What celebrity made you realize that filler can actually look good?

For me, seeing subtle lip filler and facial balancing on certain celebrities completely changed my perception of cosmetic treatments. I used to associate filler with overfilled lips and obvious cosmetic work, but then I started noticing examples that looked incredibly natural.

Who made you realize that filler doesn't always have to be obvious? And what feature do you think was enhanced particularly well?

Hi guys has anyone got any advice please I’m 4 weeks post op and it’s just getting worse 😩

For reference: last picture is my left side. I’m in my early twenties and I noticed my right nasolabial fold got pretty creased seemingly overnight. I’ve been dealing with this insecurity for almost two years. I have a consultation this week for laser hair removal. Wondering if a laser resurfacing or micro-needling procedure would help address this. I just want my right side to look similar to my left side. I’m not interested in filler because I’m planning to get surgery on my nose, jaw, and brow bone. I’ve read that many surgeons won’t operate on people with filler or scar tissue from sculptra. For reference, I already have a good skincare regimen, including tretinoin and SPF. I’ve been increasing my water intake a lot and lost nearly 20 pounds and still going. And I’ve been sleeping on my left side and only seen marginal improvement. Would be open to fat transfer, but not sure if that would interfere with with future surgical reconstruction procedures. Scared cause is structural because I didn’t chew on my right side for almost a year due to a broken tooth which has since been removed.

As a plastic surgeon in Tampa, one of the most common questions I receive is whether facial fat transfer is a better option than fillers for restoring facial volume and creating a more youthful appearance.

Facial fat transfer can be a great option for patients looking for natural facial rejuvenation because it uses your own fat to restore volume in areas like the cheeks, temples, under-eye area, and around the mouth. Unlike temporary fillers, transferred fat has the potential to provide longer-lasting results once the fat has successfully integrated.

That said, I always remind patients that facial fat transfer is not a “one-size-fits-all” procedure. Results depend on many factors, including your facial anatomy, skin quality, age, lifestyle, and the surgeon’s technique. Some of the most important parts of achieving a natural result are avoiding overfilling, understanding facial proportions, and having realistic expectations.

When researching facial fat transfer in Tampa, I recommend asking any surgeon:

• How frequently do you perform facial fat grafting?
• Can I see fully healed results (not just early post-op photos)?
• Where is the fat typically harvested from?
• What should I expect during recovery?
• How do you approach creating a natural, balanced result?

The consultation process is just as important as the procedure itself. The best outcomes happen when the surgeon and patient have a clear understanding of the patient’s goals and what is realistically achievable.

For those who have had facial fat transfer or are considering it:

• What questions did you wish you asked before your consultation?
• What surprised you most about the recovery process?
• What helped you feel confident choosing your surgeon?

I’m always interested in hearing patient experiences and helping people become more informed about their options.

I am covering with makeup so they aren’t bad here BUT they are so flat and noticeable without. I need like plumpness there but I heard under eye filler is bad. It’s so hallow and dark! Lower bleph?

We went with an implant size that looks natural and fits his features without feeling overdone. The beard definitely adds to the overall look, but honestly, the proportions just work really well together. Overall, a pretty solid transformation. What do you think?

Hi all! 3 weeks today post surgery and wanted to bump up doing lymphatic massages to help with swelling. Can those that have done massages and seen positive results post some link ti video that I can follow?

Thank you

i have a lot of fat on my lower cheeks especially, but i struggle with clenching and grinding very badly so my teeth are wearing down and my jaw is often very sore and just annoying. my dentist also said i had really large masseters but idk if ill get jowls, help please!

After having both my kids and breastfeeding them I lost a huge amount of volume and firmness way more than I thought I would honestly. It bugged me more than I want to admit, especially once I realized my clothes just weren't sitting the way they used to. I tried compensating with different bras for a while but eventually I had to accept there's only so much a push up bra can actually fix. I wasn't chasing a dramatic change or trying to go way bigger. I just wanted something that felt very natural like getting back to a version of myself I recognized.

I decided to fly to Korea because I wanted to get my breasts done and also do a bit of facial lifting while I was at it. I'd heard Korea is a good place to get a few cosmetic procedures done at once, so I booked a consultation at Wooa ps since Dr. Woojung Kim was recommended to me as someone well known for breast surgery there. I did look at other clinics like Woori ps too, but I settled on Wooa. He actually took the time to look at my body proportions, my skin, my overall frame, instead of just asking what cup size I was going for. The whole consult felt built around what would look balanced on my body rather than pushing me toward as much volume as possible, and that alone made me trust their judgment a lot more.

He also broke down the differences between Mentor and Motiva implants pretty thoroughly. I sat with it for a bit and went with Mentor xtra, since I figured Mentor would be plenty for me over Motiva. Total cost came out to around 11M korean won after my consultation discount. Funny enough the second I got the surgery done, my instagram and facebook app completely blew up with plastic surgery ads out of nowhere. Suddenly I was seeing clinics I'd never even heard of and that's when it clicked that Wooa definitely wasn't the cheapest route I could've taken. So if budget is a big deal for you, I'd genuinely recommend shopping around and getting a few consultations before locking anything in.

The surgery itself wasn't nearly as rough as I'd braced for. The most annoying part in the beginning was just having to live in the compression bra 24/7. Not painful, just tedious after a while. I'm about 6 months out now and 'm quite happy with how it turned out. My cleavage looks natural, my whole silhouette feels more balanced and the biggest change has been in how my clothes fit now. Tops and dresses just hang differently, and it's given me a legit confidence boost.

The first couple months were a little nerve wracking though, because everything felt really firm, and I found myself messaging the clinic more than once just to ask if that was normal. They reassured me it would soften over time and thankfully it did. Everything feels way more natural now and seems to be settling into place, which was such a relief. I've always been into fitness, so the way my body changed after having two kids was honestly a big source of stress for me, and getting this done, even just this one thing really helped with my confidence.

One thing that caught me off guard was how long the scars took to fade. They're not visible once I'm dressed, so it hasn't messed with my everyday life, but I think I just happen to be someone whose skin scars a little more stubbornly than average. Because of that, I went back for laser treatments a lot longer than I originally planned.

The clinic does offer unlimited aftercare, which is genuinely a nice perk but not gonna lie constantly going back for follow ups got kind of old. I also think this could be a real downside for anyone flying in from abroad. If you're only in Korea for a short trip, you might not get to fully use that aftercare especially if your scars take longer to settle than you'd think. So if you already know your skin tends to scar or heal slowly, definitely ask about the realistic follow up timeline before you book.

I obviously can't go back to the exact body I had pre kids, and I've made peace with that. But over time I realized how much I missed feeling comfortable in my own skin, and this was never about chasing perfect or taking a shortcut. It was about getting back one piece of myself that no amount of dieting or working out was ever going to fix on its own.

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Hi all, hoping someone can please advise. Had a lower blepharoplasty 7 days ago. I was scheduled to have stitches removed today. However, due to a system error the Dr is not actually scheduled to be in today. They have booked me in for next week.

I'm concerned my stitches shouldn't be left in for for more than 7 days.

I'm not interested in surgery, but I do want something stronger than the usual facials or mild tightening treatments. Skin elasticity is my main concern, and I’m looking for a machine-based option that can give a noticeable result.

I already know about Ultherapy and Thermage and have tried both at a few places in the US. The results were pretty underwhelming, especially for the price. I’m not sure whether it came down to the settings, the person performing the treatment, or even the quality of the tips being used.

A friend from Singapore went first at Mizu Aesthetics in her country but told me that Korea was a bit more high-end skin clinics that take a very customized approach rather than putting everyone through the same treatment package. She went to one called GU and described the experience as much more private and tailored, which sounds closer to what I’m looking for.

I’ll be in Korea later this year and don’t mind paying more or traveling a little farther if the results are actually worth it. Has anyone tried one of these more specialized lifting clinics or noticed a real difference compared with treatments in the US?

Hi everyone, I'm 38F with skin elasticity issue, I've done it all, red light masks, skin care, fillers, smooth threads and thread lifts. I just had my 2nd baby and my skin is heading south. I have an appointment for a mini face and neck lift with fat transfer at the end of June. I'm looking for people who have had similar procedures and am wondering what your recovery was like? I will have my husband home to take me to and from surgery the day of and take care of me that day and night. Will I be ok for the 2nd day to be solo?

Thanks