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| smart lipo and liposuction | 7/23/2008 |
Q: I am female of normal weight with some trouble spots since having children and would like to have ... A: Lipo is a huge topic that I cannot adequately address in a short email response, so I've attached ...
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| Ibuprofen five days prior to surgery? | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Engler: I’m having a routine vasectomy done in about 39 hours from this posting. I’m getting ... A: I advise patients not to take ibuprofen (or similar medications) for at least two weeks before ...
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| Vasectomy and sinus infection | 7/23/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend is scheduled to have a vasectomy (I know this isn't really plastic surgery but they ... A: I cannot, of course, speak for his surgeon (whom you should contact to discuss this) but, in ...
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| Nose job limitations | 7/20/2008 |
Q: How much significant change can a nose really yield? Ive been looking at some before and after ... A: Alex, I have seen many different results of rhinoplasty and I would not say that only subtle ...
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| fluid build-up post breast reduction surgery | 7/20/2008 |
Q: Engler, I am a 53 year old women who 4 weeks ago had a breast reduction and lift. The first 2 weeks ... A: There's more about breast reductions at www.bodysculpture.com. It depends on what's causing your ...
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| Deep puncture wound..scarring | 7/20/2008 |
Q: About a week ago I got into a small motorcycle accident that left me with a rough puncture like ... A: It's hard for me to tell but you may have to wait several months for it to heal, at which point ...
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| Tummy Tuck Results | 7/20/2008 |
Q: It's been 3 1/2 weeks since my tummy tuck. It was a full one with lypo on my sides and back. The ... A: There's more about tummy tucks and lipo at www.bodysculpture.com. You will obviously need to talk ...
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| Tummy tuck incision opening up | 7/19/2008 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I had a tummy tuck June 4. There has been one section on my scar that has never quite ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. It's a little late for this to be ...
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| Deep puncture wound..scarring | 7/19/2008 |
Q: About a week ago I got into a small motorcycle accident that left me with a rough puncture like ... A: What they told you is basically correct; a week is, in fact, not a good time to try to put in ...
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| Rhinoplasty with a local and sedation | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I just had a consult with the second plastic surgeon that I have seen for Rhinoplasty (with the ... A: There's more about rhinoplasty at www.bodysculpture.com. The type of anesthesia used is generally a ...
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| Menstruation after mommy make-over | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck, breast lift and implant done two days after my last period ended. I am now ... A: There's more about these procedures at www.bodysculpture.com. Yes, it's very common for the ...
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| Breast Reconstruction | 7/16/2008 |
Q: About 4 years ago I had a Coehsive Silicone - moderate height moderate projection Style 410 ... A: I'm obviously sorry for the problems you're having. It sounds like this is a capsular contracture ...
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| Tummy Tuck Procedure | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck one year ago in August. I still have some numbness in my abdomen as well as 1 ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. Numbness can persist for up to two years ...
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| Clotting after a tummy tuck | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck almost 3 months ago and everything was fine until about 10 days after. I noticed ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. It is not unheard of to have some delayed ...
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| breat pain | 7/13/2008 |
Q: i had a boob job 3 years ago when i lay on my back and lean on my forearms i feel pain like pulling ... A: There's more about breast implants at www.bodysculpture.com. You should, of course, speak with your ...
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| Cheek implants,,side effects? | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I had small, solid silicone cheek implants about 5 years, recommended by my surgeon after having jaw ... A: I cannot, of course, say for sure what is causing your symptoms; you'd need to see your PS for a ...
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| upper back, base of the neck fat | 7/11/2008 |
Q: Engler, I appreciate so much your time. My question is this. I have a lump of fat on my upper ... A: There's more about lipo at www.bodysculpture.com. In general, the success of lipo depends on both ...
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| health issues | 7/10/2008 |
Q: Mr, Alan M. Engler, Is it still possible to have a plastic surgery if someone has heart problems ... A: In general, a patient should be in a medical condition that is appropriate for the proposed ...
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| Breast reduction | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I just had my first professional bra fitting and was shocked to learn that I wear a G cup, not a DD ... A: There's more about breast reductions at www.bodysculpture.com. Each insurance company is different ...
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| gynocomastia | 7/10/2008 |
Q: M.D. Engler, I am a 28 year old healthy male (215lbs. height 6'2), I have been working out at the ... A: There's more about lipo at www.bodysculpture.com. Gynecomastia can be treated very effectively with ...
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| Tummt Tuck | 7/9/2008 |
Q: The swelling is gone and the feeling in my hand is almost all back. My PC said that it could of been ... A: 1) I'm not sure what this incision is with respect to a tummy tuck, but it is common for edges to ...
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| c-section | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I am 25 yrs old and I have had one c-section. My scar is almost perfect, you can barely see it. My ... A: There's more about tummy tucks, etc., at www.bodysculpture.com. This does make sense and I have ...
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| breast reductions | 7/8/2008 |
Q: i am getting a breast reduction covered by insurence and i have large nipples i was wondering if ... A: There's more about breast reductions at www.bodysculpture.com. If you mean the areola, which is ...
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| Breast reduction | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I'm 5'4" 140lbs and have a D cup. I'm having breast reduction surgery on July 10th. I would like ... A: There's more about breast reduction at www.bodysculpture.com. Depending on one's body size it's ...
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| dissolvable stiches after plastic surgery | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I had a fatty tumor removed from my forehead on May 14th and the incision was closed with ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at www.bodysculpture.com. There are many different types of ...
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| feel bloated few years after the tommy tuck | 7/1/2008 |
Q: E, I have checked some of the answer you have given to other questioner. i kind of have the same ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. As you've probably been able to tell from ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I just had a full tummy tuck & lypo on my sides and back on june 25th. Ever since the tummy tuck my ... A: I'm very concerned about the two main issues and, in particular, the fact that your right leg is ...
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| Rhinoplasty Changes - When IsToo Late? | 6/29/2008 |
Q: I want my plastic surgeon to make my profile slightly sloped, something which I didnt address in my ... A: I would think that the more time you can give your surgeon the better. Last minute changes often ...
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| Implant removal | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I had 450cc round, saline HP Mentor implants placed 41/2 years ago. Implant is placed over the ... A: There's lots more about breast implants at www.bodysculpture.com. I don't think that is such a ...
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| Breast Reduction/ fluid buildup | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I had breast reduction 4 weeks ago. The left breast has healed nicely. The right one keeps having a ... A: There's more about breast reductions at www.bodysculpture.com. It's actually not unheard of to have ...
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| seroma | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I see mny ?'s on seroma's but none that fit my-situation. I had infection in my incition line. Dr. ... A: There's more about tummy tucks (if that's what you had) at www.bodysculpture.com. It can take a ...
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| breast fillers | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I had silicone shots in my breasts many years ago- They have become smaller-and I need some volume - ... A: There's more about breast surgery at www.bodysculpture.com. This can actually be a very tricky ...
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| Fever after Tummy Tuck | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck on June 10th and had my drain removed on June 16th. Since June 20th, I've had a ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. In the absence of other symptoms it's ...
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| Tummy tuck | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I had bilateral mastectomy, recontruction and a basic Tummy Tuck..had a lump above belly button ... A: In my experience, the repair is done as a part of most tummy tucks, either because it's clearly ...
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| Diastasis Recti | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Engler, I went to my OBGYN because I still look about 6 months pregnant and my baby is now one year ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. A diastasis recti is a separation of the ...
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| Tummy tuck | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I had bilateral mastectomy, recontruction and a basic Tummy Tuck..had a lump above belly button ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. I generally prefer to use a softer suture ...
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| Tummy Tuck too tight | 6/19/2008 |
Q: It has been over 2 years since my full tummy tuck, and breast lift. I am very concerned that my Dr. ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at www.bodysculpture.com. This is an unusual complaint after a tummy ...
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| Nipples after reduction | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I had breast reduction 5 weeks ago, a 1500cc per side removal. I was told it was not a free nipple ... A: There's more about breast reductions at www.bodysculpture.com. It's hard for me to tell what's ...
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| post op abdominoplasty pain | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I am 9 wks 5 d PO full abdominoplasty. I am experiencing a very sharp burning sensation under my ... A: There's more about TT's at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There is, of course, no way for me to ...
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| nose surgery | 6/18/2008 |
Q: my son had nose job done 2 months ago by a very experienced surgeon but he still feels unwell he has ... A: First of all, this is not the appropriate forum for a psychiatric - or any other - emergency, but I ...
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| c-section scar removal | 6/18/2008 |
Q: is there a surgical procedure that can remove the embarrassing and mentally disturbing c-section ... A: Well, yes and no. There is, actually, no way that a scar can be removed completely, but it may be ...
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| Heeling of scars | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I had a breast reduction operation 21 days ago ( Short Scar) were I was cut round the nipple and ... A: There's more about breast reductions at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You should, of course, ...
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| Tummy tuck | 6/17/2008 |
Q: Im scheduled for a tummy tuck but I keep reading these horor stories...what are the odds of ... A: There's lots more about tummy tucks at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The vast majority of tummy ...
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| ABDOMINOPLASTY | 6/17/2008 |
Q: i HAD AN EXTENDED TUMMY 3 MONTHS AGO AND HAVING TROUBLE WITH A SEROMA. EVERY 2 WEEKS i have ... A: I'm sorry for the problems you're having. I have had much better experience treating fluid ...
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| tummy tuck complications | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I had a breast lift and an extended tummy tuck 2 and a half weeks ago. My breast are great but I ... A: I'm not sure what else I can say...if it's a small amount of fluid, the body will just absorb it. ...
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| tummy tuck complications | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I had a breast lift and an extended tummy tuck 2 and a half weeks ago. My breast are great but I ... A: That is certainly one way to get to the fluid and it's not a bad idea. I have not done it that way ...
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| tummy tuck complications | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I had a breast lift and an extended tummy tuck 2 and a half weeks ago. My breast are great but I ... A: I'm sorry for the problems you're having. First of all, that bluish are may, in fact, be some skin ...
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| Gynecomastia Fibrosis | 6/11/2008 |
Q: Eight years ago I had a breast reduction for my gynecomastia. I had no complications afterwards. ... A: There's more about gynecomastia at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I'm very sorry for the problems ...
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| "dog ear" and "puffy" pubic area after tummy tuck | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck 3 yrs ago. Had a swollen area on left hip area that they said would go away, it ... A: There's lots more about tummy tucks at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's actually not unheard to ...
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| stretchmarks | 6/9/2008 |
Q: Is there a plastic surgery procedure to eliminate or greatly minimize deep stretchmarks caused by ... A: The only way I know of to permanently address stretch marks is to remove them surgically. That ...
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| Beast Augmentation post-op | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I am in the 3rd recovery day from breast augmentation. I went into surgery with one breast slightly ... A: There's more about breast implants at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is not at all uncommon to ...
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| Belly button | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I am a 27 yr old female, and I have had 2 kids. Before I was pregnant I had a naval piercing, and ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is a "problem" that will ...
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| ding130@comcast.net | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I had eye lid surgery fat repositioning done so I had stitches inside my lower eye lid. I think a ... A: There's more about eyelid surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, you absolutely ...
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| Chest tube scars | 6/7/2008 |
Q: About 15 years ago I had two chest tubes put in because of a lung empyema. About two weeks after ... A: There is a procedure called a scar revision and it is used, as the name suggests, to change the ...
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| radiesse | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I just received radiesse on Wednesday. I have 2 little bruises and I know that's expected, but I ... A: There's more about fillers at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Bruises are basically a small amount ...
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| Gynecomastia - Referred to General Surgeon... Should Be Plastic Surgeon? | 6/6/2008 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I have a 16 yr. son who was diagnosed with "hypertrophy of the breast." It involves ... A: There's more about gynecomastia at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There are three issues here: 1) ...
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| tummy tuck | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I have read thru some of the symptoms that other people have after a tummy tuck and have found a few ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I'm assuming that these symptoms ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I am having a full tummy tuck on 6/26, can it interfere with a hiatel hernia that I have? What about ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is certainly possible that a ...
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| Breast Reconstruction | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I have one breast that is two sizes smaller than the other. I'm 18 in July so my doctor referred me ... A: There's more about breast surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You raise an important ...
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| Not wearing a compression garment after tummy tuck surgery | 6/2/2008 |
Q: E: I had tummy tuck surgery two weeks ago. My plastic surgeon has revised their after care of ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is obviously a matter of ...
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| liposuction- tumescent/ultrasound | 6/1/2008 |
Q: Can you please explain the differences between tumescent and ultrasound liposuction. What are ... A: There's more about lipo at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This is such an involved question that, ...
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| Rhinoplasty Question | 5/31/2008 |
Q: How long before rhinoplasty does a surgeon need to know what the patients surgical goals are? For ... A: There's more about rhinoplasty at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I cannot, of course, speak for ...
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| vaser lipo | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I had vaser lipo on May 1. I have had a horrible time. I have what the doctors says is hemotoma. ... A: I'm sorry for the problems you're having. It is, of course, difficult for me to address specific ...
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| pseudobursa | 5/27/2008 |
Q: Engler, I am coming up to a three year anniversary of a Abdominoplasty in Sept.. I had multiple ... A: I'm sorry about the problems you're having. I don't have any magic words of wisdom, but I want to ...
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| scars from lip augmentation?? | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I had a lip lift augmentation 2 years ago...to be more specific on what I had, it involved an ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at www.bodysculpture.com. I'm sorry for the problems you're ...
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| Breast Implants | 5/20/2008 |
Q: Engler, I would like to get breast implants. I am currently a C cup and would like to go to a D ... A: There's lots more about breast implants at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. That's a GREAT question ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck Feb 6, 2008 I had to keep the tubes in for 6 weeks I am still retaining alot of ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I'm sorry about the problems ...
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| Pseudobursa treatment | 5/18/2008 |
Q: Engler, I developed a pseudobursa in my abdomen after DIEP flap breast reconstruction. It was ... A: I'm sorry for the problems you're having. I do not have extensive experience treating pseudobursas, ...
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| lip lift | 5/17/2008 |
Q: thanks for your reply A: It can take many months to heal completely from surgery, and that includes for all of the swelling ...
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| Horrible results from liposuction | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I am a male 42 years old. I had liposuction done 2 months ago on my abdomen and love handles. As I ... A: I cannot really comment on the specifics of your situation via this format. I would probably try to ...
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| post-operative fibrosis | 5/16/2008 |
Q: Engler, I recently read your reply to an inquiry about hard lumpiness after SmartLipo on the ... A: There's more about lipo at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In general, fibrosis is the process that ...
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| lipodissolvemltj7 | 5/16/2008 |
Q: ARe you familiar with lipodissolve? What can you tell me about it? Do you know anything about the ... A: I am not familiar with it personally, but I found a summary, as of May, 2008, that is generally ...
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| breast implant problem | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I had breast implants 3 years ago. Right after I told my doctor that I could tell that one was a ... A: There's lots more about breast implant at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The positioning of ...
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| Horrible results from liposuction | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I am a male 42 years old. I had liposuction done 2 months ago on my abdomen and love handles. As I ... A: There's more about lipo at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, I am very sorry for the ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 5/14/2008 |
Q: ..What can I do? who can I see? I cannot go back to the Dominican Republic and I do not have money ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. I'm sorry to hear about the problem you're having. This is, ...
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| Otoplasty | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Engler, I've had otoplasty in late Feb this yearusing this method (from my PS) - "his can be done ... A: Three months is generally what I would call the early recovery period. But it can take up to two ...
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| Otoplasty | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Engler, I've had otoplasty in late Feb this yearusing this method (from my PS) - "his can be done ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This sounds like an ...
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| Explantation | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I wasn't sure if you had received my email so I wanted to try to reach you again. I am having my ... A: I did respond to you but it apparently did not get to you. It depends on how thick the capsule is. ...
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| Tummy tuck | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck 11 months ago..I have been told that the sutures didn't hold at the top of my ... A: It depends - mostly on things that I cannot reasonably assess via this format. However, if the ...
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| Tummy tuck | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck 11 months ago..I have been told that the sutures didn't hold at the top of my ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. My feeling is that it can wait a ...
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| Fat-away | 5/5/2008 |
Q: i have an excess of fat in my arms, belly and back. i am thinking of injecting these parts with the ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. Lipodissolve and similar products are not considered ...
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| tummy tuck gone wrong | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I had a complete tummy tuck 1/2008 the incision opened up after a week and I have had to fill it ... A: There's more about tummy tucks at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is not unheard of to have the ...
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| how do I find a great doctor? | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I live in central FL & need to find a doctor that can do a SUPERB job at breast reduction (I am ... A: There's more about breast reduction at www.bodysculpture.com. Your concerns are understandable and ...
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| mini tummy tuck | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I had a mtt 3 weeks ago. My stomach is flat, but you can still tell it's somewhat swollen (it looks ... A: There's more about this at www.bodysculpture.com. It can easily take several weeks to months both ...
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| scars | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I am 6 months post-op from open knee surgery. Only a small portion of my 6 inch scar has changed ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. If you wait it should just happen on its own. It can take ...
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| post breast reduction | 4/28/2008 |
Q: i recently had a breast ruction surgery 19apr, it is 27apr.....i am concered about my stitches in ... A: There's more about breast reductions at www.bodysculpture.com. You should, of course, be talking to ...
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| Breast lift question | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I have a few more questions - Does a breast lift have to be done thru the nipple? I'm so scared that ... A: 1) Yes, all breast lifts involves scars around the areolas; many also require a vertical limb (then ...
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| Plastic Surgery after ilizarov surgery | 4/26/2008 |
Q: So my question is if there is a way with plastic surgery to remove the marks because they are too ... A: There's lots more at www.bodysculpture.com. Despite the widespread belief/hope that plastic surgery ...
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| Thermal Treatment | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I want to avoid invasive surgery and would like your thoughts on thermal lifting for both the ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. Despite many claims of effectiveness for these procedures, I ...
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| Mini Tummy Tuck/Full Tummy tuck | 4/24/2008 |
Q: 1)Hi whats the difference between a mini tummy tuck & a full tummy tuck? also whats the difference ... A: There's more info at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. 1) In general, a full tummy tuck refers to a ...
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| laser lipo (smart lipo) | 4/22/2008 |
Q: It has been 1 week since I had laser lipo on my hips and lower abs. My left hip hardly has a bruise ... A: There's lots more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You should, of course, be talking to your PS ...
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| seroma | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I had a large cosmetic procedure last June: full tummy tuck and lipo of the abdomen, also lipo of ... A: There's lots more at www.bodysculpture.com. Even though it's called "liposuction" - suggesting that ...
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| abdominalplasty | 4/18/2008 |
Q: i cannot understand why the buldge hasnt gone ive spoken to my surgeon but didnt really get any ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. It is difficult for me to state for sure what the problem ...
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| Tummy Tuck pain | 4/18/2008 |
Q: The left side incision had a pocket where a pack had to be placed for several weeks. After that I ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's unusual to have this degree of symptoms at ...
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| Sculpting Waist | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Engler, I have narrow hips; thus a straight figure. Is there a way to sculpt a smaller waist or is ... A: There's lots more at www.bodysculpture.com. A lot depends on what makes up the features that you ...
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| breast implants | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I had breast augementation 2 weeks ago. After 2 days post op, the doctor said it was okay to take ... A: It's often hard to know what any particular event or complication has occurred. However, bleeding ...
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| incisional herniax2 tummy tuck | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I had a gastric bypass 4/02 in dec 02 i had to have incisional hernia repair. It was very big. I ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. The answer is - maybe! It depends on how big the defects ...
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| Breast surgery and BMI | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I chose a surgeon and was told to get pre-approved for financing to pay for my breast reduction ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. I am not aware of absolute criteria of rejection such as ...
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| scar revision | 4/8/2008 |
Q: i have recently had a second op due to my implant falling out of pocket and not enough skin around ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. There is typcially a transient weight gain after surgery due ...
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| abscessed Seroma | 4/8/2008 |
Q: Engler, Recently after a laproscopy hysterectomy I developed a very large seroma that abscessed. It ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. I'm sorry for the problems you've been having. The hallmark ...
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| Blood clot and breast surgery | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I had a DVT in my thigh almost 11 years ago and doctors found no reason for it. I haven't had any ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's a little unusual to have a clot in the thigh ...
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| Cheek Implants | 4/7/2008 |
Q: My left cheekbone is quite defined and noticable which I like, however my right cheekbone seems non ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. Most plastic surgeons will do what is appropriate, so if you ...
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| Abdominal Plasty & back pain relief | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I have been told by a few plastic surgeons that having a tummy tuck would help my back pain, and ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. The answers to your questions, in my opinion, are "No" and ...
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| seromas | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I HAD SURGERY FOR BREAST IMPLANTS 14 DAYS AGO, AROUND THE 7TH DAY I STARTED LEAKING A ORANGE LIKE ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I'm sorry for the problem you're having. It is ...
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| Eyelids | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I am a young male in my early twenties. I have large weak eyelids that always make me look tired. I ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There are many surgical options for the upper ...
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| Breast Augmentation | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I am 38 years old and had a breast augmentation on March 4th. At approx the 2 1/2 week post op ... A: I'm really not sure what to say, but if you'd like you can email me some photos at ...
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| eyebrow scar | 4/2/2008 |
Q: My 3 and half year old daughter had a one inch horizontal cut on her eyebrow 10 months ago. Now the ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Although permanent tattoo is an excellent option in ...
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| Persistent swelling after a mini tummy-tuck | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Dr. Engler, My wife had a mini tummy-tuck on 12/26/2007. Unfortunately her drain was removed too ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is, of course, hard for me to offer much of a ...
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| Breast Augmentation | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am 38 years old and had a breast augmentation on March 4th. At approx the 2 1/2 week post op ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. It is hard to tell for sure but I am concerned that you may ...
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| another seroma question | 4/1/2008 |
Q: In responding to my seroma question last time...you said I need drains. I have now had 8 ... A: I really don't know what to say. There is not necessarily a right or wrong answer but I would think ...
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| Tummy Tuck Seroma | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I have read many of your posts in regard to my problem. I am one month post op from a Tummy Tuck ... A: I'm sorry for the problem you're having. This sounds like the exact scenario that would benefit ...
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| breast reduction - JUST SIZE! | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I am 19 yrs old and I have had back pain for many years due to my 32E breasts. I have always liked ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. It's obvious that you've done lots of research, and I have ...
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| Tummy tuck after umbelical hernia repair. | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I WAS LOOKING AROUND ON GETTING MY TUMMY TUCKED. I HAD 2 PREGNANCIES. 1 OF WHICH WAS TWINS. I HAD ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. It is certainly true that it becomes more complicated to do ...
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| lip lift | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I have a question about a lip lift. I had the gull wing lip lift were it is cut on the vermillin and ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. It is completely normal to have tightness at three weeks ...
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| Dog Ears | 3/25/2008 |
Q: will dog ear removal likely leave a new scar after a breast reduction done 4 years ago? i just ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. In general, plastic surgery is a trade - you're trading a ...
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| endotine cheek lift | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I had endotine cheek lift jan 2007. It is now march 2008 and I am still having swelling,pain, and ... A: I would think that that would certainly be one of the more likely possibilities, based on what you ...
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| Lipo & IUD | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I have an IUD and will soon be getting a Liposuction. I know the IUD does not touch my oblique ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. Although I have not (knowingly) faced this issue before, I ...
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| endotine cheek lift | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I had endotine cheek lift jan 2007. It is now march 2008 and I am still having swelling,pain, and ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. I'll assume that you're talking to your PS about this but, ...
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| Fat depsoits under the eye | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I have fat pockets under the eye, that with aging have become more noticeable and make me look ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. I assume that you mean the fat pockets that are on the ...
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| Implant shifting | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I've had chin augmentation with a silicone implant in Jul 2007. Earlier today, I bumped my chin ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. Once implants are "set" (which takes a few weeks to months ...
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| Abdominoplasty | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I am four weeks post op from a tummy tuck. My drain tube on each side were removed 6 days post op ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. A seroma is a collection of fluid that occurs after ...
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| chest tube scar | 3/19/2008 |
Q: As an infant I had a chest tube places that caused what I believe to be some muscle damage in my ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. I don't know that I have a great answer for you and I'm not ...
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| silikon lip injections | 3/19/2008 |
Q: After having a lip lift will silikon lip injections still work? I heard once you have a lip lift it ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In general, the tighter the tissue is, the less ...
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| Breast Implants-lifting | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I had breast augmentation and a crescent lift 10 days ago. I lifted a couple of containers that ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, at ten days post-surgery, you need to contact ...
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| 1 year post bilateral breast reduction | 3/16/2008 |
Q: it has been 12 mos. since my reduction, i have twice had tiny seromas in the same area which opened ... A: Rebecca, I can't say it's common, since things are usually pretty well healed within a few months. ...
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| 1 year post bilateral breast reduction | 3/15/2008 |
Q: it has been 12 mos. since my reduction, i have twice had tiny seromas in the same area which opened ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. Seromas are not common after breast reductions but they can ...
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| lip lift | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I just had a lip lift 10 days ago and a wondering when i should be able to see final results? Also ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. You obviously need to ask these questions of the surgeon who ...
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| childbearing after tummy tuck/breast aug | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I've had my tubes tied, tummy tuck and breast aug. I'm 41 and now entertaining the idea of having ... A: There's lots more at www.bodysculpture.com. Lots of questions here. First, can it even be done? ...
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| Redo of Tummy Tuck vs Exercise for Diastasis Recti | 3/12/2008 |
Q: Engler, I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair 12/06. I had revisions to dog ears with ... A: Linda, You're most welcome. But - since you asked me - I feel strongly that the doctors you obtain ...
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| tummy tuck and inner thigh surgery | 3/12/2008 |
Q: i had a tummy tuck done but my stomach is only flat when i lay down. i can actually grab to bulges ... A: I'm very sorry for the problems you've had since your surgery, including the ongoing ones. It is ...
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| Redo of Tummy Tuck vs Exercise for Diastasis Recti | 3/12/2008 |
Q: Engler, I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair 12/06. I had revisions to dog ears with ... A: Unfortunately, I really don't know that much about the mesh, the various types, and particular ...
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| Redo of Tummy Tuck vs Exercise for Diastasis Recti | 3/11/2008 |
Q: Engler, I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair 12/06. I had revisions to dog ears with ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I think that it's very unlikely that exercises will ...
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| Preventive Scarring Treatment | 3/11/2008 |
Q: Dr Engler, Five months ago I had a total abdominal hysterectomy and am trying to find a treatment ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Despite widepread publicity, I cannot honestly ...
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| Breast Implant size | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I had breast augmentation surgery last week. My implant size is a fill level of 380cc. I am larger ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You will almost certainly be smaller, once you're ...
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| mass | 3/6/2008 |
Q: 10 months ago I have a tummy tuck. I was told after my 6 month follow-up that I was going to require ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. This does sound a little unusual to me. It could, in fact, ...
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| Tram flap surgery mesh broke | 3/3/2008 |
Q: My mesh has broken 1 year ago and my stomach is getting bigger, at first it was a bulge the size of ... A: This is somewhat outside my area of expertise but I would think that you should start by seeing a ...
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| tummy tuck with vertical c-section scar | 3/1/2008 |
Q: Is it possible for me to safely obtain a tummy tuck even though I have a vertical c-section scar. ... A: There's lots more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In a standard tummy tuck, all of the skin ...
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| Plastic Surgery Question | 2/29/2008 |
Q: Engler: My wife's breast size is 42D. However, her breasts sag down. She told me she is interested ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. To answer your question specifically: 1) Breasts ...
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| Eye lift | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I ma having eyelid surgery in a couple months. The doctor is doing the cutting from inside my lower ... A: Yes, this is a fairly safe operation, and I do not know of any statistics relating to postoperative ...
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| Seroma | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I had a medial thigh lift ( as well as other procedures ) 2 weeks ago. I have a seroma in my left ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Seromas are more common after procedures in which ...
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| Uneven Breasts? | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I had breast surgery 2 months ago and my breasts are noticeably uneven. I just read a question you ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The word "encourage" is, of course (as you noted), ...
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| divot in cartilage after rhinoplasty | 2/28/2008 |
Q: Engler! Thanks so much for your time! I'm writing to get your opinion on possibilities as to how i ... A: This is a very difficult situation. I'll share a few thoughts, but you cannot take anything I say ...
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| Combining surgery with another operation | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I am due to have surgery on my knee to stop the patella from dislocating in September in the UK. I ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There's no absolute answer to that, but I would ...
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| Tummy Tuck, Abdomnoplasty | 2/27/2008 |
Q: > > > > I had a full abdomnoplasty (and breast lift/reduction) in early December of 2007. As I am ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I, too, am having a hard time explaining what's ...
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| breast augmentation, lift and implants | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I have been searching different websites about breast surgeries and I just cannot get what ... A: Ah, an easy question. An augmentation is simply another name for breast implants (also called a ...
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| Undereye wrinkles, Elos/Refirme | 2/26/2008 |
Q: Dr Engler I am 52 and had CO2 laser resurfacing around my eyes about 5 years ago. It worked for a ... A: "Ever" is strong word. I would say that, in general, a blepharoplasty is much more effective for ...
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| abdominoplasty | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if having a full abdominoplasty w/muscle repair would be a likely cause of ... A: There's more info at www.bodysculpture.com. I have never heard of this happening and do not think ...
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| Undereye wrinkles, Elos/Refirme | 2/24/2008 |
Q: Dr Engler I am 52 and had CO2 laser resurfacing around my eyes about 5 years ago. It worked for a ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. I am not familiar with the Elos Refirme but it is important ...
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| 6 weeks post of Tummy Tuck today | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I've experienced quite a bit of pain with my tummy tuck and had to ordeal a hematoma that finally ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. In general, if you only have some discomofort but no fever, ...
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| Age? Breast Reduction | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I saw you on The Tyra Banks Show and was wondering if you could tell me at what age would you ... A: There's no absolute answer to what you're asking, though I am completely sympathetic to it. For ...
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| Upper Lip reduction surgery | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I'm a black male, interested in slighlty reducing the bulk of my upper 'fat' lip. It is bigger than ... A: There's more at www.bodysculpture.com. Interestingly, I was unable to find a gallery of before and ...
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| ABDOMINAL SEROMA | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have read answers about abdominal seroma but I have a question. Approximately how much would a ... A: I'm sorry but there is no way to know how much surgeons would charge for this. That is true for ...
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| face surgery | 2/17/2008 |
Q: i got a scar on my face 10 years ago. it was an accident and i got stiches on my cheek. is there any ... A: Well - yes and no. In general, you cannot "remove" a scar and leave someone with perfect, ...
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| Breast Filler Injections | 2/16/2008 |
Q: Have been thinking of increasing my breast size i had implants 13 months ago and would like a cup ... A: There's more at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. To my knowledge Macrolane - based on hyaluronic ...
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| tummy tuck | 2/15/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck about 6 months ago. The lower portion of my stomach is flat, but my upper stomach ... A: There's more info at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. At six months I think that you are basically ...
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| Gram Negative Infection after Abdominoplasty | 2/12/2008 |
Q: Engler, I had a tummy tuck on 1/9/08. My surgeon took off 12-15 lbs. of fat & skin. My recovery has ... A: I'm obviously sorry for the problems you're having. I'm going to assume that you don't have any ...
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| Face fat | 2/9/2008 |
Q: Engler, I am a man, and one thing I notice is my particularly round and broad face. I'm not ... A: There are procedures, but I don't know if you can reasonably expect as much change of your features ...
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| Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I had a breast lift and fleur-de-lis abdominplasty just over 4 weeks ago. I had two JP drains in ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Reinserting drains after ...
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| abdominoplasty | 2/7/2008 |
Q: Which are the instruments and the equipment for one abdominoplasty? A: There's a wide range of instruments that are commonly used for this surgery, and there is no ...
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| breast augmentation | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I am 38 years old and have been wanting breast implants for a long time. I am very small chested ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You can read more in the ...
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| Large hard mound on my lower abdomen after smartlipo | 2/6/2008 |
Q: Having performed searches on my problem following smartlipo, I came across this website offering ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I'm sorry for the problem ...
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| Rippling | 2/6/2008 |
Q: Is there any way to correct an implant that has started rippling without re-doing the whole implant ... A: Mary, In a word - no. Rippling is generally associated with saline implants in thin women, and ...
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| Restalyne | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I am writing regarding restalyne injections. In the end of December I was had restalyne injected in ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The good thing about the ...
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| Tummy tuck & Liposuction | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I had lipo, tummy tuck and tubegation done December 2005, i am still having problems with my ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is unusual to have this ...
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| undoing a brow lift | 2/2/2008 |
Q: An otherwise very reputable doctor somehow mixed up my request with another patient while I was ... A: It is, in general, not possible to "undo" plastic surgery. In some situations you can return nearly ...
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| Persistant seroma after abdominalplasty | 2/2/2008 |
Q: Allan, I have been following your responses to several other patients are experiencing a similar ... A: Kim, Once a pseudbursa has formed, it is generally necessary to remove all of the scar tissue (a ...
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| Complication after a Tummy Tuck? | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck on November 15, 2007. About 1 week ago I developed a lump on my lower abdomen, in ... A: Belinda, It sounds more like a little scar tissue or backup of some fluid to a small degree - but ...
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| hey | 1/30/2008 |
Q: The reason i've chosen you is because you are named one New Yorks top doctors. My problem is that ... A: This is outside my area of expertise. But if you contact Dr. Robert Bernstein in New York ...
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| Persistant seroma after abdominalplasty | 1/29/2008 |
Q: Allan, I have been following your responses to several other patients are experiencing a similar ... A: In my experience with this problem (fluid accumulation and/or seroma following abdominoplasty or ...
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| hey | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I've noticed between my rib cage just below the chest it goes in, is that normal? or can i get it ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There is a wide variation of ...
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| Needs an answer | 1/26/2008 |
Q: What type of college and what type of classes do I need to take to become a plastic Surgeon? I'm ... A: I'm not sure that I'm the right person to be giving you advice on this but I would think that a ...
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| Tummy Tuck Problems | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck in August of 2007. I developed a knot in my abdomen. Over the past 6-7 months ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, you need to ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 1/25/2008 |
Q: About a year and a half ago I had a tummy tuck. Two days ago ,the lower left side of my abdomen ... A: This sounds like an unusual response from a tummy tuck - although the sutures that are used to hold ...
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| scar | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I have a scar on my stomach which i have had since i was a baby.. Its about 3 inches in length. The ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com The appearance of a scar is ...
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| Breast implant size | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I understand that saline breast implants come in different sizes and then can be filled to the exact ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. As with so many other things, ...
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| Plastic Surgery | 1/22/2008 |
Q: Hai My daughter who is 3 months old is suffering from Ear atresia.At what age i can do plastic ... A: Ear reconstruction has traditionally been completed by about age 6 at the latest, since the ears are ...
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| M alar bags | 1/22/2008 |
Q: What can be done about malar bags? I had a face lift,midface lift,endoscopic forehead lift , lazer ... A: I wish I could give you better news but the malar bags - areas of fullness over the cheekbones (the ...
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| neck liposuction | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I am 39. I had lipo once, on my upper neck. Three years later, I had a mini neck lift (which was ... A: There's lots more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is hard to comment ...
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| accutane and surgery | 1/17/2008 |
Q: How long would you recommend waiting to start Accutane FOLLOWING a surgical procedure, specifically ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I spoke with a dermatologist ...
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| BREAST RECONSTRUCTION WITH BREAST CANCER | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I FOUND OUT I HAD BREAST CANCER BACK IN JUNE 2006. I HAVE A GREAT PLASTIC SURGEON, AND I CHOOSE TO ... A: I am so sorry for all of the problems you've been having. This is a little outside of my area of ...
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| post cervical surgery scars | 1/15/2008 |
Q: Engler, In December, I had spine surgery. In the past I have formed keloids. As this is in the front ... A: This is a tough one and I don't know that I have any magic answers for you. Many topical ...
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| TT MR sutures | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I am very excited about getting a full tummy tuck in March. But I am concerned about having a ... A: Sorry, but I would go with the permanent sutures. I just don't think that absorbable sutures can ...
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| tummy tuck possible seroma | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck approx 4 1/2 months ago. I am still having mid abd swelling just above my scar. ... A: There's lots more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. A seroma would typically ...
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| Hardening after breast reduction | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I had a breast reduction 7 weeks ago. Everything seemed to have went well. About 1 1/2 week after ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is, of course, very ...
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| Silicone Breast Implants | 1/7/2008 |
Q: What is your opinion of silicone breast implants? I went to a consultation with a plastic surgeon ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I don't know of any data that ...
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| Eyes | 1/5/2008 |
Q: Engler, I am a 26 yr old female and I have had problems with the skin under and around my eyes. It ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I'm not sure that there is a ...
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| Silicone Breast Implants | 1/5/2008 |
Q: What is your opinion of silicone breast implants? I went to a consultation with a plastic surgeon ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com - and lots about breast ...
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| Redo | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Seven months ago I had a breast augmentation to increase the size of my breasts. I went in and I ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I am sorry for the problems ...
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| Gynemastia,Abdomen | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Can you give me an opinion on two areas of my body please? 1.I am unsure whether I have male ... A: There's lots more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You're right in that I ...
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| career in Plastic Surgery | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I would like to ask for your advice about Plastic surgery.I am currently a 1st year resident ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The only reason to switch to ...
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| allergic to sutures? | 12/29/2007 |
Q: It has been 6 wks. since my lollipop lift and augmentation. I have had several little spots that ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is hard to know for ...
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| nose surgery gone wrong? | 12/27/2007 |
Q: my aunt had her nose done several years ago.... being asian.. she got her nose lifted (i think they ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I cannot, of course, ...
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| Scar tissue after tummy tuck | 12/27/2007 |
Q: It has been 2 months since I had a tummy tuck, liposuction in stomach and sides. I am 4' 11", ... A: Actually, I have heard of muscle contractions occurring during the healing process after many ...
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| Scar tissue after tummy tuck | 12/27/2007 |
Q: It has been 2 months since I had a tummy tuck, liposuction in stomach and sides. I am 4' 11", ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I am very sorry for the ...
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| Breast Aug. Seroma | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I had 390cc implants placed 7 weeks ago. I have been actively exercising for about 2-3 weeks now. ... A: Michelle, I can't give you an absolute answer on the timing but I would not do anything physical ...
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| Breast Aug. Seroma | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I had 390cc implants placed 7 weeks ago. I have been actively exercising for about 2-3 weeks now. ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I'm going to assume that ...
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| otoplasty-minor | 12/17/2007 |
Q: Could minor otoplasty with general anesthsia be considereded affordable? Like, what are the costs, ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is virtually impossible ...
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| Tummy tuck | 12/15/2007 |
Q: E I had a tummy tuck 7 weeks ago and continue to produce seroma despite drainage + later insertion ... A: Pseudobursa typically takes longer to form than this but it is, in fact, the later complication that ...
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| Tummy tuck | 12/15/2007 |
Q: E I had a tummy tuck 7 weeks ago and continue to produce seroma despite drainage + later insertion ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. My "second opinion without ...
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| vaser liposuction | 12/13/2007 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I had vaser liposuction on my upper and lower abdomen in May 2007. I paid extra money ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I'm sorry for the ...
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| bioengineering phd interested in career as plastic surgeon | 12/12/2007 |
Q: Engler: I am currently a bioengineering PhD student at UCLA and I will be finishing up by the end of ... A: I don't know that I'm the best person to address these issues as I've been out of training for over ...
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| Mini Facelift | 12/10/2007 |
Q: Engler, I will be turning 44 in 2 months and am not happy with this aging thing at all! I have been ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In my opinion, ...
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| rhinoplasty | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I was wandering if it is possible for a plastic surgeon to make a nose similar to a photo of a nose ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In general, it is NOT ...
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| Post Op Tummy Tuck | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck about 5 weeks ago and I have a question about post operative healing. I will ... A: There's more info aboutu plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In general, it is ...
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| Breast implants after nursing | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I nursed 3 children for a total of 5 years and as a result have deflated breasts. I was an 'A' or ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In general, implants are ...
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| Cheek inplants | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I have been seeing this doctor for Radiesse treatments for my sagging face.Now I am thinking of ... A: It is, indeed, confusing to try to figure out what each of these titles mean, and largely because ...
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| seroma | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck 2 years ago. I had a pouch develop shortly after the drains were removed in my ... A: I don't know if I can answer specifics regarding the muscles since I am unaware of any statistics or ...
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| seroma | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck 2 years ago. I had a pouch develop shortly after the drains were removed in my ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I cannot, of course, ...
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| seroma | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I don't want to waste time with the aspiration because I look 4 months pregnant. Can you do the ... A: This sounds like a problem that should be resolved closer to your home than flying across the ...
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| lips | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I am considering having silikon 1000 lip injections and am wondering if this is totally permanent or ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I do not have personal ...
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| Hematoma | 11/20/2007 |
Q: Firstly, thank you for your time. I am now one week into my recovery from breast augmentation. I ... A: You obviously need to be asking these questions of your plastic surgeon and I'm assuming that he ...
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| rhinoplasty | 11/18/2007 |
Q: what is the best technique for getting rid of the cartilage ball on the tip of my nose. It looks ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Your last comment is, ...
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| Open wound post tummy tuck | 11/17/2007 |
Q: My wife has just had a tummy tuck and after a week a 1-inch area in the center of the belly has ... A: There's lots more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There is actually a ...
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| surgical removal of seroma | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck in July and quickly developed a seroma. When the surgeon tried to aspirate he ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's hard for me to make a ...
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| Breast Augmentation Complications | 11/15/2007 |
Q: Six years ago I had a breast augmentation. I capsulized about 1-2 months later and my doctor ... A: This is a very specialized problem and I don't actually know of a place to get more info. As ...
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| Breast Augmentation Complications | 11/15/2007 |
Q: Six years ago I had a breast augmentation. I capsulized about 1-2 months later and my doctor ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In general, if two ...
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| Sunken cheeks | 11/12/2007 |
Q: My cheeks have that sunken in look.I have smoked for 30 yrs plus and was wondering if that could ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Sunken cheeks are ...
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| Can they help me??? | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I have had my navel pierced 3 times, and al three times it has migrated out! Is id possible to get ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In general, a scar revision ...
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| nose bridge of asian child | 11/9/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 19 month old. her nose bridge is small so she seems like she has cross-eyed but her ... A: Some facial features form at a relatively early age (ears are nearly full grown before 10 years old) ...
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| Tummy tuck w/MR | 11/9/2007 |
Q: Can an abdominoplasty with muscle repair cause gastroparesis? Thanking you in advance A: Anything is, of course, possible, but I am not aware of a TT being a significantly likely cause for ...
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| seroma | 11/8/2007 |
Q: i had a tummy tuck in april 2006 and developed a seroma i had a revision of op in aug 2006 to remove ... A: I am sorry for the problems you've been having. I am unaware of these symptoms as being related to ...
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| Microcurrent facial treatments | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I saw the microcurrent treatments on the Oprah show and have been reading online about them. Do ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's a good question. ...
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| Should I ask to see a surgeon? | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I have a question on when to ask my doctor to see a plastic surgeon. I have been preg. twice and ... A: I think it makes perfect sense for you to see a plastic surgeon for a consultation so that you can ...
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| post abdominoplasty seroma | 11/5/2007 |
Q: ...I'm approx. 2 months post surgery. I have had trouble with draining. I've been aspirated ... A: Actually, it's not at all uncommon for swelling to develop and persist for a while to the extent ...
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| post abdominoplasty seroma | 11/5/2007 |
Q: ...I'm approx. 2 months post surgery. I have had trouble with draining. I've been aspirated ... A: There are no absolute answers to this but if you still have fluid accumulating, and draining, then I ...
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| face questions | 11/1/2007 |
Q: First, thanks for providing this service! I stumbled upon it trying to find out if I am just one of ... A: It's actually not a great idea to do re-do surgery right after the initial surgery, since there is a ...
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| Choosing and decisions | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I'm a graduated high-school student, searching for what study I want to dive into as far as college ... A: Mike, Plastic surgery is a specialty, but, in my experience, most plastic surgeons wind up ...
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| Volunteer Patient for Residents | 10/31/2007 |
Q: Engler, I am in the NYC area and was wondering if your clinic performs cosmetic surgery on ... A: Plastic Surgery clinics are the best way to obtain plastic surgery at a reduced fee. In New York, ...
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| surgery | 10/31/2007 |
Q: If I gently lift it, the nostril will seem to take its shape.. should I get this checked out or will ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In my experience, I have not ...
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| face questions | 10/30/2007 |
Q: First, thanks for providing this service! I stumbled upon it trying to find out if I am just one of ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. First of all, you have ...
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| tummy tuck (major complication) | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck in November of 2005. The doctor took the drain out the next morning, even though ... A: I am so sorry for everything you've gone through and are going through. I understand how traumatic ...
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| tram flap | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I recently underwent a prophylatic tram flap. I lost half of my aerola which is healing nicely, 2.5 ... A: I'm not sure exactly what the issue is but, as long as there isn't an implant in there, things are ...
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| Hyperlordosis: How to hide it? | 10/29/2007 |
Q: Engler I have a little bit of hyperlordosis, which does NOT bother me. It actually makes my back ... A: " I'm reasonably sure that the area you're talking about can be nicely contoured with liposuction. ...
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| After surgery nose straigtening | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I broke my nose and as a result got surgery for straigtening. I still can see however that the nose ... A: At this early stage of your recovery, all of these questions need to be addressed to the surgeon who ...
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| broken nose | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I am 17 and suspect that I have a broken nose following an incident that happened when I was 6. My ... A: Marcus, You'll have to see a plastic surgeon to try to figure out if it was broken. There is, in ...
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| Implants | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I have had breast implants for 10 months is it possible for them to get smaller they seem to have ... A: In terms of grams and cc's, it depends a bit on the weight of the material involved. A cc is a ...
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| Tummy tuck- Swelling | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck on 10-19-07. My surgery went well. My concern is that none of my pants fit, they ... A: It's not even 10 days since your surgery; it's very early and what you're experiencing sounds like ...
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| Pseudobursa | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Engler, Is pseudobursa a kind of scar tissue that forms as a result of serous fluid preventing ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Almost by definition, a ...
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| Burning pain in nipple after breast lift. | 10/26/2007 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I had an areola lift on my left breast and augmentation on both breasts on August 1st ... A: I looked at the photo and, with the understanding that photos do not always show everything, I ...
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| 4 months post tummy tuck | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck over 4 months ago and I am still very swollen, especially near the incision. I ... A: I can't really comment too specifically without knowing what you looked before and what you look ...
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| Burning pain in nipple after breast lift. | 10/24/2007 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I had an areola lift on my left breast and augmentation on both breasts on August 1st ... A: There's more about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It's very hard for me to ...
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| botox questions! | 10/23/2007 |
Q: Engler, my wife is planning to take a botox treatment between her eyebrows and under the eyes, and ... A: There's more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. In my experience and ...
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| necklift | 10/22/2007 |
Q: My mother is a beautiful 68 year old. She had a browlift, fatty pads removed and I guess you call ... A: I am very sorry for the problems your mother is having. I don't know if you'll like or find comfort ...
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| Post Tummy Tuck swelling upper abdoman | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I am 10weeks post surgery and am happy with result (had 2CSections prior)except I have major ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I'm sorry about the ...
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| Post op Breast lift and belt line abdomialplasty question | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I am nearly 3 weeks out from a breast lift/ augmentation and belt line abdominalplasty. I am worried ... A: I'm happy to try to answer your questions but since I dont know what you looked like before and ...
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| Nose augmentation | 10/16/2007 |
Q: A person that would want more projection for thier nose using natural graphs from their bodies ... A: Many of these grafts, whether bone or cartilage, do have a tendency to absorb (bone) or warp ...
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| 11 months post breast surgery | 10/15/2007 |
Q: Engler, I had breast aug. in Nov of last year. What I seem to think I am having trouble with is ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the problems that you're having at this point. In general, implants ...
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| tummy tuck | 10/12/2007 |
Q: am 2 weeks post op from full tummy tuck and my pubic area is very sowllen is it this normal? A: There's lots more info at www.bodysculpture.com. This is actually fairly common in the first few ...
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| pain after breast reduction | 10/11/2007 |
Q: Engler, I read your response to the woman that was 2 months post after breast reduction. I am also ... A: There's more info at www.bodysculpture.com. As mentioned, it is not unusual to have a difference in ...
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| Facial scar - Post a fall | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I recently has a fall onto concrete. The area between my nose and top lip split open and i received ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. You should, of ...
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| lipo on my legs | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I'm 29 and i weight 175 pounds, I did gain a lot of weight in my pregnancy, my problem even before I ... A: Liposuction is a very effective contouring procedure, but it can only remove a certain amount of ...
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| head and face changed shape | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Ive lost over 40 pounds and currently weighing 136 lbs but I dont see how that could affect my head ... A: There's no question that significant changes in weight, whether up, down or, particularly, rapid or ...
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| tummy tuck results | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I had a full abdominoplasty 3 weeks ago and know that I am currently swollen. I am concerned, ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It is, of course, ...
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| open reduction of nasal bones | 10/8/2007 |
Q: Could you please tell me the rationale (if there is one) for not traumatizing the nose following ... A: Assuming I understand the question correctly, although the splint is usually removed at 5-7 days ...
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| Breast Rippling after 1 year | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I had BA about 1 year ago. Apparently the surgeon used 450cc overfilled to 580 cc. I have rippling ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There is, of ...
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| having eyelid lift surgery | 10/5/2007 |
Q: For my surgery I was told they would use local mac. My question is that all procedures I have had ... A: Despite the well-known and documented harmful effects that smoking has on one's health in general ...
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| having eyelid lift surgery | 10/5/2007 |
Q: For my surgery I was told they would use local mac. My question is that all procedures I have had ... A: Local Mac is completely appropriate for many surgical procedures, including, it sounds like, what ...
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| facial implants | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I've had rhinoplasty (June 2006) and a nasal implant as well as a chin implant (Jul 2007). I was ... A: You should, of course, speak with your own plastic surgeon about this. But I would think that it's ...
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| Seromas | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I have had 4 surgeries in the past 8 months for seromas. I had a latisimas bilateral flap surgery ... A: This is somewhat outside my area of expertise as I have not done latissimus flaps in a while. But ...
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| Breast pain after augmentation. | 10/3/2007 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I am 3 weeks post op BA. I am experiencing pain in my left breast around the top/side ... A: It is, of course, hard for me to give specific medical advice in this situation. However, in my ...
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| Question about incision closin | 10/2/2007 |
Q: Is it possible for a PS to accidently stitch the pectoral muscle into closing the crease incision ... A: Though anything is possible I think it's highly unlikely that a surgeon would accidentally sew a ...
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| laser lipo | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I have not seen results it has been 4 weeks since my procedure. I had smart and ultrasonic lipo. My ... A: I cannot, of course, offer an opinion on your specific surgery since I don't know what you looked ...
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| removal of soft form lip implants | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I have had soft form lip implants for about 6 years. I am want ing to remove them because they are ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I am not aware of ...
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| Tummy tuck | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I have had three c-sections and had alot of scar tissue last time. The surgeon recommended I have no ... A: I suspect that most of the scar tissue your surgeon was talking about was inside your abdomen, which ...
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| Surgery | 9/29/2007 |
Q: It is so bad that it leaves me unable to move my arms and legs and can not sleep due to the pain ... A: I'm not sure what happened with your C-sections, but there is definitely a limit to what can be done ...
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| Breast Firming | 9/29/2007 |
Q: Angler, I am 33 years old, 163cm/ 62kg. Do excercise regulary and am not happy with my breast, there ... A: This is a very large subject; I'll go through some of the general guidelines but there's more at my ...
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| education | 9/28/2007 |
Q: i just graduated high school and i know I'm supposed to go to college for 4 years and med school ... A: It's been a while since I was up on all of this, but there are some combined programs that reduce ...
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| Tummy tuck | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck done 6 months ago and the results are fantastic. But I still have stretch marks ... A: The decision to have a tummy tuck - whether or not you've already had one - depends on the anatomy. ...
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| Pregnancy after tummy tuck | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I got a tummy tuck over 7 years ago, however I am planning to get marry and my future husband does ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. This question is ...
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| Tummy tuck | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck done 6 months ago and the results are fantastic. But I still have stretch marks ... A: The timing issue aside, I don't know of any treatments that permanently and/or effectively remove ...
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| seroma post-abdominoplasty | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I previously sent a question regarding seroma after abdominoplasty (dated 4/17/07). In mid-June, my ... A: The real concern with a seroma, aside from how annoying it is, is that if scar tissue develops ...
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| Symastia | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I was reading your answer to Laura's question about the symastia. I too had surgery about 5 years ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery, including new photos, at my site, ...
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| Tummy tuck | 9/20/2007 |
Q: Dr. Engler, As a child I was always over weight. At the age of 16 I was 200lbs. I was able break ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Despite concerns ...
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| Brachio scars | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I had a brachioplasty, and then a revision about 1 1/2 years ago. My scars are wide, and somewhat ... A: Brachio scars can be hard to minimize and, for that reason, some surgeons are reluctant to perform ...
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| Tummy tuck and scar tissue | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck in Feb. and when the Dr. went in before the surgery he found alot of scar tissue ... A: It is very hard for me to figure out what is going on based on what you say. It is certainly a ...
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| Tummy Tuck Drain removal leakage | 9/17/2007 |
Q: A little background on my overall health. I'm 54 years old and 3 c-sections left me with an ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It sounds like ...
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| dimples | 9/14/2007 |
Q: please write back A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. As with most ...
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| seroma formation 4 months after UAL | 9/11/2007 |
Q: E., I had UAL in april '07. Healing went generally very well, but around the third month I noticed ... A: It is, of course, impossible for me to give specific medical advice in this situation, but here's a ...
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| Info | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if there is a treatment I can do or plastic surgery to minimize the scar or ... A: I am, of course, sorry that you had to have the sort of surgery you describe but glad that you're ...
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| Under eye wrinkles | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I am 32 years old and have some wrinkles under my eyes that I'd like to get rid of. I don't have ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. There is, ...
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| can you please answer this question ? | 9/10/2007 |
Q: Okay, i have this lump on my top right forehead near my hairline and went to get an MRI and talked ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The most important ...
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| Post-Rhinoplasty Question | 9/10/2007 |
Q: Engler, I had a rhinoplasty approximately 2 months ago and am very pleased with the appearance. ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. Whistling after ...
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| Cyst | 9/8/2007 |
Q: A cyst has developed on my forehead. Its been there now since 7-8 months. Its almost of a size of a ... A: Mustafa, A cyst does not normally have roots. It may be attached to the skin and it can have more ...
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| Cyst | 9/7/2007 |
Q: A cyst has developed on my forehead. Its been there now since 7-8 months. Its almost of a size of a ... A: Based on what you say I really don't think there is a way to remove the cyst aside from surgically. ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I had a tummy tuck a little over a year ago and I still have swelling under my belly button. Is that ... A: You should definitely speak to your PS about any questions or concerns you might have. In general, ...
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| Tummy Tuck | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I had a full tummy tuck with muscle repair over 1 1/2 years ago. I'm not unhappy or think that ... A: sort of. You might be able to find a surgeon who would open you up and snip out the stitches that ...
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| breast implants | 9/6/2007 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I'm having my silicone implants replaced (they are 16 years old, no problems, just time ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. The replacement of ...
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| too many specialties? | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Engler: Although you do have a few areas of expertise on your website, I've noticed many plastic ... A: I don't know that there's a perfect answer to your question. I would, in general, agree that it's ...
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| i'm so scared | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Engler, I am 20 years old and I had a tummy tuck a little less then 2 months ago. I have an IUD in ... A: I don't have experience or know of a case in which pregnancy occurred so soon after a tummy tuck, ...
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| Dog Bite to Face | 9/5/2007 |
Q: My 3-yr old daughter was bit by our family dog 2 days ago. Most of the puncture marks are around ... A: It is, in fact, hard for me to comment on the specifics of this case. However, after a wound has ...
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| Not so pretty anymore.. Stiched left in for 6 wks. | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I recently had a horrifing experience. I went to a Board Certified Palstic Surgeon for a ... A: I am very sorry about the experience you've had. It is, in general, important to try to remove ...
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| 3 weeks Post op and still can't stand | 8/30/2007 |
Q: Dr. Engler, I had a tummy tuck 3 weeks ago, and still cannot stand up straight without pain. It ... A: You should, of course, address these questions to your plastic surgeon. However, the fact that you ...
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| tummy tuck | 8/29/2007 |
Q: i have a herniated disc and degenerative disc disease. my abdomen is very large in proportion to ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. It sounds like you ...
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| Post Operative Info | 8/29/2007 |
Q: Your before and after photos in your bodysculpture.com website are close shots and very informative. ... A: There is actually quite a lot to talk about, particularly with this degree of surgery. It sounds ...
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| Re: Realistic expectations | 8/29/2007 |
Q: Engler I am a new patient who has just been placed with the new silicone memory gel implants over ... A: I am sorry to hear that you're disappointed at this early stage of your procedure and recovery. In ...
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| which to do first | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I am considering a face lift and rhinoplasty. There are some surgeons who only do the nose, and I ... A: As far as I know, most doctors do not alter the photos they put on their websites, etc. However, ...
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| Removal of Piercings for Surgery | 8/29/2007 |
Q: Hey Doc, I'm scheduled in for surgery in a few weeks, and was just wondering if it was necessary ... A: In my office, all piercings need to be removed before surgery. They can be reinserted right after ...
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| seroma | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I had abdomanal liposuction done on august 3rd.. went to the dr. the 6th... i had developed a ... A: There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. I have become ...
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| second degree burn | 8/24/2007 |
Q: she already started getting pink skin on it and it has started getting darker/tanned now. my ... A: You need to see a plastic surgeon and/or burn doctor right away. The likelihood of permanent ...
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| 3 weeks post Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I had Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago and am already pleased with the results, both medically ... A: Christine, There's lots more info about plastic surgery at my site, www.bodysculpture.com. These ...
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