FAQs

BODY

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HOW MUCH FAT IS NEEDED FOR A BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT?

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There is no predetermined amount of fat needed to perform a BBL. However, a patient with a body mass index less than 20 would not be a good candidate.

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WHAT HAPPENS IF I GAIN WEIGHT AFTER A BODY PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURE?

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Fluctuations in your weight will affect your final result. We always recommend pursuing a healthy lifestyle with a diet and exercise plan after surgery.

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WHAT IS THE BEST AGE TO HAVE A BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT?

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People of any age can have a Brazilian Butt Lift procedure.

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WILL I BE ABLE TO CONTINUE WORKING OUT AS MUCH AS I WAS BEFORE SURGERY?

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Yes, you will be able to continue to workout as much as you did before surgery as long as you wait the appropriate time indicated by your surgeon. For most procedures this is about six weeks.

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WILL I HAVE SCARS AFTER MY BODY PROCEDURE?

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You may experience some scarring following your procedure. However, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Earle will work diligently to minimize the amount of scarring.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A BODY PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURE?

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There are many benefits to having a body plastic surgery procedure, but most patients express an increase in self-confidence and greater pleasure in their overall body appearance.

BREAST

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HOW LONG WILL IT BE BEFORE MY IMPLANTS DROP TO THEIR FINAL POSITION?

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Within a week after breast augmentation surgery you can return to work as long as it does not involve heavy lifting or strenuous exercise.

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WHAT HAPPENS IF I BECOME PREGNANT AFTER BREAST SURGERY?

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The results of your surgery may shift if you become pregnant afterwards, so it's important to let Dr. Earle know if you're considering becoming pregnant after your breast procedure.

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ARE THERE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH BREAST SURGERY?

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There are risks with any surgical procedure, but they are reduced dramatically when your procedure is performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Earle.

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WHEN CAN I BEGIN JOGGING AFTER BREAST IMPLANTS?

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You can begin jogging and running after six weeks.

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WHEN CAN I BEGIN HAVING SEX AGAIN AFTER BREAST AUGMENTATION?

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You can have sex again after 4 weeks.

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HOW SOON CAN I GET BACK TO WORK AFTER BREAST AUGMENTATION?

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Within a week after breast augmentation surgery you can return to work as long as it does not involve heavy lifting or strenuous exercise.

FACE

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WHAT IS THE BEST AGE FOR A FACELIFT?

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Facelifts are generally performed on individuals between the ages of 40-70, but Dr. Earle can discuss your candidacy for a facelift during your initial consultation.

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WILL I HAVE BRUISING AFTER MY SURGERY?

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Depending on which surgical procedure you have, there is a possibility for swelling. Dr. Earle can provide aftercare instructions to help minimize pain and swelling following your procedure.

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WHEN CAN I RETURN TO WORK AFTER MY SURGERY?

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Most people return to work 1-2 weeks following their facial plastic surgery procedure.

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WILL MY RESULTS LOOK NATURAL?

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You will discuss your desired outcome with Dr. Earle during your initial consultation, but his skills and techniques will focus on giving you the most natural-looking facial results possible.

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HOW LONG DO FACELIFT RESULTS LAST?

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Most facelifts last between 7-10 years. You can also prolong and enhance your results with regular non-surgical treatments at our practice.

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ARE THERE ANY RISKS WITH FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY?

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While there is always risk with any surgical procedure, seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Earle reduces the risk of complications immensely.

NON-SURGICAL

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WILL BOTOX CAUSE MY FACE TO LOOK OVERDONE?

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When BOTOX Cosmetic is performed by a professional like our providers at Pure Plastic Surgery, we take extra care to ensure your face does not look frozen or overdone.

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DO NON-SURGICAL TREATMENTS REQUIRE DOWNTIME?

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While exact downtime will vary depending on the treatment, most of our non-surgical treatments require little to no downtime.

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HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

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Your provider will create a custom plan with you to determine exactly how many treatments you'll need to achieve your desired results.

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WHAT CAN FILLERS TREAT?

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Dermal fillers can restore volume to hollow portions of the face, add volume to the lips, remove wrinkles or deep lines, and even temporarily provide benefits similar to those of a facelift.

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WHY CHOOSE NONSURGICAL PROCEDURES?

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Non-surgical procedures are a great option for people who want to enhance their appearance, but aren't ready for surgery yet. They're also great options for people who cannot take time off work to recover from a surgical procedure.

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CAN NON-SURGICAL TREATMENTS BENEFIT ME IF I'VE HAD SURGERY?

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Yes, injectables and microneedling can enhance the results of surgical procedures, especially if the surgery was on the face.