Surgery, Plastic Surgery FAQ

Addressing Forehead Indentation After Injury: Plastic Surgery Options

Depression or indentation after facial wound healing? Hello, I would like to inquire about my daughter's forehead scar. When she was 3 years old, she fell and hit her forehead on the ground, resulting in a small piece of flesh being lost and exposing the bone. After taking h...

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
An assessment must be conducted first to determine the appropriate course of action.

Understanding Gynecomastia: Causes, Treatments, and Recovery Tips

Gynecomastia 1. If you want to check for excess breast tissue, you should visit a specialist in endocrinology or a plastic surgeon who specializes in gynecomastia. 2. After surgery, you can typically resume weight training in about 2 to 3 months, but it’s important to follow you...

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Re-evaluate at age 18.

Understanding Gynecomastia: Treatment Options and Costs in Taiwan

Gynecomastia I am 19 years old and from Pingtung. It is the age for military service, but since middle school, I have felt that my chest is larger than that of normal males, especially around the nipples. I used to be overweight, but now I am thin, and the situation has not chang...

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Gynecomastia in males is classified into three grades. Grade I does not require treatment, while Grade II is more common and can be treated with liposuction or minor surgical procedures, costing around NT$60,000. Grade III requires major surgery. Generally, recovery from a typica...

Can Push-Ups Help Fix Sunken Chest After Gynecomastia Surgery?

After surgery for gynecomastia, the chest may appear sunken? Hello, doctor. I previously underwent surgery for gynecomastia, but the surgeon who performed the procedure was not a cosmetic specialist, and now my chest has a noticeable indentation. I would like to know if doing pus...

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
One year post-surgery, autologous fat transfer can be performed, and push-ups are effective for muscle training.

Post-Accident Facial Discomfort: Understanding Recovery After a Fracture

Facial discomfort after a car accident? In late November 2015, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in minor facial injuries. The diagnosis indicated a zygomatic bone fracture, but the doctor mentioned that the bone was only cracked. My face became swollen, but after ap...

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
It should recover to a certain extent within six months, and if there is no displacement, surgery is not necessary.

Understanding Gynecomastia: Non-Surgical Options and Costs Explained

Gynecomastia In childhood, I was slightly overweight, and now I am 175 cm tall and weigh 65 kg, but I still have breast tissue similar to that of females. Besides surgery, what other options are available? If surgery is necessary, what would the costs be? Thank you.

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
If it's not very large, liposuction combined with a power-assisted liposuction device would cost around 60,000 to 70,000 NTD.

How to Correct a Crooked Jaw for a Better Facial Balance

A crooked jaw is very bothersome? My chin is slightly crooked. It looks okay when I look in the mirror, but for some reason, it appears very obvious in videos and photos. The crooked chin and asymmetrical face are concerning. What can I do to improve this?

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
If the jaw is misaligned, a consultation with a craniofacial surgeon can be sought to evaluate whether surgery is necessary.

Can Lupus Patients Safely Undergo Cosmetic Surgery?

Can patients with lupus erythematosus undergo cosmetic surgery? Dear Dr. Lu, I am a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus and have been experiencing low white blood cell counts (around 2500 to 3500) for some time. Currently, due to severe winter-related blood inflammation, I...

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
1. Surgery is not recommended when there is leukopenia, including cosmetic procedures. 2. Facial asymmetry is often related to dental issues; the side of the face that is favored for chewing tends to have better blood flow, resulting in a larger and higher appearance.

Understanding Stiffness After Left Ring Finger Fracture Surgery

Fracture of the left ring finger? Doctor, I have a question. I had an open fracture of the metacarpal bone in my left ring finger due to a car accident. It has been 8 days since the surgery. I can move all other joints, but the joint in my left hand that bends when I make a fist ...

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
You should ask your attending physician what surgical method will be used and when rehabilitation therapy will be initiated.

Effective Treatments for Fibromas: Managing Recurrence and Aesthetic Concerns

How to treat fibromas? I have a fibroma on the middle phalanx of my left ring finger due to trauma. I have undergone two surgeries, one at Kaohsiung Medical University and the other at E-Da Hospital, but there is still a noticeable protrusion. The doctors at Kaohsiung mentioned t...

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Scars from traumatic raised lesions near joints tend to have poorer treatment outcomes. It is important to communicate frequently with your physician and be patient with the treatment process.

Can Breast Augmentation Help with Underdeveloped Breasts?

Burn concerns If there is development but the breasts do not grow significantly, is breast augmentation possible?

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
If there are scars on the chest, surgery may be required to allow for breast development. It's advisable to visit a major hospital's plastic surgery department for consultation.

Understanding Gynecomastia Surgery: Costs, Risks, and Insurance Coverage

Gynecomastia in males... complications, costs..? I have gynecomastia. However, I heard that the costs are quite high. I would like to ask: 1. Will there be any complications after the surgery, and is there a chance of recurrence? 2. Is the cost of this surgery classified as a sur...

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Male gynecomastia requires significant severity to qualify for breast reduction surgery (which is covered by insurance). For milder cases, liposuction is used, but this procedure is not covered by national health insurance, nor is it reimbursed by insurance.

Effective Scar Revision Techniques for Post-Injury Recovery

Scar revision I have a large scar on my leg due to a car accident, which extends from the upper inner thigh down to a circle around the knee. At that time, the doctors performed skin graft surgery on both sides of my knee. Now, the edges of the skin graft are raised and red, and ...

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Large scars are difficult to manage. In recent years, there has been a surgical procedure involving fat grafting, which you can consult with a physician experienced in this technique.

Effective Treatment Options for Keloids: Surgery and Radiation Therapy

Keloids are treated with surgery and radiation therapy? In the previous response, I saw Dr. Lu introducing the treatment of keloids using surgery combined with radiation therapy. I am very interested. Could you please tell me which hospital or clinic in Taipei I can go to for thi...

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
You should still see a plastic surgeon.

Reconstructing the Soft Palate: Seeking Help After UPPP Complications

Soft Palate Reconstruction Hello Doctor, your hospital does not have a maxillofacial surgery department, but I would like to ask about my situation. Due to excessive resection during UPPP, part of my soft palate and uvula were not preserved, which has caused issues with swallowin...

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
You should consult with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon; Chang Gung Memorial Hospital is likely the top choice in the country.

Understanding Adhesion Issues After Tendon Injury: Insights for Recovery

Adhesion issues Hello doctor, I would like to inquire about an injury that resulted in a laceration on the dorsum of my left foot, with the tendon of my big toe initially exposed. Afterward, I underwent suturing and surgery. Although the external wound has healed, I am experienci...

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Rehabilitation is necessary! There is a high chance of adhesion recurrence, so it is not recommended unless absolutely necessary.

Understanding Adhesion Issues After Tendon Injury: Treatment Options

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Rehabilitation is necessary! There is a high chance of adhesion recurrence after removal, so it is not recommended unless absolutely necessary.

Restoring Soft Palate Function After UPPP Failure: Solutions for VPI

Soft palate reconstruction Hello doctor, I have experienced a failure of UPPP and now have velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI). I am wondering if there is a way to restore the excised soft palate tensor muscle to prevent further occurrences of VPI. Thank you.

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Our hospital does not have a maxillofacial surgery department.

Post-Parotid Tumor Surgery: Understanding Hard Lumps and Recovery

Just underwent surgery for a salivary gland tumor? I recently underwent surgery for a salivary gland tumor, and it has been about 13 days since the procedure. The stitches have been removed, and the wound looks fine, but there is a large hard lump in front of the incision. The lu...

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
The parotid gland is a salivary gland, and the removal of parotid gland tumors is usually partial rather than total excision (unless malignant). There may be a swelling period, which can feel firm. If there are any concerns, you should discuss them with your attending physician.

Understanding Post-Eyelid Surgery Swelling: Duration and Solutions

Post-operative swelling after double eyelid surgery? Hello doctor, today is the 28th day after my double eyelid surgery, but there is still some swelling. I went for a follow-up at the clinic, and the doctor advised me to continue with warm compresses, but the effect is not very ...

Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Postoperative swelling injections are not the appropriate treatment; maintaining a normal routine and allowing the swelling to subside gradually is sufficient.

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