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About Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS
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Expertise
Dr. Engler has answered over 2100 plastic surgery questions for Allexperts. His expertise is in cosmetic plastic surgery including breast surgery (breast enlargement with implants, breast reduction, breast lifts), liposuction, eyelid surgery, tummy tucks, facelifts etc. Dr. Engler has been listed as one New York`s Top Doctors, and as "One of the World's Most Famous Aesthetic Surgeons" (Aesthetic Surgery, TASCHEN Books, Angelika Taschen, Editor). He is the author of 4 books, including "BodySculpture" (a best-selling plastic surgery book on breast surgery, liposuction and tummy tucks), "EyeScapes" (Plastic Surgery of the Eyelids), "Restylane," and "The Slim Book of Liposuction." Dr. Engler has two US Patents for surgical instruments that he's designed, and has appeared on numerous television shows, including The Tyra Banks Show, The Ricki Lake Show (four times), and the Dr. Keith Ablow Show. Videos of his appearances are available on YouTube (SEARCH FOR "DR. ENGLER"). His website is www.bodysculpture.com.

Experience
Dr. Alan Engler is a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York and the author of BodySculpture - Plastic Surgery of the Body for Men and Women (ISBN 0966382749) one of the top-selling plastic surgery books on amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, etc.

Organizations belong to
ASAPS (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery); ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons); ACS (American College of Surgeons); Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York

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Questions Answered By Expert Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS
In Category Plastic Surgery

Subject	Date Asked

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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
"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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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? ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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), ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...