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About Alan M. Engler, MD, FACS
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Expertise
Dr. Engler has answered over 2600 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.

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

Subject	Date Asked

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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 - ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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? ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
hyperlordosis	11/5/2008
Q: what exactly is hyperlordosis...thanks A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com. Hi Gayle, According to sportsinjuryclinic.net: ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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," ...
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 ...
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, ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 - ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 - ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
(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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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! ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 - ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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. ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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., ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...