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Uneven nipples after breast augmentation and lift 17 answers

I recently had breast lift and implants (200 cc, 1 cup size bigger, age 26 no kids) 2 weeks ago, and my nipples look like something out of a child's...

Does a breast lift always result in dramatically smaller breasts? 10 answers

I went in for an uplift on my size 36 g breast and have come out a 36 D, i am traumatised by the whole operation and very upset at being so small. I...

Breast lift without implants? 11 answers

I'm happy with the size of my breasts, but they could definitely be perkier. Can I get a breast lift without implants?

Breast reduction and lift 24 answers

Do I need to have a combination of both to acheive a lifted breast? Or if I do the breast reduction, will that give me a lift in my breasts?

Crescent mastopexy and Implants for more youthful breasts? 8 answers

I am 21 years old, 130 lbs, no pregnancies. I hate the shape and size of my breasts. I want a more youthful appearance and bigger size but I am scared...

Bumps on nipple after breast lift and implants 10 answers

A month after breast lift (w/nipple reconstruction) and

Weight lifting help breast shape? 4 answers

Can you reshape your own breasts through weight lifting vs. getting plastic surgery?

Lollipop vs Benelli Lift for sagging breasts? 8 answers

I have been advised that I have substantial breast sagging, (26 cm). 3 doctors I saw only recommended Lollipop whereas one surgeon told me I can have...

Already sagging after Breast lift and Silicone Implants 4 answers

I finally had a Breast lift and Breast augmentation this Jan. I have 2 kids, 34, 5'7", 160lbs, 38C prior to surgery. I had 550cc Mentor round,...

Risks of Twilight sedation for Breast lift and augmentation? 7 answers

I'm a healthy 27 year old. I've been to a consultation with a local Dr. and I'm considering a Breast lift/Breast implants. However, I want to...

Advice for breast augmentation redo after pregnancy? 13 answers

I currently have 350 HP breast implants, but I had a baby and the now sag. My nipple is just above the crease and I have about 1-2 inches of breast...

Clothes to wear after Tummy Tuck, Breast augmentation and lift? 3 answers

I'm having a Tummy Tuck, Breast lift and augmentation in a few months. What type of clothes can I wear after? Many people say that because of the...

Combining Breast lift and areola reduction? 14 answers

I'm interested in getting a Breast lift and areola reduction. Are these procedures usually done together? Would I have scars or lose sensation in the...

Left breast swelling more after augmentation and lift 3 answers

I had a breast lift and augmentation, 400cc implants which is what I was before weight loss. Now, I have one high breast and one very low. I'm left...

Skin retraction after breast lift upon breast implant removal 4 answers

I am seeking medical opinions of a breast lift upon removal of implants, without replacement. I have 300cc, textured, anatomical, submuscular saline...

Sore, swollen breast after breast implant replacement and lift 7 answers

I had my large breast implants replaced 4 days ago with smaller ones. I also had a breast lift. Today, I lifted too much and probably used my arms...

Crescent lift with implants to correct mild breast asymmetry? 4 answers

I have mild breast asymmetry, 1 cm to be exact. I have 2 different opinions from 2 different doctors. One wants to do a crescent breast lift with...

Can a crescent breast lift be performed without implants? 12 answers

Can a Crescent/Circumaerolar/Semi-areolar breast lift be performed without breast implants? And how will it affect breast size? I've often heard...

Spiral flap vs. breast implants? 10 answers

More magazine has an story: "New help for 'pancake' breasts, which states women with deflated breasts after pregnancy or weight losss can get an...

How soon after giving birth can I get a breast lift? 13 answers

I have no plans to breastfeed and won't be having another pregnancy.

Is Breast lift for cup size A breasts worth it? 11 answers

Hi, I am a size A and nursed 2 children. My breasts did shrink but during pregnancy and nursing, they grew larger than a DD. Now my size A breasts...

How to know if breast lift vs augmentation is needed? 19 answers

At what point do you know if you need a breast lift vs breast implants (or both)?

Other options for breast lift scar? 15 answers

Are there other options than the typical lollipop scar for breast lift?

Is Breast Lift recommended for 40G size breasts? 7 answers

I am 25 years old and have had large, severely sagging, pendulous breasts since puberty. I considered a Breast reduction in the past, but decided...

Cellulitis after breast implant replacement and lift 2 answers

I had breast implant replacement and breast lift done a week ago. I have cellulitis in the left breast. It is very painful red and swollen. I don't...

Best way to communicate breast surgery expectations? 10 answers

I had breast lift and implants done in 2006 after massive weight loss. I asked to be a perky full C to a small D. I ended up being a not perky 34DD!...

Pros and cons of Benelli Lift? 4 answers

I am considering a peri-areolar breast lift w/ breast implants and have read various pros (less invasive, less visible scarring) and cons (scar...

Breast lift installment payment plan? 6 answers

What happens if you can't fully pay for the Breast lift. Can you make a plan to pay the bill bit by bit till you complete it?

How is recovery with Tummy tuck and Breast lift? 3 answers

What is the recovery like doing a Tummy tuck and Breast lift at the same time? Should i do them together or two seperate surgeries?

Is 12 days off smoking long enough for breast lift and implants? 16 answers

On the day of my surgery, I will be smoke-free for 12 days (cold turkey). Is that long enough for a successful breast implant and breast lift surgery...

400cc breast implants with lift to achieve full C-D range? 7 answers

I am 34 years old, 5'5" tall at 128lbs, with 36B breast size. I would like a full C-D range post breast lift and breast augmentation. It is...

Is Fat grafting necessary for Breast Lift? 10 answers

I am a 28 yr old mom of three. I breast fed all of my children one of them two years! I also lost 30 lbs in 6 months. Since then my usual 34DD breasts...

Breast Lift for upper breast roundness? 12 answers

Can a breast lift create upper breast roundness, and if not, is there a way to also have an implant without augmenting breast size? I want a round,...

Visible demarcation with breast lift and implants? 15 answers

If a breast lift is done in addition to a breast implant, will there be a visibile demarcation between natural breast and implant?

Natural looking breast implants with transaxillary incision? 10 answers

I see many photos of underarm incision for breast implants, and the implant placement looks oddly high and often misplaced. Also, many surgeons won't...

Safe to have Benelli Lift with implant at the same time? 5 answers

My doctor told me that he doesn't feel comfortable doing those Benelli Lift with breast implants at once. He would do one or the other. But what if I...

Does breast feeding deform breast implant shape? 6 answers

If I choose to get breast implants, then a few years later I decide to try to breast feed, would I need to get another surgery, possibly a breast...

Are vicryl sutures common for anchor mastopexy? 6 answers

Do you think there are better sutures aside from Vicryl to use for an anchor mastopexy? Why or why not? What are the benefits of some of the common...

Healing severe infection after Breast implant removal and Lift? 3 answers

I had my Breast implants removed almost two weeks ago and a Breast lift was done at the same time.I have a serious infection that has not cleared up....

Do I need another Breast lift? 6 answers

I had a Breast augmentation with lift a year ago this month. I also had a Breast lift revision this March. I hate how far apart they are and I want to...

Less invasive alternative to Breast Lift? 4 answers

I have stretch marks, some freckles/brown, spots/wrinkles after having my son, and would like to do something less invasive than Breast Lift.

Can 500cc breast implants with lift give a natural shape? 9 answers

Hello, I have lost over 150lbs. and went from a 44D to a 36 barely B cup. I had two consultations where both surgeons have recommended 500cc breast...

Re-lift only 6 months after first Breast lift? 11 answers

Why would my plastic surgery recommend a re-lift only 6 months after my original Breast lift surgery? Isn't that too soon? Could there be a...

Breast Lift before pregnancy? 9 answers

I have never had kids, if I had a Breast lift with Breast implants, and then get pregnant, would I need to get another Breast lift?

Breast implant type with lift for upper pole fullness? 11 answers

I need a breast lift and am concerned about the type of breast implant I should have. I am a full C and have laxity from weight loss. I only want to...

Tummy Tuck before Breast Lift and augmentation? 10 answers

I need Tummy tuck and Breast lift/Breast augmentation after losing a lot of weight. Which procedure is best to have first, Tummy tuck or Breast...


One month enough for Tummy Tuck, Breast Lift with Implants recovery? 12 answers

I am planning on taking a month off work to have a Tummy Tuck and a breast lift with breast implants. Is that enough time off work if I'm a hair stylist?

Breast lift without implants makes breasts less full? 4 answers

I am happy with the size of my breasts, but not the droopiness. I feel like I would benefit from a Breast lift. It seems that from the before and...

Breast lift and nipple reduction before or after pregnancy? 3 answers

I am researching about Breast lift (Mastopexy) and Nipple reduction. I have had 2 children, and breast fed both. However, we are contemplating on...

Is it possible to naturally lift breasts? 3 answers

More detailed, is there a pill or exercises for it? I would like to try natural ways to lift my breast. I'm a size 36C and I find my breasts okay, but...

Natural looking Breast implants with crescent lift? 3 answers

I'm having a crescent Breast lift and subglandular implants. Which is type of implant is better that would give me a more natural look?

Advice for multiple procedures in Mexico? 3 answers

I am going to have a tummy tuck, breast lift, and breast augmentation done at the same time with a board-certified doctor in Mexico. He says he can...

Strong pain medication prescription after breast augmentation and lift 8 answers

I am scheduled to have breast augmentation and a mastopexy. I have a high tolerance to pain medication due to chronic muscle pain and I am nervous...

Combining Breast lift with implants and Tummy Tuck safe? 14 answers

Is it safe to have breast lift with breast implants exchange and Tummy Tuck at once?

Breast Lift alternative for large breasts? 10 answers

I am 5'6" approximately 168 pounds, my breasts are large (about 36 DD), they are fairly full, but due to the heaviness, I have ptosis. I am not...

Pain and tenderness after Breast lift with implants 4 answers

I had my breasts lifted and augmented in February of last year. I fell pregnant in August and had my son 9 weeks ago. After surgery, all was fine for...

Possible to put scar under breasts for lift and implants? 14 answers

I want a breast lift and breast implants, but do not want the vertical scar. I want only the scar under the breast like you get for implants. Is this...

Breast lift with implants to achieve round shape? 3 answers

I need a breast lift, but I also want round breast shape after surgery. Do I need lift and breast implants to achieve this?

Will my breasts settle after Breast Lift? 3 answers

I had a breast lift without implants twelve days ago to correct tuberous breasts that had lost almost all shape due to a 70-pound weight loss. They...

Reschedule breast lift and augmentation days after quitting smoking? 9 answers

I am having a modified breast lift with breast implants next Wednesday. I only stopped smoking 4 days ago; should I reschedule?

Breast Lift after Breast Augmentation? 9 answers

I was advised to have a Breast Lift with my augmentation. I am not sure I want to have it done due to scarring, recovery, and increased cost. If I...

Is drainage from Breast lift incision normal? 3 answers

14 days post op and just started having a clear slightly bloody drainage from incision around nipple on breast that I had the Breast lift done on. No...

Breast Lift options after weight loss? 9 answers

I was wondering what would be my best option? When I was a teen I was a 40 DD and I was overweight.When I left high school I got into fitness and...

Breast Lift for F cup breasts without reduction? 3 answers

I am 34DDDD/F, I like the size and shape of my breast, but want them lifted as they have dropped. I don't want Breast implants, because I don't...

Which procedure to do first after massive weight loss? 18 answers

I have lost 155 lbs and am at my goal weight (via diet and exercise). Now, I need to get all the excess skin removed. I'm scheduled for a Tummy Tuck...

Breast re-lift 6 months after surgery? 3 answers

I had a Breast augmentation and Breast lift 6 months ago. I need revision surgery on my aereolas, but my PS suggested that he might do a re-lift. Is...

Use existing breast implants with breast lift? 4 answers

I already have breast implants and have had them for fourteen years. I am now needing a breast lift. Can I keep exsisting implants and get a lift?

Waiting period between Breast Augmentation with Lift and Rhinoplasty? 4 answers

I am planning on having a breast augmentation with lift, and Rhinoplasty in a few months. They won't be performed at the same time as I have chosen ...

Will Breast Lift decrease the volume of a breast? 16 answers

I had a lumpectomy 3 years ago, that breast sags now and the other one just a little.

Will breast lift make lactating problem worse? 10 answers

I would like to have a breast lift done, but apparently I am a freak of nature and get into an embarrassing situation at times and I'm not sure if...

In a typical Spair Mastopexy, is augmentation required? 3 answers

I am NOT asking if I can receive Breast augmentation as well. I am asking if the 'normal' SPAIR procedure uses augmentation to help shape the new breasts.

Alternative to anchor incision for Breast Lift? 8 answers

I got Silicone breast implants two years ago, going from a B cup to a full D. Since then, I've had Torsoplasty, Liposuction and gotten smaller. Now,...

Possible to have breast lift and tummy tuck on NHS? 2 answers

I am very depressed since having my third child, who is three. I can't let my husband near me, who tries to be there for me but I just push him away....

Increased risk in combining Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift? 7 answers

I am considering a Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift. Is it safer to have the procedures performed separately? Is there any increased risk from combining...

Breast implants after lumpectomy and radiation? 14 answers

Do you recommend breast implants after a lumpectomy and radiation? If so, what type of implants and what are the pros and cons of this type of...

Is the number of procedures done by doctors a good indicator of success? 16 answers

What is a fair amount of times per year that a doctor has performed surgery? I have been speaking with I plastic surgeon about a tummy tuck, breast...

Breast lift recovery 8 answers

I'm considering a breast lift. What can I expect during breast lift recovery?

One breast lower after breast lift 3 answers

I had breast lift 6 weeks ago, and I noticed that one breast is still lower even after swelling has subsided. My doctor made a but on one breast but...

Does Breast lift require Breast implants? 3 answers

After a Breast lift does your breasts look full or does some people require a small Breast implant to make it look full?

Breast Lift option for longest-lasting results with maximum support? 11 answers

Thanks for you time. In your opinion, which is the best surgical breast lift option for longest lasting results, with maximum support? I essentially...

Choosing a breast implants and lift surgeon 12 answers

I am considering having breast implants and breast lift. What credentials should I look for in a surgeon?

Possible to have Breast lift with implants at lower cost? 9 answers

Are there doctors who preform a breast lift with silicone implants for $5000 or less? I had an extreme amount of weight loss about 1 1/2 year ago and...

Breast implants or lift for more youthful look? 10 answers

Iam considering having breast implants or a breast lift. I am 53 years old; small-framed with 36C breast size; weighing at 130 lbs. My breasts have...

Restoring original breast size during Breast Lift without implants? 8 answers

I have had two kids and I would like to get my boobs back to the way they were, but I don't want them to be smaller.

Can breast lift tuck upper abdomen loose skin? 13 answers

I had a Mini tummy tuck but should have had a full tummy tuck. Now, however, I'm afraid I have to little skin to do a full tuck and am left with saggy...

Should I have mini breast lift along with implants for droopy breasts? 5 answers

After two completely different consultations, I am unsure about what to do. My breasts (B cup) are small and drooping. The nipples are not pointing...

Lift or implants for breasts that flatten while lying down? 8 answers

I am 18 years old and have large, spread out breasts that are not fully droopy, but sag some. When I lie down, they spread out towards my armpits and...

Increased risks from Breast lift for smokers? 4 answers

I am a 46-year-old female and am thinking about a breast lift but my only concern is that I am a smoker and the actual surgery itself scares me....

Safe to have breast lift done by a graduate fellow? 7 answers

I'm planning to have a breast lift done in New York. The price is affordable but I'm afraid to have it done there because the surgery will be...

Breast Lift or other options for breast implants that sit too low? 12 answers

I currently have 575 HP saline breast implants under the muscle and I feel they sit too low. I want a higher, tighter look, but I don't really...

Breast lift on one breast then silicone implant for the other? 15 answers

I had another consultation with another surgeon today they said they can fix my uneven breasts by doing a breast lift on my larger breast, and placing...

Risk of pink scarring after breast lift and augmentation? 18 answers

Opinion needed on getting a breast augmentation, and a possible lift. I have had four children, and I am 27 years old, 5'5", 125 lbs. I am very...

Will Mastopexy get rid of stretched skin from Breast implants? 4 answers

Will a Mastopexy get rid of skin that has been stretched because of Breast Implants? I wish to have my implants taken out and want to know if the...

Is 10 recovery days enough for multiple procedures abroad? 15 answers

I'm thinking of going abroad to have a breast lift, tummy tuck, back liposuction. Will 10 days be long enough?

Breast implant replacement or lift after capsular contracture? 12 answers

I am a 39 years old with 300 cc saline textured breast implants over the muscle for 15 years. Almost a year ago, I noticed hardness and discomfort on...

Breast implants with lift cost in GA? 3 answers

I have 3 kids and I'm still fairly young. I have lost volume in my breast as well as a cup size. I am interested in having breast implants with breast...

Help with choosing method for breast reconstruction, lift and implants? 6 answers

I need to make up my mind regarding breast reconstruction, with breast implants and breast lift. I have gone to different plastic surgeons. I am 50...

How extensive could another Breast Lift surgery be? 6 answers

I had a Breast Reduction and Breast Lift last year. I went from a DDD to a very nice 36C/38C depending on the bra.Since then I've lost about 40 lbs...

Should Breast lift and augmentation be postponed because of smoking? 9 answers

I just quit smoking. My Breast lift and Breast implant surgery is in 9 days. Should I postpone my surgery?

How to know if breast lift is needed? 9 answers

I know I want some form of tummy tuck and breast augmentation. However, I don't know if I just need implants or if I will also need a breast lift....

Enough downtime for Breast Lift, Implant and Liposuction? 3 answers

I am having Breast Lift with Breast Implants and Liposuction in 4 areas (abdomen and legs) next Friday. My questions is will I be ready to return to...

Is anything added to your breast in a Breast Lift? 11 answers

I was wondering because I don't want more added at this moment. Will the Breast lift also tighten your stomach? Does it leave scars? Say I'm 130 lbs,...

Lollipop breast lift and implants in one procedure? 18 answers

I am interested in getting a lollipop breast lift and a 370-400cc breast implants at the same time. I am currently a 36DD. I had one doctor tell me I...

Breast lift and augmentation recovery 10 answers

Is recovery the same as for just a breast lift if you get a breast lift and augmentation at the same time? Does it take longer, cause more pain... any...

How to find a good breast lift with implants doctor? 8 answers

Hello, I'm 18 years old and I had a baby when I was 15. My breasts have sagged down and gotten a lot smaller I'm now at around a 36B or C. I'd love a...

Is there any completely natural way to fix tubular breasts? 3 answers

I am 14 with the tuberous breast deformity. Is there a completely natural way to fix this?  Or do I need any type of breast lift or cosmetic...

How many days before breast lift and augmentation recovery? 9 answers

How many days will I need to recover after a breast lift and augmentation? I have a 6-month-old and would like to know if I will need more help. I...

Is a specialist for ethnic skin required for Breast Lift? 7 answers

Hi Surgeons! I am considering having a Breast Lift and was wondering if I need a surgeon who specializes in mixed race skin? I have always been told...

Breast lift and implants on a large-framed woman? 4 answers

I am 6'2. Yes, very tall! And I am 195 lbs and look pretty good, but having 3 kids and nursing them has diminshed my breast size and shape. I used to...


Would insurance cover Breast lift to relieve pinched nerve on shoulder? 3 answers

My breasts are heavy and I wear tight bra straps 24/7 for support or else I have shooting pain down down the outer side of each breast. I have...

Waiting period for Breast Reduction or Lift after weight loss? 11 answers

I have recently lost 46 lbs and have about 15 more to go. My breast size has not decreased significantly, only from a DDD cup to a DD cup. How long...

Breast lift type for excess skin and large areolas? 7 answers

I have decided to remove my implants after 15 years without replacement. I have opted not to have any further surgeries and know I will have smaller...

Is $12,000 too high for Breast Lift with implants? 5 answers

I am going to have a Breast Lift w/ Breast implants. I have silicone implants now and the doctor says there is a lot of scar tissue, my breasts are...

Risk of getting keloid scars from breast lift? 7 answers

I am interested in breast lift surgery. I'm wondering, will I have a high chance of having keloid scars on my breasts, seeing that both my C-sections...

Return to work 10 days after tummy tuck with breast lift and implants? 3 answers

Can I return to work in 10 days after a full tummy tuck and breast lift with breast implants? I'm a dental assistant and I do a lot of moving around....

Insurance coverage for lift and implants for deformed breasts? 4 answers

After having 3 children and losing the weight before even leaving the hospital, my breasts are very deformed and I am unable to find a bra or bathing...