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Robert W. Kessler, M.D., FACS
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Answered Questions
Q:
How long should I wait after having a collapsed lung to schedule Breast Augmentation (without a lift)?
I was recently hospitalized with a collapsed lung due to a needle puncture from a misplaced cortisone injection. I'm wondering what the general time frame would be to wait to safely have breast implant surgery. I had been planning augmentation for a while but then this happened and I'm afraid I will have to postpone it for a long time. Your advice please.
A:
Sorry you had to experience this. The lung injury will most likely be adequately healed by 6- 8 weeks but this is a better question for your pulmonologist. Your surgeon should be able to obtain a clearance for surgery from your medical doctor to decide the best period of time to wait for you.
R.W. Kessler, MD
Q:
Will a second facelift incision scars be very visible if the surgeon places the incisions in front of my hairline?
I am currently 40 and had a lower facelift and cheek fat injections three years ago. However I have lost 25 pounds and whereas my body looks great, I've lost more volume. I'm considering a second face lift and more fat injections. My surgeon says he will need to place the incisions in front (right at) my hairline to avoid an unnatural hairline. I am worried that scars there will be very visible. Will this be the case?
A:
Properly placed incisions at the hairline heal beautifully. The hair in this region may grow forward covering the incision or even through the scar further camouflaging the incisions. Worst case scenario, a few hair grafts can be placed in front or within the scar if visibility is concerning. The alteration of the temporal hairline is far more obvious and difficult to hide if too much of the hairline is displaced.
Look at photos of past patients or ask to speak with people who have had the procedure with the surgeon. Good luck and I hope this was helpful.
R.W. Kessler, MD
Q:
What are the hidden side effects to breast reduction surgery?
I would like to get a breast reduction. Are there any unusual side effects to this surgery that I should be aware of?
A:
Woman that have breast reduction surgery are among the most satisfied people in cosmetic surgery practices. The reduction not only improves the appearance of the breast but helps with shoulder, back and neck pain. There are no unusual side effects to the surgery. Complications may occur a small percentage of the time but these are manageable and correctable. Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon to help you better understand this procedure.
R.W. Kessler, MD
Q:
What would be the best corrective surgery for Diastasis recti?
I have a pretty bad Diastasis recti that makes me look 5 months pregnant. It also gave me a distended navel, that hurts sometimes when I urinate, and when I wear shape wear that sucks everything in. I've read about the tummy tuck procedure (including having to get a new navel opening), and it seems horrific. My question is, is there another alternative to a tummy tuck, that would still give the same cosmetic improvement results?
A:
What your describing sounds very much like an umbilical hernia in addition to a rectus diastasis. The correction of the rectus diastasis and umbilical hernia can only be done surgically. Skin and superficial fat can be addressed by a variety of devices from Coolsculpting to Exilis but this will not address the hernia or the diastasis.
It is the diastasis which leads to the rounded protuberant abdomen not the skin and fat. The tummy tuck can be done under anesthesia with long acting blocks to minimize the discomfort after surgery.
Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon to help review this information and provide the insights you need to make a good decision.
R.W. Kessler, MD
Q:
Can areola's be made smaller after a breast augmentation?
Can areolas be made smaller after a breast augmentation?
A:
Absolutely. The procedure is an areolar reduction. This can be done with an incision around the entire areola and generally heals well as the contrast between the darker skin of the areola and the lighter breast skin camouflages the scar well.
Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon to evaluate you and explain your options. I hope this was helpful and good luck.
R.W. Kessler, MD