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Plastic Surgery/Questions Answered by Expert Minas T Chrysopoulo, MD
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Abdominal pain and bulging after tram flap surgery | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: July 23 2010 I had a mastectomy, and reconstruction done on both sides, about two months later I ... A: I'm sorry to hear about all the problems you have had. Even though the MRI may not have identified ... | |
| burn scar treatment | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: First of all, I would like to thank you for your time. Now, myI have a burn scar on the back of my ... A: Unfortunately anything you do will likely fall short of your expectations as long as you continue to ... | |
| scar healing | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: sent you a question about scar healing and you refusedto answer it.i dont know why since this is in ... A: Larry, The changes in color and texture could be part of the normal healing process but could also ... | |
| scar healing | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: sent you a question about scar healing and you refusedto answer it.i dont know why since this is in ... A: Sorry for the confusion. I honestly do not recall seeing this question come my way before. When ... | |
| Scar | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I recently had to get a mole removed from under my nipple. It was a small incision and was healing ... A: I recommend you massage the scar firmly several times a day. As much as you can actually. This can ... | |
| Scar Question | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I had surgery nine days ago for avascular necrosis in my right talus - though it turned out the ... A: Brian, Sorry you had to go through that. Unfortunately, no scar treatment or scar therapy will ... | |
| tummy tuck incision opened up a little bit but still isn't healing | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: I had a tummy tuck on 5/12/10 and right where my new belly button is or just above it actually, it ... A: I'd recommend you stop using hydrogen peroxide. Use just the water. Hydrogen peroxide is great for ... | |
| Scar treatment to fade dark scars | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: Chrysopoulo, I am Hispanic and have medium dark skin. I was in an accident a while back and have a ... A: Andre, You are right... there are several at home topical scar treatments to choose from. Some work ... | |
| What's going on with this scar? | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: About a month ago, I got into an accident and had a pretty deep (1.5'') laceration on my forehead. ... A: Julie, Your scar may be developing a suture granuloma from one of the deep sutures. Sometimes the ... | |
| Recurring Scar Tissue | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I had a gynecomsatia surgery in December of 2009. I did not require lipo to have the surgery. Less ... A: Evan, I'm sorry for your frustrating experience. I don't blame you for wanting to avoid more scar ... | |
| Diep flap and tummy tuck | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: My surgeon is reluctant to discuss the added benefit of a tummy tuck with my diep flap procedure ... A: Em, I cannot speak for other DIEP flap surgeons, only for our practice. We frequently perform ... | |
| Cut on nose...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: Darrell, You have several scar treatment options. Scar healing needs moisture so using any ... | |
| alot of necrosis after diep flap | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I had my diep flap done in 2005. Immediate after my stomache busted open form hip to hip i was told ... A: Annette, I'm sorry your breast reconstruction experience has been so difficult. Just to check if ... | |
| scars | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I recently got an injury that has left a scar but the scar appears to have spread outside of the ... A: Alice, The scar healing process can lead to skin piment changes (hyperpigmentation). This can lead ... | |
| TRAM surgery | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I had bilat mysectomy in 1988, mulitple sets of implants over the years. In Jan 2009 I decided to ... A: Jamie, I'm sorry you've had such a nightmare experience. Just to make sure I understand.... you ... | |
| internal scar tissue causing puckering in infant | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: Chrysopoulo 6 months ago our then 14 month old daughter was learning to walk and managed to trip ... A: John, Scar massage is the ideal way to go at this point to try and break down the scar tissue. The ... | |
| wound closure | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I had breast reconstruction in MAY. My body rejected some of the internal sutures, causing a large ... A: Melissa, To be honest infections don't always make wounds "look infected". These "subclinical" ... | |
| wound closure | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I had breast reconstruction in MAY. My body rejected some of the internal sutures, causing a large ... A: Melissa, You've had this problem for a while. It is concerning for a healthy 28 yr old to have such ... | |
| wound closure | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I had breast reconstruction in MAY. My body rejected some of the internal sutures, causing a large ... A: Melissa, Sorry you're going through all this. Some questions of my own before I can comment.... ... | |
| Scar Revision | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: My daughter had a wound which was stitched up about 15 months back. The scar is too vivid. A ... A: Mohan, I understand why a tissue expander was recommended - the surgeon wants to stretch the skin ... | |
| Scar healing - planning scar revision | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Three months ago I had a laparoscopic surgery. The incision in the belly button was done vertically, ... A: I don't see how he could do it without a scalpel either! Surgical scar revision could be performed ... | |
| Scar healing - planning revise | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Three months ago I had a laparoscopic surgery. The incision in the belly button was done vertically, ... A: Rikky, Unfortunately I'm not entirely sure what your plastic surgeon meant with the "cerclage" scar ... | |
| Liposuction scar healing - red scars | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I had liposuction 3 months ago. The scars are very red and noticeable. For the most part they are ... A: There are several topical scar treatments that decrease the red pigment associated with some scar ... | |
| 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: Unfortunately it can take up to 2 years for scars to look their very best without treatment. Even ... | |
| Tram Flap Breast Reconstruction and bulge | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I am referring to 2/28/08 (Ellen) and 3/29/08 (Linda). I want to comment that I have had the same ... A: Core muscle imbalance can be a very real problem after TRAM flap breast reconstruction. As mentioned ... | |
| Scar Healing/Scar Treatments | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a really bad burn on my hand since i was a little girl and i was wondering how much would it ... A: Tesha, Looking at the picture I don't know of any topical scar treatments that would help much. ... | |
| scar revision / scar treatments | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My name is tanveer ahmed.i stay in bangalore India.sir i would like to ask about the facial palstic ... A: I would also encourage you to look into laser scar treatments. I would recommend laser scar therapy ... | |
| scar revision | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: My name is tanveer ahmed.i stay in bangalore India.sir i would like to ask about the facial palstic ... A: Scar revision with dermabrasion is certainly an option but I need to mention a couple of things. ... | |
| Scar Healing/Scar Treatments | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a really bad burn on my hand since i was a little girl and i was wondering how much would it ... A: Tesha, Full scar healing can take up to 2 years. From your message it sounds like you've had the ... | |
| Protruding Red Scars | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I used to be a cutter and as a result i have some pretty nasty scars on my arms. They protrude and ... A: I hope you mean "steroid" injections rather than "silicone" injections. Injecting silicone into the ... | |
| scar removal / scar fading / dark scars | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I've got a scar on my upper lip that looks like a moustache that's making me miserable. It was ... A: Sorry, I should have specified that! I meant a topical scar treatment. It's always good to include ... | |
| scar removal / scar fading / dark scars | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I've got a scar on my upper lip that looks like a moustache that's making me miserable. It was ... A: Sam, Complete scar healing takes a good 2 years in some cases so it may take that long for your ... | |
| Get rid of scars / scar removal / scar treatments | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: had an operation for diverticuitis 2004 , have some scar tissue , from my navel down about 12" inch ... A: It is possible to get rid of scars though usually older scars with significant adhesions like you ... | |
| Facial scar healing and scar pain | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: A year ago this month I was struck in the head above my right eye toward the side of my head and it ... A: Justin, It sounds like your facial scar has tethered some of the forehead muscle which would ... | |
| Scar healing / Get rid of scar | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: The cheek looks enlarged and when i touch my cheek it feels soft from inside and not as firm as the ... A: Leon, Firstly, complete scar healing can take up to 2 years. Scar healing includes shrinking and ... | |
| pain in reconstructed breast | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I had bilat mastectomies and TRAM flap reconstruction in March of 2001. For the past month or so ... A: Diane, The pain has not improved over the last month. While it certainly could be a muscle cramp or ... | |
| abdominal pain/swelling after tram flap surgery | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: My mother is going thru the same pain Linda described in 2001. Did anything help her. Since the ... A: Mary, I'm sorry to hear your mother is also having such significant abdominal complications after ... | |
| back pain after TRAM flap breast reconstruction | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I realize this is an issue that has been clearly identified in patients who have had TRAM flap ... A: Barb, You are correct, this is certainly an issue that has been identified in patients who have had ... | |
| tram flap nightmare | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: I had a tram flap done in 2001. history of breast cancer - 1986, bilat. mastectomies, with silicone ... A: Linda, I'm sorry you've had so many abdominal problems after your tram flap breast reconstruction. ... | |
| PROBLEMS WITH TRAM FLAP BREAST RECONSTRUCTION | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE BEEN A BREAST SURVIVOR FOR NINE YEARS. I HAD RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY DONE ONE YEAR AFTER MY ... A: Ellen, I wouldn't say it is "normal" because not all TRAM flap patients have these symptoms ... | |
| Diep flap breast reconstruction after removal of silicone breast implants | 2/28/2008 |
| Q: In 2005 I had bilateral mastectomies, with silicone implant reconstruction. I believe one of my ... A: It is possible to have DIEP flap breast reconstruction following silicone breast implant removal as ... | |
| PROBLEMS WITH TRAM FLAP BREAST RECONSTRUCTION | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE BEEN A BREAST SURVIVOR FOR NINE YEARS. I HAD RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY DONE ONE YEAR AFTER MY ... A: Have you had any further surgery following your TRAM flap breast reconstruction to address this ... | |
| DIEP Flap Reconstruction | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: Does the DIEP Flap reconstructed breast gain and lose weight along with the rest of the patient's ... A: The DIEP flap as you know utilizes tummy fat to reconstruct the new breast. Patients who fluctuate ... | |
| Lat Dorsi Flap Surgery for Breast Reconstruction | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I have waited two years to have my reconstruction during which time I underwent chemo and then ... A: Unfortunately, without examining you I cannot say what all your breast reconstruction options are. ... | |
| Breast Implant Revision | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: I just had breast revision surgery due to Capsular Contracture (cc). Pre-Op I asked my PS what can ... A: Good question. I have not seen bottoming out from excessive massage in my breast augmentation ... | |
| Breat Reduction | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: I have unusually large breast for someone my age and size, and I am having back pain, and I just ... A: Juanita, Symptoms such as neck, shoulder and back pain are often caused by unusually large breasts. ... | |
| Breast Augmentation Revision | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: I just had breast revision surgery due to Capsular Contracture (cc). Pre-Op I asked my PS what can ... A: Post-operative breast massage is thought by some plastic surgeons to decrease the risk of capsular ... | |
| Breast Reduction | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: After having,three children and losing a lot of weight at age 23,I had no breast tissue left.SO I ... A: Clasi, I'm sorry you've had a hard time with all of this. From what you are saying it sounds like ... | |
| TRAM FLAP SURGERY | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: I HAD TRAM FLAP SURGERY LAST AUGUST AND WENT THRUM A PRETTY ROUGH TIME. HAD AN ABSCESSED AND HAD TO ... A: Alloderm can certainly be used to fill contour defects after breast reconstruction with a TRAM flap. ... | |
| TRAM FLAP | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: DR.PLEASE HELP, THIS IS MY PROBLEM, IN 2004 I HAD A TRAM FLAP SURGERY, MY BREAST RECONSTRUCTION ... A: I am sorry you've had such a hard time with this. From your question it sounds like they've tried ... | |
| Becoming a cosmetic surgeon | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: i would like to know what do i have to study or what classes do i have to take in college? A: Tyra, To become a cosmetic surgery you have to complete training in plastic surgery. To get in to a ... | |
Plastic Surgery
Answers by Expert:
Minas T Chrysopoulo, MD
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
BREAST CANCER RECONSTRUCTION, SCAR HEALING.
Experience
Dr Chrysopoulo is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM). Dr Chrysopoulo's areas of special interest include scar healing and microsurgical breast reconstruction following mastectomy (including DIEP, SIEA, TUG and GAP flap procedures).
Education/Credentials
Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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