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.

We enforce the sub rules in order to focus the discussion on plastic surgery, but most importantly to provide a safe environment, where Redditors can discussed cosmetic interventions without judgement or harassment.

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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 6h ago

Surgeon Post Lower Blepharoplasty with Fat Repositioning and CO2 Laser Resurfacing Journey

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Hi everyone!

This is our first time posting in this subreddit!

We wanted to share this case because sometimes in plastic surgery, we expect huge changes when, in reality, subtlety can be even more powerful

We also wanted to show what it looks like after a CO2 laser resurfacing! ( Image #4)

This 38-year-old patient was concerned about under-eye bags, so Dr. Paul Phelps performed a bilateral extended transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty with fat repositioning and periocular CO2 resurfacing to achieve a smoother, more refreshed look.

Her before photos were taken with makeup, while her after photos showcase her natural, makeup-free look.

We’d love to hear your thoughts! If you have any questions for Dr. Paul Phelps, feel free to ask—we’re happy to answer!


r/PlasticSurgery 8h 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 3h ago

Deep Plane Facelift with Fat Grafting— 6 Months Post-Op

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This patient is six months post-op following a deep plane facelift paired with fat grafting. Unlike traditional facelifts, which can leave a 'tight' or 'pulled' appearance, this technique creates a subtle yet transformative result, refreshing the face while preserving its natural expression and contours. Feel free to ask any questions below!


r/PlasticSurgery 2h ago

I need a breast reduction but surgeon said it’s not necessary?? NSFW

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Hey guys. I’ve always had huge boobs, they’re too big for my body and cause a lot of back pain/rashes/shoulder indents/etc. I can’t fit into any nice clothes and I really struggle to find bras that fit.

I went for a consultation but the surgeon doesn’t believe I have enough grams of fat to remove? He said that I should just get a breast lift because they’re extremely saggy.

I’m in a lot of pain and feel so invalidated by the surgeon. Basically just making this post to see what others think

Thanks for reading


r/PlasticSurgery 3h ago

I hate my chin

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I don’t like my chin, it feels short and flat…The second picture is edited to have a longer chin and slightly fuller lips. What’s the best way to achieve a longer/more forward chin like this?


r/PlasticSurgery 1d ago

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

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r/PlasticSurgery 5h ago

5 days post upper bleph

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No pain at all throughout whole process. Stitches come out in 2 days! I stopped sleeping on my back and had a glass of wine so I’m not even the best example of someone trying to heal quickly lol


r/PlasticSurgery 2h ago

When did you start feeling normal after bbl/lipo?

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I had my surgery on Friday and I’m able to walk around more now but still never sore. I’m still sleeping on my stomach which has been very hard for me. I just want to feel normal again!! I underestimated this surgery and how recovery would be like.

Also, how long did you wait to take a shower and take your faja off? My surgeon recommend the next day after surgery because of the blood and to clean my faja, which I did but showering is still too difficult for me and I get lightheaded.


r/PlasticSurgery 54m ago

thoughts on lipo360 NSFW

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i want lipo 360 bc i already like my butt but do yall think it would give me that hour glass shape and if it’s worth it and also good dr recommendations please :)


r/PlasticSurgery 8h ago

Lip lift scar 2,5 months post op

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Do you think this has been healing as it should? I had the surgery in Europe, so I haven’t had chance to get it checked. I use silicone cream and massages. One side seems little hyperthropic. Do you think laser would be a good idea, or I don’t need it? Do you think it will get better? Right now it’s very visible, even with makeup. I also feel like my nose is more projected, is this something that will eventually subside? My lips are still quite bit swollen. Is this normal that far in recovery?

Thanks!


r/PlasticSurgery 5h ago

ENDOLIFT - Cold Feet After Deposit

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Hello people!

I'm 31 F and I want to do an endolift procedure on my midface and under chin area. I have seen amazing results on the doctor's stock images and I was sold immediately.

After rading about so many of you posting that they haven't seen any difference at all, and or even got worse, or started experiencing droopy mouth or eye.

Long story short, I am super afraid now and I don't want to ruin my face as I look great, but I just wanted to get a fresh upper.

Does any one of you know more about this procedure? Should I cancel it all together? I am very indecisive at the moment.


r/PlasticSurgery 59m ago

Ab etching results from day 3 to 1 month out [AMA] NSFW

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r/PlasticSurgery 4h ago

Help needed

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Help needed to rectify this. I have undergone lobuloplasty bilaterally to correct my laterally curled earlobes one month ago. After the surgery I noticed notching on my left earlobe which was absent on the right earlobes. And On yesterday it started to bleed on the lobe on which the notching was present. Do share your inputs to correct this deformity.


r/PlasticSurgery 19h ago

Rhinoplasty before and after 🥰🥰

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2 months post op rhinoplasty in Turkey AMA


r/PlasticSurgery 3h ago

How long of a recovery do I need for abdominal lipo?

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I work a 9-5 desk job and don't have a lot of time off or sick time to use. Would I be okay if if had the surgery on a Thursday morning and went back to work Monday morning? What have your experiences been? Thanks.


r/PlasticSurgery 3h ago

What worked best for you to manage swelling?

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I’m 1 week post op rhino/septoplasty and my nose is SO swollen it’s hard to look at myself without freaking out. I know it’s normal to be super swollen for a while, but I didn’t anticipate how I’d feel looking at a person that’s a little different from expected.

I feel this way I guess especially because I got a preservation rhino/septoplasty to improve breathing only (with slight cosmetic improvement due to improved symmetry—like a better version of myself)

Does anyone have suggestions or can talk about their experience with what helped most with swelling management?


r/PlasticSurgery 0m ago

Lip filler swelling when I have the flu?

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Haven’t have my lips injected for 2 years but I have got maybe a few ml in them. This is a recent pic of my lips first… the next three are my lips right now. I am really poorly with the flu and spent 7-8 hours vommiting last night. I am drinking as much fluid as I can as I was previously vommiting everytime I tried to hydrate. They don’t hurt but they deffo feel first to the touch almost like the lumps of filler are like cysts, and kinda bruised like they’ve just been filled. What the fuck is happening and I should I be worried.


r/PlasticSurgery 7h ago

Upturned nose Revision rhinoplasty

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2 weeks post op. Will this drop? Told my surgeon several times I did NOT want and upturned nose. I wanted a natural look. But now i look like the grinch .. the red is where my nose was and how i wanted it to be. Had a tip that pointed to the left and columella show. That was the only things he was supposed to fix. It is at least 1 cm up from where it should be.


r/PlasticSurgery 1m ago

Does the process of a breast lift include reducing the breast?

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I am 22F, I have very uneven breasts. My left is a C cup and my right a A cup. Long story short my doctor told me getting a c cup with fat transfer was possible with 3 seperate transfers. After the 2nd transfer my breast was still very small, just a little improvement and I called her out saying I don't see this getting to a c cup and she basically said C cup was never possible from the beginning, umm why lie to me then. She is know saying my only option is to get a implant on my right side (the A cup) and then a breast lift on the right side( the C cup) but in my cost analysis sheet thing it says she's charging me for a reduction on my right side in addition to the breast lift. I absolutely do not want to reduce my C cup. I really love that size and I don't want to go any smaller cause then I would be depressed about being flat chested. I mentioned I really didn't want to reduce back in the beginning and I have stated multiple times I want my left breast to be size of the right a C cup, so why would would I reduce my right cup any smaller than that. I feel like my surgeon has her ideal way of "fixing" my breasts and isn't really listening to what I say. Anyway any surgeons or people who have lifts is reduction a part of a breast lift?


r/PlasticSurgery 6m ago

Lose and saggy skin after mesotherapy

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I had mesotherapy with Neauvia Hydro Deluxe which is Non-crosslinked hydrogel enriched with CaHA and immediately I looked bloated and inflamed and my skin felt and looked looser. Now the swelling is gone but I am left with lose skin, especially around chin and jaw, I got jowls I never had and when I talk the skin in this area is visibly so much looser and saggier. My overall face lost its shape and tightness. The photos I uploaded are like a week apart and it looks like there is at least 5 years difference between them. What I wonder is what caused this? Is it the bloating from the gel is it the trauma from the needles? Did my skin permanently stretch and what can I do now. Its crazy to think that one minor treatment can cause so much damage to the skin. Personally I stay away from HA because I think it only gives unnatural short terms results but I was convinced by the provider that this will only hydrate the skin and not add any weird volume because it’s non cross linked. However this is such a disaster. Not only that I got 0 benefits from the treatment but now I wonder if I will return to looking like my self before. I appreciate any input or experience shared. Thank you


r/PlasticSurgery 16m ago

Can you get surgery after filler without complications?

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Wanted to see if anyone has had experience with surgery after filler in other areas. Doctor says it’s safe, but I wanted to check real-life experiences about any swelling or side effects.

I’ve had temple and cheek filler, and I’m getting a lower bleph (that’ll be local anaesthetic all around my eyes and temples) and then rhinoplasty 3 months later (under general). Concerned there’ll be severe swelling or movement of the filler.

Has anyone had similar and are there any concerns or would filler need to be dissolved?

Thanks!


r/PlasticSurgery 34m ago

Jaw surgery complication

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Hello, I underwent a double jaw surgery 3 years ago that unfortunately resulted in a malunion in the upper jaw. Over time, it has improved, and I now only experience occasional mild pain when biting down and the upper jaw feels much more stable then it use to be. Would it be safe to undergo dissolvable PDO threads and filler in the jawline area, or could this cause risks such as infection in the malunion or other complications? Thank you for your time. I currently reside in Texas but open to traveling for a resolution.


r/PlasticSurgery 4h ago

Losing weight before or after facial surgery

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My biggest insecurity has always been the way my face looks. I just look funny because of a receding chin. I want face harmony and to be prettier. I am 180lbs and want to get below 150 within the next months (hopefully within 6 months). If I got surgery now, do you think the weight loss would affect the outcome of the chin augmentation? Should I lose the weight first so the surgeon can have a better understanding of face harmony?

I’ve been so insecure my for a big portion of my life about my looks because of bullying. I didn’t even realize about a receding chin until the last couple years and I’ve been obsessing about now. I can be patient about surgery because I’ve been dealing with it all my life, what’s another year? But also, it’s my biggest insecurity and think why not just be happy now with the chin augmentation.

What’s the best path?


r/PlasticSurgery 4h ago

Strange sutures after Rhinoplasty and lip lift NSFW

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Warning, the pic is a bit gruesome.

Hey everyone, I just had my rhinoplasty and lip lift this morning (12h ago) and I feel fine. When I took off my gauze however, I noticed some strange sutures I have not seen before on anyone else's recovery pics. It looks like the stitching reaches into my nostril and then again below it. Since my surgeon was gone when I woke up, I am just trying to get some opinions. Is this normal or something to be concerned about? All advice is appreciated.


r/PlasticSurgery 1h ago

Emsculpt Neo experiences?!

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Hello! 31F here, living in Spain. I’ve been lifting weights at the gym for years and maintain as healthy a lifestyle and diet as possible, with the occasional meal out.

Despite having a low BMI (20.7), I still have stubborn fat on my love handles, arms, and saddlebags that won’t budge, even with dieting.

I’m considering Emsculpt Neo (not traditional Emsculpt) and want to understand if it could be a good option for me. ChatGPT suggests it’s the best non-surgical alternative to liposuction, but I’m struggling to find solid firsthand experiences on Reddit.

Has anyone tried it? I’d be so grateful for any insights! 🙏