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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.

#1

Reddit user asks about cosmetic surgery for children, and plastic surgeon replies bluntly, reflecting honest answers from plastic surgeons.

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Nova Rook
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1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good answer. Cannot believe my parents paid for my sisters b**b job when she was still a teen (18 or 19).

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    #2

    Reddit conversation featuring a plastic surgeon sharing positive experiences helping breast cancer patients with cosmetic work outcomes.

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    Kitty Smith
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't superficial at all. I'd love to hear a plastic surgeon thinks I'm hot.

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    #3

    Reddit exchange showing a plastic surgeon discussing challenging cosmetic work and common issues with prior surgeries.

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    #5

    Reddit user asks about proud work, plastic surgeon replies proud to help many choose plastic surgery over smoking for healthier years.

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    Cee Cee
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did they go back to smoking post surgery.

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    #7

    Reddit thread screenshot showing a plastic surgeon sharing unusual surgery requests including wings and celebrity looks.

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    Mreoww
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To look like Kim Kardashian? I fear for society.

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    #8

    Conversation excerpt from plastic surgeons discussing realistic expectations in cosmetic work and patient screening for surgery.

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    #9

    Reddit conversation showing plastic surgeon sharing wild experiences in cosmetic work, illustrating honest answers from surgeons.

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    Kali Chaos
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm usually pretty good, but can somebody help me out on the censored words?

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    #10

    Plastic surgeon explaining how many patients avoid cosmetic surgery through non-surgical treatments and consultations.

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    mria alternativa
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    #11

    Reddit conversation about innovative surgery ideas, featuring plastic surgeon's humorous take on retractable claws.

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    Laugh or not
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why a dude? I am not a dude and I would love retractable adamantium claws.

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    #12

    Conversation about plastic surgeons sharing honest answers on cosmetic work and personal experiences with procedures.

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    The Majestic Opossum
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oooh, I want to try cool sculpting now...

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    #13

    Reddit thread with plastic surgeon sharing honest answers about breast reconstruction and cosmetic work complications.

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    #14

    Reddit thread with plastic surgeons answering questions about cosmetic work and age restrictions on procedures.

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    #15

    Discussion about risks and advice on surgical tourism from a plastic surgeon regarding cosmetic work after major weight loss.

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    Wang Zhuang
    Community Member
    1 month ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    #16

    Reddit Q&A discussing the challenges of becoming a plastic surgeon and the future of cosmetic work.

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    Chich the witch
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    #17

    Reddit thread with a plastic surgeon revealing average earnings, highlighting honest answers from plastic surgeons about cosmetic work.

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    Anony Mouse
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    1 month ago

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    Bull. A hospitalist in a smaller city starts around $500k and they aren’t a board-certified specialist.

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    #18

    Reddit Q&A about plastic surgery trends highlighting growth in nonsurgical cosmetic procedures over traditional cosmetic work.

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    #20

    Reddit discussion on reconstructive surgery and breast deformity impacts from plastic surgeons sharing honest answers about cosmetic work.

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    T'Mar of Vulcan
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    1 month ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    #21

    Reddit exchange discussing breast implants in the context of honest answers from plastic surgeons about cosmetic work.

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    T'Mar of Vulcan
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can literally buy a stress ba11 that looks like a b00b.

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    #22

    Reddit Q&A with a plastic surgeon sharing honest answers about patient satisfaction and challenges in cosmetic work.

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    #23

    Reddit Q&A about challenges of facelifts for bald men, offering honest answers from plastic surgeons on cosmetic work.

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    #24

    Reddit question about nose job fragility after surgery answered by plastic surgeon with advice on MMA risks.

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    Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A nose job first and then MMA? Do you also style your hair and then dive in the pool

    #25

    Reddit thread discussing honest answers from plastic surgeons about complications and outcomes in cosmetic work.

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    Lady Eowyn
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    #26

    Reddit conversation highlighting the pressures and rewards shared by plastic surgeons in cosmetic work.

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    #27

    Reddit thread discussing breast reduction surgery with insights from plastic surgeons on benefits and rare complications.

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    Anony Mouse
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A good doctor would tell her not to visit a chiropractor quack.

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    #28

    Reddit exchange showing plastic surgeon answering questions about breast implant size and cosmetic work advice.

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    Lady Eowyn
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    #29

    Reddit conversation featuring plastic surgeon Dr. Lisa Cassileth discussing celebrity cosmetic work and surgery pressures.

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    #30

    Reddit Q&A with plastic surgeon explaining tummy tuck recovery, scars, and effectiveness in cosmetic work results.

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    Unkeptwoman
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a tummy tuck and the surgeon strongly suggested Lipo at the same time. I'm so glad I listened to him.

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    #31

    Reddit AMA discussing honest answers from plastic surgeons about breast implants and cosmetic work advice.

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    #32

    Reddit Q&A with plastic surgeon sharing insights on tummy tuck and cosmetic work results.

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    #33

    Reddit Q&A discussing breast asymmetry and surgical options from plastic surgeons on cosmetic work outcomes.

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    Lady Eowyn
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    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And over time, even without any surgeries, one breast may end up being somewhat larger than the other.

    #34

    Reddit Q&A about qualifications to look for in a plastic surgeon, highlighting key cosmetic surgery insights from experts.

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    #35

    Reddit conversation about future of face transplants and advancements in plastic surgery and cosmetic work.

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    #36

    Comment thread discussing plastic surgeons and liposuction with humor about using removed fat as biofuel for cars.

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    #37

    Reddit Q&A with plastic surgeon discussing long-term client satisfaction and experiences with cosmetic work and surgeries.

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    #38

    Reddit thread discussing the craziest celebrity beauty trends with insights from plastic surgeons on cosmetic work.

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    #39

    Reddit Q&A showing a plastic surgeon’s honest answer about unused fat disposal in cosmetic work.

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    UnclePanda
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They make candles for the morgue, of course!

    #40

    Reddit user asks about botched rhinoplastys and chances of error, plastic surgeon replies 20-30% risk in cosmetic work discussion.

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    Lady Eowyn
    Community Member
    1 month ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.)

    #41

    Reddit exchange discussing nerve damage and techniques in mastectomy from a plastic surgeon's perspective on cosmetic work.

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    #42

    Conversation about ethical practices in cosmetic work, plastic surgeons explaining no photoshopping of patient before and after pics.

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    #43

    Reddit Q&A on plastic surgery discussing breast asymmetry and the complexity of cosmetic work by a plastic surgeon.

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    #44

    Reddit Q&A with a plastic surgeon discussing risks and scar placement for breast implants and cosmetic work.

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    #45

    Reddit user asks about plastic surgery attitudes in South Korea, with a plastic surgeon explaining generational differences.

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    #46

    Reddit exchange showing plastic surgeon answering a question about breast lift and cosmetic work after children.

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    #47

    Reddit discussion featuring plastic surgeon answering questions about rare breast surgery techniques in cosmetic work.

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    #48

    Reddit Q&A discussing the selectiveness of plastic surgery residencies in cosmetic work education.

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    #49

    User asking about uneven gynecomastia surgery results, and plastic surgeon explaining cosmetic work options for fixing skin and fat issues.

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    #50

    Reddit Q&A on breast augmentation discussing fat stem cells, fat transplant, and silicone preferences by a plastic surgeon.

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    Hugo
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    1 month ago (edited)

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    Silicon is what computer chips are made of; it would not make a good implant material.

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    #51

    Reddit exchange where a plastic surgeon explains breast lift options and preserving sensation during cosmetic work.

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    #52

    Reddit Q&A with plastic surgeon discussing challenges in revisions and botched cosmetic work and surgeries.

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    #53

    Reddit conversation about plastic surgeons discussing quality implants and cosmetic work experiences.

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    #54

    Reddit conversation with a plastic surgeon discussing hype and perceptions in cosmetic work and plastic surgery industry.

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    #55

    Reddit exchange where a plastic surgeon explains benefits of implants before radiation and using dermal matrix in reconstruction.

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    #56

    Reddit exchange with a plastic surgeon answering questions about breast implants, firmness, and cosmetic work concerns.

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    #57

    Comment thread discussing breast implant issues and maintenance advice from a plastic surgeon about cosmetic work.

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    #58

    Reddit thread discussing breast asymmetry and cosmetic work insights from experienced plastic surgeons.

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    #59

    Reddit user asks about affordable gynecomastia surgery overseas, plastic surgeon shares honest cosmetic work advice.

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    #60

    Reddit conversation discussing plastic surgeons' attitudes toward breast sparing surgery and cosmetic work realities.

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    #61

    Screenshot of an online discussion about breast lifts and fat grafting in cosmetic plastic surgery from a plastic surgeon's perspective.

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    #62

    Discussion on breast augmentation and liposuction options from plastic surgeons offering honest cosmetic work advice.

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    #63

    Reddit discussion on gynecomastia treatment featuring plastic surgeon advice on liposuction and cosmetic work options.

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    #64

    Reddit conversation showing a patient asking about cosmetic surgery results and a plastic surgeon's advice on gynecomastia revision.

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    #65

    Reddit thread showing a plastic surgeon discussing conservative cosmetic work and minimal surgeries for patient happiness.

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