Q: “What kind of lipo? Which body locations? And What’s the average price in Los Angeles?” alexcuppy, Los Angeles, CA Dr. Yovino’s Answer: To achieve the best results, you must choose an experienced liposuction specialist who has performed thousands of these procedures. This surgeon specialist must use powered assisted 3 mm and smaller micro cannulas to achieve …
Q: “Hi 29 years old here. Gained nearly 60lbs with first pregnancy now within 5 lbs of pre pregnancy weight. Have had 3 c sections & my youngest is 4 months old, just considering options for the future. I hate the pooch and flap I have over my scar. I don’t really want a huge scar …
Q: “I was going with smart lipo but was told liposuction would be better. Not sure the difference or which is better. Wanted to get lower stomach upper abs, full back.” jabee91, Humble, TX Dr. Yovino’s Answer: You’ll get the best results from an experienced body sculpting plastic surgeon who has performed thousands of liposuction procedures using …
Q: “I am a 74 year old man and in relatively good condition for my age. I have mostly belly and chest fat. I had triple coronary bypass in 2010 and have no problems with it. I had inguinal hernia repair in 2014 and have no problems with that. I have type ll diabetes that …
Q: “I’m wondering if there are any doctors who have had very fair-skinned brachioplasty patients or if there is anyone out there who is very fair-skinned and has gotten brachioplasty that I could briefly correspond with? I have very fair skin and I would just like to speak with someone who has had the procedure and …
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Q: “Arm lift before and and afters in the Bay Area? Looking for a doctor in the Bay Area…” shan1229, Alta Vista, KS Dr. Yovino’s Answer: I would recommend looking at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and then calling a few offices. Ask if the Plastic Surgeon performs arm lifts. If the answer is yes, then …
Q: “I am really just wanting lipo. Don’t wanna get cut if I don’t have to. Worried about scaring and if it’ll be visible. But also don’t wanna waste money just getting lipo and then having saggy excess skin. I am 29 a mother of 2. I’m 5’10 and 203lbs” TallnCurvyChick, Nashville, TN Dr. Yovino’s Answer: You have …
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Q: “Had breast lift and 300 silicone implants in 2006. Today, I am a 38 DD (too big). I would like to be a small 36 C. I am 5’5 and 160 lbs. Also, I would like a tummy tuck, back fat liposuction, and my neck line improved (tightening/lipsuction). 1. Can I do this surgery in …
Q: “I do have a cesarean scar from child birth. This scar was also used when I had cancer surgery. Will another surgery affect this area? Right now it appears the area about the excess skin and above my belly button has a bulge, is that because of the excess fat? I work out daily …
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Q: “Hi, I weigh 95 pounds and I’m 4’10”. I’ve lost most of my baby weight and am wor king on toning my stomach. It’s been three years since I had my daughter and my stomach still looks awful.The more weight I lose, the worse I look. I’m having trouble feeling motivated to workout because …
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