Dr. Wesley Schooler

Plastic Surgery 27 years experience

Ultrasonic lipo: Dowager's humps on the back of the neck are fibrous fatty tissue. On the posterior neck and upper back, ultrasound is more effective at breaking up th... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

I recently had stitches after a margin of skin was removed due to melanoma. my upper stitches have been removed but i still have the disintegrating ones and the area where they are is in so much pain i don't know what to do.?

Plastic Surgery 27 years experience

If healed, remove : If the wound is healed, you could have them removed as well. Dissolvable sutures produce an inflammatory reaction to break them down, and this can cau... Read More

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A 32-year-old female asked:

Can skin tag grow to 2" in diameter? i have a growth on scalp. flesh color, pencil size stem, looks a lot like raw hamburger, had for years. :(

Plastic Surgery 27 years experience

Have it looked at : Yes, it is possible, but you should have it assessed by a md. It could also be a tumor.

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A 28-year-old male asked:

I have these bumps on my face from shaving years back. they are hard but painless. how can i get rid of them?

Plastic Surgery 27 years experience

Steroid injections: Razor bumps are produced by ingrown hairs that produce a foreign body inflammatory reaction followed by severe scarring. Steroid injections can somet... Read More

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A 35-year-old member asked:

If i've removed a wart by freezing it, will it come back?

Plastic Surgery 27 years experience

Possibly: Wart removal by all means could potentially return if not completely eradicated with the initial treatment. Chemical, freezing or cautery are all e... Read More

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A 40-year-old member asked:

How come some girls have their period but do not have breasts?

Plastic Surgery 27 years experience

Genetics: Secondary sex characteristics like breast development vary in different people in timing and sequence.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

One week post op genioplasty. feeling very tight and numb /how long should i expect to get facial mobility back?

Plastic Surgery 27 years experience

Postop geniplasty: You could be numb for a while. The mental nerves are located along the chin area and they could be temporarily stunned from the procedure. If so, i... Read More

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A 58-year-old member asked:

Would double d breast implants be to painful on a 5 foot 3 and 145 lb. woman?

Plastic Surgery 27 years experience

Maybe...: We don't really use abcs (abacavir) for breast size. All bra companies are different. Large implants on a small woman could cause neck and back pain,... Read More

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A 42-year-old member asked:

Is a higher spf really better for sun protection?

Plastic Surgery 27 years experience

Yes: Wearing protective clothing is much more effective than spf. Also, frequent reapplication of sunscreen is very helpful. None of the 'waterproof" sunsc... Read More

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A 31-year-old member asked:

When should a person consider a?boob reduction?

Plastic Surgery 27 years experience

Severe back pain: Breast reduction surgery is very effective for large ptotic breasts that can cause neck and back pain, rashes, bra strap grooving, etc. It can usually... Read More

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A 41-year-old male asked:

I had psoriasis on my abdomen but now it's cleared but i have pigmentation/spots. it's probably post-inflammatory pigmentation? can i get a body lift?

Plastic Surgery 27 years experience

Yes: If your skin is healed and not showing active signs of disease, it should heal without difficulty.

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A 36-year-old member asked:

I have a scar after i removed a wart with a band aid. what can i do?

Plastic Surgery 27 years experience

Compression helps: Compression with tape, silicone sheets or other scar garments are good for decreasing scarring. Sunblock also should be used for 6-12 months.

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A 48-year-old member asked:

What?happens when a person is ?struck by lightning?

Plastic Surgery 27 years experience

Flash burn + cardiac: The electrical charge of lightning usually produces a cardiac arrest in addition to severe flash burns.

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A 42-year-old member asked:

How come some people develop polymastia (more than two breast)?

Plastic Surgery 27 years experience

Congenital: There is a mammary line and breast tissue can develop along that line in girls as they are developing.

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A 32-year-old member asked:

What can i do if i haven't gotten my period for five months straight?

Plastic Surgery 27 years experience

Check pregnancy 1st: You could be pregnant. If you are an avid fitness trainer, you could have a hormone balance issue that prevents you from having normal menses. Many lo... Read More

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A 44-year-old female asked:

I've been getting a sharp pain under my left breast which causes me not to breath properly due to the sharpness feeling like its moving across my ribs?

Plastic Surgery 27 years experience

Costochondritis: You could have a muscle strain or costochondritis. I would try Ibuprofen tid initially.

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