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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Hematoma | 2/10/2012 |
| Q: I had fallen down the steps and now have a hematoma on my upper right buttock. It has been there ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Deb, It is, of course, impossible to address ... | |
| Septoplasty | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: Someone please help me...I am this close to giving up on life... I had a septoplasty done 4 years ... A: First of all, if you are at all serious about your comment regarding "giving up on life" you need to ... | |
| Seroma after removal of lipoma | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: E, I had a 9 in x 6 in lipoma removed from my left butt about 4 wk ago by the only local surgeon in ... A: I'm obviously sorry about your experience thus far but I think it can be handled a little ... | |
| Lipo on a paraplegic | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: I am a T5 paraplegic with no movement or sensation below my injury level. I can flex my pecs, but ... A: I have done cosmetic surgery on patients like you (ie, paraplegic) so I don't feel that that, in and ... | |
| Breast lift, augement, and tummy tuck. | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: I've had a c-section and breastfed all 4 of them for a year each so I'm saggy in the breast area as ... A: I actually think that that may be an excellent solution. Although that is a lot of money it would ... | |
| Healing ok after Breast Reduction | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: I am 8 days post-op from breast reduction. I wanted to go small to a size B and am happy with that. ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Sarah, I agree - it looks great considering it's 8 ... | |
| Dermoid Cyst | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: I was born with a dermoid cyst over my left eyebrow...my parents, for most of my life, actually just ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Marianne, I think you should have an assessment from ... | |
| Swelling 8 Months Post TT | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: I am 44 y.o. female. I had full TT and liposuction 8 months ago. I am concerned because I continue ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Cassia, Yes, I think you need a second opinion. I ... | |
| Facial Abrasion | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: Almost 3 weeks ago I fell and scraped my forehead and nose on my concrete patio. The result was an ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kent, Obviously, you would need to be seen by ... | |
| Sensitivity to cold 1 year after breast reduction surgery | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: It has been 2 years since my reduction surgery and I am getting pain in my right breast when ever ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Sarah, I'm sorry for your symptoms (I thought I had ... | |
| Seroma from Lipoma Removal | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: It's now been 8 1/2 weeks since I had an egg-sized lipoma removed from my right abdomen on the belt ... A: Yikes! I have no idea but - and this is obviously somewhat outside my area of expertise - I know of ... | |
| nipple pain after surgery | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: Although the surgery went well, I developed a hematoma and a week later my doctor had to open me up ... A: Most likely, yes. Calcifications can be present for many reasons, and there will be even more as a ... | |
| thin skin after implants | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: I had breast enlargement with implants six years ago, then went through pregnancy/breastfeeding four ... A: Unfortunately, you are right to be concerned about thin skin with breast implants, and particularly ... | |
| Re: Scar Tissue Removal After Two Rhinoplasties | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: This is a generic question. In your experience and knowledge, how successful can a second or third ... A: It is, of course, impossible to address any specifics without being able to examine the person in ... | |
| nipple pain after surgery | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: Although the surgery went well, I developed a hematoma and a week later my doctor had to open me up ... A: This is early enough in your course - and too hard to diagnose via this forum - that you should ... | |
| Lumps after breast reduction long ago | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Engler, I had a breast reduction (E to C) over a year and a half ago. I am satisfied with the ... A: It's very hard for me to answer this question via this forum as you undoubtedly need to be examined ... | |
| Small Reduction | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: Engler, 9 months ago, I had a Lollipop breast reduction to even out assymetrical breasts. The ... A: It is virtually impossible for me to answer this without being able to examine you but, in general, ... | |
| Breast reduction & tummy tuck | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: I'm 37, mother of 3 and in need of improving of my body! After the babies and yoyo dieting, my DD ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Gabi, In general, it's okay to add a tummy tuck to a ... | |
| fat implants | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: Can fat implants into the cheeks and mouth area migrate into the inner cheeks and gums? My mouth and ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Margo, In general, grafts CAN migrate so this is ... | |
| Lipo ruined my body | 12/6/2011 |
| Q: I think I contacted you in the past regarding my lipo results which basically ruined my entire body. ... A: Right; it would be rejected by your body and, as part of that, it could become infected, cause ... | |
| Breast Reduction | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: E, It's Ana again. I recently asked you a question about my breast being swollen after having a ... A: Most likely it's related to the Percocet. Narcotics, such as Percocet but also including Vicodin ... | |
| Hard breast | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I just recently had a Brest reduction about 2weeks ago and everything was going ok as far as ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Most often (in situations such as these) everything ... | |
| Revision surgery | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: 5 months ago I had liposuction to the thighs along with a thigh lift (incision in the groin area). ... A: You can send me some photos at alan.engler@gmail.com, with some background info, and then I'll be ... | |
| Lipo ruined my body | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: I think I contacted you in the past regarding my lipo results which basically ruined my entire body. ... A: At the present time, I don't think there is a surgical solution (or any other that I know of) to ... | |
| Lipo ruined my body | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I think I contacted you in the past regarding my lipo results which basically ruined my entire body. ... A: I am obviously very sorry for the experience you've had. I do not think that the surgery you're ... | |
| vigina | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: my vigina lips are huge they r 11 center metere long what do i do ? amy A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Amy, Fortunately, a procedure called "labiaplasty" ... | |
| Encapsulated Seroma/Pseudobursa | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: I had a mastectomy 3 1/2 months ago. Swelling occurred at the site where the drain tube was ... A: Sorry - I thought I had answered this. In general, I would insert a needle and try to aspirate some ... | |
| Encapsulated Seroma/Pseudobursa | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: I had a mastectomy 3 1/2 months ago. Swelling occurred at the site where the drain tube was ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jacky, This is far beyond the scope of what I can ... | |
| abdominoplasty complcation | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: ABDOMINOPLASTY. HI. I HAVE ALREADY HAD SECOND OPERATION AFTER FLUID RETENTION - SEROMA AFTER TUMMY ... A: You have to balance a nearby surgeon (though not your current surgeon) versus going back to the ... | |
| abdominoplasty complcation | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: ABDOMINOPLASTY. HI. I HAVE ALREADY HAD SECOND OPERATION AFTER FLUID RETENTION - SEROMA AFTER TUMMY ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com I'm obviously sorry for the problem you've been having ... | |
| breast reduction | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: I had a br about a month ago. I notice sum lumps along my scar line. I also have keloids should this ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com You should definitely be talking to your plastic surgeon ... | |
| nose job | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: can u recommend a great plastic surgery residency school which offers free or low cost nose jobs??? ... A: try the Plastic Surgery Department at the (1) Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, on East 64th ... | |
| chin implant aesthetic opinion | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: I am a 26 year old female. I needed your aesthitic opinion on how I could improve the the profile of ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Tanya, You're being WAY too hard on yourself. If ... | |
| breast augmentation | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: Please forgive my impudence but I am disappointed of my breast augmentation. Please, have a look - ... A: I just posted this at your RealSelf question. Sorry... It's actually very hard to say. First of ... | |
| Insurance pad tummy tuck | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: I am 30yo female with a long history of pelvic issues, I have had 3 open laparatomy surgeries for ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Lei, Whether or not a procedure is "covered" by ... | |
| Uneven Eye Problem | 10/9/2011 |
| Q: Engler, I am hoping you can advice me on a problem I have been self conscious about for some time ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com I don't know that there will be a simple solution, but ... | |
| pinholes from cosmetic surgery | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: Dr Engler, I'll proceed with this question though I understand it may be outside your area of ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Luca, In general, it's very hard to puff out scar ... | |
| post abdominal liposuction - scar tissue | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: I have severe scar tissue stemming from my abdominal liposuction in 08. I have tried several ... A: I'm really sorry... I don't know anyone personally in your area but I recognize and would (from ... | |
| scar | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: i had a small non-cancerous growth removed from my chest about 6 inches below my left nipple.they ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Howard, You may want to consider having that scar ... | |
| Seroma On Incision (Abdominal Wall) | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: Dr. E, I had a splenectomy and was left with a scar that moves down my abdomen to the left. Three ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Adam, Sorry about all of this. You probably need a ... | |
| Length of swelling | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: First off I want to say thank you for taking the time to answer my question I had size L and XL ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Richard, I cannot, of course, comment in more than ... | |
| laser hair removal burns | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: 24 hours ago I went for my 4th treatment of laser hair removal on my underarms, bikini, and legs. ... A: It can take weeks to months to settle down on its own...and I would recommend that you see an MD ... | |
| laser hair removal burns | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: 24 hours ago I went for my 4th treatment of laser hair removal on my underarms, bikini, and legs. ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Rose, You need to be seen by a doctor...if your ... | |
| Rhinoplasty | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: My daughter had a rhinoplasty last June. She talked to the surgeon and indicated she wanted the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Diana, Yikes. This is a very difficult situation ... | |
| Seroma from Lipoma Removal | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: It's now been 8 1/2 weeks since I had an egg-sized lipoma removed from my right abdomen on the belt ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Michelle, It's unusual to have symptoms like, ... | |
| Scar on Forehead | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: Recently I fell which resulted in a large scar across my forehead. I hit my head on a window frame ... A: In a word...yes, leave it alone. You should, of course, be seen in person at some point to address ... | |
| In the Army | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I lost a great deal of weight maybe 100 pounds or more. I was injured and rapidly gaining it back ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi John, In general, liposuction is a very effective ... | |
| tummy tuck healing | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm 4 months post op from a abdominoplasty to heal a large ventral hernia which included a mesh. I ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Heidi, You have to, of course, talk to your own ... | |
| Ruptured saline implant during biopsy | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I found a lump and doctor referred me to a breast surgeon. Had mammogram and ultrasound done. She ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Angel, This is a really lousy situation, and I'm ... | |
| Hypertrophic Scar after Breast Reduction | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: Last December I had a Breast reduction and two JP drains were inserted after the surgery. It's been ... A: Hard to say for sure without being able to see you but particularly since you're going back for a ... | |
| Hypertrophic Scar after Breast Reduction | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: Last December I had a Breast reduction and two JP drains were inserted after the surgery. It's been ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Mel, Actually - yes there is...but what you probably ... | |
| Hidradenitis suppurativa | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I have been struggling with Hidradenitis Suppurativa for about 5 yrs now. I had a baby 2 yrs ago and ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com. Hi Andrah, I'm really sorry about the HS; it's a ... | |
| silicone imlants 2 months after taking acutane...bad pain! | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: My name is Heather...I am 40 years 5'4 weigh 102. Took accutane for 5 months and had 325 cc of ... A: Yes, No and Not Sure...actually, I do expect you to have the usual excellent result but just at a ... | |
| silicone imlants 2 months after taking acutane...bad pain! | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: My name is Heather...I am 40 years 5'4 weigh 102. Took accutane for 5 months and had 325 cc of ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Heather, I'm obviously very sorry for your pain...I ... | |
| facial "cyst" | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: Since December of 2009, I have had one drainage and 3 plastic surgeries to remove what the doctor's ... A: I'm obviously very sorry for what's going on. It's also nearly impossible for me to try to assess ... | |
| upper back and neck pain | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Engler, In 2000 I had saline breast implants. Approximately 6-7 years later one of the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Michelle, I'm obviously sorry for everything you've ... | |
| problem with breast implant | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: On 11/15/2007 you had an exchange with a woman also named Lynn who was having trouble with scar ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Lynn, I'm obviously sorry for the problem you're ... | |
| Seroma VS Fibrosis | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I had a smart lipo done to the 4 areas of the abdomen about 13 days ago and my stomach has been ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Lipogirly, Obviously, you're going to need to be ... | |
| ventral/umbilical hernia and diastasis recti | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I just recently had surgery for a ventral hernia with mesh inserted. I have been researching on line ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Dana, I generally feel that a diastasis, even when ... | |
| Uneven Breasts | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: My name is Andrea. I live in Johannesburg, South Africa. I went in for a Breast Augmentation op ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Andrea, I'm obviously very sorry for what you've ... | |
| diastasis recti with hernia, fibroid 108cc | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: thanx for helping . i am 40 yrs old had my first baby 19 months ago with c-section as had huge ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Unfortunately, it's unlikely that you can have this ... | |
| Radiese Fillers/Longer Lasting with more frequency? | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: Engler, Thank you so much for your time. I've been told that the more Radiese filler (for ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Brian, Thanks for the compliments (warranted or ... | |
| Scar Revision | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: In search of a plastic surgeon who specializes in scar revision/facial specialty. inverted scar on ... A: Check out www.surgery.org. There you'll find a list of board certified aesthetic plastic surgeons ... | |
| Very large cyst on my cheek | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: .. I have a very large sebaceous cyst on my cheek. It has been there for quite some time. I first ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Gwen, I'm not familiar with the specific technique ... | |
| cheek infection | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: i recently had a cheek implant silicone and orbital rim implant 4 weeks ago and now I have an ... A: That is GREAT news!! It sounds like your doctor was right on top of things. It is often the case ... | |
| Complications of fluid buildup from | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: On March 14, 2011, my mother had surgery to drain a seroma that she has had since an adominoplasty ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Tia, I'm obviously very sorry for what's happened to ... | |
| cheek infection | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: i recently had a cheek implant silicone and orbital rim implant 4 weeks ago and now I have an ... A: There's no way I can reasonably advise you on this; you have to stay in touch with your own plastic ... | |
| Large hematom | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I was ran over by a truck about two years ago that I was left with a huge hematoma on my left ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kimberly, I'm obviously very sorry for what's ... | |
| Seroma | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: Breast got an infection of some sort.. 2 wkd later I had a tummy tuck so my PS decided to go back in ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Salma, This is not an issue that can be handled via ... | |
| Mohs Surgery | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: Engler, I just had “Mohs” surgery for a small basal cell on the side of my nose. I would describe ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jona, There is, of course, no simple answer to this. ... | |
| Tear trough implant panic | 4/2/2011 |
| Q: I had tear trough and cheek implants, size large and XL on March 16th placed through intraoral and ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Andrew, I'm obviously sorry for the problems you're ... | |
| really bad boob job | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: All I ever wanted was nice boobs...I got a boob job when I was 19 and I never liked them. Right ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Toni, I am obviously very sorry about this...the ... | |
| abdominal fascia tightening | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Engler. I had a lot of abdominal laxity but little diastisis recti or excess skin, and weigh ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi KeyLimePie (one of my favorites, btw...), In ... | |
| chin implant | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: Engler, I had a chin implant revision 10 days ago. My original silastic implant shifted slightly ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kelley, I'm obviously sorry for your problems and ... | |
| pubic liposuction | 3/7/2011 |
| Q: Ok first off i was very obese at one time i have lost a significant amount of weight and am still ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jose, There are actually a lot of things that can be ... | |
| earpinning concern | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: Engler, I had ear pinning done 9 months ago (June 2010). My concern has to do with the permanent ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Amy, I'm sorry you're having this problem. There is ... | |
| Vaginal problems | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I am a 19 year old girl (not virgin) and my problem is that my vaginal is loose and not beautiful ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Sara, In the past decade or so the treatment of the ... | |
| How Do I Deal With The Aftermath Of Dramatic Weight Loss? | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: Ever hear someone tell a female, "Your face is SO pretty... if you only lost some weight,"? Well I ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Amanda, Yikes...this seems to have been a cruel ... | |
| post breast reduction issues | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: I am 6 weeks post reduction and have had many issues with my right breast. First of all the day I ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jamie, I'm obviously very sorry for the problems ... | |
| Scare treatment | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: My 19 moths old daughter has got a cut by kitchecn knife on her left cheek. We have got a small ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Nikhil, I am obviously so sorry that this has ... | |
| breast reduction complication | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: i had a breast reduction on nov 16 09 and at 4 weeks i noticed a small yellow-ish opening on my left ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Mariam, I'm obviously very sorry for the problem ... | |
| Forehead wound | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: Today my son (4 years old) got injured accidently.He got deep wound on his forehead(almost .8 inches ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kiran, I'm sorry to hear about your son but I'm glad ... | |
| anesthesia for abdominoplasty | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: I lost 100 lbs several years ago and now need an abdominoplasty. The only anxiety that I have ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Ed, In general, it is possible to do a standard ... | |
| Breast implants | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: I did breast lift + implants under the breast muscle, and also a tummy tuck in the same day, 3 ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Elizabeth, I'm sorry for the problems you're having. ... | |
| hematoma post tummy tuck | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: E I am 4 months post tummy tuck and I had previously asked you about a bulge above my belly button. ... A: It becomes increasingly difficult to address specific issues via an online forum and you should, of ... | |
| Breast Augmentation Gone Wrong | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: On Jannuary 7th 2011 I under went tummy tuck, mastopexy, and breast augmentation. I met with the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Khara, I'm sorry for everything you're going ... | |
| Accutane, breast augmentation, and injectables | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: Engler -- I am currently on a four-month course of Accutane that I will finish in mid-May. I am ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Despite lots of concerns and even some anecdotal ... | |
| breast augmentation | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: i just have a question regarding underneath my incision i have a muscle tendon showing when i ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Wanda, You should, of course, speak with your own ... | |
| implant rupture plus seroma | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I had a breast implants with silicone back to 2001 with no complications at all, last September ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Elizabeth, Yikes...you've been through a lot. I ... | |
| laser hair removal burn | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: I received laser hair removal on my upper lip area last evening. Immediately afterwards my skin was ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Lisa, There are actually different things that can ... | |
| laser hair removal burn | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I received laser hair removal on my upper lip area last evening. Immediately afterwards my skin was ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com You need to see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon right ... | |
| Umbilicoplasty | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: My 7 year old grand daughter has a protruding navel. She is a dancer and has a recital coming up in ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Miss Young, In general, elective cosmetic surgery is ... | |
| saline implant complication | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Engler, I had saline implants placed underneath of the muscle in 2002. My left breast swelled up ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Ann, Yikes; I'm really sorry about that. Certainly, ... | |
| facelift/browlift - still dealing with issues | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: E, I had a facelift, brow lift (the kind with the incision right at the front of my hairline), ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Phyllis, I'm sorry for the swelling and discomfort ... | |
| Symmastia | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: Years ago you had done my friends surgery and she was so happy with you! My question is, can you ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Gia, I may be able to help you with this and I'd be ... | |
| Liposuction | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I am considering liposuction but I have read only 4 pounds can be removed safely which is not ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Chris, First of all, liposuction is not intended to ... | |
| Breast Lift | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I'm sixteen years old and this is really embarrassing but my breasts are really saggy. When I was ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Laura, I'm sorry that you're having this difficulty; ... | |
| Zeltiq | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: Engler, Is Zeltiq coolsculpting effective for reducing thighs and buttocks and is it safe? If yes ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Elizabeth, Zeltiq is a relatively new procedure that ... | |
| Seroma in lower abdomen | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I had a tummy tuck 18 years ago. The PS did not use drains, but did aspirate me a few times. Overall ... A: One step at a time. Let's find out what your plastic surgeon says, and take it from there. You may ... | |
| Seroma in lower abdomen | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: I had a tummy tuck 18 years ago. The PS did not use drains, but did aspirate me a few times. Overall ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Mary, First of all, this is a very unusual time line ... | |
| free plastic surgery | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I live in cleveland ohio since i can't afford any plastic surgery i was wondering if there were any ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Michael, I wish I had a simple answer for you; ... | |
| Weight Regain after Tummy Tuck? | 12/26/2010 |
| Q: Engler, Thanks for your time! I am considering a tummy tuck procedure, as I have lost about 65 ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Ben, A lot of this discussion depends on how you ... | |
| brazilian butt lift | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: What would cause hard lumps 7months post procedure? A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Miriam, Although the term "Brazilian Butt Lift" is ... | |
| Compression Binder | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I had surgery three days ago to repair an umbilical hernia as well as diastasis recti. I have a 4 ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Melissa, If there's a question of a fluid build-up ... | |
| epidermal inclusion cyst | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: A 80 year old family member has a large epidermal inclusion cyst on his head about the size of a ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Ward, By definition, if it's an epidermal inclusion ... | |
| breast implants | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I had breast augmentation and breast lift a year ago. My left breast took forever to heal and the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Sue, I'm obviously very sorry for the problem you're ... | |
| Water Retention after SRS | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I am 2 months post-op of my GRS (Gender Reassignment Surgery) and I have had water retention in my ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Bobbi, First of all, congrats - and courage! - on ... | |
| reaugment in 2 weeks | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I wrote you a while back regarding my breast implant problems. I had them removed because of my ... A: There's just no way I can make a call like this. This is a decision your PS will have to make, as ... | |
| Breast Implants | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: Dr Engler I had breast implants put in back in 1983. No one told then that they only have a life ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Deb, Despite widespread claims and concern there is ... | |
| plasitc surgery | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: When I was 24 years old, I got a bad sunburn on my face while skiing. The burn created a hard shell ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Mark, I don't know of a specific procedure that can ... | |
| breast reduction | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: so if there is any way you can help me i will be so happy.thank you A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Julissa, It sounds like you're an excellent ... | |
| JP drain tube problems | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: Last Thursday I had a DIEP microsurgery, first of two surgeries. I was released on monday the 15th ... A: It's 6 am EST and you need to contact your doctor. I'm sorry I just got this message but, of ... | |
| Facial Scarring | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: Doctor, A few years ago, I was visiting my parents on a college break, and saw a dermatologist who ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi James, There's certainly no simple answer to your ... | |
| iron level for breast augmentation | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I have always had iron deficiency anemia due to menstruation. my current iron level is 9. i started ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Olivia, I cannot, of course, say anything specific ... | |
| Got lipo... BIG mistake! | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: Hoping you can please help. I'm 30 yrs old and made a HUGE mistake, I don't know what on earth I was ... A: I'm REALLY sorry...there is not much I can do to help. You can certainly talk to your PS about ... | |
| nipples after surgery. | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: after finally reaching a desired and comfortable weight after years of yo-yo dieting. i am planning ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Mila, Your concern is legitimate. The EXACT shape ... | |
| tummy tuck | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm 5 weeks post op from a tt, I have pain on my left side of my lower abdomen, just above my pubic ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Barbara, Well, you should certainly touch base with ... | |
| Re: Post-Op Swelling - Minor Revision Rhinoplasty | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: I had a minor revision done which was only some rasping of the bone along the right side of the nose ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi, You should, of course, be talking to your own ... | |
| Surgery for cut eyebrow | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: Greetings of the Day!! I had a syst on my eyebrow some 3 yrs ago and had a surgery for that. I ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Saranmai, There may well be something that can be ... | |
| very simple question | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 46 years old female and i had 2 cosmetic surgeries in the past under general anesthesia about ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Gabriela, Based on what you say, and assuming you ... | |
| abdominoplasty | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: Engler, I had a fleur de lis abdominoplasty on Oct. 13/10 (my muscles were fine and were not ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Sandi, You should, of course, speak with your own ... | |
| Got lipo... BIG mistake! | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: Hoping you can please help. I'm 30 yrs old and made a HUGE mistake, I don't know what on earth I was ... A: I am generally underwhelmed at the improvements that are supposedly achieved with the various ... | |
| slimming belt | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I dont know if surgery is even an option in my case, I am hoping you could suggest a non invasive ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Actually, what you're describing is quite possible - ... | |
| Got lipo... BIG mistake! | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: Hoping you can please help. I'm 30 yrs old and made a HUGE mistake, I don't know what on earth I was ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Lily, I wish I had something better to say than ... | |
| tightness issue: one more question re: muscles | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Engler, I am the 49 year old woman who recently had a question about severe muscle tightness ... A: I wish I could give better or clearer answers to your questions, but: I do not think it is ... | |
| question about tight sensation | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: Engler, Thanks for taking my question. About three years ago I had lower body "lift" (full belt ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi JL, I certainly can't say anything absolutely ... | |
| Buttock Implant Seroma/Hematoma; Removal and Replacement | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I had butt implants placed about 7 years ago above the muscle from Doctor1 in State A. I've ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Abby, Yikes! In general, symmetry is hard to ... | |
| Re-appearance of fat after body contouring | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Engler, Thank you for your time! I am a 20 year old male who has lost 70lbs (with 8% body ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Brian, In general, there's nothing about fat removal ... | |
| infection chances | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: dr, i am african american. i mistakenly had a silicone implant put in my nose a year ago. i am now ... A: In view of that, it sounds like you're well-healed and I would just leave well enough alone. The ... | |
| infection chances | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: dr, i am african american. i mistakenly had a silicone implant put in my nose a year ago. i am now ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com ... | |
| breast implant question | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I wanted to ask you a question about my breast implants. I had reconstructive surgery that included ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Ashley, It's hard for me to comment without knowing ... | |
| redo after complication | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I emailed you a while back ( june 5th) regarding a hole in my incision. my doctor removed that ... A: I don't think there's a simple answer to this, but I think you have to wait longer than a few weeks, ... | |
| please help,tummy tuck problems | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I had a tummy tuck and breast implants 3 1/2 years ago, when Dr. removed drains I swelled up ... A: I've run out of thoughts on this...I'm so sorry. BUT it still doesn't sound like you're critically ... | |
| please help,tummy tuck problems | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I had a tummy tuck and breast implants 3 1/2 years ago, when Dr. removed drains I swelled up ... A: from Dr. Engler Yikes...I'm not sure what else to say, but I don't think that another round of ... | |
| please help,tummy tuck problems | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I had a tummy tuck and breast implants 3 1/2 years ago, when Dr. removed drains I swelled up ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Carol, First of all, I am so sorry for everything ... | |
| Breast reduction through medication | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: Is there any medication or treatment to reduce one's breasts size without resorting to surgery? I am ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kesa, In a word - no. I do not know of any ... | |
| Removal of Ruptured Implants / Reconstruction | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I had a bi-lateral sub-cutaneous mastectomy in 1984. From the age of 17 to 28 I had numerous ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Meg, I'm sorry for all the problems you're having, ... | |
| redo after complication | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I emailed you a while back ( june 5th) regarding a hole in my incision. my doctor removed that ... A: Jaimee, I wish I had answers to those questions...but I do believe that the best way to get more ... | |
| redo after complication | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I emailed you a while back ( june 5th) regarding a hole in my incision. my doctor removed that ... A: An excellent question - but no good answer except that, sometimes, it happens. It's always ... | |
| redo after complication | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I emailed you a while back ( june 5th) regarding a hole in my incision. my doctor removed that ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jaimee, I reviewed my answers from your June 5 ... | |
| Breast Augmentation re Fluid | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I have breast augmentation done two weeks ago. The question i have is in regards to fluid build up ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jessie, In general, the body is pretty good at ... | |
| LASER SCARS | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: Dr Engler, Hi, I have been trying to find a procedure to repair or fix a surgical scar without have ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Ken, Unfortunately, it can be tricky to revise any ... | |
| Plastic Surgeon or Dematologist for Skin Graft on Nose? | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I had Mohs surgery on my nose Aug. 30, 2010. Most of the nose was taken. The Mohs surgeon decided ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jona, There are parts of the country, and the world, ... | |
| removal of seroma | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I had a very small area of melanoma removed from my ankle in May. A single lymph node was extracted ... A: Sorry, I really don't know anyone there. And as far as me flying you out to New York for the other ... | |
| removal of seroma | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I had a very small area of melanoma removed from my ankle in May. A single lymph node was extracted ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Lora, I'm sorry that you're having this problem. ... | |
| seroma | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: How long does it typically take for a seroma to form a capsule? Also, after the seroma is "dry", ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Michelle, Good questions, but no absolute answers. ... | |
| Nose repair ford broken nose | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: About 20 years ago my nose was badly broken. I had it set by a plastic surgeon but it's never been ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jen, Well, it's not necessarily as simply as one ... | |
| Eye Lift | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: How is it possible to get cheap cosmetic eye surgery? It is so frustrating that most doctors either ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Elaine, The best way that I know of to get ... | |
| Far apart breasts | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I am 19 years old, and I have breasts that point sideways and are relatively far apart, leaving me ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Rae, Unfortunately - no. There is actually nothing ... | |
| skin replacement | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: ugly scars from hair bumps around pubic area. can i remove the skin completely and replace it with ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jenna, Skin replacement has come a long way - but ... | |
| Mole Removal | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: Dr Engler I have recently moved into the US from the UK and went to see a ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jo, I would imagine that the level of suspicion for ... | |
| Cyst removal method | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a very small cyst on my back (the size of a rice grain). I spoke to a dermatologist and he ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Dear Shahid, It is, of course, very difficult for me to ... | |
| Plastic Surgery | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: Engler, I am in the Houston, Texas area and was wondering if you know of any clinics who perform ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Sharon, I do not know any plastic surgeons ... | |
| Cranium Reshaping | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I am a middle aged man who is experiencing a great deal of hair loss. At this point my only ... A: In theory, it is possible to rasp or burr bone (basically, "sand" it down a bit). If it's just a ... | |
| Cranium Reshaping | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I am a middle aged man who is experiencing a great deal of hair loss. At this point my only ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Steven, To answer your last question first, you ... | |
| Extreme otoplasty | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: Engler-- During an otoplasty--is there a limit to how close to the head the ears can be placed? ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jason, There are limits to all surgical procedures ... | |
| First-year in college. | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I was inquiring to see was SPECIFIC courses I should take to possible speed-up my process in ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Devontei, I'll try to answer your questions but, ... | |
| Nose Shaping/Nose Surgery | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: Dr: I am seriously considering 3rd surgery for my nose. First procedure was for removal of dorsal ... A: Virtually impossible for me to answer that...but, in general, some cartilage needs to be removed in ... | |
| Nose Shaping/Nose Surgery | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: Dr: I am seriously considering 3rd surgery for my nose. First procedure was for removal of dorsal ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi C. Michelle, A lot depends on what you looked like ... | |
| tummy tuck and ibs | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I am a 54 year old woman with a history of ibs. I had a tummy tuck and i am now at the one month ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Annette, You should, of course, be in close contact ... | |
| Tummy Tuck/Breast Enlargement | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: i had a major lapratomy in April 2009, fr cysts in the ovaries.I recovered and now have been ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Nadine, There are many ways for you to handle this ... | |
| late hematoma following breast augmentation | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I am a 32 yr.old healthy female. I had bilateral breast aug. under the muscle on June 3rd. ... A: Despite everyone's best intention to share information with you, I think it will be hard to know ... | |
| late hematoma following breast augmentation | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I am a 32 yr.old healthy female. I had bilateral breast aug. under the muscle on June 3rd. ... A: I'm obviously very sorry about what happened, although I suspect that this will be the end of it, ... | |
| Lat Dorsi Flap Complications | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: I had a mastectomy and a lat flap reconstruction in 1997. Every day I am in pain, and the tightness ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Roxanne, Enormous advances have been made in this ... | |
| Can abdominoplasty improve gastrointestinal health? | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: As a teen, I had the (very) unfortunate experience of serious over-medication by a psychiatrist who ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Alyssa, First of all, congrats on the weight loss. ... | |
| How long does an open incision take to heal?? | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: After my incision from my tummy tuck re-opened about 5 inches at least if not more, it has been 3 ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Cindy, This situation is understandably distressing ... | |
| Hard scar tissue following revisions | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: Engler, My wife is Chinese and several years ago suffered 13 small scars on her back and hip from ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Yikes! Scar tissue is one of the hardest things (no pun ... | |
| breast reduction | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: i have done breast reduction surgery 25th may 2010. the dr has shifted my nipples as well. now i ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kazi, You should, of course, talk to your own ... | |
| High vs. moderate profile breast implants | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I am having my saline implants replaced due to capsular contracture. I currently have moderate ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Rebecca, Of course, I cannot say specifically ... | |
| Excessive Scar Tissue Formation Around Chin Implant | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: Doctor, About 1 1/2 years ago I had a silastic chin implant placed intraorally. About one week ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi David, I share your frustration, although - to quote ... | |
| Tummy Tuck | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I had a full tummy tuck in June 2009. The first month, my stomach seemed to be tight and flat. ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi, I'm sorry for your disappointment. It is, of ... | |
| unexplained chest pain | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: i am 28 years and i have been having terrible chest pain for three months..i have had ekg, chest ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jennifer, I'm obviously very sorry to hear about the ... | |
| tummy tuck/pregnancy | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: All my life I was over weight. So in March 2009 I decided to get a tummy tuck and lipo. Now it's ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Liz, Well - congratulations! It's hard to say what ... | |
| breast reduction | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I hate my size so much and my surgeon told me to lose a stone of weight to see if that would make a ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jill, I'm really sorry about that...why don't you ... | |
| Breast aug. redo and complication | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I had a replacement of implants 2/15/10. Had saline under muscle 470cc and had rippling after 10 ... A: As I mentioned there isn't a 1 to 1 correlation but, in general, the larger the implant, the more ... | |
| Breast aug. redo and complication | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I had a replacement of implants 2/15/10. Had saline under muscle 470cc and had rippling after 10 ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jaimee, I am obviously very sorry for everything ... | |
| recent bleph- quad | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: Had quad bleth. one month ago, the upper incisions are healing fairly well, but the surgeon used a ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Diana, You should, of course, ask your surgeon since ... | |
| revision of breast augmentation | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm having a revision of my saline breast implant surgery (under muscle) that I had five years ago. ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Rebecca, This is actually an incredibly complicated ... | |
| cyst removel | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: I have about a quarter size cyst on the top of my head and I'm looking for information on how to go ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Mike, Lots of different types of doctors can remove ... | |
| Premature Brow Droop | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: At the age of 36, my brow has lowered considerably and over the past three years. I'm alarmed at how ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi David, Not a simple situation but I agree that ... | |
| breast reconstruction after cancer | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: I currently have tissue expanders in place after bilateral mastectomy for breast cancer. They have ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Patricia, I understand why you would like to be able ... | |
| hematoma | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: I recently had a Male Breast Reduction surgery for gynecomastia. There was a complication with the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Allen, I'm obviously sorry for the way things are ... | |
| Becoming a Plastic Surgeon | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: I am a student right now currently in Night school, and my question is if it Is possible, to become ... A: I don't know - but it will be a lot. You have to pay for college AND medical school, and you do not ... | |
| Becoming a Plastic Surgeon | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I am a student right now currently in Night school, and my question is if it Is possible, to become ... A: Well, it's been a long time since I was in that particular loop, but here's what I'd say: You have ... | |
| seroma thigh please help | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: Engler, I noticed a seroma on my lateral thigh 1 week after liposuction. The following week, I ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kasha, It's hard for me to say what to do in a ... | |
| Skin Tightening | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I lost a significant amount of weight, about forty pounds, in a relatively short amount of time. As ... A: You would probably need to have the excess skin removed surgically; lipo risks leaving even looser ... | |
| Skin Tightening | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I lost a significant amount of weight, about forty pounds, in a relatively short amount of time. As ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jim, Congrats on losing the weight. That's the good ... | |
| Hernia Repair | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: i had an old surgical incision herniated and i wanted it repaired well by a plastic surgeon. It was ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi PJ, There is actually a limit as to how tight one ... | |
| Smart Lipo healing | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I got Smart Lipo done on March 8th. The lower part of my belly, where I had most of the work done, ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kathy, You will obviously need to stay in touch with ... | |
| lip reduction surgery | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: 10 years ago I had some filler in my bottom lip, I don't think that it was silicone, but it was ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Martha, You may actually have no choice BUT to have ... | |
| Breast Implants | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: I have had my implants(375cc) now for 6 weeks. One is higher than the other and more full.The ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Chrissy, I wish I could give you a simple answer but ... | |
| scar revision | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: My daughter aged 14 had an accident 4 yrs ago which resulted in approx 7 cm irregular scar in the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Charanjeet, It is hard to answer this question ... | |
| Same or different breast implants? | 4/21/2010 |
| Q: I am 3 wks post-op tomorrow. I was uneven before surgery and uneven now. We picked saline for the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi New Star, I don't know that there is an absolute ... | |
| Late Butt Implant Seroma | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I have read about butt implants and seromas but have not found an answer regarding my case ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Alice, Seromas are certainly know to occur, ... | |
| abdominal plasty/incisional hernia | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I am having a hernia repair and abdominal plasty done in 3 weeks. I am extremely nervous. I have ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kimberly, I'm sorry for all the surgery you'll need ... | |
| Post tummy tuck - internal scar tissue affecting breathing/function of abdominal muscles | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: Dr Engler, I read your answer to Annelies' question from 12/2006, and while not exactly the same ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Eric, I'm obviously sorry for the problems you're ... | |
| weight gain after breast reduction surgery | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I have had breast reduction 18 days ago. I was a 34 DD and now I am a C cup and I am very happy ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Maya, At this early stage (18 days post-op) it is ... | |
| Post bilateral reduction mammoplasty | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: Engler, My mother, a 56-year-old morbidly overweight borderline diabetic, underwent bilateral ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Elle, It is actually not that uncommon to have areas ... | |
| Obamacare | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I know that it won't come down to the money for me to decide whether or not I go through with it but ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Lezo, There are three issues here, and I'll address ... | |
| Sagging skin | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: could you please recommend the non-surgical treatments that are effective for sagging cheeks, droopy ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Elena, It's a question of degree but, regardless, ... | |
| weight range and lipo | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a four pound range in my weight. My flank fat is far more pronounced at the top of the range ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Lucy, There's obviously no absolute or correct ... | |
| post babies body | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I am going on a year postpartum with my third child in three years. I have had all of my boys closed ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Regina, First of all, congrats on the babies. Three ... | |
| Very confused... | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I'm very confused about an issue because everybody has been telling me something different. I'm a 28 ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Juliet, Juvederm is indeed a temporary filler. Like ... | |
| Eyebrow ptosis | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I noticed my eyebrow ptosis about 9 years ago. As I age (I'm now 64) it's getting more annoying and ... A: The eyelid surgery removes some of the excess skin that's actually covering the vision fields. It ... | |
| Eyebrow ptosis | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I noticed my eyebrow ptosis about 9 years ago. As I age (I'm now 64) it's getting more annoying and ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Stanley, 1) Insurance coverage - each insurance ... | |
| Very confused... | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I'm very confused about an issue because everybody has been telling me something different. I'm a 28 ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Lilly, It's not surprising that you're confused, ... | |
| Abdominal Scar Revision? | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I am a 26 year old Male, (5'5", 155 lb), In good health and shape. I was born premature (6 1/2 ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Lazaro, A lot depends on what you look like but, in ... | |
| Collegan | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: My sister had to have a mastectomy. Her skin is very thin and the expander did not work the first ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Angie, My guess is that he's going to use a product ... | |
| Tummy Tuck | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have been thinking about having a tummy tuck for some time now, but I'm quite scared of what can ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Eroni, As sympathetic as I generally am to the ... | |
| anchor lift sagging?? | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: . I had my first BA a little over a year ago I recieved 390cc o/f 450cc saline smooth round under ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kat, There is an increasing group of breast implant ... | |
| Liposuction results | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: Almost one year ago I had liposuction on my abdomen, flanks, and lower back. The skin at the treated ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Laura, A year is a long time to have this. I've ... | |
| Constricted Breasts | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: .. I have Sickle Cell Anemia and is currently getting back on medicaid, and i just found out that i ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Sha, In general, insurance companies will pay for ... | |
| Lypo | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I had a tummy tuck with lypo about a year & a half ago. Although the lypo left me with light scar ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Christine, At a year post-op the holes should be ... | |
| normal implant settling | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I got silicone implants placed under the pectoral muscles 2 weeks ago. The one on my dominant side ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodsyculpture.com Hi Marie, It's hard for me to say absolutely but, at ... | |
| rhinoplasty healing | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I got rhinoplasty 8 1/2 months ago and it still looks even bigger than it did before i go it done. ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Isabel, It's certainly true that swelling can take ... | |
| UTI's | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Engler, I frequently get UTIs and I was wondering what would happen if I have a UTI during the time ... A: from Dr. Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Nadia, In general, if you have any ongoing acute medical ... | |
| tummy tuck complications..... | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I somehow came across your website while searching for a "Top Abdominal Plastic Surgeon" who can ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Susan, Well, I agree with the doctor who said you ... | |
| Surgery preparation with supplements | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Engler, I'm considering on getting a breast augmentation. Since this is surgery I am thinking about ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Wallflower22, There are different opinions on this ... | |
| Abdominal Diastisis | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have about a 3 finger gap in my abs, am 5'3" and 113 lbs. I look like I'm 5 months pregnant. I ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Laura, Sorry, but I think it's unlikely that your OB ... | |
| Lump underneath skin after getting hit in the face | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I got hit in the face really hard around 8 months ago. I went to the emergency room and scans were ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Mike, Sorry about the injury, obviously. It sounds ... | |
| Tight Skin after resection surgery | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I had a large area 7.5 x 6.5 x 2.5 cm. removed due to cancer surgery. The area was removed from my ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Mr. G, First of all, it can take up to two years for ... | |
| Eyebrow Ptosis | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: A couple of years ago (about 6-7) I noticed whilst looking in the mirror that for the first time ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Prashant, Non-invasive? Yes, but also not ... | |
| loose skin after rhinoplasty | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: first of all thank you for offering this service! i underwent a rhinoplasty 5/09, and my surgeon is ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Elizabeth, It's a little unusual to need to use a ... | |
| Nose cut...potential scarring | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: "Hi there. I played hockey on Sunday night the 14th of Feb. I got hit on the end of the nose with a ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Darrell, There may be a few things that can be done ... | |
| tummy tucks and paraplegia | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I am a 43 year old woman who has been a paraplegic since 1984. my injury is complete and at the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jennifer, Assuming you were otherwise a reasonable ... | |
| breast implants | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: it has been 7 days since breast implant surgery. i woke up feeing more pain and swelling than i have ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Randi, You need to contact your PS. You may have ... | |
| post breast augmentation complications | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: It is now the sixth day after my breast augmentation. On the fourth day post operation, i noticed ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Daisy, It sounds like you have some post-operative ... | |
| congenital symmastia | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I have congenital symmastia and have had it for as long as I can remember. It is always on my mind ... A: Unfortunately, I don't know anyone who has done this. I would think that if you present the info in ... | |
| congenital symmastia | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I have congenital symmastia and have had it for as long as I can remember. It is always on my mind ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Claire, Actually, there are some things that can be ... | |
| Fibrosis | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Engler, I had liposuction about 5 years ago. I, to this day, have alot of fibrosis and that ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Diana, I'm obviously sorry that you have that ... | |
| What is causing swelling and lumps after tummy tuck | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I had a tummy tuck on 6th January 2010, by 15th January when i went for a follow up my tummy tuck ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Donna, You need to contact your surgeon ASAP and ... | |
| tummy tuck | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: In December 2009 i had a tummy tuck,iam worry ,can scare tissue turn into cancer?or can you develop ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Iola, I am unaware of scar tissue such as this ... | |
| Lipo of hips and lower abdomen | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I am having lipotherme of the hips and lower abdomen. I need a strong compression, but I do not want ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Melanie, I use two types of garments for these ... | |
| Seroma - implant removal | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I would be grateful if you could answer my query - having researched the internet your comments on ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Dear Sara, I'm obviously very sorry to hear about the ... | |
| scar of wound | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: sir,i had an accident few days ago.i had thread cut injury wid thread cutting my both angles of ... A: Mehul, I appreciate your concerns but it is, unfortunately, not possible to state with certainty ... | |
| 3rd degree burn during breast augmentation | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help, as I am very worried. Two weeks ago I underwent breast augmentation. During ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Sarah, I'm obviously very sorry for the problem ... | |
| Botox for glabella region | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I am 45 yrs old. I have had botox for the frown lines between my brows 2x/yr for about 2 years. In ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Christine, An excellent question. I don't know that ... | |
| breast reduction | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I had a breast reduction a year ago, I went from a 36 DDD to a D. I have lost weight and want to ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kathleen, It's hard to give you an absolute answer ... | |
| scars | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: i've had a breast lift and augemntaion one year ago but i still have a little red thick scar on the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jil, I don't think that the creams would do much at ... | |
| Choosing size of breast implants. | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I am in my late 20's and 5ft 9inches tall with a slender figure. A few weeks ago I underwent a ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Racheal, I'm sorry for the disappointment at this ... | |
| Bi-lateral Breast Reduction | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: On July 6th, 2009 I had Bi-lateral Breast Reduction Surgery. My height is 5'4 141 pounds, and I had ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Dianna, It seems strange that your bra size didn't ... | |
| Pro-phylactic bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I may be eligible for a skin-sparing mastectomy, to be preformed prophylactically, although there is ... A: A Becker implant is an expandable saline breast implant (ie, they leave in a valve for a few weeks ... | |
| BB post TT with hernia and muscle repair | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I had a TT with umbilical hernia repair (multiple midline hernias) 3 weeks ago. Everything seems to ... A: I'm sure that you're not completely healed yet, so you'll need to give it some more time. I can't ... | |
| TT with hernia and muscle repair | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I had a TT with umbilical hernia repair (multiple midline hernias) 3 weeks ago. Everything seems to ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Susan, You should, of course, discuss all of these ... | |
| t.t./hernia repair , recurring hernia | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: Last May I had a successful tummy tuck and hernia repair. The general surgeon did the hernia repair ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Karen, It is, of course, hard for me to answer that ... | |
| financing needful tt | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have had 2 c-sections and a hysterectomy I have a huge overhang of skin that causes my clothes not ... A: The best thing is probably exactly that - contact any medical centers near you to see if there are ... | |
| nipple graft | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: i had a breast reduction which resulted in a breast lift with free nipple graft. 3 week ago. my ... A: Unfortunately, it is, in my experience, very hard to correct the appearance of the nipples after a ... | |
| tummy tuck skin problems | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I recentely had a tummy tuck 5 weeks ago, I am wondering why after 3 days it looked like My stomach, ... A: Some people feel that extensive liposuction can increase the risk of this occurring but there is ... | |
| tummy tuck skin problems | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I recentely had a tummy tuck 5 weeks ago, I am wondering why after 3 days it looked like My stomach, ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Vivian, I'm sorry for the problems you're having. ... | |
| augmentation and lift doesnt look right | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I had a ba a lift 6 days ago. Ihave had a lot of friends have ba and r almost immediatley pleased w ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Laura, I'm sorry for the problem you're having, even ... | |
| nipple graft | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: i had a breast reduction which resulted in a breast lift with free nipple graft. 3 week ago. my ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Connie, I'm obviously very sorry for what's ... | |
| eyes | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: E, I am 40 years old, and after 6 sinus surgeries I have permanent bags under my eyes that won't go ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Michele, Fees range widely for this sort of ... | |
| WLS surgery scar looks like 2nd belly button | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I had a vertical sleeve weight loss surgery it was laproscopic, and all the incisions except one are ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Lee, You should see a plastic surgeon. There are ... | |
| liposuction | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: i want to ask u that i managed to loose around 20kg and came down from 90kg to 70kg.after that i ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Shehla, I'm obviously sorry for the disappointment ... | |
| Plastic surgery: breast reduction insurance inquiry | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have free amerigroup insurance and wanted to know if they would cover the costs of a breast ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Tiffany, In general, you have to find out what the ... | |
| tummy tuck | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I heard that now there is a new tummy tuck called the hybrid tummy tuck. The incision is as big as ... A: Even that equipment has been described before, though it does solve the issue of tightening the ... | |
| tummy tuck | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I heard that now there is a new tummy tuck called the hybrid tummy tuck. The incision is as big as ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi - Despite the name, the description, and the ... | |
| tummy tuck | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a large scar across my abdomen from gallbladder surgery years ago. Does this cause a ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com HI Terry, Actually, that scar can cause a problem in ... | |
| pain after breast reduction | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I had breast reduction surgery 3 months ago. The right side has healed nicely, but the left side, ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Andrea, Sometimes when a wound has healed ... | |
| Breast implant removal | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I recently read a question you'd answered involving a woman who'd like to have her implants removed. ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jenni, If you're really just having the implants ... | |
| Breast Reduction | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a question that may seem strange. I am 20 yrs old and always have had large breasts. I am ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Leanna, Simply put, I believe that 20 years old is ... | |
| Scar Revision | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has a deep long scar on her right hand. This is about 15 months old . A picture is ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com It is hard for me to say for sure without being able to ... | |
| Nasal Implant | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: Engler, I had an osteotomy and nasal implant procedure performed in July, which was two months ago. ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com HI Sammy, You should, of course, be speaking with your ... | |
| blisters after tummy tuck | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: i just had a tummy tuck a week ago, and now i am getting blisters all around the surgical area is ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Estela, It could be many things; certainly, ... | |
| Breast Reduction & Tummy Tuck at same time | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I am considering breast redution and a tummy tuck at the same time. I gained over 85 lbs during my ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Chanda, It's a question of degree. In general, the ... | |
| Ventral & Umbilical Hernia in Conjunction with Diastasis Recti | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I was injured after doing heavy lifting and received an umbilical hernia and rather large ... A: R. at the same time would help your result - I don't know if that's the case - then you should try ... | |
| Ventral & Umbilical Hernia in Conjunction with Diastasis Recti | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I was injured after doing heavy lifting and received an umbilical hernia and rather large ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Kimberly, In general I advise people to wait with ... | |
| Re: Septorhinoplasty - Hump after Surgery | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I had a septorhinoplasty 2 months ago to correct a deviated septum and shave down a rather large ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Bilal, It is, of course, very hard for me to comment ... | |
| nipples after breast lift | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I had a breast lift 10 weeks ago. The scars are healing and everything is fine except my nipples ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Paula, A lot depends on the degree of the deformity ... | |
| Problem from Tummy Tuck | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I had my tummy tuck done back in 2005, I loved my doctor and I loved my results. A year later I ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Chris, I'm happy to offer some thoughts but I think ... | |
| pain during expander reconstruction | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I am struggling with extreme tightness and pain which is keeping me on the couch for many days after ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Marsha, I'm obviously sorry for everything you're ... | |
| Scar healing - planning revise | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: Three months ago I had a laparoscopic surgery. The incision in the belly button was done vertically, ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Rikku, A picture is, indeed, worth a thousand words. ... | |
| TT Scar | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I recently had a FTT and I am in love with my new flat tummy. My PS did an amazing job with the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Holly, Congrats on the success with the TT; that's ... | |
| TT | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I have seen two surgeons regarding a TT. One tends to be conservative, the other, well, no so much. ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com The answer is - they're both right. The blood supply of ... | |
| indented scar on my forehead | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: Engler, I have a small scar in the very middle of my forehead. i got it when i was very young, im 21 ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com HI Aaron, I understand the concept you're describing ... | |
| Procedure for Rhinoplasty and punch excision for icepick scars done at the same time. | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: My name is Cassie and I had a consultation with a doctor because I wanted to get a rhinoplasty and ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Cassie, A lot depends on how extensive the scarring ... | |
| seroma post abdominoplasty 7+ months | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I have searched for so long for advice regarding the persistent seroma I've been trying my best to ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler bodysculpture.com Hi Debra, I'm obviously very sorry for the problem you're ... | |
| seroma around breast implant | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: and now completely out of no where i have developed swelling around the left breast again which is ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Bev, I'm obviously very sorry for the problems ... | |
| breast reduction,bad recovery | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: i want to have a breast reduction surgery but after seeing pictures of patients whose operation went ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Holly, Yikes...there's not much I can say that will ... | |
| Fluid accumulation after Tummy Tuck | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I had a tummy tuck and upper arm lift 3 weeks ago. Everything was healing very well until this ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Joann, It sounds like you have the beginning of a ... | |
| Appealing an insurance decision. | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 17 and she had Cushing’s disease. She was very ill and suffered from almost every ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Maureen, I'm obviously very sorry for what your ... | |
| buttock hematoma | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: two weeks ago I fell off a horse. Luckily I sustained no fractures, but I have a very large ... A: from Dr. Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Sheila, You need to see either a general surgeon or a ... | |
| tummy tuck | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I had a tummy tuck with abdominal repair two months ago. I am 115 lb, 5'2, and good shape. My PS ... A: I think I have an idea of what you look like but I'd rather see it more directly if possible. Can ... | |
| Problem with breast reduction surgery post op | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I am again and still experiencing pain and pressure , as well as possible fluid build up ?. A am one ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Lynn, I'm sorry for the problems you're having. You ... | |
| breast implant size | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in getting breast augmentation from an A cup to B and I have been to two ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Sofia, It can be very confusing if you're trying to ... | |
| Scars | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I have facial scars following an accident. At the time the scars were stitched up but I am not ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Devlet, Lots of things can be done to scars but, ... | |
| Tummy Tuck | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I had a Tummy Tuck 15 months ago. I still have severe muscle pain in my stomach area. Even to the ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Linda, It can take up to two years or even more for ... | |
| Seroma after breast agumentation | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: i had done breast augmentation in 08.08 2008.After 8 months i developed seroma in my right ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Jordan, I'm obviously sorry for the problem you're ... | |
| removing breast implants | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I have saline breast implants that were placed about 14 years ago. I have a contracture in the left ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Carol, The short answer is that I would think that ... | |
| Umbilical pain s/p tummy tuck | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I am 6&1/2 weeks post op for a tummy tuck. I got the green light for normal activities of daily ... A: from Dr. Alan Engler www.bodysculpture.com Hi Karen, It doesn't sound too awful to me - but you ... | |
| 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 ... | |