Can Liposuction Help Improve Carrot Legs Appearance?
Can liposuction improve the appearance of "carrot legs"? Hello Dr. Luo, I would like to ask about my concern regarding "carrot legs." I'm wondering if liposuction or other cosmetic procedures could help improve this issue. I have a relatively small frame ...
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Hello: If what you refer to as "carrot legs" is caused by well-developed muscles, especially when it becomes more pronounced during tiptoeing, then liposuction cannot improve this condition. It is necessary to utilize surgical procedures such as nerve transection or bot...[Read More] Can Liposuction Help Improve Carrot Legs Appearance?
Calf Muscle Excision Surgery: Costs, Scarring, and Experience
Gastrocnemius muscle excision surgery Have you performed gastrocnemius muscle excision surgery? What is the cost? Will there be any scarring?
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Hello: To improve "carrot legs," one can achieve slimmer calves by inducing atrophy of the medial gastrocnemius muscle. There are two methods: The first involves severing the nerves that innervate the muscle, causing it to become inactive and subsequently atrophy. This ...[Read More] Calf Muscle Excision Surgery: Costs, Scarring, and Experience
Laser Treatment for Permanent Nail Root Surgery: What to Expect
Radical surgery for onychomycosis? Does your hospital perform radical surgery for ingrown toenails? Specifically, using laser treatment to ablate the sides of the nail matrix to prevent the nail from growing into the skin.
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Hello: When a nail becomes ingrown severely, it can lead to the formation of a localized abscess and significant pain. A surgical procedure can be performed by incising the skin on both sides of the nail base to partially excise the tissue where the nail grows, followed by suturi...[Read More] Laser Treatment for Permanent Nail Root Surgery: What to Expect
Effective Hair Removal Methods: Laser Treatment Insights and Costs
Please inquire about the methods for permanent hair removal? Hello, I would like to ask you a question. What is your recommendation for laser hair removal? Are there other methods available? Will there be any side effects? Additionally, how long does a typical treatment session t...
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Hello: Laser hair removal is a convenient and effective method for hair removal. However, because hair has growth and resting phases, treatment cannot be completed in one session. After four to six treatments, with intervals of one to two months between each session, approximatel...[Read More] Effective Hair Removal Methods: Laser Treatment Insights and Costs
Where to Find Acupuncture Breast Enhancement and Its Costs?
Hello, I have a question I would like to ask the doctor? Cosmetic physician, I would like to ask where I can find acupuncture breast enhancement services? What is the approximate cost? I really want to know. I heard from my friend that only hospitals offer this. Is that true? Tha...
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Hello: As far as I know, the specialists affiliated with the Taiwanese Society of Plastic Surgery have not yet utilized acupuncture for breast augmentation treatments, so you may need to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner.[Read More] Where to Find Acupuncture Breast Enhancement and Its Costs?
Concerns About Synthetic Fat Injections: How to Remove and Costs Involved
Dreaming..? Ten years ago, I was taken to a beauty salon by a friend and had synthetic fat injected into my breasts. After getting married and having children, my breasts have become hard as a rock, and I'm worried about potential complications. I have lost my appetite and f...
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Hello: There is no such thing as synthetic artificial fat. The substances injected into your body may be liquid silicone or wax, which have long been banned due to complications such as hardening and infection, similar to what you are currently experiencing. The only solution is ...[Read More] Concerns About Synthetic Fat Injections: How to Remove and Costs Involved
Can Weight Loss Help Eliminate Gynecomastia in Men?
Question I am overweight and have gynecomastia. I would like to know if gynecomastia can disappear with weight loss.
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Hello: There are various causes of gynecomastia in men. If it occurs due to weight gain, then weight loss may lead to improvement.[Read More] Can Weight Loss Help Eliminate Gynecomastia in Men?
Navigating Body Image Issues: A College Student's Journey with Chest Size
Chest Hello doctor, I am a first-year college student. Because swimming is a required course at my school, I have to take off my shirt. Since I was young, my chest has been larger than that of most boys. Whenever I play with my classmates, the boys often grab each other, and when...
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Hello: For general cases of gynecomastia in males that do not improve after puberty, surgical removal may be considered as a solution. Please refer to previous responses regarding this issue, and it is best to discuss the matter face-to-face with a physician.[Read More] Navigating Body Image Issues: A College Student's Journey with Chest Size
Can Plastic Surgery Remove Chickenpox Scars? A Comprehensive Guide
Chickenpox scars Hello, I developed chickenpox as a child, which left three to four scars on my face, each about the size of a green bean and approximately 0.05mm deep. I find this troubling and would like to know if cosmetic surgery can eliminate them. What is the general proces...
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Hello: The results of using dermabrasion for chickenpox scars may not be very satisfactory. If the scars are not too large, surgical excision could be considered as a treatment method, transforming a wide scar into a small fine scar. With proper post-operative care of the scar, t...[Read More] Can Plastic Surgery Remove Chickenpox Scars? A Comprehensive Guide
Rhinoplasty Concerns: Risks, Costs, and Solutions for Eyelid Issues
Rhinoplasty and eyelid swelling? I would like to ask the doctor... I have a flat nose and I want to undergo rhinoplasty. Is it possible to make my nose smaller and more defined? However, I am also very concerned about the risk of failure; how significant is that risk? What would ...
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Hello: If it is a simple rhinoplasty, the price ranges from NT$25,000 to NT$40,000, but the details still need to be discussed directly with a plastic surgeon. As for removing excess fat from the eyelids, whether through liposuction or utilizing the scar from a previous eyelid su...[Read More] Rhinoplasty Concerns: Risks, Costs, and Solutions for Eyelid Issues
How to Correct Prominent Foot Bones for a Narrower Foot Appearance
Foot bones If the bones in your feet are protruding (specifically under the big toe on the inner side of both feet), resulting in a wide foot structure, is there a way to improve this condition? Thank you!
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Hello: An X-ray examination must be performed first to assess the alignment of the toe bones and metatarsals, as well as the angles between adjacent toe bones and metatarsals. Further discussions on treatment options will follow, and if necessary, surgical intervention such as os...[Read More] How to Correct Prominent Foot Bones for a Narrower Foot Appearance
Thick Lips: Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Solutions Explained
The issue of having slightly thick lips? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about a lip issue. Due to family genetics, my lips are a bit thick, and I would like to make them thinner. Do I need to undergo surgery for this, or can it be treated with injections? If surgery is ne...
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Hello: Reducing the thickness of the lips cannot be treated with injections; surgical treatment costs approximately 10,000 to 30,000 NT dollars.[Read More] Thick Lips: Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Solutions Explained
Can Weight Loss Reduce Male Breast Size? Tips for a Healthier Chest
Please ask your question again? I would like to ask again, I am currently 176 cm tall and weigh 125 kg, but I have a chest that resembles a female B cup. Can losing weight help reduce my chest size? I know there are surgical options or liposuction, but as a poor student, I really...
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Hello: I personally believe that there is no specific exercise that can target and reduce fat in a particular area you want to slim down. What you can do now is to focus on overall weight loss. If, after achieving a normal weight, your breasts are still large, then you may consid...[Read More] Can Weight Loss Reduce Male Breast Size? Tips for a Healthier Chest
Understanding Male Gynecomastia: Liposuction Risks and Recovery Insights
Gynecomastia I have a few questions for Dr. Luo: I am considering liposuction to reduce the size of my breasts, but I have several concerns. First, after the surgery, will my breasts return to their original size after one or two years, even if I don't gain weight? Second, d...
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Hello: 1. If you are referring to breast hypertrophy (in females), since it primarily consists of glandular tissue, liposuction cannot achieve breast reduction. After breast reduction surgery, unless there is a significant tumor, the breasts generally do not return to their origi...[Read More] Understanding Male Gynecomastia: Liposuction Risks and Recovery Insights
Understanding Recovery and Options After Orbital Fracture Surgery
Orbital fracture due to a car accident (continued) Thank you for your detailed response. I understand that this type of surgery requires out-of-pocket expenses, but that's not an issue for me as I am currently employed. My main concern is the recovery period after the surger...
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Hello: After surgery, there will be more swelling during the first week, and it will appear more natural after two weeks; for a truly natural look, it will take about one to two months. Therefore, the actual recovery period is about one to two weeks. The Craniofacial Surgery Depa...[Read More] Understanding Recovery and Options After Orbital Fracture Surgery
Can Weight Loss Help Treat Gynecomastia in Men?
I would like to confirm the treatment options for gynecomastia in males? I would like to know if gynecomastia in men can be improved through weight loss? To be honest, I am overweight; will it be effective?
Dr. Luo Qihua reply Plastic Surgery
Hello: In cases of gynecomastia caused by obesity, breast enlargement is primarily due to fat accumulation. Therefore, after weight loss, the breasts should decrease in size accordingly.[Read More] Can Weight Loss Help Treat Gynecomastia in Men?
Reconstructive Surgery Options for Orbital Fractures After Car Accidents
Orbital fracture due to a car accident? Hello Dr. Luo, Last year, I sustained facial injuries and an orbital fracture due to a car accident. Currently, my lower orbit has been replaced with titanium alloy, but the fat behind my eye has been damaged. After a second surgery, my e...
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Hello: It seems that your injury is quite severe. The orbital fracture has resulted in orbital depression, and even after undergoing fracture reduction surgery, there may still be a possibility of depression. Even with a second surgery (reconstructive surgery), achieving precise ...[Read More] Reconstructive Surgery Options for Orbital Fractures After Car Accidents
Understanding Insurance Coverage and Costs for Axillary Surgery
excuse me? Hello, doctor: I tend to sweat excessively under my arms, which often leads to an unpleasant odor... This is likely what is referred to as axillary hyperhidrosis or bromhidrosis. Family and friends have also mentioned similar concerns, which makes me feel quite embarra...
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Hello: If the odor from underarm sweating is a sour smell, it can be improved by shaving the underarm hair and using antiperspirants. However, a stronger fishy odor is known as axillary osmidrosis (or bromhidrosis), which currently can only be treated by surgical removal of the a...[Read More] Understanding Insurance Coverage and Costs for Axillary Surgery
Understanding Birthmarks and Scars: Surgical Options and Costs
Birthmarks and scars? Hello Dr. Luo: I have many raised scars on my hands, as well as a birthmark. I would like to know how much the scars might fade after surgery, and I also have questions regarding the costs. The birthmark is about the size of a ten-dollar coin and is black; i...
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Hello: 1. Scars can vary in appearance depending on individual constitution and the location of occurrence. However, with current medical technology, it is not possible to make them completely disappear regardless of the treatment. If there is no predisposition to keloid scarring...[Read More] Understanding Birthmarks and Scars: Surgical Options and Costs
Can Gum Exposure Be Corrected with Cosmetic Surgery?
Is gum exposure eligible for surgical correction? I am very concerned because my gums are very prominent when I smile, but they do not show when I talk. I wonder if it is possible to undergo cosmetic surgery for this issue. If so, which hospitals offer consultations, and what is ...
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Hello: You may consider injecting botulinum toxin into certain muscles near the upper lip to improve the condition. However, it requires two to three injections per year, with each session costing several thousand dollars (over 4000 NTD). You can visit a nearby clinic with a plas...[Read More] Can Gum Exposure Be Corrected with Cosmetic Surgery?