Dr. Ahmet Kaplan Blog

How Long Do Breast Implants Last? When Should They Be Replaced?
No — and the source of that belief is a warranty period, not a clinical recommendation. As published reviews note, the FDA does not recommend

What Is Capsular Contracture in Breast Implants?
Forming a capsule around an implant is a normal and expected process; the problem arises when that capsule thickens and tightens. This is capsular contracture,

Functional Rhinoplasty: Can Shape and Breathing Be Corrected Together?
Yes — and in most cases the two cannot be separated. Removing a dorsal hump creates an opening in the nasal roof; if that region

Open or Closed Rhinoplasty? A Comparison of Techniques
Pooled evidence shows no significant difference between the two techniques in satisfaction, complications or aesthetic outcomes. The columellar scar, assessed with validated scales, was rated

Revision Rhinoplasty: When Is a Second Nose Surgery Done?
The general recommendation for revision rhinoplasty is to wait at least 12 months after the primary operation. The reason is that swelling must resolve and

Managing Expectations Before Aesthetic Surgery
What determines satisfaction in aesthetic surgery is often not the technical success of the operation but the expectation the decision was made with. Improving a

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