Tracy L. Cordray, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Recent answer posted by Tracy L. Cordray, MD
Q: Should my breast still be this low after Breast Lift?
Hello!
It's difficult to say whether your plastic surgeon could have done more without seeing your pre-operative photos. From this photo, it appears that your nipples are at a decent level. One thing you DON'T want is...nipples that are too high! That is a very difficult problem to fix. Your nipple-areolar complexes should be located at (approximately) the half-way point between your shoulder and elbow. Yours appear to be SLIGHTLY lower than that.
I do not think that you will be able to go without a bra...unless you have a significant reduction in the size of your breasts. Women with larger breasts, such as yourself, should not go bra-less, as that only contributes to more droopiness in the future! If you really don't like wearing bras, you should request a breast reduction, removing approximately 600-700 grams from each breast. During that surgery, your nipples could be elevated slightly.
Overall, I think your plastic surgeon did what he could, without removing breast tissue. If you want your breasts higher and firmer, you need to have breast tissue removed...ie, a breast reduction. You could have a beautiful result from a reduction!!
Hope this answers your questions to your satisfaction. Good Luck.
| Board certification | |
| Education | Undergraduate: College of Charleston Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina |
| Post-medical school training | Residency: General Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina Fellowship: Breast Oncologic (Cancer) Surgery, Microsurgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Surgical oncology, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 2 years (post-medical training) |
| Hospital affiliations | Saint John's Health Center, Little Company of Mary Hospital |
| Medical or professional license | CA |
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| Location | 2001 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 1180 West Santa Monica, CA View map |
Treatments offered by Tracy L. Cordray, MD
AlloDermArm lift
Body lift
Botox
Breast implant removal
Breast implants
Breast lift
Breast reconstruction
Breast reduction
Brow lift
Butt lift
Cellulite treatment
Cheek augmentation
Chemical peel
Chin surgery
Collagen injection
Dermabrasion
Ear surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Fat injections
Fat transfer
Forehead lift
Juvederm
Laser hair removal
Laser resurfacing
Lip augmentation
Liposuction
Male breast reduction
Microdermabrasion
Restylane
Retin-A
Rhinoplasty
Skin rejuvenation
Thermage
Thigh lift
Tummy tuck

