Sarasota Plastic Surgeons

Do I Really Need Mastopexy on Top of Different Size Implants For Asymmetry? (photo)

Hello, i have been to one surgeon who has suggested me to have a breast augmentation with mastopexy on my right breast, because of the position of my nipple, She says if i don't get it done, the assymetry will still be there with two different size implants, and it won't look nice and i won't like the result. i was against the mastopexy (which she plans to do around the aerola) because i am scared of having scars...she suggested 150-200cc but i think i am going for 200-300cc would it be too big?

Your photo demonstrates a good deal of asymmetry on your breasts, with the right side being much fuller than the left side. I do feel that some degree of breast lifting on your right side might be required in order to be approximate symmetry. However, it is possible to undergo breast augmentation only and see what kind of asymmetry persists. It is not completely unrealistic to hope that matching breast size alone could provide you with enough symmetry at the moment that a mastopexy would not be required.   You could always have the mastopexy done at a later date if you did not obtain the symmetry that you desired.

Antonio Gayoso, MD

Saint Petersburg Plastic Surgeon

What Can I Expect For Healing Time For A Male Tummy Tuck?

I am a 27 y/o male who has lost roughly 90 lbs, I have maintained my current weight for about the past year, I need an abdominoplasty and have been doing my research though I am curious about the healing time/process. I am an ESL teacher and will be moving over seas late April and didn't know if that would be an option or if I should or should I try to extend the date when I leave.

You should expect a good result from this type of surgery if you have an abundant amount of skin laxity following your weight loss.  Your time for recovery may often be no more than one month, but there are a few exceptions to this.   I have had three male patients have this surgery with me in the last several months, and all were able to resume normal activities in one month.  Always check with your Plastic Surgeon to give you further guidance about this.

Good luck to you.

Frank Rieger M.D.  Tampa Plastic Surgeon

Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon

I Had a BA and Lift 7 Years Ago. Now my Nipple Stand at Attention.Why?

Why do my nipples get hard(as if I'm cold or excited,when I'm not).It is embarassing.

This is not an infrequent finding after having a breast augmentation.  The fullness of the breast tissue with the added volume of the breast  implants will push the nipple and areola outward making the nipple more prominently seen and the areola is often expanded and enlarged.  Both the areola and the nipple can be surgically reduced, but this  rarely is done 7 years after the initial surgery was performed, almost never for prominent nipples alone.  If you have real concerns about this, however, always check with your Plastic Surgeon.

Frank Rieger M.D.  Tampa Plastic Surgeon

Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon