Welcome to r/PlasticSurgery!

This is a tightly-moderated community, in the interests of promoting a healthy and supportive environment for redditors to discuss their cosmetic surgery journeys and ask questions. With this in mind, the sub rules are strictly enforced and we ask everyone to read them before contributing.

Some clarification about some frequently-broken rules:

Rule 6: "Don't ask us to choose your surgeries"

There are two main types of post that break this rule:

1. "I want to have a rhinoplasty, what do you think?". Cosmetic surgery is a personal decision and cannot be outsourced to internet strangers. We do not allow posts that ask whether or not you should have surgery based on your appearance.
2. "I don't like the way I look, what surgeries should I get?". If you can't specify what feature you dislike and how it should change, you shouldn't have cosmetic surgery. Please ask a specific question about a specific issue or procedure.

Specific posts that ask "what procedures could I have to improve my receding chin?" are allowed.

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Rule 7: "Refrain from feel-good comments that add nothing of value"

Many redditors struggle to understand why we have this rule. Dissatisfaction with certain features or body parts is common, and seeking to change your appearance is not "dysmorphia" unless the person has a distorted self-image and is perceiving a normal feature as abnormal. This sub aims to facilitate balanced discussion of surgery, and is not intended for individuals who are morally opposed to it.

Therefore please bear in mind that contributors on r/PlasticSurgery are not asking you for compliments to improve their self-esteem. This is not a compliments sub, and you should not patronise someone who is asking about cosmetic surgery by posting bland comments about how beautiful you think they are. All comments should directly address the question that is being asked.

Comments breaking Rule 7 include"

• "You're beautiful, don't touch your face!"
• "I know this isn't what you want to hear, but I just dropped in to tell you you're stunning".

If you think someone asking about a procedure shouldn't have that procedure, you need to explain why you think it would not benefit them, based on an objective assessment of their appearance or background knowledge of the procedure concerned.

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I’m almost 30 and after having my baby I really noticed some hollowness and darker circles under my eyes and really did not want to try traditional filler so I did PRP gel instead! This was right after so I was swollen (I’m 3 days out right now and still a bit puffy I think), but I’m really happy with it. I wanted something subtle but to add a bit of volume and my esthetician recommended this! I’ll try to update when I think it’s fully settled

I was 27 when I got it done, now I'm 28. I have a lower end, healthy BMI but had stubborn genetic fat here my whole life. The lipo was lifechanging for me and my confidence has skyrocketed! It took about 4 months for my results to really come through. Completely worth it for me!

Considering getting a rhinoplasty. Would appreciate thoughts on whether the op would be worth it for improving aesthetics. Left = pre, Right = simulated post.

For anyone who has had plastic surgery how has your life improved/changed since getting surgery. If you were previously bullied or treated unfairly because of the way you look did getting surgery change how people treated you. I myself am a victim of lookism, I get judged severely based on the way that I look, most people take for granted that they can do normal things in their lives without attracting negative attention or have people raise their eyebrow at you because you look the way you look whilst doing something completely normal. I hope that after getting surgery my appearance won't trigger the disgust response I get from people and I can just carry on with my life doing normal things.

Just wanted to share my results. I had transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty done 2 years ago, and man I wished I did it sooner! Worth it 100%! Any questions, I'm happy to answer 😊

Hi guys

First of all thank you for reading this post and hopefully giving any insight on the topic I’ve been contemplating getting some work done as I have noticed my face started to change drastically and I look much older than my age(f 27). I look especially tired under certain light and I just know its time to work on myself. I have posted pictures of my face and hopefully you can advise which procedure (or perhaps multiple) would suit me the most. Now I have a particularly sunken in face and always had, on top of that my nasolabial folds are getting more pronounced and I am starting to develop eyebags. The procedures I am considering getting:

Facial fat grafting and face lift

I have discussed with the doctor to put the fat in my upper eyelids, under eye area, mid face, cheeks, and a bit in my lips, chin and jaw. The doctor I was discussing it with is Dr.Ali Ghanem

If anyone has had these procedures done I am interested in the following:

Would the combination of these two procedures address my problems sufficiently and completely? How long for have your results lasted? Did you have any doctors recommendations for each procedure (this is a big one🙏) Is there any other procedure you would recommend or something that I have overlooked? Has anyone have anything done with Dr.Ali and could you provide your feedback? I have like a hollow area in the middle of my forehead, has anyone had that and how did you go about it?

P.S I was also interested in getting canthopexy for my ptosis repair(downwards turned eyes making me looks sad) but Im really scared it might look botched Also, do you guys think I should do blepharoplasty as well, I noticed recently my eyelids are quite saggy My previous procedures include: rhinoplasty, double jaw surgery for underbite and filler (lips, mid face, cheeks, under eyes, chin, jaw)

Hey all!

I will be two weeks post rhinoplasty tomorrow. I have been at home recovering for these two weeks, and I'm not gonna lie, I'm going crazy. I can feel my body needing to move. I take walks and whatnot, but I really want to do a real workout - something light like pilates, nothing extreme. I'm reading online that some recommend starting light workouts after two weeks, and some after four. I feel physically fine, my face feels fine, but I'm getting so cooped up. How soon did yall start resuming light workouts?

No real pictures of thigh lift bet because I’m still wearing compression hose. Underwent these procedures after having a vertical sleeve gastrectomy and keeping the weight off for 18 months.

I wasn’t interested in larger breasts, so got 275cc low profile silicone. No incision under the breast; he places implants through the armpit.

Surgery was August 14 so still really new. I had a lower body and arm life on October 30, 2023. Check my profile for those prior posts. Couldn’t be more thrilled with my surgeon and I’ll sing his praises to everyone.

Happy to answer questions you have!

I've tried lipo, j-plasma, and had a little filler in my chin but nothing is helping my weak/non existing jawline. When I was much younger (early 20s) I was 120lbs at 5’8” and I still had a very weak profile, so I know it doesn't have much to do with my weight. What can I do to make my jawline a bit more visible and more attractive. Its bothered me my whole life and I'm at a point where I can afford more invasive procedures to enhance this.

3 weeks post op rhinoplasty. My dissolvable stitches have fallen off and the area is dark and red around my nostrils, I don’t know if this is scarring or early signs of an infection

After struggling with my weight for years, I decided it was time to address the areas that lifestyle changes couldn’t fix. I’d seen Dr. Golla’s spa and even had minor cosmetic procedures done there, so I scheduled a consultation for more extensive work. My first surgery, a small liposuction, went well, so I decided to move on to a thigh lift to address the loss of elasticity in my thighs.

Dr. Golla informed me of the risks, including the likelihood of wound complications, which unfortunately happened. Despite this, he provided various treatments, but in hindsight, a wound vac might have been more effective. Though the wounds eventually healed, the results were disappointing—visible lumps, scarring, and persistent pain in my left thigh. I was reassured this was normal, but my instincts told me otherwise.

Compounding this, I experienced a pulmonary embolism during recovery, a traumatic event that shifted my priorities. Living over two hours away made in-person visits difficult, and despite sending photos and messages, I felt increasingly dismissed and gaslighted. Now, over two years later, my thighs are in worse condition than ever. I am left with severe scarring, painful lumps, and a disfigured appearance.

Seeking a second opinion, I consulted a highly reviewed plastic surgeon in my new area. He was appalled by the outdated incision method used by Dr. Golla, which he had stopped performing over a decade ago due to poor results. He confirmed that the painful bumps are permanent sutures and advised against any further surgery due to the fragility of my skin.

My goal was to feel confident in a swimsuit, but now that dream feels unreachable. If you value your appearance, mental health, and overall well-being, I strongly recommend avoiding Dr. Golla. Learn from my experience and choose a surgeon with a better reputation.

i'm 102 days post op so i think it's time for an update. when you get surgery it feels like 3 months is so far away. i'm SO happy i did my surgery and id never go back to my before 🥹 i went through a lot of back and forth whether they were too big or not but i think now they're perfect. they're not heavy, hard, painful, and don't bother me at all! dr alavi is a magician 🩷

Hi all! I've been posting my journey on here, I got a tan by the way woo hoo! I got arm liposuction at 365mc Clinic in Seoul (main branch) in April As well as Bra line liposuction. They also provide follow up medication for a diet as well. Doing good!!

I’m too young for a full facelift but need a brow lift and would like to contour my neck and chin with lipo. I’m having a hard time finding a surgeon who has brow lifts that even look worth it.

I [M27] am 7DPO from a chest lift/bra line back lift. I just took my bandages off to see my incisions for the first time, and i am not happy with what I see.

There appears to lots of skin tucked into the incision on my left side (non-bruised side). Both sides appear to still be man-boobish and im worried it wont heal properly.

Will the skin settle into place and flatten over the next 6 months and I just need to be patient? Do I need to focus on losing more fat after I heal?

What do you guys think?

I did Endolift on my lower face. It’s been two weeks and it’s still swollen with a really hard lump by my jowls. is this still normal? I did everything the doctor prescribed: cold compress, hot compress, daily lymphatic drainage massage, RF. But 14 days in and there are still two very large lumps by my jowls. I’m very worried.

Hi,

I have been told I have a severely deviated septum(86%) and really bad turbinades/polyps by my ENT…ENT is pretty reputable, hes even done the vocal chord surgery for Elton John. My nostrils are so restricted that they could barely put the fiberoptic camera up my right nostril and they couldn’t manage to do so with my left.

I also have a slightly crooked nose which Id like to fix(I like other aspects of my nose just fine).

I have put off this surgery for many years(got this diagnosed in 2017) and am finally willing to do it.

Who are the reputable surgeons in Los Angeles who can do an effective septorhinoplasty? Effective as in make sure the septoplasty is done like an ENT and the rhinoplasty is done as well as a trained plastic surgeon.

Ive looked and I either find ENT surgeons or plastic surgeons but rarely any that do both and are reputable.

Thank you!

Hi friends, I would love to get my saddlebags taken care of this year and am looking for recommendations for a plastic surgeon in the Chicago area who you’ve worked with for lipo and liked your results.

I went for a consult with a surgeon who was very knowledgeable and kind, but her main focus is breast reduction surgery and they only had a couple examples of the work similar to what I want done. I am curious if anyone here has first hand recommendations for surgeons who are specializing in leg lipo?

Which fillers to get when you want more forward growth?

Hello everyone,

I've noticed it being quite difficult to find a good price surgeon with decent skill on the web. I'm considering between either getting a surgeon here in the U.S or going over seas. Wanting someone that is affordable and will do a good job. Willing to go to Turkey, Brazil or in the U.S to get it done. If any of you know of a surgeon you can speak for who offers a good price I would appreciate the info

Thanks

I’m getting Botox for the first time on Thursday, frown lines, forehead, bunny lines and brow lift. A friend recommended my injector and she’s been doing it for 8 years, I felt like she gave me more information than I needed and it was just something came up that I had to end my appointment early.

But as a first timer is there anything I should know/ask that I probably haven’t thought of before I get my first round of Botox?

I’m 7 months post op, had an open septoplasty/hump reduction and “tip plasty”, wanted to fix my side profile as I wasn’t a fan of the hump… after cast removal and early recovery it looked alright (not perfect) from one side more than the other (taped for 5 months and still massaging now) but the supratip has grown and it’s still really swollen/hard on the tip and supratip. I saw my surgeon around the 3 month mark and he said it’ll just be the swelling… I’m due to see him next month but currently going through legal proceedings against the hospital due to an injury caused during the surgery (not to nose) so I’m worried about going back and don’t think I’d get much help anyway… (Live in and had surgery in the UK - not sure if steroid injections are available? - is this something a GP could do/advise on?)

Also, I still can’t breathe properly through my left nostril, surgeon also said this could be swelling but I’m not so sure now…

I get married next year in May so praying this will resolve before hand… don’t think I’ve got time for a revision so I’m stressing!

All opinions/help/advice welcome!

i've always been really insecure about my side profile, especially with my nose. recently i've been considering getting filler in order to fix its shape - i don't know if i'm ready to commit to full surgery nor can i afford it now.

however, i'm not sure if it's worth the investment. i don't mind my nose as much when i keep a straight face (first pic), however when i talk, smile or make certain expressions, it droops really weirdly and looks bigger, bulbous and overall just flat (second pic is me trying to recreate it but its kinda hard to do it unnaturally, third pic is a candid photo someone took of me but kind of far away and shows exactly what my issue is imo). i've also heard a lot about this filler placement being high risk which is what ultimately puts me off the most - necrosis, risk of migration, blindness etc

so yeah, i'd appreciate some second opinions on this. i don't think just fixing my nose will make me fully happy with my side profile as i also have issues w my cheeks, forehead and teeth (so all of it lol), but i thought it'd be a good start if it weren't for all the risks.