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Topic: Liposuction
Liposuction recovery and pain
Posted by Adri   •   Wednesday, 2009-September-30
Hi,  I have been working-out and dieting for sometime now and my stomach still does not look good.  I am looking to have Liposuction but I am limited on time that I can take off and I am scared of pain. 


I am wondering how much time a person usually needs off from work and how much pain is involved in Liposuction.

Thanks in advance for your help.
Topic: Buttock Augmentation
Butt Augmentation and Pain?
Posted by Kaisha J   •   Tuesday, 2009-July-14
I’ve been working out for quite a while and don’t see any results. I am interested in having a butt augmentation, but I am afraid of pain. How much pain does  butt augmentation involve?
  1. Diane Arbus wrote on 2009-July-20 17:01:01:
    I had  a butt aug a few years ago. It did involve some pain, but was tolerable with medication.  I slept on my stomach initially for a few weeks. I was off work for two weeks and was told not to sit for long periods of time.
  2. Lil Armstrong wrote on 2009-July-31 15:52:05:
    You know, I had a butt augmentation and I was uncomfortable for a while before being able to resume normal activities. Sitting on the toilet was  painful.  But the end result was great and  well worth it.
  3. Mike Arnould wrote on 2009-August-01 15:56:43:
    Why do people put themselves through all that pain to make their  butt bigger?
  4. Lil Armstrong wrote on 2009-August-01 16:58:18:
    The reason people like us have butt augmentations is to achieve a round and fuller butt  so that clothes fit better.
  5. Diane Arbus wrote on 2009-August-01 18:01:13:
    People do butt augmentations for the same reason that they do  breast augs. They want more volume.
Topic: Arm Lift
Arm lift Scar!
Posted by Jessica Ash   •   Friday, 2009-July-03
I am curious about an armlift. My girlfriend had an arm lift  and her scar is visible. Is this normal?
  1. Nina wrote on 2009-July-04 16:13:34:
    I had an arm lift a couple of years ago. My scar is well hidden. I think it depends on the doctor who performs the procedure.
  2. Alice A wrote on 2009-July-05 15:16:36:
    I had my surgery with Dr. Makhlouf who took the time to make sure that my scar is hidden and I am very happy with my results.
  3. Mary Britain wrote on 2009-July-06 16:20:19:
    I had gastric bypass. My general surgeon did not do a full tummytuck, but removed some of the extra skin. I’m ok with it, but my arms and thighs …that’s another story. I’m looking for a good doctor.
  4. Dr. Vincent Makhlouf wrote on 2009-July-10 19:21:12:
    The general surgeon did a very good thing to improve your health and your longevity. You are now at the next phase to improve the quality of your life.

    This is a long term project that requires a long term, comfortable relationship with a physician that you trust. Frequently, procedures on multiple areas of the body are needed.

    Although some people will go for a “mega” procedure with hospitalization, trying to fix everything at the same time, I personally prefer a carefully planned approach with surgeries on two, or at the most, three areas of the body.

    It allows for safety and the ability to have these procedures as an outpatient, if one takes into account the cost of hospitalization, there is no savings in doing the procedures all at one time.
Topic: Buttock Augmentation
Buttock Augmentation and Fat Transfer.
Posted by Januita B   •   Sunday, 2009-June-14
I am interested in butt augmentation and I think I have enough fat to transfer. How would I know that I am a candidate for fat transfer?
  1. Dr. Vincent Makhlouf wrote on 2009-June-20 23:05:07:
    We have two options available to us for buttock augmentation. One is with a soft solid implant, the other is with fat transfer from the patient themselves. Approximately 25% of the fat that one sees ends up alive in the buttocks. This is an area of plastic surgery that is going to show improvement in the coming years as we gain knowledge about fat cell metabolism.
Topic: Tummy Tuck
Children and Tummy Tuck!
Posted by Anita Z   •   Wednesday, 2009-May-13
I am 23 and have a 2 year old child. I lost all my baby weight, but can’t lose my belly. Would a tummy tuck help? I am planning on more children in the future.
  1. Maria Agnesi wrote on 2009-May-14 12:14:54:
    Yeah, I had a baby at 25 and I had a similar situation. I decided to have a tummy tuck and I was very happy with the result and my husband was even happier. It definitely is worth the money and the time. It really helped my self esteem.
  2. Anita Z wrote on 2009-May-14 13:38:08:
    Should I finish having my babies and then have the tummy tuck?  How many tummy tucks can you have in a lifetime?
  3. Anna wrote on 2009-May-14 13:50:47:
    I would wait until I’m done having kids.
  4. Chris wrote on 2009-May-14 14:04:25:
    No girl, you can have your tummy tuck now and then, after your next baby, you can deal with it then.
  5. Deborah Amato wrote on 2009-May-14 15:10:42:
    All what I know is that I completed my family, had my tummytuck done and did  my boobs at the same time. The recovery was not so bad and I am DONE!
  6. Anita Z wrote on 2009-May-14 17:12:57:
    How long does it take to heal after a tummy tuck and what does it involve?
  7. Chris wrote on 2009-May-14 18:07:38:
    I had a small hernia form a previous surgery that my plastic surgeon fixed at the same time , but  he was insisting that I had to wear a compression garment for the whole 6 weeks, 24/7. It’s not that comfortable, but it’s worth it in the end.
  8. Anna wrote on 2009-May-14 18:11:09:
    Because of the time needed to heal, I think you should wait before you have your first tummy tuck.
  9. Chris wrote on 2009-May-14 18:53:40:
    I don’t know what the rule is, but a friend of mine got remarried after her tummytuck and managed to get pregnant.
  10. Dr. Vincent Makhlouf wrote on 2009-May-20 19:55:39:
    Our recommendation is for a woman to complete her family before a tummy tuck. Should a patient become pregnant, she would be able to carry the pregnancy to term. A small touch up to her tummytuck may or may not be needed.
Topic: Face Lift
When should I have facelift?
Posted by Nina   •   Sunday, 2009-March-01
I am 49 years old. My face is starting to show lines. I would like to look fresher. Am I too young for a facelift?
  1. Abigail Adams wrote on 2009-March-01 17:59:13:
    I believe you should wait. 49 is too young for a facelift.
  2. Alice A wrote on 2009-March-02 12:33:07:
    I disagree. I believe that a person should fix things before they become very apparent so no one can tell  that you had work done. Look at the Hollywood stars. They never seem to age because they are always improving themselves.
  3. Elizabeth Acton wrote on 2009-March-02 13:09:20:
    I agree with Alice. A facelift should be done early when age starts showing on the face.
  4. Alice A wrote on 2009-March-02 14:05:11:
    I had a facelift and I just love the way I look. I don’t like needles and didn’t want to deal with having to come in 3 times a year for fillers. My facelift was a one time deal for me.
  5. Nina wrote on 2009-March-02 15:11:37:
    What about all the fillers that are available now?
  6. Alice A wrote on 2009-March-02 15:33:39:
    I had a facelift and I just love the way I look. I don’t like needles and didn’t want to deal with having to come in 3 times a year for fillers. My facelift was a one time deal for me.
  7. Pam wrote on 2009-March-02 16:20:09:
    I can manage with injections two or three times a year and not make a big dent in my budget.
  8. Dr. Vincent Makhlouf wrote on 2009-March-02 21:22:55:
    I personally do not believe in preventative facelifts, but I would agree that when a person is starting to constantly notice lines in their face some attempts at improving the situation are very rewarding.

    During the consultation I would discuss in detail  the changes that are occurring in the face and highlight the multiple options available, from simple fillers and injections, to surgical procedures to lift the cheek, the neck  or the whole face.
Topic: Breast Augmentation
Breast Implants
Posted by Julie S.   •   Wednesday, 2008-November-26
Do breast implants need to be replaced during the course of my lifetime? I am interested in getting implants, but need to know whether I will need more than one surgery.
  1. Ann Kristin wrote on 2008-December-01 19:17:16:
    I had my implants done 5 years ago. They are great!
  2. Elizabeth Acton wrote on 2008-December-02 20:30:02:
    I had a car accident and one ruptured and needed to be replaced.
  3. Julie S. wrote on 2008-December-03 14:30:02:
    How did it feel? How did you know it ruptured?
  4. Elizabeth Acton wrote on 2008-December-03 16:34:07:
    I had saline, so I noticed that my breast was becoming smaller over time, but I had no pain or weird sensations.
  5. Julie S. wrote on 2008-December-03 17:08:41:
    How did you get it fixed?
  6. Elizabeth Acton wrote on 2008-December-03 17:35:49:
    I went to my doctor and he immediately saw that it was smaller than the left one. I only had to replace the right one. I did not pay for the implant because they are Mentor and under warranty.
  7. Julie S. wrote on 2008-December-03 17:41:00:
    Is there a lot of pain involved? How long before it goes away?
  8. Ann Kristin wrote on 2008-December-03 18:43:58:
    My pain was controlled by pills.   My feeling was more of fullness and pressure. It took a few weeks getting used to and  soreness was my  biggest issue instead of actual pain.
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