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If you're a man considering liposuction on your stomach, there's one thing you need to check before you book anything. Skip this step and you could end up thinner but still not looking the way you pictured. It happens more than you think, and it's rarely the surgery's fault. Most men blame the surgeon or blame themselves for not working hard enough, when the real issue is the type of fat they're carrying and where it's actually stored.

In this episode, I'm going to explain the difference between the fat liposuction can remove and the fat it cannot touch, so you know exactly what to expect before you ever schedule a consultation.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Why Every Man Needs To Check THIS Before Getting Lipo
0:56 Two types of belly fat explained
1:40 Why liposuction cannot reach visceral fat
2:30 Why men and women store fat differently
3:23 What happens when the wrong fat is targeted
4:36 Why weight loss must come before lipo
6:07 How to check your own fat with a scan
7:03 What to ask your surgeon before booking
7:45 Watch this next

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Can liposuction remove visceral fat?
No. Liposuction only removes subcutaneous fat located between the skin and the muscle. Visceral fat sits deep behind the abdominal wall, wraps around your organs, and cannot be surgically suctioned out, no matter how skilled the surgeon is or what technique is used.

Why do men get different lipo results than women?
Women typically store more fat in the subcutaneous layer, which liposuction can fully address, while men often carry more deep visceral fat, which surgery cannot reach. This is why two patients can get the same procedure from the same surgeon and walk away with completely different outcomes depending on where their fat is actually located, not on how the surgery was performed.

How do I know if liposuction will work for my body?
An InBody scan or DEXA scan takes under two minutes and shows exactly how much of your fat is subcutaneous versus visceral. If most of your fat is visceral, losing weight first through diet, exercise, or medical support will give you a far better outcome than jumping straight into surgery.

📱 RESOURCES
Website: https://www.apresplasticsurgery.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apresplasticsurgery/

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ABOUT DR. ARIC AGHAYAN: Dr. Aric Aghayan is a board-certified plastic surgeon, member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society, and founder of Apres Plastic Surgery in Portland, Oregon. With 14 years of practice and over 2,500 procedures performed, he specializes in breast procedures, high-definition liposculpture, and post-weight loss body contouring. He was one of the first surgeons in the Pacific Northwest to offer Motiva implants and the Preserve minimally invasive breast augmentation.

#PlasticSurgery #PlasticSurgeon #BreastAugmentation #Liposuction #BodyContouring

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Breast implants can get hard. Most women never hear why until it happens to them. The truth is, whether it happens to you is mostly decided by two choices made before you ever get on the table.

In this episode, I'm going to break down exactly what causes capsular contracture and give you the three questions that reveal your real risk before you book breast augmentation.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 How To Choose Breast Implants That Won't Harden
0:47 What happens inside your body after implant surgery
1:20 The four stages of capsular contracture
1:58 The real cause of hardening: irritation
2:39 Textured vs smooth implant surfaces explained
3:23 Motiva implants and the half a percent contracture rate
4:02 Over the muscle vs under the muscle breast augmentation
5:00 Animation deformity and waterfall deformity risks
6:20 Three questions to ask before booking your surgery

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED

What causes breast implants to harden?
Hardening, known as capsular contracture, happens when the scar tissue capsule around an implant becomes irritated and thickens. The more irritation from blood, bacteria, or the implant surface, the harder that capsule gets over time.

Are smooth or textured implants better for avoiding hardening?
Smooth surfaced implants like Motiva cause much less irritation than older textured surfaces, which lowers the risk of capsular contracture. Motiva's five year data shows a hardening rate under half of one percent, compared to much higher rates with rougher surfaces.

Is over the muscle or under the muscle placement better for breast implants?
Placing implants over the muscle avoids cutting the pec muscle, which means no animation deformity and an easier recovery, while still keeping capsular contracture rates low with the right implant. Under the muscle placement can cause visible flexing distortion and a longer, more painful recovery.

📱 RESOURCES
Website: https://www.apresplasticsurgery.com
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ABOUT DR. ARIC AGHAYAN: Dr. Aric Aghayan is a board-certified plastic surgeon, member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society, and founder of Apres Plastic Surgery in Portland, Oregon. With 14 years of practice and over 2,500 procedures performed, he specializes in breast procedures, high-definition liposculpture, and post-weight loss body contouring. He was one of the first surgeons in the Pacific Northwest to offer Motiva implants and the Preserve minimally invasive breast augmentation.

#PlasticSurgery #PlasticSurgeon #BreastAugmentation #Liposuction #BodyContouring

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A tummy tuck sounds like the obvious next step after weight loss. But most patients walking into a consult are missing at least one of four things that determine whether the results actually hold. Get any of these wrong and you risk a second surgery to fix the first.

In this episode, I'm going to break down the four things that need to be true before a tummy tuck makes sense after significant weight loss.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 A Great Tummy Tuck Is IMPOSSIBLE Until These 4 Things Are Right
0:46 Mistake 1: Booking before your weight stabilizes
1:48 What "stable weight" actually means
2:23 Mistake 2: Tummy tuck vs body lift confusion
3:31 Why body lift fixes what a tummy tuck can't
4:08 Mistake 3: Getting the surgery order wrong
5:22 How to ask your surgeon about sequencing
6:14 Mistake 4: GLP-1 weight loss and muscle loss risk
7:38 Getting a body composition scan before surgery
8:19 The 4 things that make results hold

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED

How long should my weight be stable before a tummy tuck? 
Your weight should stay within a few pounds of the same number for at least three to six months, with no ongoing downward trend. Booking before that point risks the skin laxity returning as your weight continues to shift.

Do I need a tummy tuck or a body lift after weight loss? 
A tummy tuck only addresses the front of the abdomen, while a body lift treats the abdomen, hips, outer thighs, and buttocks in one 360 degree plan. If you lost 50 or more pounds, your skin laxity is usually circumferential, which makes a body lift the more complete fix.

Can Ozempic or GLP-1 weight loss affect surgery recovery? 
Yes, up to 50% of weight lost on GLP-1 medications without monitoring can come from muscle rather than fat. Since healing depends on protein reserves and muscle mass, a body composition scan before surgery helps confirm you're actually ready.

📱 RESOURCES
Website: https://www.apresplasticsurgery.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apresplasticsurgery/

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ABOUT DR. ARIC AGHAYAN: 
Dr. Aric Aghayan is a board-certified plastic surgeon, member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society, and founder of Apres Plastic Surgery in Portland, Oregon. With 14 years of practice and over 2,500 procedures performed, he specializes in breast procedures, high-definition liposculpture, and post-weight loss body contouring. He was one of the first surgeons in the Pacific Northwest to offer Motiva implants and the Preserve minimally invasive breast augmentation.

#PlasticSurgery #PlasticSurgeon #BreastAugmentation #Liposuction #BodyContouring.

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Most people picking a plastic surgeon compare the wrong things. Before and after photos, star ratings, and spring specials tell you almost nothing about whether you will actually be happy with your results. There is one credential that separates a real plastic surgeon from someone who took a weekend course, and most people never think to look for it.

In this episode, I'm going to show you exactly how to vet a plastic surgeon in Portland, from the one credential that actually matters to how to spot an upsell before it happens.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Looking for a Plastic Surgeon near Portland? Watch This First
0:50 Why "cosmetic surgeon" is not the same as plastic surgeon
2:00 Board certification, what to actually look for
2:47 Why your neighbor's surgeon might be wrong for you
3:44 Matching a surgeon's specialty to your goals
4:29 How to spot an upsell in a consultation
5:48 Signs a surgeon is advising you instead of selling you
6:03 Advanced options already available in Portland
7:31 What the right surgeon looks like, put together

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED

What is the difference between a cosmetic surgeon and a plastic surgeon?
In most states, almost any licensed physician can call themselves a cosmetic surgeon after a short course, but plastic surgeon is a real surgical subspecialty that requires years of supervised training and passing written and oral board exams.

How do I know if a plastic surgeon is board certified?
Look specifically for board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery on the surgeon's website or ask directly in a consultation, since that specific phrase confirms real surgical training rather than a weekend course.

How can I tell if a plastic surgeon is upselling me during a consultation?
A trustworthy surgeon will sometimes suggest doing less, waiting, or losing weight first instead of pushing every answer toward a bigger or faster procedure, and that willingness to slow you down is one of the strongest signs their advice serves your results rather than their bottom line.

📱 RESOURCES
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ABOUT DR. ARIC AGHAYAN: Dr. Aric Aghayan is a board-certified plastic surgeon, member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society, and founder of Apres Plastic Surgery in Portland, Oregon. With 14 years of practice and over 2,500 procedures performed, he specializes in breast procedures, high-definition liposculpture, and post-weight loss body contouring. He was one of the first surgeons in the Pacific Northwest to offer Motiva implants and the Preserve minimally invasive breast augmentation.

#PlasticSurgery #PlasticSurgeon #BreastAugmentation #Liposuction #BodyContouring

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Up to 50% of the weight you lose on a GLP-1 medication can be muscle, not fat. The scale drops either way, so most people never know until the damage is already done. Rapid weight loss without a plan to preserve muscle can quietly undo your metabolism, your strength, and the shape you were actually trying to achieve. If you are on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, these five signs will tell you what you are really losing before it becomes a bigger problem.

In this episode, I'm going to show you the five specific signs of muscle loss on GLP-1 medications and exactly what to do about each one.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 5 Signs You're Losing Muscle on Ozempic (Not Just Fat)
0:24 How GLP-1 medications trigger muscle loss
1:31 Sign 1: Losing weight but getting weaker
2:29 Sign 2: Fatigue deeper than a calorie cut
3:19 Sign 3: Softer, not leaner reflection
4:25 Sign 4: Skipping resistance training
6:00 Sign 5: Not knowing what you are actually losing
7:17 Body composition scans explained
7:50 Protein and resistance training targets
8:45 Why muscle loss matters long term

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED

How do I know if I'm losing muscle on Ozempic? 
Watch for increasing weakness, deeper fatigue, and a softer rather than leaner appearance as the scale drops, since these are the visible signs your body is burning muscle along with fat. If your strength keeps dropping even as the number on the scale goes down, that is a strong signal your body is pulling energy from muscle tissue instead of fat stores.

How much protein do I need on a GLP-1 medication? 
Aim for about 0.8 to 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body weight daily to help your body preserve muscle during appetite suppression. Since GLP-1 medications naturally reduce hunger, you often have to be intentional about hitting this target rather than relying on appetite to guide you.

Can resistance training prevent muscle loss on Ozempic? 
Yes, doing compound resistance training at least three times a week signals your body to hold onto muscle instead of burning it for energy during the calorie deficit. Combining consistent strength training with adequate protein intake is the most reliable way to make sure the weight you lose is fat, not the muscle you worked to build.

📱 RESOURCES
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apresplasticsurgery/

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ABOUT DR. ARIC AGHAYAN: 
Dr. Aric Aghayan is a board-certified plastic surgeon, member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society, and founder of Apres Plastic Surgery in Portland, Oregon. With 14 years of practice and over 2,500 procedures performed, he specializes in breast procedures, high-definition liposculpture, and post-weight loss body contouring. He was one of the first surgeons in the Pacific Northwest to offer Motiva implants and the Preserve minimally invasive breast augmentation.

#PlasticSurgery #PlasticSurgeon #BreastAugmentation #Liposuction #BodyContouring

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Two women can walk into a consultation wanting the exact same result and need two completely different procedures to get there. Some women who are certain they need implants walk out with a lift plan instead. Other women who are sure they need a lift find out volume is the real issue. The confusion almost always comes down to one question nobody asks clearly enough, and once you know how to ask it, the answer becomes obvious.

In this episode, I'm going to break down exactly how to tell whether your breasts have a position problem, a volume problem, or both, and what that means for your surgery.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 
0:00 Do I Need a Breast Lift or Implants? A Surgeon Answers
0:30 What a breast lift actually does 
0:59 What breast implants actually do 
1:56 Why this gets confused so often 
2:30 The three scenario breakdown 
3:08 Descent with adequate volume 
3:39 Good position with volume loss 
4:13 How to check your nipple position 
5:07 Volume loss versus descent 
6:19 Questions to ask your surgeon

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED 

Do I need a breast lift or breast implants? 
If your breast tissue has dropped but still has fullness, you likely need a lift alone. If the breast sits in the right position but has lost fullness, an implant alone is usually the answer. If both position and volume have changed at the same time, you need a combined procedure that addresses both issues in one surgery. 

How do I know if my breasts have dropped? 
Check where your nipple sits compared to the crease at the base of your breast. If the nipple sits above the crease, position is likely fine and volume is probably the real concern. If it sits at or below the crease, you are dealing with descent, which usually points toward a lift. 

Can a breast lift and implants be done together? 
Yes. When both position and volume problems exist, a lift and implant are performed in the same surgery so you only go through one recovery instead of staging two separate procedures months apart.

📱 RESOURCES 
Website: https://www.apresplasticsurgery.com 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apresplasticsurgery/

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ABOUT DR. ARIC AGHAYAN: 
Dr. Aric Aghayan is a board-certified plastic surgeon, member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society, and founder of Apres Plastic Surgery in Portland, Oregon. With 14 years of practice and over 2,500 procedures performed, he specializes in breast procedures, high-definition liposculpture, and post-weight loss body contouring. He was one of the first surgeons in the Pacific Northwest to offer Motiva implants and the Preserve minimally invasive breast augmentation.

#PlasticSurgery #PlasticSurgeon #BreastAugmentation #Liposuction #BodyContouring

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Going bigger with your breast implants could be one of the worst decisions you ever make. I have watched women go from a B to a D and still feel like something is wrong when they look in the mirror. The implant was exactly what they asked for, but the result looked nothing like what they pictured. This happens more often than most surgeons will admit, and it usually traces back to one decision made too early in the process.

In this episode, I'm going to explain the hidden variable that decides whether a breast augmentation actually looks right, and the three questions you need to ask before anyone puts an implant in you.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 
0:00 Plastic Surgeon: Bigger Breast Implants Could Be A Terrible Idea
0:39 What actually determines your results 
1:44 Why the same implant looks different on different women 
2:12 The three things that decide your shape 
3:12 Why cc research sets you up wrong 
4:21 Volume, position, or both 
5:36 Why cc still matters even with the right plan 
6:02 Using 3D imaging before you decide 
7:01 The real reason women feel unhappy after surgery 
7:15 Three questions to ask your surgeon

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED 

Does a bigger breast implant always give a better result? 
No. If your breast tissue has already dropped, a bigger implant just adds more weight to a breast that is still sitting in the wrong position, making it bigger but not better, and often making the sagging more noticeable over time. 

What matters more than implant size in breast augmentation? 
Your existing breast tissue, your chest wall shape, and where the fullness ends up sitting matter more than the cc number, because the same implant looks completely different on different anatomy depending on those factors. 

How do I know if I need a lift instead of a bigger implant? 
If your breast tissue has good volume but has dropped over time, a lift repositions that tissue to sit higher on the chest, while an implant alone only adds size without changing where the tissue sits.

📱 RESOURCES 
Website: https://www.apresplasticsurgery.com 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apresplasticsurgery/

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ABOUT DR. ARIC AGHAYAN: 
Dr. Aric Aghayan is a board-certified plastic surgeon, member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society, and founder of Apres Plastic Surgery in Portland, Oregon. With 14 years of practice and over 2,500 procedures performed, he specializes in breast procedures, high-definition liposculpture, and post-weight loss body contouring. He was one of the first surgeons in the Pacific Northwest to offer Motiva implants and the Preserve minimally invasive breast augmentation.

#PlasticSurgery #PlasticSurgeon #BreastAugmentation #Liposuction #BodyContouring

📌 Visit www.apresplasticsurgery.com

A star rating tells you almost nothing about whether a surgeon is right for you. The reviews worth trusting are the specific ones about how a surgeon listens, tells the truth, and runs the consultation. The only review that fully counts is the one you write yourself after sitting across from them.

In this episode, I'm going to show you what a surgeon's review page actually tells you, the green and red flags most people miss, and the one thing you'll never find in any review that matters more than all of them combined.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 
0:00 Portland Plastic Surgeon Reviews
0:42 What predicts your real experience with a surgeon 
1:03 What a review page actually reveals 
1:19 Why a perfect score on a thin page is a warning 
1:37 The three things to actually look for in reviews 
2:15 Read for behavior, not just happy results 
2:56 Why a surgeon saying no is a good sign 
3:33 How to read a review page in five minutes 
4:08 Red flags and green flags in surgeon reviews 
5:13 Why the consult beats every review online

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED 

Do more stars mean a better plastic surgeon? 
No. A surgeon with a perfect score but very few reviews may just have friends and family leaving praise, while a surgeon with hundreds of reviews and a slightly lower average often has a real, provable track record.

What should you actually look for in plastic surgery reviews? 
Look at volume, recency, and specificity. Reviews that describe exactly how a surgeon listened, explained options, or told a patient to wait or do less are far more valuable than generic five star comments.

Why would a good plastic surgeon tell a patient not to have surgery? 
A surgeon who is willing to turn down a paying patient and recommend waiting, losing weight first, or having a smaller procedure is showing you they will make the honest call even when it costs them money, which is exactly the judgment you want in the operating room.

📱 RESOURCES 
Website: www.apresplasticsurgery.com 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apresplasticsurgery/

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ABOUT DR. ARIC AGHAYAN: 
Dr. Aric Aghayan is a board-certified plastic surgeon, member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society, and founder of Apres Plastic Surgery in Portland, Oregon. With 14 years of practice and over 2,500 procedures performed, he specializes in breast procedures, high-definition liposculpture, and post-weight loss body contouring. He was one of the first surgeons in the Pacific Northwest to offer Motiva implants and the Preserve minimally invasive breast augmentation.

#PlasticSurgery #PlasticSurgeon #BreastAugmentation #Liposuction #BodyContouring

📌 Visit www.apresplasticsurgery.com

GLP-1 drugs didn't come from a surgeon, but they've changed my field more than any new tool or technique ever did. I'm seeing a wave of patients with a problem almost nobody warned them about, and it's not where you'd expect. The scale goes down, but something else changes too, and most people don't notice until it's too late to easily fix.

In this episode, I'm breaking down what GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound are actually doing to your face and body, and what to do right now so you come out the other side looking like yourself instead of hollowed out.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 How to Lose Weight on Ozempic Without Ending Up Saggy, Hollow, and Older-Looking
1:03 The drug reshaping my entire practice
2:04 What GLP-1 weight loss does to your face
3:09 Why deflated skin behaves differently than full skin
3:36 The bigger problem hiding under fast weight loss
4:49 The real risk: losing muscle instead of fat
5:17 What a monitored weight loss program actually tracks
6:09 Why judging GLP-1 users is outdated
7:00 The one thing that decides your outcome
7:33 Simple steps to protect your results tonight

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Does Ozempic or GLP-1 weight loss age your face?
Yes. Rapid fat loss can drain the fat cushion under facial skin, causing hollow cheeks, deeper folds, and a face that looks older even though the body looks smaller. This happens because facial fat pads shrink just like fat anywhere else, and once that support is gone, skin has nothing to rest on.

Do GLP-1 medications cause muscle loss?
Without monitoring, resistance training, and enough protein, as much as half the weight lost on these medications can come from muscle instead of fat, which weakens the body and makes future body contouring surgery harder. Losing muscle instead of fat also changes how skin retracts, which can leave more looseness behind than expected.

How do you lose weight on GLP-1 drugs without losing muscle?
Eat roughly one gram of protein per pound of lean body weight, add two to three resistance training sessions a week, and get regular body composition scans to confirm you are losing fat, not muscle. These three habits together are the difference between a body that looks toned after weight loss and one that looks deflated.

📱 RESOURCES
Website: www.apresplasticsurgery.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apresplasticsurgery/

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ABOUT DR. ARIC AGHAYAN: 

Dr. Aric Aghayan is a board-certified plastic surgeon, member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society, and founder of Apres Plastic Surgery in Portland, Oregon. With 14 years of practice and over 2,500 procedures performed, he specializes in breast procedures, high-definition liposculpture, and post-weight loss body contouring. He was one of the first surgeons in the Pacific Northwest to offer Motiva implants and the Preserve minimally invasive breast augmentation.


#PlasticSurgery #PlasticSurgeon #BreastAugmentation #Liposuction #BodyContouring

📌 Visit www.apresplasticsurgery.com

Getting smaller and looking sculpted are not the same thing, and most people find that out too late. After 2,500 liposuction procedures, the mistakes that ruin results almost never happen during surgery. They get locked in before the surgery even starts, during the consultation.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the 5 body contouring mistakes that quietly wreck results, and showing you how to tell in 10 minutes whether your surgeon thinks in shapes or just in suctioning.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 
0:00 5 Body Contouring Mistakes That Ruin Results (What 2,500 Procedures Taught Me)
0:27 Fat removal is not the same as sculpting 
1:34 Why removal alone leaves you flat and shapeless 
2:04 The real work behind a good contouring result 
2:50 Why adding volume matters as much as removing it 
4:06 Fat grafting explained simply 
5:04 Signs you are heading for a bad result 
7:12 The biggest mistake with loose skin and lipo 
9:50 How to spot a sculptor before you book 

❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED 

What is the difference between liposuction and body contouring? 
Liposuction only removes fat, while body contouring shapes the body by removing fat in some areas and adding volume back in others. A surgeon who only removes fat can only solve half of the problem.

Can liposuction fix loose skin? 
No. Liposuction removes fat but cannot tighten loose skin, and removing fat from under loose skin can actually make the area look more deflated. Loose skin usually needs a skin removal procedure instead.

How do I know if my surgeon is a good body contouring surgeon? 
A good sign is if they examine your whole body and talk about how areas relate to each other instead of focusing only on the one spot you point out. Ask if they will add volume where needed and confirm they are board certified with real contouring experience.

📱 RESOURCES 
Website: www.apresplasticsurgery.com 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apresplasticsurgery/

🔔 Subscribe for honest, no-BS education on plastic surgery, body contouring, and the decisions that determine whether you get lasting results from a board-certified surgeon with 14 years of practice.

ABOUT DR. ARIC AGHAYAN: 
Dr. Aric Aghayan is a board-certified plastic surgeon, member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society, and founder of Apres Plastic Surgery in Portland, Oregon. With 14 years of practice and over 2,500 procedures performed, he specializes in breast procedures, high-definition liposculpture, and post-weight loss body contouring. He was one of the first surgeons in the Pacific Northwest to offer Motiva implants and the Preserve minimally invasive breast augmentation.

#PlasticSurgery #PlasticSurgeon #BreastAugmentation #Liposuction #BodyContouring