Cost of Breast Augmentation with Liposuction: What to Expect
Breast augmentation Could you please tell me the typical cost of liposuction and breast augmentation surgery? I currently have a size 30A and would like to achieve a size 32C. Thank you very much!
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Hello: The Taiwanese Society of Plastic Surgery does not encourage breast augmentation using fat grafting from liposuction, as a significant amount of fat implantation can lead to partial fat necrosis and subsequent calcification. This calcification can interfere with future brea...[Read More] Cost of Breast Augmentation with Liposuction: What to Expect
Will Nerve Cutting Surgery Cause Uneven Calf Size? Insights and Concerns
Will nerve transection surgery cause the two legs to become uneven in size? Hello, Dr. Luo. Based on your previous answer, I would like to ask further about whether the use of nerve transection surgery to induce atrophy of the gastrocnemius muscle to slim the calves could result ...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Hello: Generally, the degree of atrophy in both legs will be consistent. It will not affect normal walking. In order to slim the legs at the expense of certain muscle functions, our Hsinchu Hospital does not currently offer such services. However, the injection of botulinum toxin...[Read More] Will Nerve Cutting Surgery Cause Uneven Calf Size? Insights and Concerns
Understanding Nerve Cutting Surgery for Calf Slimming: Key Considerations
Could you please provide more details or specify your question regarding nerve transection surgery? Hello, Dr. Luo. Based on your previous answer, I would like to ask some additional questions. If a neurotomy procedure leads to atrophy of the gastrocnemius muscle, could the degre...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Hello: Generally, the degree of atrophy in both legs will be consistent. It will not affect normal walking. Our Hsinchu Hospital does not currently offer services that sacrifice certain muscle functions for the purpose of slimming the legs. However, we do provide botulinum toxin ...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Cutting Surgery for Calf Slimming: Key Considerations
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 ...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
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?
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 ...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
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
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...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
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...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
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
Exploring the Latest Third-Generation Ultrasound Liposuction Machines
Third-generation ultrasound liposuction machine? A friend of mine is planning to undergo liposuction and has heard that there is a new third-generation ultrasound liposuction machine that is safer and can extract a larger volume of fat. Which hospitals have this type of machine, ...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Regardless of the generation of the liposuction machine, there are inherent risks as long as the cannula is inserted into the body. Currently, the risks associated with general anesthesia are not excessively high, but they do not disappear due to advancements in liposuction techn...[Read More] Exploring the Latest Third-Generation Ultrasound Liposuction Machines
Essential Considerations for Thigh and Buttock Liposuction Surgery
Liposuction surgery What should I pay attention to when undergoing liposuction of the thighs and buttocks? (Such as physician's license, number of sessions required, etc.) What is the approximate cost? How long does the surgery take? Additionally, what should I be aware of p...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Most liposuction procedures are performed by plastic surgeons, cosmetic surgeons, and a small number of dermatologists. During liposuction, blood may also be extracted, which can lead to anemia, making the procedure less suitable for individuals with this condition. Female patien...[Read More] Essential Considerations for Thigh and Buttock Liposuction Surgery
Can Eyelid Fat Be Removed with Liposuction? Risks and Costs Explained
Can liposuction be used for thicker eyelid fat layers? Hello, I have relatively large eyes, but the thickness of the eyelid fat layer causes my eyelids to partially cover my eyes, making me look fierce. I would like to ask if liposuction can be performed on the eye area? Is it ne...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
To remove excess fat from the upper eyelid, surgical intervention is necessary. A 2 to 3 cm incision can be made to excise the excess fat, and if needed, any surplus skin can also be removed to create a more defined double eyelid. The cost ranges from $15,000 to $30,000, dependin...[Read More] Can Eyelid Fat Be Removed with Liposuction? Risks and Costs Explained
Transforming Hooded Double Eyelids into Bright, Defined Ones: A Guide
How can non-prominent double eyelids become bright and expressive external double eyelids? Although I have double eyelids, my eyelids are somewhat puffy and resemble inner double eyelids. What can be done to transform them into flatter, more prominent outer double eyelids? Would ...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Most eyelid swelling is caused by excess fat, so after partial fat removal and re-fixing the eyelid crease, it is indeed possible to achieve a flatter and more defined double eyelid. This type of surgery must be performed through an incision. The cost typically ranges from $15,00...[Read More] Transforming Hooded Double Eyelids into Bright, Defined Ones: A Guide
Understanding Gynecomastia: Treatment Options and Insurance Coverage
Gynecomastia in males? Since elementary school, my breasts have resembled those of a female. Now that I am almost 28, are there any treatment options available? Does health insurance cover this? Thank you.
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
You are already 28 years old, and to treat this condition, surgical intervention may be the only option. The treatment for gynecomastia in males primarily depends on whether the excessive growth is due to glandular tissue or fatty tissue. If glandular tissue is predominant, surgi...[Read More] Understanding Gynecomastia: Treatment Options and Insurance Coverage
Understanding Breast Reduction Surgery: Methods, Recovery, and Costs
Regarding breast reduction? I would like to ask some questions about breast reduction :) 1. What are the surgical methods? Is it similar to liposuction or more like excision? 2. How long is the recovery time after the surgery? 3. What is the approximate cost of the surgery? Thank...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
ANS: 1. Breast reduction surgery must be performed under general anesthesia using an excisional technique, resulting in a straight or inverted T-shaped scar beneath the breast postoperatively. 2. Sutures can be removed one to two weeks after the surgery, and pain typically allevi...[Read More] Understanding Breast Reduction Surgery: Methods, Recovery, and Costs
Understanding Gynecomastia: Surgical Options, Recovery, and Costs
Gynecomastia I have been diagnosed with mild gynecomastia. After researching online, I found that surgical options include liposuction through an axillary incision or excision of glandular tissue and fat through an incision at the lower edge of the areola. I would like to ask: 1....
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
The breast is primarily composed of glandular and adipose tissue. The surgical approach for gynecomastia varies depending on the predominant component. Generally, liposuction is more suitable for cases where adipose tissue is the main component, while incisions made at the inferi...[Read More] Understanding Gynecomastia: Surgical Options, Recovery, and Costs