Alan Breidahl

Hi,
You should be able to see a dramatic improvement, but not all your stretch marks and scars can be removed: those above the belly button are particularly difficult to be rid of.
with best wishes,
Alan Breidahl

Hi Jacob,
There are many different ways of slimming down the face, including liposuction, bone reductions, and buccal fat pad removal. However if your dentist has noted how strong your masseter muscles are then Botox into the muscles is simple and has often had dramatic results in my hands, not only reducing the muscle, but also reducing the size of the mandiblular bone, by decreasing the forces exerted on it. I would try Botox first,
Regards,
Alan Breidahl

Hi KA,

Thanks for your post. Personally I don't think anyone is a "standard BA" and each individual requires a thorough assessment of their needs and anatomy before developing an individual plan.

I quite like round implants as I believe they are more natural than tear drop for the following reasons: softer; more mobile; no sharp ridges; muffin top in a push up bras rather than ridge; don't rotate or flip; when you stand they tear drop shape, yet when you lie down they flow like a normal breast (Tear drop ones are still pointy when you lie down).

I think you could achieve a pleasing result with round shaped implants.

Hope that helps,

Dr Alan Breidahl

Hi Lillian,

Thanks for your enquiry. The basic rule of thumb is that if your nipple areolar complex sits above the fold under your breast (infra-mammary fold), then you are suitable for an implant without a lift. This appears to be true in your case from your photographs. However there are other issues to consider, such as the elasticity of your skin. You do have quite low set nipples on your breast, which is another consideration. Your chosen surgeon will be able to assess this with you at consultation. The cost for performing a lift as well as augmentation is extra scars. However on the information provided I think you would do well with augmentation alone. Regarding the time of consultation with respect to your menstrual cycle, it may be sensible to have two consultations, one when your breasts are smaller and one when bigger. Most surgeons will want to see you twice before surgery, so this just requires the planning you have already started.

Hope this helps,, 

Alan Breidahl

Hi Shellie,

Thanks for your enquiry. I think you would be well suited for a lollipop lift with implants. The beauty of a lift is that you don't necessarily need high profile implants. They are a good tool for avoiding a lift in a patient who is borderline as to whether or not they need a lift. However, on the photo provided, it appears that you do need a lift, so the question is whether you want high or low profile implants; decide this first and then the lift can be tailored to suit the implants you would like.

With best wishes,

Alan

Hi Lucy,

I agree with Gavin's response, and I also avoid peri-areolar lifts because of this problem of stretching the areolar. To correct this, I believe you need to convert to a lollipop scar as Gavin suggests. Redoing a peri-areolar lift is likely to result in a stretched scar.

Best wishes,

Alan

Hi Eli,

Thanks for posting. I am so sorry you are not happy with your result.

Certainly a rib graft can help with an over-resected nose, but if that scares you, there are other options which may help. Placing a dermal (skin) graft under the skin will help to a degree, particularly with the pain and bumpiness, and help to "fill out" the nose. Other options include a finely diced cartilage graft, taking the graft from your ear. A more temporary but simple option is to inject the nose with a filler such as HA. This may need to be repeated every year or two.

Good luck,

Alan

Thanks for your post.

Neck liposuction works well for those patients under 35, which your photos suggest you are. I would personally avoid Vaser, as in my hands I can achieve good results in your age group using traditional techniques and small diameter cannulas, with less risk of damaging the skin. With regards to a chin implant, this needs to be assessed in balance with your full face, taking into account particularly your nose and cheek bones. Facial harmony is about balancing all the parts.

With best wishes,

Alan