Dr Luis M. Rios Jr., MD Plastic Surgeon in Edinburg, Texas

Name: Luis M. Rios Jr., MD
Last name: Rios
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1998
Years experience: 25
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://riossurgery.com/
Business: Rios Center for Plastic Surgery
Address: 2101 Cornerstone Blvd.
Phone: (956) 373-9830
International phone number: +19563739830
City: Edinburg
State: Texas
Zip Code: 78539
Country: US
Statement: I am from the Rio Grande Valley and I am proud of this fact. My father was the first plastic surgeon in the Valley and I was fortunate to practice with him for several years. If I can practice with the humility and compassion that he displayed for his patients, my career will be a success.
Consulting Fees: 50$
Consultation note: If a consult schedules for surgery, we apply the consult cost to the fee of the surgery.
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers
Offer #1: Consultation fee applied to scheduled surgery
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: all the time
Detail: Consultations are $50, however if a consult schedules for surgery, we apply the consult cost to the fee of the surgery
Clinical Privileges
  • Rio Grande Regional
Education
  • Undergraduate: Biology, Harvard University, 1986
  • Medical: MD, Southwestern Medical School, 1990
Postdoc Training
  • Internship: University of California, Davis, East Bay
  • Residencies:
  • Plastic Surgery, Tulane University
  • General Surgery, University of California, Davis, East Bay
  • Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine

Luis M. Rios Jr., MD

Member of
  • American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
Board Certification
Jose Luis Rios (ABMSUID -736814)

Viewed: 7/28/2008
Day of birth: 11/9/1971

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/12/2005 – 12/31/2015
American Board of Surgery
Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Initial Certification: 2/3/2003 – 7/1/2013
Education: 1997 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 2101 Cornerstone BlvdEdinburg, TX 78539-8301 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 26.2651088,-98.1990646

Primary location
Location name: Edinburg
State: TX
Country: US
Map point: 26.4628,-98.25679779
Treatments
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Blue Peel
  • Body Lift
  • BodyTite
  • Botox
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reduction
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Capsular Contracture Treatment
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chin Liposuction
  • CoolSculpting
  • Dermal Fillers
  • DiamondGlow
  • Ear Surgery
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • FaceTite
  • Fractora RF
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Inspira Breast Implants
  • Inverted Nipple Surgery
  • IPL
  • Jeuveau
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Labiaplasty
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Peel
  • Latisse
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Microneedling
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Natrelle Breast Implants
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)
  • PRP for Hair Loss
  • PRP Injections
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Retin-A
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • SAFELipo
  • Skin Tightening
  • SkinCeuticals
  • SkinMedica
  • Skintyte
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Subcision
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tumescent Liposuction
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Vaginal Rejuvenation
  • Vaginoplasty
  • Vaser Liposuction
  • Volbella
  • Voluma
  • Votiva

RealSelf Info

Awards
  • Awards:
  • Elmo Cerise Best Resident, Tulane Medical Center, 1997
  • Mcallen Favorite Plastic Surgeon, 2017
  • Allergan Black Diamond Award, 2017
  • Outstanding Faculty, University of Texas San Antonio, 2013
  • Professional Recognition:
  • ASERF Treasurer, 2017
  • Vice President Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2017

Rating: 4.9
Profile views: 62057
Answer count: 515
Review count: 192
1 star count: 4
3 star count: 2
4 star count: 3
5 star count: 170
Total star count: 179
Star rating: 4.7316326017813
Lead count last three months: 45
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Nov 18, 2007
Profile modified: Apr 9, 2020
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Preferred
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: Yes
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Sep 21, 2019
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Edinburg, TX, US. GPS coordinates: 26.4628,-98.25679779

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Breast Augmentation (Jun 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (Dec 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Brazilian Butt Lift (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Brazilian Butt Lift (May 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Nov 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Mommy Makeover (Aug 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Mommy Makeover (Oct 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Jul 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Aug 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Feb 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implants (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (Oct 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 3/5, Payment process: 3/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 3/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 3/5, Answered questions: 3/5)
  • Natrelle Breast Implants (May 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Inspira Breast Implants (Apr 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Arm Lift (May 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Arm Lift (May 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Arm Lift (May 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2017) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 3/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 4/5)

Latest Prices

Breast Augmentation Prices

  • $7750 – Aug 31, 2021
  • $7750 – Aug 31, 2021
  • $7750 – Aug 31, 2021
  • $7750 – Aug 31, 2021
  • $7750 – Aug 31, 2021
  • $7750 – Aug 31, 2021
  • $7750 – Aug 31, 2021
  • $7750 – Aug 31, 2021
  • $7750 – Aug 31, 2021
  • $4500 – Sep 13, 2018 – Edinburg
  • $5150 – Dec 16, 2012 – Mcallen, TX
  • $6500 – Jul 10, 2018 – Edinburg
  • $6500 – Jul 10, 2018 – Edinburg
  • $5900 – Mar 1, 2018
  • $5900 – Mar 1, 2018
  • $4500 – Feb 9, 2018 – Edinburg, TX
  • $4500 – Feb 9, 2018 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5900 – Mar 1, 2018
  • $4500 – Feb 9, 2018
  • $5870 – Apr 6, 2018 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5870 – Apr 6, 2018 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5870 – Apr 6, 2018
  • $5870 – Apr 6, 2018
  • $5870 – Apr 6, 2018
  • $5700 – Mar 2, 2018
  • $5300 – Aug 30, 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5200 – Feb 28, 2017 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5200 – Feb 28, 2017 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5300 – Jan 2, 2015 – San Antonio, TX
  • $5300 – May 20, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
  • $5300 – May 20, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
  • $5300 – May 20, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
  • $5300 – Apr 20, 2016 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5300 – Apr 20, 2016 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5300 – Apr 20, 2016 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5300 – Apr 20, 2016 – Edinburg, TX
  • $7300 – Aug 6, 2015 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5300 – Aug 30, 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5300 – Aug 30, 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5300 – Jul 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5000 – Mar 27, 2013 – Edinburg, TX

Breast Implant Revision Prices

  • $5500 – Oct 13, 2018
  • $4500 – Sep 13, 2018 – Edinburg
  • $5500 – Oct 13, 2018
  • $5500 – Oct 13, 2018
  • $5500 – Oct 13, 2018
  • $5500 – Oct 13, 2018
  • $4500 – Sep 13, 2018 – Edinburg
  • $5000 – Feb 12, 2014 – Mcallen, TX

Brazilian Butt Lift Prices

  • $15655 – May 24, 2023
  • $15655 – May 24, 2023
  • $15655 – May 24, 2023
  • $15655 – May 24, 2023
  • $3500 – Feb 9, 2015 – Edinburg, TX
  • $15000 – Dec 10, 2018 – Edinburg
  • $3500 – Feb 9, 2015 – Edinburg, TX
  • $3500 – Feb 9, 2015 – Edinburg, TX
  • $3500 – Feb 9, 2015 – Edinburg, TX

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $13000 – Sep 3, 2021
  • $8275 – Feb 24, 2020
  • $7500 – Sep 6, 2017 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8500 – Apr 2022 – Edinburg, TX
  • $13000 – Sep 3, 2021
  • $12400 – Sep 3, 2021
  • $7000 – Jun 29, 2017 – Edinburg, TX
  • $6500 – Sep 19, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
  • $8275 – Feb 24, 2020
  • $8275 – Feb 24, 2020
  • $8275 – Feb 24, 2020
  • $8275 – Feb 24, 2020
  • $10000 – Mar 17, 2016 – Mcallen, TX
  • $8000 – Jan 8, 2019
  • $6575 – Dec 2018 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8500 – Oct 2018 – Texas, TX
  • $6575 – Dec 12, 2012 – Mcallen, TX
  • $7500 – Sep 6, 2017 – Edinburg, TX
  • $10000 – Mar 17, 2016 – Mcallen, TX
  • $6101 – May 26, 2017 – Edinburg, TX
  • $6101 – May 26, 2017 – Edinburg, TX
  • $6101 – May 26, 2017 – Edinburg, TX
  • $6101 – May 26, 2017 – Edinburg, TX
  • $6101 – May 26, 2017 – Edinburg, TX
  • $6101 – May 26, 2017 – Edinburg, TX
  • $7000 – Jun 29, 2017 – Edinburg, TX
  • $6575 – Jan 2017 – Edinburg, TX
  • $6500 – Sep 19, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
  • $6500 – Sep 19, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
  • $6575 – Dec 12, 2012 – Mcallen, TX
  • $6575 – Jul 2014 – Edinburg, TX
  • $6575 – Jun 2014 – Edinburg, TX
  • $6575 – Jun 2014 – Edinburg, TX
  • $6530 – Jun 2014 – Edinburg, TX
  • $6530 – May 2014 – Edinburg, TX
  • $6530 – May 2014 – Edinburg, TX
  • $6530 – May 2014 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5200 – Jul 10, 2013 – Harlingen, TX
  • $5200 – Jul 10, 2013 – Harlingen, TX
  • $8100 – Jul 5, 2013 – Mcallen, TX
  • $8100 – Jul 5, 2013 – Mcallen, TX
  • $8100 – Jul 5, 2013 – Mcallen, TX
  • $8500 – Mar 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8500 – Mar 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8500 – Mar 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8500 – Mar 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8500 – Mar 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8500 – Mar 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8500 – Mar 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8500 – Mar 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8500 – Mar 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8500 – Mar 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8500 – Mar 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8500 – Mar 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8500 – Mar 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8500 – Mar 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8500 – Mar 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8500 – Mar 2013 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8100 – Jul 5, 2013 – Mcallen, TX
  • $8100 – Jul 5, 2013 – Mcallen, TX
  • $8100 – Jul 5, 2013 – Mcallen, TX
  • $8550 – Jun 28, 2011 – McAllen
  • $8550 – Jun 28, 2011 – McAllen
  • $12750 – Jun 11, 2011 – McAllen

Mommy Makeover Prices

  • $8000 – Aug 6, 2015 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8000 – Aug 6, 2015 – Edinburg, TX
  • $8000 – Aug 6, 2015 – Edinburg, TX
  • $7300 – Aug 6, 2015 – Edinburg, TX

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $6500 – Oct 26, 2016 – Texas, TX
  • $5200 – Mar 23, 2011 – Edinburg,TX
  • $5200 – Mar 23, 2011 – Edinburg,TX
  • $6500 – Oct 26, 2016 – Texas, TX
  • $6500 – Oct 26, 2016 – Texas, TX
  • $5200 – Mar 23, 2011 – Edinburg,TX

Other Prices

  • $7750 – Dec 21, 2018

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

  • $10500 – Nov 7, 2013 – Mcallen, TX
  • $10000 – Nov 2, 2017 – dr rios
  • $10000 – Nov 2, 2017 – dr rios
  • $10000 – Nov 2, 2017 – dr rios
  • $10000 – Nov 2, 2017 – dr rios
  • $9988 – Dec 22, 2017
  • $9988 – Dec 22, 2017
  • $9988 – Dec 22, 2017

Breast Implants Prices

  • $5870 – Apr 6, 2018 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5300 – Oct 22, 2017
  • $5300 – Oct 22, 2017
  • $5989 – Jul 2017 – Mcallen, TX
  • $4500 – May 17, 2017 – Edunburg, TX
  • $4500 – May 17, 2017 – Edunburg, TX
  • $4500 – May 17, 2017 – Edunburg, TX
  • $5300 – Feb 26, 2016 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5989 – Oct 2012 – Mcallen, TX
  • $5989 – Oct 2012 – Mcallen, TX
  • $5989 – Sep 2012 – Mcallen, TX
  • $5989 – Sep 2012 – Mcallen, TX
  • $5989 – Sep 2012 – Mcallen, TX

Natrelle Breast Implants Prices

  • $5300 – May 20, 2016 – San Antonio, TX
  • $5300 – Sep 28, 2016 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5300 – Sep 28, 2016 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5300 – Oct 7, 2016 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5300 – Nov 7, 2016 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5300 – Sep 28, 2016 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5300 – Sep 28, 2016 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5300 – May 20, 2016 – San Antonio, TX

Inspira Breast Implants Prices

  • $5300 – Apr 20, 2016 – Edinburg, TX
  • $7750 – Dec 21, 2018
  • $5600 – Jan 3, 2018 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5700 – Nov 30, -0001
  • $5700 – Nov 30, -0001
  • $5700 – Nov 30, -0001
  • $5700 – Feb 2018
  • $5700 – Feb 2018
  • $5600 – Jan 3, 2018 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5300 – Feb 26, 2016 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5300 – Apr 20, 2016 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5300 – Apr 20, 2016 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5300 – Feb 26, 2016 – Edinburg, TX
  • $5300 – Feb 26, 2016 – Edinburg, TX
  • $7300 – Aug 6, 2015 – Edinburg, TX

Arm Lift Prices

  • $7500 – May 5, 2022
  • $7500 – May 5, 2022
  • $7500 – May 5, 2022

Breast Lift Prices

  • $5300 – Feb 26, 2016 – Edinburg, TX

Vaser Liposuction Prices

  • $9000 – Jun 21, 2018
  • $9000 – Jun 21, 2018

Liposuction Prices

  • $9300 – Sep 16, 2021
  • $9300 – Sep 16, 2021
  • $9300 – Sep 16, 2021
  • $9300 – Sep 16, 2021
  • $9300 – Sep 16, 2021

Drainless Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $8000 – Jan 8, 2019
  • $8000 – Jan 8, 2019

Botox Prices

  • $300 – Jan 17, 2019
  • $300 – Jan 17, 2019
  • $149 – Jun 2017 – Edinburg, TX
  • $149 – Jun 2017 – Edinburg, TX

Facial Fat Transfer Prices

  • $3500 – Feb 9, 2015 – Edinburg, TX

Other Prices

  • $5300 – Jan 2, 2015 – San Antonio, TX
  • $5300 – Jan 2, 2015 – San Antonio, TX

Practice Locations

Name & Website
The MedSpa at Rios Center For Plastic Surgery – Edinburg, https://www.riossurgery.com/medspa
Address
2101 Cornerstone Blvd., Edinburg, Texas, US, 78539 (GPS coordinates: 26.2651088,-98.1990646)
Phone
+19563292333
Working Hours
Mon: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tue: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Created / Modified
Mar 31, 2017 / Jul 17, 2023

Special Offers

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Start Time / End Time
Detail
Treatments

BOTOX Holiday Special
Oct 26, 2018 /
Dec 31, 2018
Get Ready for the Holidays with our Jolly Special!
$10/ per unit
*original price $11/ per unit
Specific treatments

Kybella for the Fellas
Jun 1, 2017 /
Jun 30, 2017
Mom and Dads celebrate Father’s Day all month with $200 off Kybella for treating a double chin without surgery.
Specific treatments

Consultation fee applied to scheduled surgery
Apr 5, 2017 /
May 17, 2033
Consultations are $50, however if a consult schedules for surgery, we apply the consult cost to the fee of the surgery
consultation

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Are my areolas healing normally? 10 day post OP 5/16
Healing after surgery
May 28, 2019
Thanks for the question.Your incisions seem to be healing fine. There does not appear to be any signs of infection, such as redness, swelling and drainage. Expect a dramatic improvement in the scars for the next six weeks. I think you will be very happy with the results.At the end of six weeks, ask your plastic surgeon for instructions on scar management. Silicon gel pads work very well in flattening and improving the scar over time.Good Luck.
How quickly will I get results from Votiva?
Results from Votiva
Apr 23, 2019
Thanks for the question.
Votiva is a non surgical option to address some of the issues regarding vaginal rejuvenation. It can improve looseness, dryness, appearance and mild urinary incontinence. Some patients will get relief of some, if not all the symptoms.
Votiva is an outpatient procedure. Patients can drive themselves home from the appointment. Numbing cream and Nitronox, a form of laughing gas,  can be used to make the procedure more comfortable. Normal relations with a partner can ...
Is Votiva painless?
Outpatient Procedure
Apr 23, 2019
Thanks for the question.Votiva is an outpatient procedure. Patients can drive themselves home from the appointment. Numbing cream and Nitronox, a form of laughing gas,  can be used to make the procedure more comfortable. Normal relations with a partner can begin in 3 days. Patients find no or very little discomfort a few days after the treatment. There might be mild spotting, but that resolves quickly.
Does Votiva hurt?
Votiva and Discomfort
Apr 23, 2019
Thanks for the question.Votiva is an outpatient procedure. Patients can drive themselves home from the appointment. Numbing cream and Nitronox, a form of laughing gas,  can be used to make the procedure more comfortable. Normal relations with a partner can begin in 3 days.
How long after a tummy tuck and breast augmentation do patients stop sleeping in lift chair?
Lazy Boy Recliner
Apr 23, 2019
Thanks for the question.
It is always good to check with your plastic surgeon before making changes in the postop routine.
Here are a few thoughts:
The reason to use a recliner is to bend at the knees and hips in order to relieve tension on your skin and muscle repair. A recliner is not the only way to accomplish this.You can sleep on your sides and curl up in a “fetal” position.You can lay on your back with pillows below your shoulders and knees.You will need help getting out of bed in ord...
I have uneven eyelids after Blepharoplasty, what are your thoughts on my results so far?
Eyelid surgery issues
Apr 21, 2019
Thanks for the photo and question.I understand the feelings you are having. I always tell my patients that eyelid surgery looks bad at first, but in a months time, looks fantastic.Here are a few thoughts:1) Five days is too early to judge the final result.2) In eyelid surgery, the incisions initially wrinkle, and then flatten out gradually the month after the sutures are removed.3) Most upper eyelid incisions are in the natural crease, so they cannot be seen after a few months.4) The...
Does swelling after liposuction come and go?
Swelling After Liposuction
Apr 21, 2019
Thanks for the question.Although liposuction is performed through small incisions, the surgery causes swelling and inflammation over a large area. Swelling can take several months to resolve as your body goes through the stages of inflammation. Here are a few thoughts for you:1) Different areas of the body recuperate quicker than other areas. The waist usually takes 6 weeks, the abdomen and upper back can take longer.2) In the first month or two after surgery, the more active you get, the ...
Whats better? Is it worth the big scar? Can I just look better with a lipo around my back and arou
Tummy Tuck Scar Benefits
Apr 20, 2019
Thanks for the question.Which technique is better? The answer depends on your expectations. Nonetheless, you have several options.Here are a few thoughts.Waist1. You could exercise and target that area.2. Nonsurgical fat reduction, like coolsculpting, is an option.3. Liposuction is an optionAbdomen1. Tummy tuck would get rid of excess skin and a lot of stretch marks. Your abdomen would be flat, but you would have a scar. A low scar could be easily hidden beneath panties or a two piece. Your...
When can you expose the belly button to the sun without affecting the scar negatively?
Sun and Scars
Apr 20, 2019
Thanks for the questions.The scar needs to be covered from the sun for the first six months. After that, it might not be a bad idea to cover the scar with sun screen for another 6 months. Good Luck!
What is the smallest implant size (in CC's) that is currently on the market?
Small implants
Apr 19, 2019
Some implant companies make implants from 110-120cc's. This would give you a cup less than what you had before.Good luck.
Have I bottomed out? What are the divots on my breasts?
Breast Implant Issues
Apr 19, 2019
Thanks for the question and photos.Breast implant surgery has a very high satisfaction rate in general. But implant surgery comes with some risks, that although are not life threatening, can distract from a good result. Fortunately, well trained Board Certified Plastic Surgeons are also trained to fix the problems.Here are a few thoughts:1) The left breast has bottomed out.2) The divots are the pectoralis muscle, which can be seen more prominently when you flex your chest muscles. This is...
Is yellow skin at 2 weeks post op normal healing?
2 weeks after surgery
Apr 7, 2019
Thanks for the question and photos.Here are a few thoughts:1) Your incisions are healing well for 2 weeks.2) You have some expected swelling, but this is normal for two weeks.3) You don't seem to have any signs of infection: redness, swelling, fever, drainage and pain.4) The yellow is probably some bruising that is resolving. Bruising goes through color changes with yellow being the last color change before the bruise disappears completely.Good Luck!
Would I need a lift with my mommy makeover or just implants?
Customized Mommy Makeover
Apr 7, 2019
Thanks for the photos and questions.
Here are a few thoughts for you:
1) A tummy tuck is definitely appropriate in your case. You will love the results.
2) Every woman's breasts are slightly different and your right breast is lower than your left.
3) You may want to consider a breast implant on the left and an implant and a breast lift on the right to achieve better symmetry, especially with nipple position.
4) If your plastic surgeon has computer simulation, like Vectra 3D, he may be able ...
Uneven swelling...should I be concerned?
Time to heal
Apr 6, 2019
Thanks for the question and photos.Here are a few thoughts for you:1) 11 days is too early to judge the results of a breast augmentation.2) Having said that, you should consider having your plastic surgeon check you to make sure the swelling is normal and not a sign of fluid or blood build up.3) If everything is ok, 6 weeks is the time frame to judge the results. At that time, the swelling should have subsided and the implants should have settled.4) Your preop photos showed your left breast ...
Is 7 weeks after a tummy tuck with diastasis recti repair enough time to be able to workout, swim,
Recovery is Sweet but be Careful
Apr 6, 2019
Thanks for the question.Here are a few thoughts.1) 6 weeks is the time most incisions and muscle repairs have gained strength to begin normal activities.2) If you have no open wounds, than swimming in the ocean will be permissible.3) Even though the muscle repair is intact at 6 weeks, some patients may still not be able to do the activities required to scuba dive.You will have to play it by ear. Snorkeling may be a better option.Good Luck!

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Last updated on 11/21/2023