50 Honest Answers From Plastic Surgeons That May Change How You See Cosmetic Work
Cosmetic surgery is both pretty common, with around six million Americans getting some sort of work done in 2024. At the same time, the word “surgery” conjures up dramatic and sometimes unpleasant images. So it can often be helpful to actually hear from the experts.
We’ve gathered some of the most interesting questions and answers from an AMA (“ask me anything”) done by plastic surgeons online. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section down below.
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This isn't superficial at all. I'd love to hear a plastic surgeon thinks I'm hot.
I'm usually pretty good, but can somebody help me out on the censored words?
People don't want to hear that though, they want it NOW. Preferably without having to change anything else about how they live - they think looking a certain way will solve all their problems.
Why a dude? I am not a dude and I would love retractable adamantium claws.
I think insurers should cover surgeries for excess skin removals for people who have lost a lot of weight -- not for cosmetic purposes specifically, but because of the health risks excess skin can cause due to sweat and dirt that gathers in folds and can cause serious infections. Insurers would say that it's up to you to keep yourself clean, but it can be quite difficult for some folks.
That last line. Just saw a news item that something like 140 nurses and Drs are moving here from the states to get away from the nonsense and more are expected.
When I was discussing my options for tumour removal with my surgeon, I think I put a real blip in her curve. She's a general br3ast surgeon and does implants, reductions, etc. as well as mastectomies. She's going into all this detail about how we'll cut it out, then shape the b00b, then we'll have to match the other side... I was like, "Just chop it off and be done with it." I swear, she looked like she was going to faint! I don't think she'd ever encountered someone who just wanted the darn thing gone and didn't care if she was uneven. But her work was amazing - very straight scar, curving upwards where she removed the lymph node. And no, I don't wear a bra with a 'knitted knocker'. Because who cares. People can only tell if they know I had the mastectomy.
A nose job first and then MMA? Do you also style your hair and then dive in the pool
There used to be a show called Botched where the plastic surgeons' primary focus was on correcting what other plastic surgeons had done. They said no to a lot of people with unrealistic expectations.
I am a natural DD. I have grooves in my shoulders, my breasts have gotten saggy, and the weight aggravates my spine problems. Due to multiple health issues reduction surgery is not an option. I can't understand why any woman would want breasts as large as some of the ones I've seen. Especially if you enjoy sports.
I had a tummy tuck and the surgeon strongly suggested Lipo at the same time. I'm so glad I listened to him.
And over time, even without any surgeries, one breast may end up being somewhat larger than the other.
I had a rhinoplasty. I just wanted to change the size, not the shape. The surgeon did a fantastic job and I still look like my late mom, which is why I wanted to keep the shape. (She was very much alive when I had my surgery, and told me afterwards she'd always wanted to do the same thing but was afraid.)
Although these are a bit old, this is actually great information! I've always been curious about getting plastic surgery done (but not enough to drop the cost equivalent of a used car)
I just realized about half of these were answered by Dr. Tony Youn. I love his YouTube channel!
The OPs are 9 years old... I wonder how things turned out for the patients and surgeons?
Although these are a bit old, this is actually great information! I've always been curious about getting plastic surgery done (but not enough to drop the cost equivalent of a used car)
I just realized about half of these were answered by Dr. Tony Youn. I love his YouTube channel!
The OPs are 9 years old... I wonder how things turned out for the patients and surgeons?
