Dr. Ahmet Kaplan Blog

Breast Implant Removal (Explant): Who Is It For and What Are the Results?
Removing a breast implant does not always require removing the capsule. According to a 2024 consensus statement, en bloc capsulectomy is necessary only for patients

What Is “Ozempic Face”? Facial Volume Loss After Rapid Weight Loss
“Ozempic face” is not a medical diagnosis — it is a lay term describing facial deflation after rapid weight loss. The underlying change is no

Body Contouring After GLP-1 Weight Loss (Ozempic, Mounjaro)
Rapid weight loss with GLP-1 medications frequently leaves excess skin that will not tighten on its own. Surgical planning requires weight to be stable for

How long does swelling last after an abdominoplasty?
Swelling after a tummy tuck typically peaks within the first few days, reduces noticeably by 6-8 weeks, and largely resolves between 3 and 6 months.

How to reduce swelling after abdominoplasty?
Abdominoplasty, also known as tummy tuck surgery, is a surgical procedure designed to remove excess abdominal skin, improve looseness in the abdominal area and, in

Is Safe BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) Possible? Ultrasound-Guided Fat Transfer
BBL, also known as Brazilian Butt Lift, is a body contouring procedure in which a patient’s own fat is removed from certain areas of the

Under the muscle or over the muscle? The ‘Dual Plane’ technique in breast augmentation.
One of the most important questions patients ask before breast augmentation surgery is where the implant should be placed. “Does under-the-muscle placement look more natural?”,

What are the differences between VASER Liposuction and the Classical Method?
Liposuction is one of the surgical procedures used to reduce localized fat deposits and support a more balanced body contour in suitable patients. However, when

Why is Postoperative Lymphatic Massage Important?
One of the most common concerns after aesthetic surgery is swelling. After procedures such as liposuction, tummy tuck, body contouring, breast surgery or certain facial