Q: Should I add more saline to my breasts? I got a breast augmentation 7 months ago (36DD before surgery, 36DDD after). The purpose of the surgery was to make my breasts more round and lift them. The surgery plan was to put in 550cc. When I woke up, I was told he only put… Read More »
Tag: Dr. Shlomo Widder
Severe capsule contracture of right breast
Q: I am 6 weeks post-operation from my breast augmentation (545 XHP silicone round smooth unders). I have been doing aggressive massage for 2 weeks on that side. When I massage, I don’t really feel the implant move around like I do on the left. My surgeon said it’s kind of “up in the air”… Read More »
Recovery From Mini Tummy Tuck
Q: I know this is a hard question to answer. But, I’m looking for the most realistic answer. Should I expect to be laid up for 2–3 days? When can I shower? And how should I expect to get around the house for the first few weeks after? Is there a general timeline of when… Read More »
Full Tummy Tuck
Q: I’m scheduled to have a hybrid tummy tuck (short-scar/mini, floating umbilicus tummy tuck with flank liposuction) in 10 days. I’m starting to get nervous that my surgeon hasn’t chosen the right operation for me. Should I be getting a full tummy tuck? I’m 5’7?, extremely athletic with minimal body fat, and 120 pounds. I’ve… Read More »
Tummy Tuck and Lipo
Q: Can liposuction of the abdomen and tummy tuck be done at the same time? Is it safe? Front and side view pictures would have been helpful to answer as it varies for each individual. Cosmetic surgery is purely elective (you do not have to have it); and as such, complication rates should be reduced… Read More »
Preparation for Breast Augmentation Surgery
Q: Planning to have breast augmentation soon and had one consultation. The clinic did not need any mammograms or cardiogram. Is this normal? Congratulation on your upcoming breast augmentation surgery, which is one of the best investment that you can make for yourself. It will increase your confidence, your self-esteem, your sense of femininity and will make shopping… Read More »
Umbilical Float Tummy Tuck
Q: Is it possible to support a full pregnancy after having an umbilical float tummy tuck, without belly button necrosis? Front and side view pictures would have been very helpful. I have been in practice for over 30 years and performed an umbilical float tummy tuck on one patient only, out of well over 1,000 tummy… Read More »
Breast Asymmetry
Q: I had a revision surgery one year after the initial augmentation. I am now almost four weeks post op and am completely asymmetrical in size. The swelling has not gotten worse, but has not gotten better by any means. Is this normal? Should I be concerned? Posting of front and side view pictures would… Read More »
Abdominoplasty Revision
Q: I’m not happy with my revision of my tummy tuck. I was concerned about the incision asymmetry almost immediately after my surgery in 2016. After much persistence, my surgeon finally agreed to fix the asymmetry problem and lipo the excess fat from that area as well. It’s 6 months after the revision now, and… Read More »