Miscellaneous
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I am 54 years old and look as young as 34 years old. I have had a double chin as far back as I can remember, even in my early 20’s, and it appears to be a family trait because I see it in other family members. I have a small fat deposit in the submental area and I was told that if I had liposuction in the area that it would leave a “turkey waddle.” Is the liposculpture enough to make the skin retract or would I need more procedures? My skin is not loose in that area nor is it hanging.
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When having a belt lipectomy done, would that not cover what would be done during a panniculectomy?
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Can hyaluronic acid injections be removed? Are these types of injections legal for buttock enhancement?
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I had fat grafting about three years ago and fat was removed from my thigh area. Since then I have gained a little weight and it seems that my thighs are bigger and they are definitely out of shape. If I vigorously exercise this area, will my thighs tone up, or will I need to have surgery again to tone them?
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I am scheduled to have Juvederm injections in the folds around my mouth next week. I am also considering having Fraxel treatments done later on. Must I wait until the Juvederm is completely dissolved before I do the Fraxel? I don’t want to wait six months to have the Fraxel series.
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I am a very healthy 43 year old female and want to have my nose done, a chin implant and breast implants. Is it possible and advisable to have all three done at the same time?
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I am a 65 year old female with congestive heart failure but I am doing quite well. Would I be able to have a facelift or neck lift with this condition?
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I had breast surgery to remove a benign papilloma a few years ago which left my nipple inverted. Can this be corrected with plastic surgery?
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I was born with a cleft lip and palate which were repaired shortly after I was born. I am now 18 and would like to have it redone as I have a remaining scar. If I have surgery now would it permanently remove the scar, resulting in the area looking normal?
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