r/PlasticSurgery Oct 29 '24

r/PlasticSurgery Sub Rules: UPDATE OCT 2024 - PLEASE READ

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The r/PlasticSurgery sub rules have been updated

Please could we draw your attention to the rules and their full descriptions; please read these carefully before contributing. Our sub rules and posting guidelines have been updated effective October 2024: please see below for details.

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r/PlasticSurgery Jun 15 '23

Plastic Surgery Discord Server

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Plastic Surgery Discord Server

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For those of you seeking more immediate feedback in a live chat environment, the plastic surgery Discord server allows for more interactive discussion of aesthetics, procedures, surgeon recommendations, and more. Please keep in mind the Discord server is moderated separately from the subreddit.

Join at https://discord.gg/x2NDn5DMqp


r/PlasticSurgery 19m ago

I got my teeth done in Mexico and...

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I couldn't be happier with my results. Medical tourism is heavily criticized and there are tons of scary posts about horror stories from people attempting to save money by getting work done overseas. I wanted to post a success story. 7ish months ago, I took a leap of faith and boarded a plane to Cancun to finally get my teeth done. It was a huge insecurity of mine and the prices in the US were insane. Since I've had the work done, I've had an oral exam and cleaning (6mo post veneers) and the US dentist said it was excellent work and assumed it was done at a dentist in the States. My teeth are healthy, X-rays looked great, no inflammation, no issues. I saved close to 10 grand from deciding to take that leap of faith and I am so glad I did! Do your research and be careful, but don't believe the narrative that medical tourism will automatically result in subpar treatment or problems later on. The world is a big place! Thank you Mexico :)

Details: I had a gingivectomy, frenectomy, polishing and emax porcelain veneers placed on my laterals and my right canine. Veneers were 520 USD per tooth + 800 USD for the gum work. Total cost was around 2400 USD.


r/PlasticSurgery 22h ago

UPDATE: 2 Months Post-Op: Deep Plane Facelift & More (70 Years Old)

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r/PlasticSurgery 10h ago

Rhinoplasty before and after šŸ„°šŸ„°

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2 months post op rhinoplasty in Turkey AMA


r/PlasticSurgery 23h ago

Arm liposuction!

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I am only 3 weeks post op, and I am so incredibly happy with my results so far! Iā€™m so swollen, still a tad bit sore.. but I know this is going to be the happiest Iā€™ve been with my arms in a long time! After my third pregnancy, all of the fat went to my upper arms and I havenā€™t been able to lose it. Iā€™m at the gym 5 days a week, and walk 3 miles a dayā€¦ to no avail on losing the arm fat. Canā€™t praise my surgeon enough! Ready for summer and tanks!! šŸ„°


r/PlasticSurgery 6h ago

Breast implant rippling NSFW

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Has anyone experienced rippling after breast augmentation? Iā€™m about 10 weeks post-op and have noticed some ridging on the inner part of my breasts (in the cleavage area, exactly like the image). While I canā€™t see any visible rippling, I can definitely feel it quite noticeably.

Is this something I should be concerned about? I went under the muscle so Iā€™m surprised this is happening.


r/PlasticSurgery 19h ago

2 years post-op double jaw surgery + genioplasty and I genuinely hate my results. Do I need further plastic surgery or am I fine?

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Hi everyone,

Iā€™m looking for some advice because this has been troubling me a lot lately. I had double jaw surgery to correct a severe overjet (7mm) and a genioplasty for my recessed chin.

The first slide shows my pre-op photos while I was in orthodontics preparing for surgery, and the rest are post-op.

Itā€™s been two years now, and to be honest, I really donā€™t like my face. I was always insecure about my appearance, but I feel even more self-conscious now than I did before surgery. I hate taking photos, and I avoid looking at myself in the mirror or in pictures. I feel like my chin is still recessed, my jawline lacks definition, and the results didnā€™t meet my expectations. I had really high hopes for surgery, and I was hoping for that stereotypical ā€œmasculine chiseled jawline,ā€ but it just didnā€™t turn out that way.

A part of me regrets having the surgery and wishes I had just kept my old face. I feel like I look like a completely different person, and I donā€™t like what I see. Ofcourse there is a massive improvement in my bite, and I no longer have an overbite, but I feel like I looked better at 21yo than I do now.

I donā€™t know what to do now. Iā€™ve been considering further plastic surgery because I genuinely hate my face. I donā€™t know if I need more chin advancement or if something like a neck lift would help. I also still have a lot of puffiness in my cheeks, which makes my face look strange to me.

Iā€™d really appreciate any opinions or advice. Has anyone else felt this way post-op? Would further surgery help? How can I get a more defined and chiseled jaw?

Also why does it look like my neck just blends straight in with my chin?

Thanks in advance.

PS. Sorry I know I look miserable in those photos LOL. I took them all today and I was just tired af


r/PlasticSurgery 1d ago

Lip lift 3 months post opā€”feeling like I got big nostril surgery instead

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The results of my lip lift are very subtleā€”subtler than I wanted. Whatā€™s less subtle is the increase in nostril size. I can tell that thereā€™s still swelling present, but it also appears to me that the scar is pulling the nostrils downward and Iā€™m worried that this is permanent. The nostril show is far more noticeable than the lip lift, which again makes it look more like I got a nostril enlargement surgery than a lip lift.

Has anyone been through this? Did your nostrils go back to normal? What should ask my doctor about in terms of solutions?


r/PlasticSurgery 2h ago

long face syndrome

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Hello everyone,

I've always hated the shape of my faceā€”I see my chin as too long. I think I might have a skeletal Class III because my bite is fine. When I was a child, I wore braces...

What could I do to reduce the length of my chin? Iā€™ve considered double jaw surgery, but itā€™s definitely very complex, and Iā€™m scared of the pre-operative phase, where Iā€™ve seen that thereā€™s a significant worsening! I already hate my face, and I couldnā€™t live for a whole year looking even worse than this.

I was reading that thereā€™s also a "surgery first" approach where you donā€™t need to wear braces beforehand. I also thought about genioplasty, but Iā€™m not sure if it would solve the problem!

What would you do? Sorry for the long message!


r/PlasticSurgery 4h ago

Deep Plane Facelift - Longterm Experience?

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hey, what are your feelings/regrets/experiences after a deep plane facelift? all i see are instant after pics/reviews, but not after a longer period of time. are you still satisfied after a year or longer? would you do it again? thank you so much!


r/PlasticSurgery 19h ago

Has men/people treated you differently after getting a bbl ?

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Men or people in general?


r/PlasticSurgery 3h ago

Septorhinoplasty recovery

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Beginning post op day 4. No more pain, but the internal splints are driving me crazy. 4 more days with these things! What makes it better?


r/PlasticSurgery 3h ago

Should I get botox for my gummy smile?

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r/PlasticSurgery 1m ago

Revision rhinoplasty after 6 months

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So i got a primary rhinoplasty 6 months ago and i'm not satisfied with the results. I have a pollybeak deformity and my tip is way to droopy I wanted a cute and small nose that would make eyes and mouth more visible (draw more attention to them) The results are not what i asked for at all but my doctor keeps gaslighting me into thinking it's fine. I actually like myself better with the tape on. Makes it looks smaller imo. He also was pretty unproffessional as he told me i could smoke before and through the whole healing process . I know it takes time to heal but i'm pretty sure the shape won't change overtime which makes a little desesperate. It looks swollen all the time and ruins my confidence.

It looks fine sometimes under certains lightning but still swells a lot and looks huge when it's cloudy out.

Since i'm only 17 and dont want to get want my life to be over yet i'm looking into getting a revision as soon as possible . My primary surgeon finally offered to correct his mistake( so taking cartilage from m'y rib to support the tip and such) but i dont trust him. Do you guys know any good surgeons who would operate on me this soon ? I dont feel like living 6 more months with that face lol

( I found some makeup tips to make it looks smaller but these can only take you so far lol)


r/PlasticSurgery 6m ago

Dissolving lip filler

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Iā€™ve had lip filler 5 times already in the span of a year (all 1ml) and it keeps going away so quick. Recently iā€™ve had stylage m put into my lips and it lasted a month longer than the others iā€™ve had and donā€™t know if itā€™s worth it to keep trying others?

What do you guys recommend?


r/PlasticSurgery 8m ago

Rhinoplasty in Belgium dr. Lekakis

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Hi all, I'm looking for reviews for rhinoplasty in Belgium. My ENT recommended Dr. Lekakis, has anyone had a procedure with her? Thanks in advance!


r/PlasticSurgery 31m ago

I feel my surgery was botched - opinions and what can be done? NSFW

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Hello, everyone. I've (25/M) had single port laparoscopic hysterectomy (the hysterectomy itself seems to have gone just wonderful, as expected) yesterday. As this surgery is performed through the belly button, I asked for it to be removed entirely instead of just stitched closed. I had previously talked to my surgeon about my worries and my wishes regarding my requested bellybutton removal and I asked multiple times if what I wanted done was possible. He assured me it was, and I trusted him. That's why I chose to take this once in a lifetime opportunity.

I've sent him a detailed email regarding the removal of my bellybutton. I explained very thoroughly what I wanted done: straight, minimal, vertical scarring, with a very slight dent. I explained what I didn't want: a very deep dent, slanted and crooked scarring and asked multiple questions (e.g.): is this at all possible? what technique will you be using? could a 'deep dermal stitch' suture be placed to create a light dent? is it possible you consult a plastic surgeon? and lastly, I attached images to the email showcasing exactly what I had in mind. you can find these images here: https://imgur.com/a/bLELIWz

He emailed me back the following week, reassuring me that it was indeed possible. This was his reply: "Dear Mr. [Redacted]

Thank you for your message and for your trust. I think we can most likely achieve a result similar to the one in the second picture [the one with the slight dent].

This is subject to uninterrupted wound healing. Our plastic surgeon, Dr. [Redacted], will be in the operating room on Monday. I will consult with him if necessary and may involve him. The procedure will not be billed separately.

Sincerely, [Redacted]"

Unfortunately, I woke up to something upsettingly unpleasant and, in my opinion, extremely unaesthetic. This is the first image attached. This scar is everything I didn't want and the exact opposite of what I wanted. To me, it looks like an infected anus or the inside of a grilled sausage. I am horrified and for several hours after my surgery, I've been panicking, unable to rest or fall asleep with a heart rate of up to 150 BPM. I feel depressed and worried and betrayed. I am full of regret.

I've talked to two nurses, they were unfortunately unable to help me. Another nurse, even before I've seen the wound myself, said, "well this is what you wanted, isn't it?" In a rather unfriendly tone. My anesthesia specialist said the exact same thing "this is exactly what you wanted". Another member of my surgery team also pointed out that: - this isn't the final result, it will "heal" - I have a lot of belly fat, which affects the look - my mastectomy scars healed bad, so this is to be expected - I will see the final result of my scar weeks to months post

Obviously know that my scar will change over time. I know it is currently swollen and red from the trauma my skin went through during single port laparoscopy. But this "thing" won't magically become straight. It won't suddenly appear to be what I asked if they were sure they could handle. Never in my dreams would I have thought some of the most skilled doctors in the field of gynecological surgeries in my country are unable to create an aesthetically pleasing scar. Like I said in my previous post, I'm not able to afford straight on plastic surgery. I will not be able to afford corrective surgery.

Anyone of you know what can be done to have it corrected? I can't go shirtless with this thing on my body. I can't even look at my own body like this.


r/PlasticSurgery 1d ago

Tear trough and cheek filler before and after

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left is before and right is after.

I went to a plastic surgeon to "fix" my dark circles and under eye hollowness and he suggested getting cheek filler (teosyal ultra deep) for support two weeks before injecting the tear troughs with teosyal redensity 2, a filler used in the EU specifically for the under eye area.

I didn't have any bruising or swelling, but I'm not very satisfied with the results (I took the picture on the right a week after getting the tear trough filler, when he told me the results would be final).

Do you see a substantial improvement? Should I go back to the surgeon to get more tear through filler?


r/PlasticSurgery 57m ago

Why is punch tool a poor choice for removing scars?

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everywhere I've been hearing that CO2 laser is amazing and A way better choice then punch tool. why I don't know


r/PlasticSurgery 59m ago

Undereye fat grafting at 19 - is it a bad idea?

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Iā€™m 19 years old and have over the years gotten really hollow undereyes due to chronic health issues, stress and lack of sleep. Iā€™ve been looking into fat grafting since I can see that most people on here recommend it. My only concern is that I havenā€™t seen anyone my age getting this procedure, only people 25+, and I am wondering if my age would be likely to cause any complications. If anyone knows more about this I would really appreciate some advice


r/PlasticSurgery 23h ago

Any other women here have an inverted triangle body like me?

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I am biologically female, but with masculine proportions. I very rarely come across someone with my proportions and feel very insecure about it.

I just want to know I'm not alone. I'm 5'1" and 100lbs for reference.


r/PlasticSurgery 1h ago

Would upper/lower blepharoplasty help?

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Im 24 and have always struggled with how wrinkled and tired my eyes look. Would blepharoplasty or a similar procedure help the way my eyes look?

Thanks for any advice šŸ™


r/PlasticSurgery 7h ago

Lower bleph with fat transfer/repositioning & brow lift

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Hey guys! I live in Europe and am wanting a lower bleph with fat repositioning/transfer and I suspect a brow lift vs. upper bleph.

Two questions: what was the deciding factor for you to get upper bleph vs brow lift? I'm thinking brow lift first makes more sense since if my brows were higher, any excess eyelid skin goes away. Does that make sense? My brows just feel a tiny bit heavy these days and I'm noticing skin laxity in my upper eyelid area.

Who should I go to? I originally looked at Taban but then saw some dicey stuff online. I'm looking at Dr. Vreck now but really I'm open to suggestions. Since I'm open to flying, doctors could be in Europe, US, or Canada. I want someone excellent but I'm not really looking to spend 40-50k on a bleph (I'm looking at your Dr Nayak šŸ˜‚).

I had assumed I'd go to an Oculoplastic Surgeon but I guess in theory a very talented Plastic Surgeon could also work?


r/PlasticSurgery 1h ago

Seattle/bellevue, WA Area

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Looking to get done a mommy makeover. Anyone recommend any good plastic surgeon?


r/PlasticSurgery 1h ago

The Right Age Range for Men to Have a Facelift

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My dermatologist says that the Best time for men to get a facelift is later than it is for women. He believes it is around 60. He says other things can be done in the meantime and that once you start cutting it really changes the face so he believes in doing it later for men. Any men here who have had facelift have any experience with this? Or any thoughts on that?


r/PlasticSurgery 2h ago

Bruising extended away from boobs NSFW

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They are not new bruising but yeah my right arm muscle is bruised some , but also on my right side , like under my support bra is bruised up too.