Dr. Ahmet Kaplan Blog

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

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