Blog | Op. Dr. Bilgehan Aydin

Breast Reduction Surgery: How Many Cup Sizes, Does It Scar, Does the Back Pain Go Away?

A breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) guide: the back and neck pain caused by heavy breasts, who is a candidate, how…

Breast Lift Surgery: How Sagging Is Measured, When an Implant Is Needed and Where the Scar Sits

A breast lift (mastopexy) guide: the three grades of sagging and pseudoptosis, periareolar, lollipop, inverted T and implant-assisted techniques, when…

Liposuction Recovery: When Does Swelling Go Down, How Long to Wear the Garment, When Will You See Results?

The liposuction recovery timeline from the first 48 hours to month six: peak swelling and bruising, firmness and numbness, lymphatic…

Do Cosmetic Surgery Scars Go Away? When Scars Fade and How to Care for Them

Every incision leaves a scar; the real question is where it sits and how it looks a year later. Where…

Who Is Not a Candidate for Cosmetic Surgery? 9 Situations Where a Plastic Surgeon Says “No”

Not every operation suits every patient. Weight, smoking, uncontrolled illness, pregnancy plans, age, unrealistic expectations, someone else's wish, body image…

How Long Do Breast Implants Last? Implant Lifespan and When to Replace Them

The idea that implants must be replaced every ten years is a myth. How long implants really last, which situations…

Breast Augmentation Recovery: What to Expect Week by Week

How long does the pain last, when can you go back to work, which bra should you wear, and how…

Liposuction or Tummy Tuck: Which One Is Right for You?

Liposuction removes fat; a tummy tuck tightens skin and muscle. Finding out which one you need starts with correctly identifying…

What You Need to Know About Tummy Tuck Surgery

What does a tummy tuck fix, and what doesn't it? Who is a good candidate, how do mini and full…

Breast Augmentation: 5 Key Criteria for Implant Selection

Why is "how many cc" misleading? Round or teardrop, which profile, which surface, under or over the muscle? How implant…