Staiano Plastic Surgery

I will talk about:

-Can you tell me the pros and cons for silicone and polyurethane implants?

-I have a tattoo (roughly 2.5 inches x 2 inches) above my ankle and I frequently play tennis and curious about the recovery period and the downtime I would have to take from training etc..

-Why is it not a good idea to have a tattoo removed from the sternum?

-Do breast implants need to be changed after 10 years?

-After breast augmentation, if/when you develop capsular contracture why is it a bigger procedure than the original surgery?

-What would your advice be regarding having breast surgery before having children?.....and anything else that crops up.

 I will talk about:

-Is the inner thigh a good area for tattoo removal on a skinnier body type?

-Can we remove a cyst located in the thyroid?

-I have a lump on my back near my spine that is oval shaped and quite large now. I've read lipomas are easy moved and soft, this is firmer and feels anchored to something deeper below the skin. It does not seem to move very easy either. Several years ago, I was told by a doctor it is a harmless lipoma, however, I'm getting a bit concerned at this point. If it were cancerous would I feel pain, considering the closeness to the spine I wonder if it would be more painful.

-Can you remove knuckle tattoos?

-Can smaller tattoos on the lower leg be surgically removed?

-I think I caused a hypertrophic scar on my arm from a itchy bug bite. I’m a picker so I kept removing the scar for months. Now it’s raised, darker, and crusty. I keep filing it down, scrapping or clipping it shorter - but it comes back. What do you suggest ?

-I had Gynaecomastia surgery and clear colour sutures are still there, looks like they are inside of the skin. How will they disappear if they are tied?.....and anything else that crops up.

 I will talk about:

-What treatment takes off a mole permanently, like it won’t come back at all, I don’t want it to regrow?

-How soon after having an epigastric hernia repair (with mesh) can I have a tummy tuck?

-How to prevent a stretched scar after tattoo excision on your wrist?

-How long does it take for tightness to ease after tattoo excision?

-How to make your scar fade quicker after tattoo excision?

-I have a flat mole on my nose and it never went away, I have tried to remove it with laser and the doctor scraped it once and it came back again twice, How do I remove it permanently?.....and anything else that crops up.

I will talk about:

-Why do other clinics offer discounts/incentives to book surgery, but your clinic does not?

-Do we use drains when preforming surgery for a tummy tuck?

-Do you use Arion, Polytechnic or Nagor implants?

-Post op breast implant scars on black skin….

-Will a flat mole disappear by its own if not than how to remove naturally and how to make lighter?

-I recently got dissolvable stitches on my lip and they have been there for 3 weeks, should they have gone away by now?.....and anything else that crops up.

 I will talk about:

-I currently have CUI/Allergen implants and I'm looking to have them changed. If I do have my implants changed, will they need to then be changed again further down the line?

-How far in advance should I book my surgery (Tummy Tuck) before attending a special event?

-Could I have a Tummy Tuck under local anaesthetic?

-Is it normal to experience swelling 6 months after having a Tummy Tuck?

-Can I have surgery if I will not accept a blood transfusion?

-I am struggling to find a surgeon to offer me tattoo excision, is there a reason why it is so hard to find a surgeon?.....and anything else that crops up.

 I will talk about:

-After dressings/stitches have been removed what is the best cream/silicone gel to use for the scar? Is mepore tape sufficient?

-Are lymphatic drainage massages important after a tummy tuck?

-When can you shower after a tummy tuck, do you wait until all dressings are removed?

-When can you sleep on your sides after a tummy tuck?

-I had Polytech under muscle implants 275cc 4 months ago. The have migrated to my armpits and will need further surgery. If I have Polytech implants placed over the muscle will this still prevent capsular contracture? My original was 295cc but was not available should I go to next size up?.....and anything else that crops up.

 I will talk about:

-I wanted to ask you if it is possible in your clinic to remove the bags under the eyes? They are very prominent, and I would like to get rid of them because they look very unsightly!

-I was wondering if you did forehead reduction surgery at all? (Not a hair transplant)

-How long do you need to walk hunched over for after a tummy tuck?

-Is Spanx a good replacement for a binder?

-When can you start driving and walking up the stairs?

-What are the largest prostheses you have inserted on a patient? And up to what size do commercially available prostheses go in size?.....and anything else that crops up.

 I will talk about:

-I am due to have a stoma, do you advise having a Mummy Makeover before having my stoma or afterwards? If I end up having an emergency stoma, how long until I can have a Mummy Makeover?

-I'm on the south coast. Are you too far to travel for surgery such as a thigh lift?

-How do patients travel back ok after thigh lift surgery? I'm aware from research it says be careful sitting, standing, and walking….but how would one get in and out of a car safely after surgery?

-Can a patient who has had previous varicose veins have a thigh lift?

-My BMI is 32 but I do not want to loose weight but I would like breast implants. Would you operate on me with my BMI being 32?

-Could I have breast implants if I have been diagnosed with Chiari Malformations? I do not need to have surgery for the condition, but I do take Pregabalin.....and anything else that crops up.

 I will talk about:

-Do we offer hematoma treatment to a non-existing patient?

-I have 2–3-inch ab separation since having children (2 years ago) but I hardly have any excess skin. Would it be possible to help me?

-Can I have a cyst removed that is located on the crown of my head prior to having a hair transplant (in October) or is it best to wait until after the hair transplant to have the cyst removed?

-Do you perform Umbilicoplasty surgery?

-How long do I stay in hospital when having a Thigh Lift?....and anything else that crops up.

I will talk about:

-What is the scarring like immediately after having tattoo excision?

-I would like to have a mole removed that is on my vermilion border...If the worst happens and my lip looks a lot smaller or pulls to the side...would lipliner and makeup make it less noticeable and possibly filler at a later date if the one side of lip was considerably smaller? Will the top lip definitely look pulled and deformed or not noticeable with makeup?

-How would you describe the amount of a breast reduction, if not using bra sizing?

-In your breast reduction which technique do you use and why?

-Do we offer back fillers?

-Do I need to stop the contraceptive pill prior to having Breast Implants?.....and anything else that crops up.

 I will talk about:

-Can you recommend a good surgeon for chin liposuction?

-Why don't we offer Pinnaplasty to patients under the age of 18?

-Can you recommend a surgeon that would offer Pinnaplasty to a 13 year old?

-Why do you recommend having a BMI lower than 30 when considering surgery?

-Why should you not pick a mole or try to remove it yourself?

-What is a realistic time frame to consider surgery for either a breast reduction or a tummy tuck before attending a big event such as a wedding?....and anything else that crops up.

I will talk about:

-I had breast augmentation when I was 19, I’m now 38, but it didn’t really work.

-Would you perform surgery on someone with Factor V Leiden, if they have previously had a blood clot in each lung after a previous surgery?

-I am considering having my implants removed, would lifting the breast be a part of this procedure?

-If I wanted my implants only removed because they are too big and heavy now. Would the capsule also be removed even if there is no sign of capsular contracture?

-Why is it so important that I give all of my medical history during the initial consultation?

....and anything else that crops up.

#AskJJ

I will talk about:

-Is my tattoo suitable for excision?

-Do we have any female surgeons at our clinic?

-Do we offer chin augmentations or fillers?

-I was wondering if you have any surgeons that could look at my left arm after I had birth control removed from my arm, I have experienced some nerve damage?

-If I was to have a breast reduction and then go on to lose more weight, would it affect the results of surgery?

-Where are your incisions for the thigh lift and can this incorporate a mons pubic reduction?....and anything else that crops up.

I will talk about:

-Do we offer tongue reconstruction surgery?

-How do you correct over liposuction inner thighs?

-Do we offer axillary breast tissue removal?

-Do we treat burns scars?

-I have two young children (3 months and 20 months) and I am considering a mummy makeover, when would I be able to pick/hold the children etc after having surgery?

-Fat Transfer vs Breast Implants?....and anything else that crops up.

In this episode I will be talking about:

• Do we focus on appearance of breasts whilst performing a reduction
• How long do you have to wait after breast reduction before lying on your front?
• The difference between silicone and polyurethane implants
• Do we offer liposuction to the neck area

In this episode I will be talking about:

• Is it worth considering crescent lift if you do not want scaring of full mastopexy
• Do we offer treatments that tighten the skin and stretch marks?
• How long after giving birth can you have a breast augmentation 
• What to expect following implant removal with no breast lift

I will talk about:

-Why do we charge for a consultation when other clinics offer free of charge consultations?

-I would like a Breast Reduction, but I had a gastric bypass on 15th May and my BMI is around 50…

-How long after having Tattoo Excision before I can go in a swimming pool?

-What is the recovery time following Gynaecomastia Surgery?

-What is the difference between VASER Liposuction and Power Assisted Liposuction?

-What is the best form of Liposuction that is available to patients?

-I am booked in for a Tummy Tuck, but I want a tattoo on my back before surgery, will having a tummy tuck effect the tattoo?....and anything else that crops up.

I will talk about:

-Can we remove a Pilonidal Cyst?

-Do we offer Vein removal?

-What is the big deal about going to Turkey for surgery? I have been 4 times in the past 2 years, and everything has been fine.

-Do we offer surgical Lip Lift procedure?

-Can you recommend any alternative forms of treatment instead of Gynaecomastia surgery?

-How long after having a Mummy Makeover (Tummy Tuck & Breast Lift) can I return to weightlifting?....and anything else that crops up.

 I will talk about:

-What is the difference between saline and silicone implants?

-Do we offer laser cyst removal?

- How long does it take to recover from tattoo excision?

-Advice on removing a mole from the tip of nose….

-After breast feeding, is it better to wait 6 or 12 months before considering breast surgery?....and anything else that crops up.

I will talk about:

-Why am I struggling to find a surgeon in the UK to see me following going abroad for surgery?

-What should I do if I cannot contact my original surgeon following surgery and I have concerns?

-When having a breast reduction with a free nipple graft, will the areola be made smaller?

-Is it normal for my ankles and legs to swell after having a tummy tuck?

-I am 65 and considering a breast lift and a tummy tuck, would I be suitable for a combined procedure due to my age? What are the risks?....and anything else that crops up.