Dr. Robert Brueck

Plastic Surgery

Fort Myers, FL

49 years experience

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Fort Myers, FL

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3700 Central Ave, Fort Myers, FL

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www.beautybybrueck.com

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Teachers Protective Mutual Life Insurance Company

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About

Bio

I am a board certified plastic surgeon with almost 34 years of private practice experince.I am fellowship trasined in cosmetic surgery.I also treat hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating.Living here in Florida I also treat alot of people with skin cancers

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Plastic Surgery

Languages spoken

English, German

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170 Answers

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A 35-year-old member asked:

I have a scar from surgery. will cosmetic surgery improve it?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

Scar post surgery: The first step is to go to a board certified plastic surgeon to see the extent of the scar.It may require some injections or may need to be dermabrade... Read More

5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Why do i have to avoid sexual activity after a male breast reduction? i heard that i would have to abstain from sex for several weeks after my male breast reduction. why would i have to avoid sexual activity for 4 weeks if i'm allowed to return to work af

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

This : This is the choice of the doctor.I think you could go back to having sex after 2 weeks but every doctor is different and i would follow his/hers instr... Read More

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A female asked:

Is brachioplasty part of an upper body lift, or is it a separate procedure? if i wanted to have an upper body lift, would that include a brachioplasty, or is it considered a separate procedure?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

Soemtimes : Soemtimes a surgeon may incorporate soem upper body lifting with an arm lift.It dpends on what the patient needs and where the loose skin is.www.beaut... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Will my skin tags grow back when i have them removed? why do some people develop recurring skin tags? are they hereditary, or is there something in particular that causes them to grow?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

I : I think they are part of the noermal aging process.Some people get more than others and when you question them they have a family history of it.They a... Read More

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A female asked:

How much time off work is required after a body lift? i don't have a lot of time available to take off from work. what is the minimum i'll need to take for recovery from a body lift?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

I : I wouls say the minimum time would be 10-12 days and again it depends on what type of work you do.If you do office work i think this would be adequate... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Why does a compression garment have to be worn after liposuction? my surgeon told me i will have to wear a compression garment for a few weeks after liposuction. what is the purpose of this?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

This : This garment helps to contrl swelling and edema.Also it helps the skin to uniforml;y shrink so there are no folds of skin.Also it helps with comfort.w... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Would injectable fillers, like botox, be useful for my brow lines? will an injectable filler treatment diminish the worry lines on my face and between my brows. this deep crease has been there since my 30's, and i'm 40 now, will botox help?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

I : I think Botox or Dysport will help but rather than inject fillers i would resurface with a peel or dermabrasion or laser.That will give a longer lasti... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

How long does swelling last after a septoplasty? and is it visible swelling, or mostly inside your nose? i don't want to go out in public until it's not noticeable, because i don't want to have to explain that septoplasty is not the same thing as a nose j

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

There : There is very little swelling on the outside if you are only having a septum done.The swelling on the septum should be gone for the most part in 3-4 w... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Would a torsoplasty give me a smoother shape than a lower body lift? my abdomen, thighs and hips all have loose, sagging skin, and i have very little muscle tone in my stomach area. i've recently lost over 100 pounds, and exercise isn't tightening everyth

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

Which : Which direction to go really depends on what aspect of your body shape bothers you the most.That is the part i would dofirst.I tell all of my post bar... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

What are my options for restoring breast shape after breast implant removal? i don't want to be left with small, saggy breasts after my breast implant removal. what are my options for restoring breast shape and perkiness?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

The : The answer is simple.You need to have soem type of lift performed based on how much excess skin or drooping you have.Realize there will be additinoal ... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Will i need someone to help me at home after tumescent liposuction? i live alone. will i need someone to stay with me for a day or two to help me after tumescent liposuction?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

If : If you are having IV sedation you should have soemone stay with you that first nite and after that you should be fine.www.beautybybrueck.com.

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

How long does swelling last after fat transfer? i know there will be some swelling after my fat transfer, but how long should i expect it to last?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

Usually : Usually the swelling peaks in 3-4 days and by the end of 3-4 weeks 80-90 percent is gone.www.beautybybrueck.com.

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

When can i return to work after a thread lift? how much time should i take off work for a thread lift if i don't want anyone to know i had it done?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

They : They really don't last so i would save my money but if you did, you could return in a few days.www.beautybybrueck.com.

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Is it possible for someone to die as a result of brachioplasty surgery? i hate my arms but i am too scared to opt for brachioplasty surgery. has anyone ever died from this procedure?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

It : It is possible to die from any operation even removal of a small skin lesion, ie you could have a massive heart attack in the removal of a tiny lesion... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

What is the likelihood of losing nipple sensation from breast reduction? i am very concerned about losing the feeling in my nipples from breast reduction. how often does that occur?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

In : In my experience it depends on the technique.If it is done as a free nipple graft much of the sensation will be gone.Doing a pedicle technique will do... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Is there any recovery period for botox? what, if any, is the recovery time after receiving botox injections?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

Theer : Theer really is no recovery time.I usually have patients put a little ice on the area to minimize bruising.www.beautyby brueck.Com.

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A female asked:

Can blepharoplasty be done at the same time a rhinoplasty? can i have multiple procedures done at once--such as both rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

Yes : Yes they can be.I would probably do the bleph first followed by the rhinoplasty.They would be doen as an outpatient.www.beautybybrueck.com.

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Is the lifestyle lift painful? i don't like my droopy neck and am looking at having a lifestyle lift. however, i am worried that the recovery will be painful. after the procedure, will i be taking pain medication? what kind? how long do patients usually n

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

You : You may need a necklift or a face/necklift or soemthing more minimal such as a quicklift.This would be determined by what you want and your exam.The m... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Are drains used after a tummy tuck? are drains used after a tummy tuck, and if so, for how long?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

For : For the most part there will be drains unless the surgeon is not doing alot of undermining where you separate the skin and fat from the muscles.But fo... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Is tumescent liposuction good for a poochy belly? if my biggest problem is a slightly poochy belly, am i a good candidate for tumescent liposuction?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

If : If all you have is a little extra fatty tissue then this would be perfect for you.www.beautybybrueck.com.

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Can a tummy tuck cause deep vein thrombosis? i've been told that deep vein thrombosis can happen during or after a tummy tuck. is this true, and if so, why? how is it prevented?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

It : It can occur following a tummy tuck.Prevention is number one.During the procedure we have a patient have pneumatic compression stockings.Once home I h... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

When can i return to work after a brachioplasty? how much time should i plan to take off work after a brachioplasty?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

A : A lot depends on what type of work.If you are in an office doing office type work usually a week.If you do heavy lifting a minimum of 2-3 weeks.www.be... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 39-year-old female asked:

Thinking about liposuction . i have to c sections i've tried everything to loss that pouch. is my next step liposuction?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

Lipo : Lipo may be the answer.It depends on what is the cause of the bulge.I would suspect that it is due to a weakness in your abdominal wall from the c-sec... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Is general anesthesia used with tumescent liposuction? is tumescent liposuction done with general anesthesia, or with a local?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

It : It depends on the area being teated.If it is a localized area such as say the knees then that may be all that is needed but if your are doing flanks, ... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A male asked:

Will a deep plane face lift take more years off my face than a traditional face lift? as i've gotten older, it seems as though my cheeks are sliding down, and the area around my mouth looks heavier. is a deep plane face lift the right choice to help with

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

I : I am not so sure that a deep plane facelift will necessarily give you the best or a better result.Going to a good surgeon who has a lot of experience ... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A member asked:

Have right anti pain week after breast surgery and the iv was in the left hand pain sharp and unable to move arm

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

This : This can happen and may be stiffness due to immobility or a sensory nerve could have been injured which will recover.Sensory nerves provide feeling an... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Is fat transfer permanent? is fat transfer a permanent procedure, or will it have to be repeated to maintain results?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

For : For the most part yes it may have to be repeated to maintain the gains you got.The aging process will continue and in the face, for example, obne of t... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A male asked:

How does mesotherapy compare to other treatments, both surgical and non-surgical options? i like that mesotherapy doesn't involve surgery, but it is most important to me that i get the safest, most effective treatment available. i've heard that many of th

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

You : You want soewmthing that is effective and meso is not.This is not fda approved and it is not worth spending a lot of money on it till it is perfected... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 38-year-old female asked:

Liposuction question is the removal of belly fat by liposuction ever done under local anesthetics?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

Abdominal : Abdominal fat from around the belly button can be removed with only local .It cannot be the whole abdomen.There is only so much Lidocaine or numbing m... Read More

5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

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A male asked:

Will incisions be near the buttocks during a thigh lift? i was overweight for most of my adult life, but i lost 105 pounds, and i've kept it off for over a year. working out hasn't tightened the flabby skin around the tops of my thighs. if i have a thigh

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

If : If the majority of the skin is in your upper thighs then that is where the incision should be and carried arouind the back to the gluteal crease.No ma... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

How soon can i have a body lift after my gastric bypass? i just had a gastric bypass done three months ago and i am starting to feel great. however, i now have this excess skin, especially in my abdominal region. i am anxious to get started on the next st

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

I : I would wait until your weight has stabilized and you are not losing any more weight.You don't want to have a tuck and then lose another 40 pounds.So ... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

How painful are botox injections? are botox injections very painful? what is done to reduce the pain of injections?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

The : The pain is minimal but patients can place iced compresses over the area to be injected and this will minimize the pain.www.beautybybrueck.com.

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A female asked:

Can fat transfer be done on the face? can fat transfer be used to fill deep wrinkles and other sagging areas on the face?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

Fat : Fat is a good choice for deep folds/wrinkles and areas of depression on the face due to the loss of fat but it is not good for fine lines.www.beautyby... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Can large areas be done with a fat transfer? are large areas, such as the hips and butt, able to be contoured with fat transfer?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

Several : Several areas can be done depending on the availability of donor areas.That may be the limiting factor.www.beautybybrueck.com.

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Could mesotherapy positively effect type ii diabetes? i heard that weight loss can cause an immediate impact on an individuals diabetes. could mesotherapy cause the same reaction?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

There : There really are no studies to determine that.I would say it will not affect the diabetes at all.

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

How long after male breast reduction surgery can i start running again? i run marathons regularly, so i try not to take too much time off my usual running schedule. how long do i have to wait after male breast reduction surgery before i can run?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

Usually : Usually with running i would lay off for 3-4 weeks to be on the safe side.www.beautybybrueck.com.

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 27-year-old male asked:

My gf has cysts on most of her back and buttocks. do they need to be removed? they annoy her and they've multiplied over the years

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

Benign soft tissue m: Since she is developing several i suspect they are probably little benign lipomas.I think she should have some removed and sent for analysis.As they g... Read More

5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Can i have breast implants at the same time as my tummy tuck? is it possible and/or advisable to have breast implants at the same time as my tummy tuck?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

If : If your overall health is good then they can be doen at the same time.www.beautybybrueck.com.

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 44-year-old female asked:

Had breast implants 4 yrs ago getting soreness n pain in left breast?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

Pain breast: This is often due to the capsule pulling on sensory nerves.As the capsule contracts it pulls on these nerves.Take soem advil (ibuprofen) or the like f... Read More

5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 35-year-old member asked:

Is cosmetic surgery painful?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

Pain in cosmetic sur: Pain is very subjective.Also the pain will depend on what procedure is being performed.Usually body contouring will be more uncomfortable than say a f... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

When after major weight loss should you give your skin to firm up before resorting to plastic surgery?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

Swelling posdt wt lo: Usually all the swelling will be gone in 2-3 months and if the lose skin is excessive then your only option would be to surgically remove it.It will n... Read More

5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

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A female asked:

Will a fractional laser treatment damage my skin? i've heard that fractional laser treatments help improve the look of the skin by removing layers of skin cells, and the healing process is what restores growth to the damaged areas. does this mean that my

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

After : After any type of skin rejunvenation there will be a period of crusting and reddness and this will last several days.The deeper one goes the longer th... Read More

5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Richard Mallia

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A female asked:

Can someone be allergic to juvederm injections? my lips have gotten thin, and i want to have them plumped up with juvederm. i'm worried that i will have a bad reaction to this drug because i have a lot of allergies to different medications. should i be co

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

I : I have not had anyone allergicto juvaderm but it would be easy to do a test dose to see if you were.Then the question is answered.www.beautybybrueck.

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A female asked:

Why does my breast implant feel hard? i've had my breast implants in for 3 years now and i've noticed that the right breast it feels hardened on one side. did it rupture? is this something to worry about?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

What : What you are experiencing is encapsulation.All breasts get a capsule and soemtimes that capsule can be very hard.It does not mean that it has ruptured... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 29-year-old member asked:

What are some negative effects of a tummy tuck?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

Tummy tuck risks: There are risks with any surgery and this is one.The most imporatnt thing to remeber is early ambulation to minimize blood clots.

5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Can botox help with a sagging jawline? my jawline is increasingly saggy, though it's skin and not fat. can botox injections help with this problem?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

No : No Botox wll not help this.You have to get soem surgery to correct sagging jawlines or hide it with perhaps some injections such as fat.www.beautybybr... Read More

5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

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A female asked:

Is it possible to fix hypopigmentation caused by co2 laser resurfacing? i'm thinking about getting co2 laser treatment for my wrinkles, but i have dark skin. pigmentation loss would be really obvious. if it happens, would there be a way to fix it?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

Hyperpigmentation : Hyperpigmentation can occur after any inflammation to the skin.I like the /obagi skin care line because it has a skin bleaching cream and can be very ... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Will i have to take prescription painkillers after tumescent liposuction? does tumescent liposuction cause enough pain that i will need to take prescription pain pills? if so, for how long?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

I : I give it to my patients but i tell them try tylenol (acetaminophen) first and if you need more effective control then do the vicodin or percocet.Usua... Read More

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

Is a thigh lift included in a lower body lift? i have lost a lot of weight and am planning to have a lower body lift. is a thigh lift included, or is that a separate procedure?

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

Usually : Usually this is a separate procedure and again it depends on the surgeon.www.beautybybrueck.com.

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A female asked:

How long do stitches stay in after a septoplasty? my surgeon said he will use dissolvable stitches. but he didn't tell me how long they would take to fall out.

Dr. Robert Brueckanswered

Plastic Surgery 49 years experience

If : If the sutures are easily reached i remove them in a week or so.The others will usually be gone in a few weeks.www.beautybybrueck.com.

5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

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