the American Academy of Dermatology at aad.org and ...
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| Pilar cyst removal | 3/13/2007 |
Q: Sir,i have a pilar cyst measuring 3cm round raised dome shaped on scalp . 1.What best alternative ... A: In my experience, this can be removed adequately under local anesthesia. The incision and ...
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| Pregnancy after tummy tuck | 3/8/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck 3 years ago when I was totally sure we would not get pregnant again. Well, we've ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Well, it's possible ...
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| scar revision | 3/6/2007 |
Q: Engler, I have a small facial scar (side of chin) from a deep cut that I received about 5 years ago. ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. GBLC, which stands for ...
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| 4 weeks Post Op Not happy with implant size | 3/5/2007 |
Q: I am only 4 weeks post op and VERY unhappy with my implant size. My PS told me "your distance from ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It sounds like your ...
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| too tight? | 3/4/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck almost a year ago. I just found out I have a hiatal hernia and reflux. I had ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. While I can't say ...
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| abdominal hernia | 3/3/2007 |
Q: what is seromas?. why does it sound so discomforting? I have an hernia and was recommended to have ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. A seroma is a collection ...
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| tummy swelling, tightness and pulling after tummy tuck and liposuction | 3/3/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck with liposuction 11 months ago. I have had pulling the whole time since then now ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I think it is very ...
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| Breast Augumentation | 3/2/2007 |
Q: I just had my implants put in, a week ago. I am very very sore and depressed. I think they are too ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, one ...
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| butt lift vs lipo | 3/2/2007 |
Q: I'm fifty five years old and I had an abdominoplasty seven years ago. I would like to have lipo done ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is unlikely ...
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| Accutane and Best Enhancement | 3/1/2007 |
Q: I would like to breast augmentation and I have been on Accutane for 1 month. Is it okay to get ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. A lot has been ...
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| Swelling and Looseness After TT w/MR | 2/28/2007 |
Q: Yes he was board certified, and the only real problem we have is that his English is not WONDERFUL ... A: Sherry, At this point, and without being able to see what you looked like before, or knowing ...
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| Swelling and Looseness After TT w/MR | 2/28/2007 |
Q: I had a Full Tummy Tuck with Muscle Repair on the 4th of January! I have had A LOT of swelling ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I wish I had better ...
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| Breast Enlargement Pills | 2/27/2007 |
Q: I have heard of breast enlargement pills called Breast Success they have a very good write up and a ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I have not heard of ...
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| loose skin | 2/27/2007 |
Q: I am 48,good health. I have been overweight for many years,but recently with a program of weight ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Unfortunately, I do ...
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| surgery time for liposuction | 2/24/2007 |
Q: how much time is taken for a liposuction procedure and for complete recovery.is it done on a out ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. A lot depends on ...
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| Breast Implants | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I had Implants 6 weeks ago & i am not happy with the size they are still very small i went to see my ... A: At the risk of coming between you and your surgeon I would say that, in my experience, it's not ...
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| breast reduction | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I have consulted to MD's for breast reduction surgery due to chronic back pain. I am 28 36ddd. I am ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. For starters, you should ...
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| Mouth/Lips | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I'm to embarrassed to see a surgeon, for i don't know what kind of procedures they have for what i ... A: In my opinion, there aren't that many good procedures for what I think you're describing. There is ...
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| Seroma following tummy tuck | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck done June 28, 2006. Two week post-op, I ended up in the hosp. with pneumonia; a ... A: I am very sorry for the problems you're having. Seromas are one of the most troublesome ...
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| Seroma after Tummy Tuck/LipoTuck | 2/20/2007 |
Q: I have read a lot about seroma after tummy tuck procedures. On average how often does this occur? ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I do not know of ...
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| Breast reduction | 2/20/2007 |
Q: My daughter who will be 21 this year needs the breast reduction surgery. She is barely 5'2 and 98 ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Based on what you ...
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| Breast surgery | 2/20/2007 |
Q: I had an augmentation X 2 in my 45 yrs. and this last one took 6 surgeries and I still have a ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, I am ...
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| mouth reconstruction | 2/19/2007 |
Q: even with my chin implant, my upper jaw is still bigger then my lower jaw, still looks unbalanced. ... A: Alexander, I looked at the picture but I can't really tell that much. I actually think it looks ...
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| breast enlargment | 2/19/2007 |
Q: I am wondering if there are Doctors who would use colagen injections in my breasts. I am not looking ... A: Kathy, I am not aware of any doctors who use collagen injections to enlarge the breasts. The costs ...
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| mouth reconstruction | 2/19/2007 |
Q: I recently had a chin implant, but my mouth still feels uncomfortable. It's to wide and it ... A: Without knowing what you looked like before, exactly what procedure was done (and with what implant) ...
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| Nose job help | 2/18/2007 |
Q: i have been looking at cosmetic sites and they all seem to give information on noses with bumps or ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You're right to be ...
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| cosmetic surgery | 2/18/2007 |
Q: dr. engler i am a 23 year old female thats really skinny. i would like bigger hips is there any ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is a first - I ...
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| doctors | 2/16/2007 |
Q: Can a dermatologist perform breast augmentations? A: I'm sure that some dermatologists, who are appropriately trained and skilled, could perform this ...
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| breast aaug | 2/16/2007 |
Q: How soon after breastfeeding can you get a breast augmentation. I only breast fed for 3 weeks my ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I would, in ...
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| permanent lip fillers | 2/16/2007 |
Q: What do you think about permanent silicon 1000 lip injections?Is this safe and is this totally ... A: My personal opinion is that I'm not a fan of permanent injectables in general, and certainly not in ...
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| lip lifts | 2/14/2007 |
Q: Do you do lip lifts to make the lips closer to the nose I have a small upper lip and i want to make ... A: This procedure is more typically done to rejuvenate the upper lip; ie, to reduce the length (height) ...
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| multiple surgeries at one time | 2/11/2007 |
Q: Do you do more than one procedure at a time?Like a nose job and a breast lift. A: The answer is "yes,' depending on what those procedures are. The two you mentioned can often go ...
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| Lipo more than once? | 2/11/2007 |
Q: Dr. Engler, about 9yrs ago I had a lipo procedure thinking it would make me thin. Certainly it ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Your questions are ...
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| scarring | 2/10/2007 |
Q: I got hypertropic scars after plastic surgery. Do you know if kelo-cote works or is there another ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Despite widespread ...
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| seroma | 2/8/2007 |
Q: I had an abdomnioplasty 3 weeks ago. I had the first drain removed a week later and the second a ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In my opinion (and ...
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| breast reduction with liposuction | 2/7/2007 |
Q: I am a 24 year old female. I dont have very large breats, I currently wear a 34C bra but I am petite ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Though we don't ...
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| breast pain | 2/6/2007 |
Q: here in Venezuela my wife (37) has two quistes in one breast and during the menstruation is it ... A: This is not really my area of specialty. I suggest that you meet with at least one more doctor - a ...
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| Implants | 2/6/2007 |
Q: I had Breast implants done 3 weeks ago and the left breast is smaller than the right one i had ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is, of course, ...
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| CELLULITE | 2/6/2007 |
Q: I WAS WONDERING IF THERE WERE ANY PROCEDURES THAT COULD REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THE APPEARANCE OF ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Despite widespread ...
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| large nostril | 1/30/2007 |
Q: Studin I have a large nose with big nostrils, i was told that its not possible to reduce the ... A: There actually are some procedures that address the appearance of the nostrils. They leave scars ...
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| scar tissue from a previous surgery | 1/29/2007 |
Q: !@ years ago, I had a melanoma about the size of the head of a match, removed from my abdomen. The ... A: I am sorry for the pain you're having. I don't know of a test that can assess your skin with any ...
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| My nose surgery | 1/28/2007 |
Q: I had a revision nose surgery in May and am very happy with my results. When I run my fingers down ... A: Actually, this is not unheard of. In an ideal world, nobody would prefer that you have little bumps ...
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| aspirator | 1/24/2007 |
Q: what is the difference between liposuction aspirators and respiratory aspirators? A: I'm not familiar with the specifics of a respiratory aspiratory but, in general, both are machines ...
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| liposuction | 1/23/2007 |
Q: I'm severely overweight. My BMI is above 40 and I'm only 5. ft. tall. I understand that ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Well, you may be ...
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| never ending seroma | 1/16/2007 |
Q: my name is mayra and i had a tummy tuck and a hernea abdominal wall repair about 11 weeks ago. I ... A: I am very sorry for the trouble you're having. Seromas are poorly understood (at least, their ...
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| Breast Enlargements | 1/16/2007 |
Q: I Had breast enlargements 4 days ago and i am not happy with the size they dont look any diffrent ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. As much as I hate ...
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| building up a small nose | 1/14/2007 |
Q: It is very flat (I'm caucasian) and I hate any profile pictures especially. Now that I'm older, ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, you ...
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| breast reduction surgery | 1/13/2007 |
Q: Would a plastic Surgeon perform the procedure on me if I choose to continue my nightly marijuana ... A: I cannot, of course, speak for other plastic surgeons but since many do breast reductions in tobacco ...
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| breast reduction surgery | 1/12/2007 |
Q: I am a nightly marijuana smoker, and am wondering if this will interfere with breast reduction ... A: While it is certainly true that tobacco smoking/use decreases blood flow and, therefore, increases ...
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| liposuction | 1/11/2007 |
Q: If fat does not come back to the area liposcuplted. With women if they gain weight where does it ... A: It most typically goes to the areas that have the most fat that have NOT been liposuctioned (if that ...
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| porex implant ?revision | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I am a 40's y/o male. I went for an evaluation for neck liposuction and a submental necklift last ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, most ...
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| buttock augmentation | 1/6/2007 |
Q: Considering buttock implants, can't find surgeon in my area that performs this procedure.I live in ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I do not perform ...
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| pregnancy after tummy tuck | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck done 7 months ago and just found out I'm 6 weeks pregnant. I am concerned with ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I have not read any ...
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| brow lift,eye lid reduction and chin lipo | 1/4/2007 |
Q: The question that I am wanting to ask concerns the toxicity level of the lidocaine. With my ... A: The amount of lidocaine used is just not that much - and even less so if the procedures can be done ...
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| Neck lift | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I am 55 years old. I had a neck lift with lipo on Nov 17 2006. It is almost 7 weeks since the ... A: Actually, I believe you are being told the truth. It can take a long time for the lumpiness to ...
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| tummytucksandbreastreduction | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I am thanking about getting both a breast reduction and a tummy tuck do you think it is a good idea ... A: A lot of this depends on how "extensive" each procedure is. In general, it's a lot to do both at ...
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| Cysts of the Head | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I am a 33 year old female, considering having a pea- sized Cyst removed from the top of my head. It ... A: I remove things from the scalp on a regular basis and almost never have to shave any of the hair. ...
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| awkward mole on lip, question about removal | 1/1/2007 |
Q: since 3 years ago I had this mole appear on my bottom lip, since then it has grown in size and is ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my sit, www.bodysculpture.com. Despite the hope ...
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| i want to know more | 1/1/2007 |
Q: for a surgury to get rid of bags under eyes is there an age and how much does it cost to get it done ... A: Prices vary widely. In New York, it's abotu $3500 for the surgery and another $1000 for the ...
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| drainage | 12/31/2006 |
Q: It has been 3 and a half weeks since I had a tummy tuck. I am still having too much drainage to ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is obviously a ...
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| ears | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I would like to know is there anything what could help to help reshape them without the need for ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Unfortunately, I do ...
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| nose question | 12/29/2006 |
Q: is it true that massaging your nose can make it appear smaller and do you massage it straight down ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I am not aware of ...
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| lower eyelid swelling | 12/29/2006 |
Q: Dr. Engler, In JUNE my lower eyelids became swollen WITHIN A TWO WEEK TIME. I am 56 and normally I ... A: This is a little outside my area of expertise but if (a) it happened that fast and (b) three doctors ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 12/29/2006 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck on April 10, 2006 & it is my 8th month going on 9th...I am still very swollen & I ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my website, www.bodysculpture.com. The first issue ...
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| brow lift,eye lid reduction and chin lipo | 12/29/2006 |
Q: I am a 46 year old woman with a history of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome for the last ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my website, www.bodysculpture.com. It's very hard ...
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| Rhino/Reduction | 12/19/2006 |
Q: I am a 26 year old female who is scheduled to go in to my primary physician hopefully for a referal ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There is, ...
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| Radiesse | 12/17/2006 |
Q: Engler: We talked before about radiesse. I especially appreciate your time as I am an Allexpert ... A: Sounds reasonable to me, and you certainly can't argue with the price. Although we insist that ...
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| Breast Agmentation results uneven | 12/11/2006 |
Q: Is there anything I can do to help my breast start to drop. Excercises or massage? Or should I ... A: Krista, There is actually an elastic band that can be put across the top of the chest. Some ...
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| Breast Agmentation results uneven | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I had breast augmentation surgery done 2 weeks ago and my results are all ready uneven. One breast ... A: I'm going to go over a few things with you but ultimately, of course, this is something that you'll ...
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| Encapsulation of a seroma | 12/9/2006 |
Q: After liposuction this had developed. It is the size of a grapefruit in my abdomen. Is surgery the ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You need to ...
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| Knot in my stomache | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I had abdominoplasty and liposuction on 10/11/06. I have a knot right at my belly and under the ... A: I am very sorry for the problems you're having. It is, in fact, not unheard of to have some fluid ...
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| hemangiomw | 12/4/2006 |
Q: what is the hemangiom? A: A hemanigioma is a growth - generally benign - consisting of a proliferation of blood vessels. That ...
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| seroma in upper abdomen after abdominoplasty | 12/3/2006 |
Q: Alan, i am a dutch 38 yr old woman who had an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck operation in february ... A: I am very sorry for the problems you're having with your tummy tuck. The first thing that needs to ...
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| Breast Reduction PainTwo Years Later! | 12/3/2006 |
Q: I had breast reduction almost two years ago. The month after I had it they kept draining fluid out ... A: First of all, I am very sorry for the problems you're having after your breast reduction. This is ...
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| face lift | 12/2/2006 |
Q: im very pain sensetive, if i get plastic surgery done how much pain i will endure , and what are the ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Perhaps ...
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| Question about my Eyes! | 11/30/2006 |
Q: Greetings! At first i would like to apologize for my weak english,but you see i am greek. My name ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Unfortunately, I am ...
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| Left leg outer calf area | 11/30/2006 |
Q: DR. Engler, I recently was bitten by a Mix Chow dog on the outer part of my left leg next to the ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's a good idea to ...
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| Uneven Eye sizes | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I'm a 22 year old male, and overall, I'm satisfied with my facial features my only problem is that ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is not the ...
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| Breast augmentation | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I am considering breast augmentation. I heard that the new cohesive gels look natural on top of the ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There's no absolute ...
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| (naturally) uneven breasts | 11/26/2006 |
Q: Engler, for about 2-3 years now, I've had noticably uneven breasts (one is a full b while the other ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. These are excellent ...
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| Fluid or double bubble | 11/23/2006 |
Q: I had my old implants removed on Nov. 9th and the new ones were put under the muscle. The right side ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's very hard to ...
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| Permanent Eyeliner and Dry Eye Disease | 11/22/2006 |
Q: I have keratoconjunctivitis sicca and unable to wear eye makeup. I am considering permanent ... A: To be honest, I don't really know. My sense is that it might be asking for trouble but I'm not ...
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| Cyst Divot | 11/21/2006 |
Q: Hope you can help. I had a medallion size syst removed from my back a few years back and it healed ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It sounds like you ...
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| post op tummy tuck bulge | 11/21/2006 |
Q: It has now been two weeks after my mini tt and I had to wear a compression garment, well I now have ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is, of course, ...
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| bad tummy tuck belly button | 11/20/2006 |
Q: I had a full tummy tuck 6 months ago and was told post op that I now have an umbilical hernia. my ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Six mmonths is ...
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| What type of doctor do mole removal on lower eyelid? | 11/19/2006 |
Q: My daughter has a mole on her lower eyelid ( where the eye lashes are) and lately it has become ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's not ...
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| Seroma question | 11/19/2006 |
Q: Dr.Engler, im a 23 yo female i had my breast augmentation in may 2006(silicon cohenzive gel MENTOR ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Seromas are one of ...
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| jaw and upper jaw bone shave | 11/18/2006 |
Q: Just wondering on average how much does it cost to perform jaw and cheek reduction? Also what ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I don't perform ...
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| tummy tuck | 11/15/2006 |
Q: * What are the various reasons why pictures MUST be taken before and after an abdominoplasty is ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There are no ...
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| mole on left cheek | 11/15/2006 |
Q: Good morning, i went to see a plastic surgeon out here on Long Island concerning my mole on my face. ... A: Unfortunately, probably not. Moles that are possibly dangerous need to be removed completely, and ...
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| I had three hernia repairs and a tummy tuck sept 27th of 2006 | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I had two surgeons,a hernia surgeon and a plastic surgeon.I have had a bulge which I was informed is ... A: However, your situation is much too complicated for me to make any suggestions online. The only ...
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| blepharoplasty | 11/13/2006 |
Q: I am having blepharoplasty done in a month (55 years old). I have researched all I can on the ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com, and in my new book ...
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| bleph | 11/13/2006 |
Q: I'm undergoing elective blepharoplasty in a month. First, I have diagnosed myself with Raynaud's ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, if ...
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| breast lift and eyelash implants | 11/11/2006 |
Q: what are the risk in having a breast lift, can i get a breast lift without breast implants? Also, ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There are, of ...
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| breast enlargrmrnt | 11/9/2006 |
Q: is rippling underneath normal and should i have pain 5 months after having it done A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is certainly not ...
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| black under eyes | 11/8/2006 |
Q: My name is Nina and I'm 25 years old.I have black under my eyes every day of my life.It runs in my ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Is there something for ...
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| Breast reduction | 11/8/2006 |
Q: Dr Engler, My wife had a breast reduction just over a year ago. She has in a couple of places ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It really depends ...
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| seroma | 11/7/2006 |
Q: Doc. I had a tummy tuck and lipo back in June of this year. I started to fill pain by my pelvic ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, if ...
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| cosmetic surgery | 11/6/2006 |
Q: Cosmetic Surgery is OK for Teenagers.What is your view? A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It really depends ...
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| Rhinoplasty | 11/5/2006 |
Q: I have a wide nose. Kind What type scarring can I expect? Would this be the type of surgery that ... A: It depends which part of the nose is wide. The upper and middle thirds of the nose can often be ...
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| facelift complication | 11/5/2006 |
Q: could it be a parotid gland pseudocyst?I had a lower facelift 10 days ago, and developed pockets of ... A: Karen, I can't say for sure (which is why you may need eventually to seek other opinions in person) ...
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| facelift complication | 11/4/2006 |
Q: I had a lower facelift 10 days ago, and developed pockets of fluid under both eyes about 6 days ... A: It is, of course, difficult for me to say anything with an on-line assessment of surgery. I'm ...
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| cyst on face | 11/4/2006 |
Q: i have a cyst right next to my left eye it dosent hurt but does irritate and it is in my line of ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You need to see a ...
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| Lower Eyelid Surgery | 11/3/2006 |
Q: Could you tell me the average recovery time and cost to do a lower eyelid surgery to correct puffy ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Prices vary ...
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| umbilical hernia + umbilicoplasty | 11/2/2006 |
Q: Dr. Engler- Can you refer doctors that perform both procedures? I keep reading that an umbilical ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The issue here is ...
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| Muscular Neck | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I have a very muscular neck and was wondering if there is any surgery that can change this. I have ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I am not aware of ...
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| mole removal | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I have quite a few moles I would like to have removed. There are a lot of "natural" mole removal ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Well - you're ...
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| Which is the best college for plastic surgery? | 10/30/2006 |
Q: I was wondering which was the best college for plastic surgery, because i want the best =D A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You enter the plastic ...
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| Body Shaping | 10/30/2006 |
Q: I am a 28 year old male. Two years ago I had a very nice body with a waist size of 28. Today my ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There is a limit to ...
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| mohl surgery | 10/28/2006 |
Q: I had a mole removed on my upper cheek, near the cheek bone. It took some 21 stitches. It was done ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It can take much ...
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| collagen and moles | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I'd like to know what kind I can do to restore collagen to my face, hands and upper arms. I've ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First - the ...
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| tummy tuck | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I had a hysterectomy about 4 years ago. Along with this I had bladder repair. In February I had a ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You need to be seen ...
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| Breast Augmentation | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I had mine done in 1985. Have had no problems but my Dr has since retired and I can't remember him ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It depends on ...
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| eyes | 10/18/2006 |
Q: I am of Middle Eastern decent. And under my eye lids it looks dark and black light I have mascara or ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I am not aware of ...
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| tummy tuck | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I had a umbilical hernia surgery about a month ago. How soon can i get a tummy tuck after the ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I don't know if there is ...
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| Birthmark | 10/16/2006 |
Q: I have a slightly raised port wine stain above my rt eye browl. I am considering laser removal but ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I appreciate your ...
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| Career being a plastic surgeon | 10/16/2006 |
Q: I'm in high school.(senior) and I got a lot of decisiouns ot make. I've been interested in plastic ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Becoming a plastic ...
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| eyelids | 10/16/2006 |
Q: my name is jared im 16 years old and i hate my eyes see the problem is im american both my parents ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The shape of the eyes ...
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| breast pain after breast reduction surgery - 2 months ago | 10/13/2006 |
Q: E: The pain is intense in both breasts and I find it hard to walk around and cannot bend or ... A: That degree of pain is well beyond what I normally see, and I am concerned about it. If it is just ...
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| breast pain after breast reduction surgery - 2 months ago | 10/13/2006 |
Q: I had breast reduction 2 months ago. About 2 weeks after surgery my doc drained off some fluid but ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Fluid is not ...
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| plastic surgery | 10/11/2006 |
Q: i want to have my hairline advanced because i have a large forehead.i have read some what but i ... A: I cannot give you specific information on this. However, if you to the About This Site page of my ...
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| eyelid | 10/10/2006 |
Q: Can a Plastic surgeon tell if the lower eyelid has edema(water retention due to medication, hormonal ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The answer is - maybe! ...
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| Lower Eye Lid Surgery | 10/6/2006 |
Q: Engler, I had a blepharoplasty of the lower eye lid at the beginning of February. It was the second ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is certainly true ...
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| scar tissue post-lipo | 10/5/2006 |
Q: Engler, I received lipo of my u/l abs in Jan,2006. I've been extremely concerned about hard lumps ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, I am ...
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| surgery | 10/4/2006 |
Q: i just had a surgery to remove a cyst and a mole from my skin. i was wondering how long stitches ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There's no absolute ...
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| degloving of forarm | 10/3/2006 |
Q: My husband had to get surgery done to repair nerves and some tendons that were damaged and rippied ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is not really ...
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| bad boob job | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I got my breasts enlarged in july. one boob is very noticebly larger than the other. so is this ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Malpractice is a ...
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| Tummy Tuck w/tubes tied | 9/28/2006 |
Q: I would like to have my tubes tied and a tummy tuck, can this be done in one surgery or is this two ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Great question. These ...
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| Tummy tuck | 9/24/2006 |
Q: I would like to have a tummy tuck, after birth to twins I have been unable to get my lower tummy ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery, including before and after photos, and videos, at my ...
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| Surgical materials | 9/23/2006 |
Q: Silcone does not come very cheaply? Is there any other less expensive material that can be used for ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The decisions ...
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| anesthesia | 9/21/2006 |
Q: E.: What are the pros and cons of using general anesthesia vs. IV sedation for a face lift? Thanks! ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Both are completely ...
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| post operative abdominalplasty | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I had my abdominalplasty 11/06 and am pleased with the cosmetic results. In 2/07, ( twelve weeks ... A: Sheffler, Thanks for writing to me. There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, ...
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| breast reduction | 9/20/2006 |
Q: my name is hemin, i'm 27 years old and married. i have got a problem with my breast which is a ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It sounds like the ...
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| eyes wider? | 9/20/2006 |
Q: . first thnx for the reply.. most doctors just reply with a "no" which is really unhelpful.. ... A: I really don't know enough about this to advise you beyond what I've done thus far. I doubt that ...
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| eyes wider? | 9/19/2006 |
Q: is there any way o make the eyes wider apart? A: Not that I know of, or at least not that would be reasonable. The eyes position in the head is due ...
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| surgery scar | 9/17/2006 |
Q: I resently had a tummy tuck hoping to get rid of stretch marks I got from giving birth. But instead ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery, including photos, at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. ...
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| TT post surgery pain | 9/12/2006 |
Q: My question is the same that is currently posted on you website- Had a TT 2.5 months ago & 3 weeks ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Part of the reason ...
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| Mole removal on lower back | 9/10/2006 |
Q: I am a 32 yerr old male and have 4 large flat moles on my lower back which are very noticeable. I ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Well - as full ...
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| plastic surgery | 9/7/2006 |
Q: I had Bariairic surgery a year argo, I lost 87lb. I am down to 180. can I have plastic surgery now A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You probably can have ...
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| seroma | 9/4/2006 |
Q: i have an existing seroma and i did a tummy tuc......every 15 days i get removed 30 cc of liquid by ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Ten months is a ...
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| LIPO IN MY LEGS | 9/3/2006 |
Q: IAM 28 AND I BEEN OVERHEIGHT ALL MY LIFE IAM 5'9 200 LBS. MY LEFT IS TOTALY COVERED BY CELUTITE.DO I ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery - including liposuction - at my site, ...
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| seroma after facial surgery weeks later | 9/3/2006 |
Q: I had plastic surgery about 5 weeks ago and I had a hemotoma on the right side of my face and the ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Although I think that it ...
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| 5-Fu injections | 8/30/2006 |
Q: E, Thank you for answering my question. It has eased my mind quite a bit. I will give the wound ... A: The effects of any resurfacing procedure typically depend more on the depth of injury that on the ...
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| Breast enlargement | 8/28/2006 |
Q: Is there a way to make my breasts larger aside from surgery? I am only an A and would like to have ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. With the understanding ...
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| 5-Fu injections | 8/27/2006 |
Q: Have you heard of 5-fluorouracil injections used for dense scar tissue underneath the skin? Is this ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. 5FU injections are ...
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| CO2 laser | 8/25/2006 |
Q: I had very severe acne when I was a teenager. When I was about 19/20, I went on accutane, and it ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Acne scarring is ...
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| Eyelash Implants | 8/25/2006 |
Q: Engler-- After chemotheraphy 4 years ago, my eyelashes have still not returned to pre-treatment ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I don't really know ...
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| Seroma | 8/18/2006 |
Q: I had lipo, abdominoplaty and tummy tuck on 2nd March. The results were awesome. However, in April ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Seromas are among the ...
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| education and stuff | 8/18/2006 |
Q: i'm 17 years old and a Junior in High School. i'm very interested in becoming a plastic surgeon. ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I went to Yale ...
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| Removing stitches after surgery | 8/11/2006 |
Q: I just recently had a hair transplant surgery. This happened exactly 13 days ago today. The surgery ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. While the doctor's ...
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| Implant infection | 8/10/2006 |
Q: What are symtoms of Breast Implant infection? A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In a general sense, ...
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| breast lift | 8/9/2006 |
Q: do you have to have implants in order to have a breast lift? A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is a great ...
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| sutures left in too long | 8/7/2006 |
Q: I recently had a punch excision but the doctor decided to leave the stitches in for 9 days! Now I ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The good news is ...
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| Persistent Seroma | 8/6/2006 |
Q: Dr Engler, I am a 22y/o Fe 2 yrs post breast augmentation (silicone- latest generation) and have ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I certainly don't have ...
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| Swelling vs. seroma? | 7/18/2006 |
Q: E, I had lipo of the upper and lower abs and flanks two weeks ago. Prior to surgery my upper abs ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is one of the more ...
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| facial mole removal | 7/18/2006 |
Q: My son is 11 years old and is scheduled for a mole removal on his lower right cheek. They say there ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is one of ...
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| Face | 7/18/2006 |
Q: Firstly I want to know which is the best non-invasive and not too expensive treatment available for ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Unfortunately, I don't ...
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| Post Tummy Tuck Swelling | 7/17/2006 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck in Apr 2004 and still experience swelling. The swelling goes away overnight but ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Healing is normally ...
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| Mole on upper eye lid | 7/17/2006 |
Q: I have had a small mole on my upper eye lid. In the last week it has gotten darker. It does not ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The first thing to do is ...
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| breast augmentation | 7/17/2006 |
Q: i went through a breast augmentation sergery a month ago (saline-mentor-325 filled up to 350 ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is to a ...
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| pregnancy after abd.plasty with mesh | 7/14/2006 |
Q: I had an abdominalplasty with a mesh 2 years ago after having twins. My facia was ruined and my ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You will need to ...
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| please help me | 7/13/2006 |
Q: hey my name is cassies and im 16 years old. ive been large breasted since i was 10 and im getting a ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery, including photos of breast reductions, at my site, ...
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| endoscopic browlift vs. regular browlift | 7/3/2006 |
Q: could you tell me what the pros & cons of the different type brow lifts are. Which one has the best ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There's lots to learn in ...
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| Reducing Tummy Tuck Swelling... | 7/3/2006 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck and lipo to the flanks on 6/22 and I am VERY swollen now. The swelling didn't ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Swelling after surgery ...
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| i look chinese | 6/29/2006 |
Q: im 16 years old and im an american but i look like i have chinese eyes they are slanted and you can ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There are many things ...
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| tiny veins on nose | 6/28/2006 |
Q: greetings dr. Engler! i've had a successful primary rhinoplasty and it's since been 3 months post ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You should, of course, ...
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| Post Lip Reduction Swelling | 6/27/2006 |
Q: Engler, Nine months ago I had rhinoplasty and lip reduction (for both lips). I am 26, ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Nine months is enough ...
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| 30 minute tummy tuck | 6/22/2006 |
Q: Twice in one year, I've heard on TV about a procedure that takes about 30 minutes to do and you walk ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I do not know ...
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| Post-tummy tuck excercise | 6/20/2006 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck about three weeks ago and I have tried to take it easy. I was wondering how long ... A: There's more info at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I tell my patients that at three weeks they ...
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| facial surgery | 6/19/2006 |
Q: I am 43 years old and I had cheek implants when I was in my early twenties which are now grossly ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's an excellent ...
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| scaring, railroad tracks | 6/17/2006 |
Q: I just had a sabasce cyst removed form my face and I'm worried about the stitches leaveling a ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In general, ...
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| pubic mound | 6/15/2006 |
Q: what causes a pubic mound and does it ever go away alone with time, i had ftt/mr/hr/lipo on april ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, for ...
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| Liposuction after-effects | 6/14/2006 |
Q: I'm a 29 year old Asian male who just had liposuction on my love handles and on the front of my ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpure.com You can exhale! It ...
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| ear problem | 6/13/2006 |
Q: Can just tugging hard and scratching the ear make it enlarged, I accidentally scratched and tugged ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In general, the ...
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| Saline Implants nipple discharge | 6/12/2006 |
Q: My personal doc's on a cruise :) My question(s). I had saline implants placed 3 years ago. There ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. While I cannot, of ...
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| stitches and scaring | 6/9/2006 |
Q: I just had 8 stitches to close a cut on my forehead. What should I do while the stitches are still ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You should, of ...
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| no subject | 6/8/2006 |
Q: Dr. E. Thanks for your quick reply. Do I understand that there is something that can be done to ... A: Anne, It sounds like a combination of liposuction of the upper (thicker) flap, with a scar revision ...
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| breast implant problem | 6/8/2006 |
Q: My saline implants i have had in for five' years are rippling, you can see obvious ripples in both ... A: There's lots more info at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Rippling is actually fairly common with ...
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| no subject | 6/7/2006 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I had a BR and Tummy Tuck January 24th which makes me a little over 4 months post op. ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I wish I could say ...
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| bigger but | 6/7/2006 |
Q: Engler... im 21yrs old and wold like to make my butt bigge. do you have any suggestions for ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There are two ...
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| Plastic Surgery & Scar Reduction | 6/6/2006 |
Q: Is there any type of cream or ointment, either by prescription or over the counter, to use on a ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I do not know of ...
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| Starting off | 6/5/2006 |
Q: First off hello all, I was wondering where exactlly I would get started for all this. Im currently ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's been quite a ...
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| scars | 6/3/2006 |
Q: I am 51 and fit,,kinda baggy. I would like to have loose skin removed and am concerned about the ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There is, in ...
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| Nasal Implant Shift | 6/1/2006 |
Q: , I was just wondering if I would know if my nasal implant has shifted. I get pretty worried ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Nasal implant ...
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| reinserting drains | 6/1/2006 |
Q: i had my tummy tuck done 3 weeks ago. i am still having seroma fluid drained and it is a red color. ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is not ...
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| youngest you can be | 5/31/2006 |
Q: whats the youngest age that you can have breast inlargment surgery A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. According to the ...
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| Double eyelid suddenly appears | 5/31/2006 |
Q: Engler, I'm a 28 year-old Asian female who naturally have monolids, but it's recent that the double ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I don't know that I ...
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| seroma | 5/30/2006 |
Q: Here it is over 5 months later and my stomach is still bigger then when i started and I am in a lot ... A: I'm not sure what to say at this point. It is obviously not possible for me to examine you, so I'm ...
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| tummy tuck | 5/29/2006 |
Q: I am seriously thinking about a tummy tuck. I've had three full term pregnancies and it seems as ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The term "tummy ...
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| Lip distortion after mole removal | 5/28/2006 |
Q: really hope you get back to me asap. I just have an extraction of my mole which is very close to my ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. If you just had the ...
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| Tummy tuck and Laparascopy | 5/27/2006 |
Q: My wife had abdominalplasty surgery (tummy tuck) approximately 7 months ago. In the past 3 months, ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, I am ...
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| Asian surgery? | 5/26/2006 |
Q: Engler, I have been seeing a huge rise in plastic surgery in the last couple of years; face lift, ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I certainly don't ...
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| Seroma | 5/23/2006 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I'm 4 weeks out from sentinel node removal in the groing area (upper thigh). I've ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is not really ...
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| bags under eyes | 5/19/2006 |
Q: What causes dark, puffy bags under the eyes? Is there any treatment (surgical or otherwise)? Thanks ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In general, "puffy ...
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| breast reduction spit stitch? | 5/18/2006 |
Q: I had breast reduction surgery in October 2003. I have since had what I would believe to be spit ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Although it is ...
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| Cosmetic surgeon vs plastic surgeon | 5/17/2006 |
Q: I think I will arrange for a few more consults and take it from there. He shares a ... A: Rachele, There are a million things that can be asked. Some outstanding breast implant sites have ...
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| Cosmetic surgeon vs plastic surgeon | 5/16/2006 |
Q: I am confused as to who is qualified to do breast augmentation. My last consult was with board ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The issue of board ...
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| Butt lift - incisions | 5/14/2006 |
Q: I would like to have excess fat and skin removed from the lower half of my butt but want to avoid - ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The reason you see ...
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| TRAM flap surgery seroma | 5/8/2006 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I have developed a seroma above the waist and just below the rib cage following 2/9/06 ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's been a while ...
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| nasal implant and tip | 5/6/2006 |
Q: I was just looking through your answers to some of the questions on nose jobs. I was wondering what ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Good question - and ...
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| Rhinoplasty Care | 5/5/2006 |
Q: Engler, It has been 11 weeks since I've undergone rhinoplasty. I was just wondering if I'm out of ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. To answer the ...
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| itch under skin | 5/4/2006 |
Q: Engler, I had an abdominoplasty about a year ago. Last night, in the shower, I developed an itch ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It actually could ...
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| Post Rhinoplasty Questions | 5/2/2006 |
Q: Engler for your swift and certain reply. I just have a couple of other questions regarding my new ... A: Justin, Cartilage can resorb or shift slightly over time, but it's the best material we have. I ...
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| Post Rhinoplasty Questions | 5/2/2006 |
Q: Engler, I've had Open Rhinoplasty on 23rd March 06. I would like to know when can I start 1) ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my website, www.bodysculpture.com. I understand ...
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| Is there such a surgery? | 4/27/2006 |
Q: Greetings from Italy Dr.Engler!! Is there such a surgery that would remove the lines that go from ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I think that you're ...
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| Post weight loss excess skin | 4/26/2006 |
Q: Engler: My brother is in the process of losing weight. He is morbidly obese at 415. His top ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Your brother is to ...
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| correcting a surgery scar | 4/24/2006 |
Q: I had surgery to correct a problem with my ovaries which left about 2 inch scar on my lower stomach ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In general, ...
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| Jaw Implant | 4/23/2006 |
Q: My jaw is not small however it is not at all defined. Would jaw implants still be possible for me or ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Actually, it sounds ...
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| Buccal Fat Extraction | 4/22/2006 |
Q: I was thinking of having buccal fat extraction done as my cheeks are round and kind of pudgy.(Even ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It depends what you ...
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| To the Doctors | 4/20/2006 |
Q: My 19 year old son has recently been talking about wanting plastic surgery on most of his face(his ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Regardless of how a ...
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| Seroma after facelift | 4/20/2006 |
Q: Doctor Engler, I just read about the seroma that can happen after abdomino plasty and wonder if ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is, of course, ...
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| melanoma | 4/20/2006 |
Q: I had an in situ melanoma removed from the front of my lower leg last August. The excision which ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In a word: Yes. ...
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| The sun and my recovery | 4/19/2006 |
Q: Im interested in getting rhinoplasty very soon. But I was told I have to stay out of the sun for ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Your information is ...
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| saline implant breakage | 4/19/2006 |
Q: After having four children and nursing the last one I got saline implants, they were o.k., about 5 ... A: I'm so sorry about your experience. I agree that that mass hysteria led to all sorts of good ...
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| About different sizes of implants | 4/18/2006 |
Q: ! For facial implants I noticed you can get them in different sizes. Just wondering is this because ... A: Actually, all of the above. They come in many different shapes and sizes because (a) people do, too ...
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| scar revision | 4/17/2006 |
Q: My 2 year old was bitten by a dog on the side of her cheek. The dog's tooth cut through her cheek ... A: I'm so sorry about your daughter. There's no absolute answer on this, but I'd go see a plastic ...
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| Chin Implant | 4/15/2006 |
Q: Out of all the before and after pictures of the chin implants they are shown from the side and look ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The changes are ...
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| uneven lips | 4/11/2006 |
Q: For all of my life, I have had very crooked, uneven lips. I've had to use lip liner almost everyday ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I wishh that I had ...
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| Silicone | 4/9/2006 |
Q: I was wondering what your feelings about Silicone poisoning are and what you think are actually ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Interestingly, ...
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| Average Looking | 4/9/2006 |
Q: Engler, With someone who is average looking and doesn't really have any really bad features but ... A: there's lots more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's an interesting ...
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| endotine transbleph | 4/7/2006 |
Q: dr,have you started to use endotine transbleph.it seems like california drs are using them alot ,but ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Although I can't ...
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| rhinoplasty | 4/6/2006 |
Q: doctor. I'm 35 y/o, suffering from sleepapnia and general dyspnea. I had a nose trauma many years ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There tends to be very little ...
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| breast implants | 3/31/2006 |
Q: how long would you generally suggest that a patient try not to get pregnant after a breast ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Great question - ...
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| breast augmentation | 3/31/2006 |
Q: i recently went to go see a plastic surgeon in stanford who is in his last year (last 2 months ... A: It sounds like you'd be getting a pretty good surgeon, and lots of people do exactly what you're ...
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| breast augmentation | 3/31/2006 |
Q: i understand that every surgery has risks...but i was wondering if one with my family history has a ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I don't know that I ...
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| Post-surgery black eye | 3/31/2006 |
Q: My surgery two months ago left me with a black eye which is still partially unresolved. A small ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Bruising will disappear ...
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| tummy tuck | 3/22/2006 |
Q: I am planning on having my second tummy tuck very soon. ( i have about 15 more pounds that i want to ... A: It is not normal to have 6 umbilical hernia repairs. I would advise you to go to a general surgeon ...
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| Breast lump post breast reduction | 3/14/2006 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I had a breast reduction in Indianapolis 7 weeks ago. I had the traditional anchor ... A: There' s more about breast reductions and plastic surgery in general at my site, ...
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| seroma | 3/7/2006 |
Q: Yes, I am still in contact with my plastic surgeon. We are still asperating the area and I am ... A: I am, needless to say, very sorry that the problem has not yet resolved but I would expect it to. ...
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| breast enlargement | 3/5/2006 |
Q: I am a student at a University, having to do a report on the effectiveness of breast enhancement ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I am not aware of ...
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| volunteers | 2/26/2006 |
Q: Is there any place that accepts volunteer patients for med students to operate on? A: In case you're interested, there's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, ...
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| plastic reconstructive | 2/20/2006 |
Q: I want to be become a plastic surgeon but i would like to know after all thoes years of traning and ... A: I don't know of a plastic surgeon who has had any trouble getting a job, although I'm sure there's a ...
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| Lip Injections - permanent stretching of the lips? | 2/9/2006 |
Q: I'm interested in Restylane Lip Injections. If I like the look, later on I may consider more ... A: These are good questions and you got the right doc since I (literally) wrote the book on Restylane ...
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| Uneven Breast Augmentation? | 2/8/2006 |
Q: I live in Brisbane, Australia and 3 weeks ago had a sloppy B to full C breast augmentation done ... A: It is, of course, difficult for me to comment specifically without being able to see both the Before ...
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| breast aug risks | 2/6/2006 |
Q: dr e, i have read that breast implants only last for 10-20 years. what is the average number of ... A: These are very good questions so no need to apologize. There's lots more info about implants at my ...
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| Tummy tuck swelling | 2/6/2006 |
Q: Is swelling after a tummy tuck normal? I had my surgery a week ago and I am not flat as I thought ... A: You undoubtedly have swelling; it takes months for all of that to go down. I tell my patients to ...
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| consultations | 2/6/2006 |
Q: dr.e i was wondering are most consultations free or is there usually a fee? if there is a fee, ... A: There's no set answer to this as each office has its own policy. Until about 15 years ago, there ...
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| cost of breast augmentation | 2/3/2006 |
Q: i was wondering what is the average cost of a breast augmentation...im 5'3 110 lbs im a cup 34a and ... A: Costs vary widely from region to region, and even within a specific region. In New York, the cost ...
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| liposuction | 2/3/2006 |
Q: Engler, I'm a 37 year old male, who's probably at the right weight, I diet and exercise but still ... A: First of all, while I agree that men are more likely to have fat at the inner areas (really, around ...
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| Cyst removal | 2/2/2006 |
Q: I have a small cyst on the tip of my nose. My dermatologist has recommended surgical removal as the ... A: A lot depends on exactly where and how deep it is. Nosejobs are scarless (in general - not always, ...
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| seroma | 2/2/2006 |
Q: I just had a tummy tuck Dec22, my doctor is baffled, so i am asking you. I developed fluid between ... A: A seroma can occur in any place in which the skin has been lifted up and needs to readhere, and a ...
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| after tummy tuck question | 1/29/2006 |
Q: i recently had a tummy tuck aka:pedectomy. my surgury was on the 9th of jan. how long before the ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com, in case you're ...
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| breast reduction | 1/26/2006 |
Q: I had a breast reduction last May 2005. I am not due to see my surgeon anymore. And my insurance ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery in general, and breast reductions in particular, at my ...
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| plastic surgery | 1/23/2006 |
Q: What kind of problem does the plastic surgery cause? What are the negative effects ... A: but I'm not really sure what you mean by this question. There are, of course, many things that can ...
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| Breast Reduction | 1/17/2006 |
Q: I am 16 years old and i am considering breast reduction. I have back pain and shoulder problems (the ... A: If there was ever an appropriate indication for a breast reduction, this sounds like it's the one. ...
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| Tummy Tucks and Pregnancy | 1/12/2006 |
Q: I have had one child three years ago and it left my stomach full of stretch marks with lots of ... A: Well - you can, but it may not make sense to do this surgery if you're about to get pregnant. The ...
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| face | 1/8/2006 |
Q: i have dry skin with large pores on cheek area..I have lines on both sides of my face running from ... A: What you actually need is a dermatologist. You're right that Botox and Fillers, while excellent, ...
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| on giving procedures | 1/7/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if there is a specific program to do botox,restolin,etc. I have a salon and already ... A: There's more info about these procedures at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Regulations vary ...
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| 5 year old with gash on forehead | 1/2/2006 |
Q: Engler, My son suffered a deep cut on his forehead about 1 inch long 2 days ago. We immediately ... A: and I'm sorry about your son. It sounds like you did about as much as you reasonably can. In ...
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| BREAST REDUCTION | 12/29/2005 |
Q: I am 19 years old and i am 5'10" and about 140-150 lbs and i have a size 36DD-E breast. I want to ... A: I can't address the insurance issue - that's something you'll have to research on your own. ...
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| Fat injections | 12/21/2005 |
Q: I have been thinking about getting fat injections (i.e., my own fat transplanted to my face) to fill ... A: Excellent question, and there's no absolute answer. I have found fat injections to be highly ...
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| breast augumentation | 12/19/2005 |
Q: What is the exact proceedure they do? Also, I have had this done and am completely dissatisified. I ... A: I am, of course, very sorry that you are unhappy with what was done. The vast majority of women ...
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| Facial scarring | 11/24/2005 |
Q: I'm writing a novel about someone who was scarred in an attack some years before the book starts. ... A: This type of question is clearly outside what was intended with this site, but I'm happy to try to ...
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| breast augmentation | 11/22/2005 |
Q: I have been considering breast aug for about 3 years but have hesitated because of the high hard ... A: This is a great question, and very topical. In general, that "hard" look is caused by any and all ...
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| reductions | 11/16/2005 |
Q: I am 16 years old and I wear a 38DDD. My back hurts, I can't stand up straight, my shoulders hurt, I ... A: Although most cosmetic procedures are not done until the patient is at least 18 years old, ...
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| Info for a stage play with doctors as characters | 11/14/2005 |
Q: I'm a playwright working on a play in which two of the secondary characters are doctors. The ... A: Secondary characters? I'll only help you if you promise that...just kidding ;) Being a bit of a ...
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| L. eye appears larger than the R. after surgery? | 11/7/2005 |
Q: This might seem like a silly question... I had an endoscopic brow lift and U/L bleph 6.5 weeks ago. ... A: Although it is certainly possible to have some asymmetry as a result of any surgical procedure, it ...
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| Chin Implant / Laser Hair Removal' | 11/6/2005 |
Q: Almost 10 years ago, I had a mentoplasty. My female chin hair is ridiculous and I want to have LASER ... A: Someone once told me that the answer to the question "Is it possible?" is always "Anything is ...
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| Legs | 11/1/2005 |
Q: I am a 19 year old male who was born with club feet. Because of my club feet, i have extemely small ... A: I am, of course, sorry for the situation you find yourself in. It is actually not a field that is ...
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| Plastic surgery following weight loss | 10/26/2005 |
Q: I am a 6'1 20 year old male. I have a simple question. I have been fat most of my life. I over ... A: It's been said that nothing in life is certain except for death and taxes. So - 100% certain is ...
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| Torn piercings and removal | 10/25/2005 |
Q: I am a young female who has five to six piercings through my left and right ears, three nose ... A: This is not such a simple problem. In each case, you have to remove the edges of the scar tissue, ...
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| Mole removal scar to face | 10/24/2005 |
Q: I had 2 moles removed from my face in my mid 20's. I am now 34. One of the moles has returned ... A: It can be very difficult to "remove" scars to one's satisfaction. The only way, in general, is to ...
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| i would liek to get lipo... | 10/24/2005 |
Q: i would liek to get lipo or belt lipectomy or tummy tuck etc and wanna know if there is nay wya to ... A: I'm not sure about the cremaster muscle as that is outside my area of experise. With respect to the ...
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| tummy tuck | 10/14/2005 |
Q: I have heard of painful c-section scars. Is this true? Please elaberate. A: I'm not sure I understand this question. Scars of all kinds can be painful; whether from ...
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| Symastia | 10/11/2005 |
Q: I had a breast augmentation two years ago. A few months after the augmentation I noticed they were ... A: Symmastia is, indeed, a difficult problem to fix. In general, it is because implants that were too ...
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| Breastfeeding & Augmentation | 10/10/2005 |
Q: Dr. Engler, 5 years ago I had breast augmentation by a "scarless" technique where my implants were ... A: This is a very difficult call on my part, but I'll try to help you out a bit. In general, you want ...
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| breast reduction | 10/4/2005 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I have seen 2 Plastic surgeons for consultation re: breast reduction. One (not in my ... A: Anne, It sounds reasonable. I do the same - except I tell my patients to do that for THREE weeks. ...
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| breast reduction | 10/4/2005 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I have seen 2 Plastic surgeons for consultation re: breast reduction. One (not in my ... A: There are two issues here. First, you should definitely look around within your network. There are ...
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| SOLUTION | 10/1/2005 |
Q: Dr Hi I need your help, as a kid I had surgery performed which left a scar on my stomach. Its from ... A: In a word - no, there is nothing you can do aside from surgery for the scar you've described. Of ...
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| Liposuction | 9/28/2005 |
Q: How much does one liter of fat weigh? And after liposuction is there any cream or lotion that can ... A: Interesting question. A liter of water weighs about 2.2 pounds. Fat is mostly water but is a ...
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| alarplasty | 9/28/2005 |
Q: is there any chance that reducing nostril size wil interferre with my breathing? A: There's always a chance of anything, but the question is how likely that could be the case. It's ...
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| breast lift | 9/23/2005 |
Q: I had a breast reduction 14 years ago. I have since had 3 children. My breasts are not any larger. I ... A: It is possible to do what you want, since it would normally be the same, or nearly so, incisions for ...
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| Laser Question | 9/22/2005 |
Q: I am a light-skinned Caucasian woman with numerous coarse, black, pubic-type hairs around my ... A: I can't say for sure what WILL work, but I can say that you should go investigate laser hair ...
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| Breast reduction and pregnancy | 9/20/2005 |
Q: I had a breast reduction twelve years ago and am now trying to conceive my first child. I'm so ... A: There's no way to know for sure but if you mean that you had an amputative breast reduction - i.e., ...
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| Abdominal Liposuction | 9/7/2005 |
Q: Engler, Thanks for the response. I did some internet research and I take it the new technology you ... A: The exact reason(s) for various structures is the subject of endless debates, as I'm sure you can ...
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| scars | 8/31/2005 |
Q: i was wondering if there is a place that deals in scars on the lip. if so please tell me about it ... A: The best thing to do is to visit a few plastic surgeons in your area to find out what the options ...
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| Hemangioma Removal | 8/27/2005 |
Q: My daughter is 2 1/2 years old and has a compound hemangioma above her left eye. We have had the ... A: You may not like this answer, but here goes anyway: you should not have it removed right now. ...
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| breast reduction | 8/24/2005 |
Q: Is it normal for a breast reduction scar in the crease under the breast to thicken and get painful ... A: In my experience, it is that unusual for scars to thicken a bit after a few months but it is usually ...
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| eyelash implants | 8/23/2005 |
Q: Engler, Three years ago I received chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer (I turned 35 during the ... A: First of all, I'm sorry for what you've had to go through, but congrats on coming through it the way ...
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| Melanoma excision | 8/23/2005 |
Q: I had a shave biopsy done on my lower left leg. The pathologist's report said melanoma in situ. I ... A: I wish that I had great news for you. The lower leg is just about the worst area in terms of ...
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| Otoplasty | 8/20/2005 |
Q: I'm a 15 year old male. I have ears sticking out and I want to get otoplasty. My mom allready ... A: Procedures vary widely among surgeons but you will normally wear a dressing for a few days or up to ...
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| breast lift | 8/17/2005 |
Q: After I has my son my breast sag and i'm unhappy with them. How much does it typically cost to fix ... A: Prices for this procedure - a breast lift - vary widely. In New York it typically costs aroudn ...
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| Stretch Marks | 8/15/2005 |
Q: I am 18 years old and male. I experienced pretty rapid weight gain during my earlier teen years. I ... A: Stretch marks remain a problem without a good solution in plastic surgery. Despite all sorts of ...
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| non-surgical facial options | 8/12/2005 |
Q: Can thermage be performed immediately after minimal liposuctiong of the neck? Also, can thermage be ... A: These are good questions. Thermage is a new technique that doesn't, by definition, have an ...
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| breast reduction/augmentation | 8/10/2005 |
Q: I am a 25 year old female. I wear a size 38 DD in a bra and I am only 5 feet tall. It seems like ... A: As much as I understand your feelings, it is not generally the procedure to have both a reduction ...
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| Surgery | 7/27/2005 |
Q: Engler, It may take several hours (say 5 hours) or even 10 hours in some complicated operations. ... A: It is common during procedures of all lengths for nursing personnel to take breaks, change shifts ...
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| scar reduction | 7/26/2005 |
Q: Daer Dr E We Thank you for your propt reply,And would like you to give a little bit more insight ... A: I'm not sure that any plasters will necessarily improve the scar, but I think that you should have a ...
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| scar reduction | 7/25/2005 |
Q: the wound has heald welll to say it is only 3 weeks old and there is no scab there now but the wound ... A: First of all, you'll need to have her see a plastic surgeon. There is, of course, only so much that ...
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| resetting bones | 7/23/2005 |
Q: Ok, this is going to sound pretty strange. Ok, so I'm currently 19 years old, and when I was 13 and ... A: This is not really my area of expertise but I do not know of a procedure that can reset the bone ...
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| Breast Enlargemnent | 7/19/2005 |
Q: Engler, I have a few more questions, if you don't mind. First of all thank you for suggesting your ... A: The larger the implant the more fake you'll look; there's just no way around that. Going from an A ...
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| nose job | 7/18/2005 |
Q: Alan! I'm seriously considering getting a nose job. I was wondering though if I can email you some ... A: That is, unfortunately, not possible with this service. It's also not necessarily a great idea, as ...
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| strech marks and dropping of breasts | 7/12/2005 |
Q: This may seem as a strange q' but it bothers me a lot. I have recently developed deep strech marks ... A: and there's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's actually ...
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| Question | 7/12/2005 |
Q: Engler, I've heard if a patient has all their fat removed from their belly, then no more fat will ... A: In general, liposuction removes fat from specific areas but does not prevent the process of ...
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| scar sheets | 7/9/2005 |
Q: How do you feel about silicone scar sheets? Do they work at fading scars? Thanks. A: I have not seen convincing evidence that they work. That doesn't mean that they don't and, ...
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| Breast Enlargemnent | 7/7/2005 |
Q: I have a few questions regarding this procedure. First of all, how long is this sugery normally? ... A: These are good questions but I won't be able to do them justice in a reply. I'll give it a try, but ...
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| am 24y/o
gnant and i gained... | 7/6/2005 |
Q: am 24y/o gnant and i gained lots of weight then i lost some of it after deliv and by watching ... A: Based on what you say, it sounds like you'd need a tummy tuck to get any degree of reasonable ...
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| liposuction | 7/5/2005 |
Q: I'm a female of normal weight for my height, but I feel my abdominal area bulges too much for my ... A: This is a lot of questions, so I'll go through them quickly. But you'll find more info on ...
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| scars on breasts | 7/4/2005 |
Q: I had a breast reduction 7 weeks ago. The scars around my nipples had been barely noticeable until ... A: It's not NORMAl but it happens. Often, they stay flat, or become slightly thickened over time. I ...
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| scars on breasts | 7/3/2005 |
Q: I had a breast reduction 7 weeks ago. The scars around my nipples had been barely noticeable until ... A: You should, of course, speak with your own doctor about all of this. It is common for scars to be ...
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| tummy tuck and diet pills | 7/3/2005 |
Q: How long after surgery (tummy tuck) is it safe to resume taking adepex? And what is the best product ... A: You may not like either of my answers. 1) I do not endorse the use of diet pills of any type with ...
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| eye problem | 7/2/2005 |
Q: I am 33 years old and I feel like my eyelids (below the eyebrow) are puffy. They sag down into my ... A: There's more about this at my website, www.bodysculpture.com, including some photos on the eyelid ...
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| Forehead | 7/1/2005 |
Q: Is there a procedure to reduce your forehead size. My wife's hairline is very high which causes her ... A: The answer is: not really. Anything that you would do to try to accomplish that is likely to leave ...
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| Turnescent Liposuction | 6/30/2005 |
Q: Do you specialize in turnescent liposuction. Are you a certified board specialist? How many ... A: I am a board-certified plastic surgeon and I've written three books; the first was called The Slim ...
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| My grades in coursework in... | 6/26/2005 |
Q: My grades in coursework in medical were not good, but my Step 1 scores were very high. Is it ... A: Neither of these questions is exactly within my area of expertise, as this is intended to address ...
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| breast enhancement | 6/26/2005 |
Q: but I am 22 years old and don't have the money to pay in full right now. What types of payment ... A: You'll find lots more info about breast implants on my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I can't speak ...
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| face | 6/24/2005 |
Q: I am 38 and have some age spots, wrickles, and maybe roseatta(spelled wrong) my nose stays red most ... A: This is really not my area of expertise; I'm a plastic surgeon and you probably need a ...
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| scar cream | 6/23/2005 |
Q: Do you recommend any scar creams (Mederma, Scar Zone) for breast reduction scars? If so, which one ... A: I just don't believe that any of those creams do anything for scars so I don't feel comfortable ...
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| strech marks, breast lift and cellulite | 6/19/2005 |
Q: Engler, 1st of all I wanted to thank you for the help and support you offer on this site. I am a ... A: As I'm sure you understand, this is a very long question that goes far beyond what can reasonably be ...
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| Medical school | 6/15/2005 |
Q: I'm sorry, but I will not be asking a health related question. Hopefully, it won't be a problem. I ... A: Well, I'll answer that, but only on the condition that you accept that this is just my opinion. In ...
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| Fat removal | 6/15/2005 |
Q: You mentioned in your below note that a general surgeon could remove stomach fat. Could you please ... A: I have heard of surgeons being able to remove some omentum, which is that fat that is around the ...
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| Fat removal | 6/15/2005 |
Q: My husband and I are overweight in the stomach. A Plastic Surgeon I talked to said we're too fat to ... A: A lot depends on exactly how overweight you are, but having seen a plastic surgeon, and getting the ...
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| Question | 6/13/2005 |
Q: 1) Lips question - So lips can only be enlarged "temporarily" and can not be enlarged permanently? ... A: It depends on the substance; there actually are some permanent ones, but they risk leaving ...
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| post-op otoplasty | 6/13/2005 |
Q: i had an otoplasty done back in 1999. i have very thick skin which i understand absorbs/holds the ... A: It sounds like a long time to still have these symptoms. Normally, the areas are completely healed ...
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| Questions | 6/13/2005 |
Q: 1) My wife has large sagging breasts. Can her breasts receive both breast augmentation to make them ... A: There is, in fact, a procedure called a breast lift with implants, but it's usually done for small ...
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| Removing Skin Growths | 6/12/2005 |
Q: I have a question that I hope you can answer. My doctor removed some surface growths on my skin with ... A: I think I've already answered this question but to get to it specifically, TCA stands for ...
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| lots of questions | 6/11/2005 |
Q: your website is awesome and very informative. I had a breast reduction one month ago. I was a DDD ... A: First of all, congrats on how everything went; it sounds like it was just the way it should be. ...
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| 2 questions | 5/28/2005 |
Q: I know I need to talk with my own surgeon, and I will on Monday. In the meantime, can you give me ... A: You will, as you say, need to talk to your surgeon about this, but I would say that, in general, ...
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| Breast lift with breast enlargement | 5/28/2005 |
Q: I have lost 80 lbs and my breast have sag alot and went from a 38C to 36B.. Do I even need a breast ... A: You will almost undoubtedly need both the implants and the lift. Each does what its name says it ...
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| fat cells and liposuction | 5/26/2005 |
Q: alan, i am 28 years female.i have consulted a cosmetologist for face reshaping.he has suggested me ... A: I'm not completely sure what your cosmetologist means (by the way, is that a plastic surgeon you're ...
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| tummy tuck | 5/25/2005 |
Q: I have had 2 c-sections so I have the dreaded "hanging" skin on my stomach. I would love a tummy ... A: I can only answer for myself, but I'll go through your questions. First, 30 pounds is not that bad, ...
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| Please help me I am desperate :) | 5/22/2005 |
Q: I am a 23 aged Middle-Eastern guy , I happen to have a good-looking face with one flaw , that is , ... A: First of all, it is very unlikely, particularly with nasal surgery, that you can get EXACTLY what ...
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| breast surgery | 5/21/2005 |
Q: I am sorry to bother you again but I would like a second opinion. I had a breast reduction on 5/17 ... A: You should, of course, confirm anything I say with your surgeon and/or his staff. There are many ...
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| BR question | 5/19/2005 |
Q: What (besides pregnancy) can cause the breasts to get too large again after a breast reduction? How ... A: In general, breasts increase in size either from (a) hormonal changes, such as puberty, pregnancy ...
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| had surgery | 5/18/2005 |
Q: I had a breast reduction yesterday (2 pounds from each breast). I asked for a small C cup, but they ... A: You should, of course, be in touch with your plastic surgeon for all issues regarding your care, but ...
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| Eyes | 5/18/2005 |
Q: Der Dr. Engler, I'm a 48 yr old woman with good skin. But eye area is drying, wrinkling and dark ... A: Well, there's good news and bad news. The good news is that is doesn't matter what you use, but the ...
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| cold before surgery | 5/15/2005 |
Q: I am scheduled for a breast reduction Tuesday and I am getting over a cold. It would be VERY ... A: You need, of course, to check with your own physician, but it's really more of an anesthesia ...
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| Eyelid/Brow Lift | 5/13/2005 |
Q: I guess I'm concerned that the upper blepharoplasty might pull my eyebrow down further with removal ... A: And it's a legitimate concern. The solution, though, is to keep the upper eyelid skin excision ...
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| Eyelid/Brow Lift | 5/11/2005 |
Q: I am a 55 year old male. I recently went to a plastic surgeon for a consultation about my ... A: This is actually a very interesting question (I don't know if you WANTED to be interesting, but you ...
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| Belly Button | 5/9/2005 |
Q: Dr., I had two laprasopic surgeries due to ectopic pregancy which made my belly button smaller. As ... A: I don't have a lot of personal experience with this, although creating a new belly button is a part ...
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| Breast implant removal | 5/7/2005 |
Q: I had my breasts done 5 years ago, in a different state. Even though the Doctor did a spectacular ... A: Well, I wish I could wave a magic wand but, depending on what size implants they were, what you skin ...
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| breast reduction | 5/7/2005 |
Q: I am scheduled for a breast reduction in 2 weeks. I noticed on my "list of medications to avoid", ... A: Sit tight until you talk to your surgeon. A lot depends on many other factors that I can't ...
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| breast reduction | 5/6/2005 |
Q: I am scheduled for a breast reduction in 2 weeks. I noticed on my "list of medications to avoid", ... A: Breast reductions are typically associated with surprisingly little pain, so that should be some ...
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| is it a plastic surgeon i need | 5/6/2005 |
Q: Two years ago I had surgery to bring my lower jaw forward and upper jaw up 4mm. Following this ... A: This is a very difficult situation and I can only begin to help a bit, but I'll give it a try. You ...
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| breast reduction surgery | 5/3/2005 |
Q: "Hi, I am 33yrs old, 5"1',120lbs with size 34DD. Have neck,back and shoulder pain.I am thinking of ... A: I don't know that I can explain this completely, but I'll give it a shot. First of all, it is ...
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| frown line surgery | 5/2/2005 |
Q: I'm 50 years old and have very heavy frown lines. Two years ago I was injected botox but no effect ... A: While I can't tell anything for sure over the Internet, I'm not sure that there's such a simple ...
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| facial reconstructive | 5/2/2005 |
Q: Hey, I know you probably can't answer questions like this but I just wanted an estimate/range so I ... A: In fact, I cannot completely answer this question, but I'll try to. I certainly have no idea how ...
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| redoing plastic surgery | 4/26/2005 |
Q: Last July 26, I had a mini-tummy tuck and lipo in my thighs. My inner thighs are about the same, ... A: Situations such as this are uncomfortable all around, and there's no one or absolute way to handle ...
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| Breast Augmentation | 4/25/2005 |
Q: I had saline breast implants placed almost 10 years ago. Due to body changes (childbirth, ... A: These are really excellent and appropriate questions, but they are also fairly complicated, and ...
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| problem with breast implant | 4/21/2005 |
Q: I just recenlty have had a big change from my right and left breast. I noticed that my right breast ... A: It certainly does sound like you have a deflation, but the tests you have would indicate otherwise. ...
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| skin excisions | 4/18/2005 |
Q: My physician, who is more recently trained than myself, recently excised a small keratosis from my ... A: Langer's lines generally apply most to excisions of the face, although adaptations need to be made ...
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| Titan | 4/16/2005 |
Q: Have you heard of a laser treatment called Titan. It is used to tighten your facial skin and they ... A: I'm not familiar with Titan so I can't comment on that specifically. Just to let you know, though, ...
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| Endermologie - Career? | 4/10/2005 |
Q: I was interested in getting into the cosmetic surgery industry (but not do administrative work, or ... A: I don't really know that much about Endermologie because I was never convinced that it provided ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 3/31/2005 |
Q: In a six month period I had a C setion (cut ran up and down) and then I had to have a hyterectomy. ... A: There are a bunch of questions here and, while I don't know if I can give you all the answers you'll ...
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| Breast implants | 3/28/2005 |
Q: I am considering getting breast implants. I am a very small B cup and really want larger breasts. I ... A: There is a ton of stuff that you'll need to know about breast implants before you make the decision ...
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| Scar-tissue breast lift | 3/25/2005 |
Q: I recently had a consultation with a plastic surgeon for a breast lift without augmentation. My ... A: I am not familiar with that procedure but I have to tell you that it doesn't sound right. In ...
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| bigger breast | 3/25/2005 |
Q: make that much money i was wandering how you can get breast enhancement surgery if you have a low ... A: There actually are some ways of financing this surgery but they are basically like credit cards, and ...
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| nose straightening | 3/21/2005 |
Q: i live in los angeles and am pursueing a career in male modelling my nose isnt super crooked but ... A: It is hard to answer your questions specifically, but here are a few generalities. In New York, the ...
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| metal | 3/17/2005 |
Q: When someone has a problem with allergies to metals...and they request not to have them used...do ... A: Without knowing exactly what surgery you're having and what the choice might otherwise be, it's hard ...
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| Rhinoplasty | 3/12/2005 |
Q: Engler, I am just about 19 years old and I want to have my nose reshaped. I had surgery for a ... A: First of all, I don't know anyone personally in Ontario and so would not feel comfortable making a ...
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| brow lift | 3/10/2005 |
Q: My plastic surgeon never mentioned all the risk. How do I get rid of the scar he put across my ... A: I'm not sure how to help you with this, although I am very sorry that you're having this problem. A ...
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| face-lifts | 3/10/2005 |
Q: doctor, i am a 52yr.old man who also happens to be epileptic as well.i have taken dilantin almost ... A: It sounds like you're talking about eyelid surgery rather than a facelift. If you look at the ...
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| Mole removal | 3/8/2005 |
Q: My 15 year old wants some moles removed. Who do you think should do this? A Dermatologist or ... A: Janice, Thanks for writing to me. With the understanding that I am a plastic surgeon, here's what ...
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| Brow Lift | 3/8/2005 |
Q: I am a 54 year old male interested in having a brow lift. This has been recommended to me by two ... A: With the understanding that I'm not examining you, can't assess your skin, etc., here's what I'd ...
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| 2 questions... | 3/4/2005 |
Q: 1. How common is it for insurance companies to pay for breast reduction surgery? Large breasts and ... A: Policies regarding insurance payment for breast reduction vary widely. In general, if enough tissue ...
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| breasts | 3/4/2005 |
Q: we often see on magazines and on tv models with hard and perky breasts - even when they are big -, ... A: First of, let's talk about the models and actresses on TV. Many have, of course, had plastic ...
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| Mini-lift vs. Facelift | 2/12/2005 |
Q: Dr. Engler: I am 36 years old and considered by some, too young for a facelift. However, I've been ... A: These are excellent questions, and for more info than what is below, please take a look at my site, ...
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| Breast Surgery | 2/8/2005 |
Q: I wondered if my nipple piercings would have to be removed if I was to have surgery to increase the ... A: In case you want more info on anything, please visit my site, www.bodysculpture.com, which has ...
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| Flying Bird Incision | 1/17/2005 |
Q: Im a student of dentistry in final year. I have been asked to give a presentation on "flying bird ... A: I have a reference to Kazanjian's Flying Wing Operation in my series of Converse Reconstructive ...
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| tummy tuck | 1/13/2005 |
Q: I had gastic bypass surgery 2 yrs ago this feb. now I have alot of excess fat around or my stomach. ... A: First of all, congratulations on what you've gone through. It's not that simple to make such a ...
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| Breast implant "noise" question | 12/22/2004 |
Q: I had a BA done 2 weeks ago tomorrow from you (thank you!). I love them so far and since I've had a ... A: Listen, silly - you can ALWAYS call me! That being said, (a) I'm glad you're happy with the result. ...
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| Burned Arm | 12/19/2004 |
Q: Engler: My cousin who is a 5 years old boy, was severly burned totally when he was 3, now every ... A: I tool a look at the photo and I'm afraid to say that I don't really know of a simple, or even a ...
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| large ears | 12/14/2004 |
Q: I have a two and half year old son. He was born underweight (full term at 1.6kg ). For some genetic ... A: It's time to start looking for a doctor now. Ears are mostly grown by the age of about 4-5. Kids ...
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| Problem from having breast implants removed | 12/10/2004 |
Q: Yesterday I had my breast implants removed because one of them had ruptured/deflated. I didn't have ... A: I basically agree with your plastic surgeon. As hard as it is to look down and see two different ...
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| medication and plastic surgery | 12/1/2004 |
Q: I am 37 years old and want to get breast implants. I am currently on purinethol and prednisone. I ... A: Well, it's not quite that simple. In general, you need to be off all regular non-prescription ...
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| Ear piercing and scars | 11/29/2004 |
Q: I had a second piercing done in my ear lobes a little over a year ago. The lady put the hole too ... A: The best thing to do, in my opinion, is to remove the earrings and see if they will heal up. After ...
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| Future of Plastic Surgery | 11/23/2004 |
Q: Engler, My name is Jessica Torrance. I am a graduate student in Cultural Anthropology and a ... A: (nor is that the intent of this service). I hope you understand. The person you want to talk to, ...
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| strange jaw position | 11/23/2004 |
Q: Engler, I am a 21 year old female college student who has noticed something very strange happening ... A: I can't really say that I've heard of this before. The first thing, though, is to try to figure out ...
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| breast lift | 11/21/2004 |
Q: What is a breast lift more in detail? Where are the cuts made? Is the result generally satisfactory ... A: This is a very reasonable if complicated question. I'll try to answer it and if you want more info, ...
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| Accutane and facial fat injections | 11/17/2004 |
Q: Engler: I am considering having fat injections in my tear trough area. Can I be on Accutane at the ... A: I don't know for sure, but it doesn't really sound like a good idea to me. There have been all ...
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| sagging face | 11/8/2004 |
Q: I am 53 and my skin is sagging on my face. My jowls are loose and have big bags under eyes. I don't ... A: I hate to be the bearer of bad tidings, but nobody would have a facelift if there were a cream that ...
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| Mesotherapy | 11/7/2004 |
Q: A simple question. As there is so much hype online, one never knows the real source or ... A: No. Actually, I would have to qualify that by saying as far as I know, and as far as any doctor ...
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| Hello, Doctor Alan!
During... | 11/2/2004 |
Q: Doctor Alan! During what kind of nose surgery one dose not need general anesthesia? oleg thank you A: This is a difficult question to answer because there are no absolutes. Here's what I'd say, though: ...
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| Hello, doc.
I am looking... | 11/2/2004 |
Q: doc. I am looking an ENT in NYC, who doesn't advertise him self. I need a small nose correction to ... A: I would strongly recommend Leigh Lachman, MD at 307 East 49th St; 212-752-7171. We have worked ...
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| Breast Aug | 10/27/2004 |
Q: I am very interested in getting a BA, but had a few questions I hoped you could answer for me before ... A: There's a lot to know about breast enlargements, and it's completely understandable that you'd like ...
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| Tumescent Liposuction | 10/25/2004 |
Q: What is the maximum SAFE amount of fat that can be removed in one session? Can the removal occur in ... A: This is a very interesting theoretical question that, almost by definition, does not have a single ...
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| Breast enlargement | 10/24/2004 |
Q: I am very much interested in Breast enlargement plastic surgery but I do have very bad skin which ... A: There's lots more info about this procedure at my site, www.bodysculpture.com, but here's some ...
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| question about plastic surgons | 10/23/2004 |
Q: my name is sarah. I have a few quick questions about what you do. First off, I am still in high ... A: You can find out a lot more about plastic surgery through my website, www.bodysculpture.com. It ...
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| Cool Touch | 10/23/2004 |
Q: The doctor I have previously gone to for liposuction and laser hair removal offers another laser ... A: In a word - no. First, though, as background, I'm not really familiar with this laser and although ...
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| post tummytuck | 10/21/2004 |
Q: A couple more questions. What about the numbness and the swelling? How long does it usually last? ... A: Numbness can last for up to several years, swelling for up to six months, but that is assuming ...
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| post tummytuck | 10/21/2004 |
Q: I had a tummytuck,then minutes after, the doctor put me back under and lipoed my mound. After, I had ... A: I am sorry that you are having a problem after having had plastic surgery. Most procedures go well ...
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| Breast enhancement | 10/18/2004 |
Q: I have noticed that it can be very obvious when a woman has had breast implants/enhancement, due to ... A: There aren't really that many choices when doing this surgery. You basically make a pocket for the ...
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| Tummy tuck and pregnancy | 10/5/2004 |
Q: I am 26 yrs old and have 2 children, both c-sections. I had my tubes tied with my last birth. I plan ... A: Well, in my opinion, it doesn't really make sense to do this procedure now if one were to anticipate ...
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| Eyelid Surgery | 9/30/2004 |
Q: Have you ever known of an HMO to pay for this procedure? Specifically, Blue Cross. Thank you. A: Almost never. Of course, each insurance company is different, and you can only be sure if you ...
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| hi,i am going to graduate... | 9/29/2004 |
Q: i am going to graduate out of high school soon and im thinking of becoming a plastic surgeon. I ... A: It is a long road but, in my opinion, worth it. It takes four years of college, four years of ...
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| tummy tuck? | 9/28/2004 |
Q: s. army soldier my question is i exercise every day and i pass the army fitness test by doing 60 ... A: Liposuction is a very effective method of removing some excess fat, so if there is a reasonable ...
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| silicone breast implants | 9/28/2004 |
Q: What is the cost of silcone implants --just the implants themselves, not saline. I know the ... A: Mentor, which is one of the two major manufacturers, has a list price of $850-925 per implant ...
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| instrument question | 9/27/2004 |
Q: I am sorry to bother you with a non-surgical question but hopefully you can help me. In the ... A: To be honest, I've always wondered that myself and, if you find out, I would be enormously grateful ...
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| Fat loss | 9/25/2004 |
Q: I realize that this might not quite fit your purview...but since you are very familiar with ... A: While I appreciate your faith in my ability to figure all of this out, I really cannot help you. ...
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| breast reduction | 9/18/2004 |
Q: I am 5'1" and 160 pounds. I have always had HUGE breasts. I need a breast reduction due to ... A: Good question. HOM's vary widely, although they, along with most insurance plans, prefer not to pay ...
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| Breast feeding and Breast Enlargement. | 9/17/2004 |
Q: I am 27 years old and have just had a little girl now 11 months, who I breast fed for 8 months. ... A: There are a lot of questions here, and they are good ones. However, I can't do them justice in an ...
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| NON SURGERY | 9/16/2004 |
Q: I AM 30, 5'7", AND 198 LBS. I WEAR A SIZE 16 MISSES. CURRENTLY I AM TRYING TO GET PREGNANT. AFTER ... A: Endermologie is a procedure that is supposed to help the skin look better; i.e., improve the ...
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| scar/hyperpigmentation ? | 9/8/2004 |
Q: Engler: About two years ago, my dermatologist removed (froze off by, I think, liquid nitrogen?) some ... A: As you've probably figured out, I don't really think there's very much you can do to improve the ...
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| breast reduction surgery | 9/2/2004 |
Q: I have a few questions. I have insurance through HMO Blue Texas (an HMO division of Blue Cross Blue ... A: There are several issues here. First, is the appropriateness of a breast reduction. I have found ...
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| lipo/tummy tuck | 9/2/2004 |
Q: I plan to have a tummy tuck and lipo on my hips and thighs. I have already been to a couple of ... A: In my opinion, it's mostly a question of degree. The larger you are (don't be insulted with that ...
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| medication and plastic surgery | 8/31/2004 |
Q: Engler, I am a 42 year old female interested in a neck lift, reduction of nasal-labial folds, ... A: I actually think there are a few problems here. To begin with, diet pills and comparable substances ...
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| Turbinate Replacement | 8/25/2004 |
Q: I recently unwent terbinectomy and septoplasty. Septoplasty to correct a deviation that occured ... A: This is not my area of expertise (you really need an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist) but I know ...
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| Liposuction | 8/22/2004 |
Q: Can liposuction eliminate/reduce cellulite? A: Not really. Liposuction removes fat, which is generally deeper (under the skin) than cellulite. In ...
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| Stomach | 8/18/2004 |
Q: I am pretty thin for the most part but I have this thing where my stomach is flat and then it goes ... A: It really depends on what is causing your tummy to stick out. It could be fat, or it could be a ...
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| birthmark removal | 8/18/2004 |
Q: I am a 25 year old female. I have a birthmark on my left leg that is about 3 inches long. It is not ... A: The thoughts on birthmarks has changed a lot over the past few decades. The first thing you need to ...
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| Breast Reduction, and Liposuction | 8/6/2004 |
Q: Dr. Engler, My name is Pharadja, I am a 19 year old student, i attend Baruch College. I would like ... A: I can't agree with that advice at all. I just scheduled a breast reduction for a 16 year old woman ...
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| eyelid surgery | 8/5/2004 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I had several procedures done in feb of this year. One was a lower eyelid lift. ... A: Smith, In the absence of seeing you in person and knowing a bit more, it is hard for me to make any ...
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| Breast reduction | 8/2/2004 |
Q: I have large breasts 38DD. I would like a reduction but not ready to go under the knife. Its the ... A: $119? I have to get into this stuff. With the understanding that you're asking a plastic surgeon, ...
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| Breast implants | 7/31/2004 |
Q: I live in Ohio and I heard about you for some time and I'd really like to come to you for breast ... A: We have lots of patients who come to New York and we can arrange everything over the Internet and ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 7/28/2004 |
Q: I live in NYC and I am considering a tummy tuck and have been to two consultations already. I was ... A: Scars don't necessarily need to be so zig-zagged, but they're not always that pretty. As much as ...
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| breast enlargement | 7/28/2004 |
Q: I am between an a and b cup.I would like to be a full c cup. How much does the procedure cost? do ... A: This surgery costs $7000 for the surgery and $1000 for the anesthesia, although, if you call my ...
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| testis size | 7/26/2004 |
Q: can my testis size become larger than how it is now if I stop masturbating? does the testis size ... A: This is really outside my area of expertise, but you may want to do a search for the American ...
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| TUMMY | 7/23/2004 |
Q: I HAVE RECENTLY GAINED ABOUT 30 LBS,I HAVE BEEN WORKING PRETTY HARD TO GET THE MY STOMACH TO SLIM ... A: Lipo and tummy tucks are completely different procedures, and the key is to figure out which one is ...
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| Scar reduction! | 7/22/2004 |
Q: I recently saw a plastic surgeon about this scar i have just under the eyebrow on the skin. He ... A: Resurfacing is the term that is used for any of a number of procedures that essentially scrape off ...
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| liposuction ..... | 7/22/2004 |
Q: very informative. I was impressed with the information i found on your website; and seeing that your ... A: Xiomara, My usual consultation fee is $150 but we waive it for patients who have made previous ...
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| liposuction ..... | 7/22/2004 |
Q: Can liposuction be done directly on the buttocks to reduce it's size or only on surrounding areas? ... A: The answer is - yes and no! You can reduce the size of the buttocks to at least some degree with ...
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| breast implants moving | 7/22/2004 |
Q: my surgeon is on holiday what sall i do A: First of all, it does not sound like it is a medical or surgical emergency, and it can probably wait ...
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| Scars | 7/13/2004 |
Q: Dr. Engler, my arms and legs are covered in dark scars caused from an allergy to insect bites. I ... A: I'm very sorry about your problem and I would love to be able to help you. It is, unfortunately, ...
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| Breast Reduction and Abdominoplasty | 7/10/2004 |
Q: I want to have breast reduction and a tummy tuck at the same time. What is you opinion of that? ... A: In general, it is fine to have those two procedures done at the same time, assuming the patient is ...
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| various questions | 7/8/2004 |
Q: do you think it's dangerous for a PS to do 3 procedures due to the patient being under for too long? ... A: It's not the number of procedures necessarily, but the amount of time that the surgery and ...
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| turtle's neck Q2 | 7/8/2004 |
Q: I am Male age 39. I don't know if my question applies strictly to cosmetic surgery, I have a problem ... A: In my experience, exercises and diet simply do not work to any significant degree in a specific ...
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| turtle's neck | 7/5/2004 |
Q: I am Male age 39. I don't know if my question applies strictly to cosmetic surgery, I have a problem ... A: In my experience, there is very little that permanently changes skin - aside from removing some and ...
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| Scars acne | 7/2/2004 |
Q: I am a medium brown colored person, with acne scars on my face. What can I do to get them removed. I ... A: I wish I had better news for you but I have been very unhappy with the treatments of acne scarring ...
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| Tummy tuck | 6/28/2004 |
Q: I was wondering how bad the scars are after a tummy tuck? I have 2 children and live a healhty ... A: Here's what I'd say about tummy tuck (TT) scars: While unpredictable, it's better to expect a less ...
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| Deep | 6/28/2004 |
Q: .. A lot of people have problems with eye bags...My problem is I have the opposite...The area under ... A: Prices vary widely and the only way to find out for sure is to see a few surgeons in your area. In ...
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| Deep "Eye Bag" | 6/27/2004 |
Q: .. A lot of people have problems with eye bags...My problem is I have the opposite...The area under ... A: The only thing that would make sense is to inject some fat into that region. That is already being ...
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| Liposuction | 6/24/2004 |
Q: Engler, Is it true that Liposuction won't work to remove a man's pot belly and that Liposuction is ... A: It's sort of true. Liposuction is very effective in removing fat that is located in between the ...
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| lip augmentation | 6/13/2004 |
Q: My wife wants to have her lips enlarged using the method of tissue from another area and putting it ... A: I'm not a big fan of this procedure as I've seen many more problems than what I would call happy ...
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| Breast surgery | 6/8/2004 |
Q: Three years ago I had surgery to remove a lump in my breast. Although I was releaved to discover the ... A: Marisa, Yikes! Lots of questions here. First though - the scar. If the scar has not turned out ...
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| throat lump | 6/7/2004 |
Q: Very much enjoyed your book - keep up the great work! went to my ENT about 4 or 5 years ago when i ... A: If you're sure that the lump is benign - which it certainly seems to be - then there is no medical ...
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| Liposuction | 6/6/2004 |
Q: I am a 33 year old male and I would not say that I am fat. I am 5'11 and weigh 89Kilos. I do however ... A: Here are the short answers to your questions: 1) Liposuction is the PERMANENT removal of fat. The ...
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| School Project | 5/31/2004 |
Q: Engler, I am in the seventh grade at LaSalle Academy in Providence, Rhode Island. We are ... A: We could spend hours talking about this field but here's a summary: I think that you need a ...
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| breast reconstruction surgery | 5/22/2004 |
Q: I had subcutaneous mastectomies many years ago with implants placed under the pectoralis muscle. ... A: Dallas has some of the best plastic surgeons around! You should go visit Fritz Barton, Henry Byrd, ...
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| Posture | 5/13/2004 |
Q: Dr. Engler, Forgive me if my question is beyond your scope of practice, but plastic surgeons are ... A: I'm sorry but this question is, in fact, completely out of my area of knowledge. Howeverm, why ...
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| Structural fat grafting for face | 5/5/2004 |
Q: I was wondering how effective structural fat grafting is for around the eye area (bad blepharoplasty ... A: Structural fat grafting is reported to be the best way to approach the problem you describe. Some ...
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| Chin/jaw implant method | 5/3/2004 |
Q: I'm a 23 year old female and have a weak chin and also jaw line (it's mostly my jaw line on the ... A: This question is really outside my area of expertise, but I think I can help you a bit. First of ...
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| Skin Grafts | 5/3/2004 |
Q: In 1973 when I was five, I caught my arm in a wringer washing maching and received two skin grafts ... A: It is, of course, hard to know for sure but I can tell you that it is pretty common to take one ...
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| Eyelid Surgery | 4/27/2004 |
Q: I am a 53 year old male considering blepharoplasty of the upper eyelids. I consulted with 3 ... A: These are good questions and I have a lot of sympathy for you, and for everyone else who wants this ...
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| pregnancy pouch | 4/26/2004 |
Q: I am a generaly healthy mother of 2 girls. I am 25. I weigh 125-130 depending on the time of the ... A: First of all, you are not alone! What you describe is one of the most common features plastic ...
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| Name for ridges beneath nose | 4/26/2004 |
Q: What is the name for the two ridges of skin that run from the base of the nose to the upper lip? A: It sounds like you're talking about the "naso-labial" lines which means, literally, nose to lips. ...
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| Loose skin | 4/22/2004 |
Q: Dr. Engler, Thank you in advance for reading my question. I gained a lot of weight when I was ... A: Don't be annoyed but, in a word, No. I do not know of any way to tighten skin. The only thing that ...
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| viens | 4/12/2004 |
Q: What solution and amounts do they use in sclerotherapy? Thanks A: "They" depends on who you're talking about. Some people use lasers to treat these veins, but for ...
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| Insurance covered nose job? | 4/10/2004 |
Q: I have a deviated septum and want to have it corrected, along with some sculpting. Can I get the ... A: The absolute answer to that question depends on your insurance company: if your company provides a ...
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| Fringe Benefits | 4/8/2004 |
Q: I have a career project that I'm doing and need information on benifits. Is health insurance ... A: The intent of this forum is to address questions regarding plastic surgery specifics, so if you have ...
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| Breast augmentation | 4/7/2004 |
Q: I've heard about fat injections for a person's face and butt, but i was wondering where this fat ...   |