Dr. Ramin A. Behmand, MD, FACS

04/29/2026

Both drain-based and drainless techniques are used in abdominoplasty.

Drains remove fluid after surgery.

Drainless techniques use internal sutures to eliminate the space where fluid would otherwise collect.

Different approaches to the same goal—often with a more comfortable recovery for patients.

Dr. Ramin Behmand, Plastic Surgery

Nashville, Franklin TN

04/28/2026

Two surgeons can perform the same operation and still produce very different results.

Not because one is right and one is wrong, but because of small decisions along the way.

How much tension is applied.

Where scars are placed.

How much contour is created… or left more natural.

Those choices add up—and ultimately shape the final result.

It’s one of the reasons reviewing a surgeon’s work and aesthetic is so important.

Dr. Ramin Behmand, Plastic Surgeon

Nashville, Franklin, TN

04/26/2026

A 32D, 34C, and 36B can represent very similar volume.

These are often referred to as “sister sizes,” where the cup letter changes as the band size changes. As the band increases, the cup letter decreases to represent a similar overall breast volume. 👙

This is one of the reasons cup size alone can be misleading when thinking about breast augmentation. A “C cup” or “D cup” can look very different depending on a patient’s frame and chest dimensions.

In breast augmentation consultations, I focus on proportions, anatomy, and overall volume — not letters — to determine what implant size will look balanced and natural on your body.

Dr. Ramin Behmand, Plastic Surgeon

📍 Nashville, Franklin, TN

04/24/2026

04/22/2026

Two D cups are not the same size.

Cup size depends on chest width, which is why the same implant can be labeled very differently from one person to another.

That’s why I don’t use cup size to guide decisions for breast augmentation surgery. I focus on proportions and use real sizing to find what fits your body best to give you natural-looking results you can feel confident about.

Dr. Ramin Behmand, Plastic Surgery

Nashville & Franklin, TN

04/21/2026

✨ 4 breast implant misconceptions
Most people focus on size.
But what actually determines your result is how the implant fits your anatomy.
That’s why the same implant can look completely different from one person to another.

Dr. Ramin Behmand Plastic Surgery
📍 Nashville & Franklin, TN
🔗 Contact in bio

04/19/2026

A former patient coordinator I worked with in San Francisco for about 10 years sent me this recently.

She’s continued to see many of my former patients over time, and shared this perspective with me.

I thought it was worth sharing.

Consistency matters more than anything in surgery.

04/17/2026

A common misconception is that patients with significant weight loss are not good candidates for a drainless tummy tuck.

They’ve traditionally been thought to have a higher risk of fluid collections.

But when that space is closed more completely during surgery, there isn’t a place for fluid to build up.

In general, almost all patients are good candidates for a drainless approach.

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04/16/2026

We’ve all heard of Ozempic face (facial deflation) and Ozempic butt (loss of volume and sagging).

“Ozempic vulva” follows the same pattern:

- Non-selective weight loss affecting structure and volume.

In this area, we often see:

- Deflation of the l***a majora
- Sagging and fullness in the mons

Addressing this properly usually requires both reshaping and volume restoration.

04/14/2026

In our latest video series, we’ve been discussing drainless tummy tucks—what’s happening in the operating room, the difference between drains vs. drainless techniques, how recovery changes, and how this approach can impact scarring. We’ve also shared a recent before and after case to show how this translates in real patients.

✨ Easier recovery

✨ Less irritation and discomfort

✨ More comfort in compression garments

✨ Ability to shower sooner

✨ More controlled scar healing

This post highlights some of the key benefits, but if you’re considering surgery and want a deeper understanding, take a look through our recent videos where we walk through each step in more detail.

04/13/2026

✨ This is a drainless tummy tuck

Our patient had multiple pregnancies and reached a point where she was ready to focus more on herself again

Not just tightening the abdomen

In this case:

- Drainless tummy tuck
- Re**us muscle repair
- 360 liposuction
- Monsplasty

The goal is to restore shape in a way that feels natural and balanced

📍 Dr. Ramin Behmand, Plastic Surgeon
📍 Franklin, TN | Nashville Area
📞 (615) 576-3232

04/10/2026

The biggest difference patients notice with a drainless tummy tuck is in the recovery.

Without drains, there are no tubes to manage or empty throughout the day.

You can usually shower sooner, and you don’t have the discomfort that comes from drains pulling on your skin or getting caught on your compression garment.

It also removes that extra layer of care that drains require in those first several days.

That said, it’s still a real recovery.

There’s still swelling, tightness, and a few weeks where you need to take it easy.

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