Frequently Asked Questions

Itching can occur due to medication, healing, skin stretching, or the dressing and bandages. However, if serious redness or pus develops, please contact your doctor because it may be an infection.

It could be a fold or 'ripple' in your implant. The best course of action is to let it be and book an appointment to have your surgeon assess it.

It depends. It takes four to six months for the implants to settle. If the implants remain uneven at that point, you should consult with your plastic surgeon.

It depends on the issue. If you are unhappy with the implant size, you can discuss your options for a revision with larger or smaller implants.

Yes, swelling is extremely normal at this stage and will improve with time.

No. These can harm the skin and delay the recovery process.

The skin and tissue covering the implants have likely thinned out. This is a difficult problem to fix, but there are options, including fat grafting or dermal coverage to hide the ripples.

If your goal is to lift your breasts without reducing their size, a breast lift is the right approach. However, if you also want to address pain from large breasts, you will also need a breast reduction. For concrete recommendations, a plastic surgeon would need to evaluate you in person.

Yes, it is possible and often recommended to ensure optimal results.

It depends. In general, it is best to be at your ideal weight before breast reduction surgery. If you lose weight after, your breasts may sag.

• Are you a board-certified plastic surgeon? (It is important to see a board-certified surgeon, not a cosmetic surgeon, to ensure a successful and safe procedure.)
• How many Brazilian butt lifts do you perform each year? 
• Can I see any before and after pictures?
• What size cannula do you use for liposuction? (A small cannula is best because it prevents divots and dents in the skin and allows your surgeon to sculpt the body. It takes longer, but the results are remarkably better.)
• Is my current weight appropriate for the procedure?
• How many areas will require liposuction?
• What results can I expect?
• Can I speak to any of your patients who have had the procedure?
• What is the recovery like? 
• What complications should I be aware of?

The Brazilian butt lift can be completely tailored to your needs and goals. In terms of pricing, my office offers a price range depending on the number of areas we need to target. If you require less fat for a smaller butt, we will liposuction fewer areas, resulting in a lower investment. However, if we need to liposuction multiple areas to get enough fat (because there is not enough in your abdomen alone), the investment will go up.

Any 'board certification' other than being board-certified in plastic surgery usually indicates that the doctor had significantly less training. Always verify that your surgeon is board-certified in plastic surgery by searching their name at the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Firouz is double board-certified in plastic surgery and general surgery.

Plastic surgeons who are trained to perform certain procedures are allowed to perform them at hospitals. Hospitals review their education and training and have committees in place to monitor potential problems and ensure patient protection. Dr. Firouz has privileges at Cedars-Sinai.

An accredited facility is a member of the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF). This accreditation reflects an optimal standard of care. It’s not legally required, but it is better to choose an accredited facility that you know is following cleanliness, sterility, and other safety standards.