Bethesda Breast Lift doctors

Nia Banks, MD, PhD Nia Banks, MD, PhD
Washington DC Plastic Surgeon
8116 Good Luck Road Suite 215, Lanham
2 answers
Eric Chang, MD Eric Chang, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
8860 Columbia 100 Parkway Suite 206, Columbia
2 answers
C. Coleman Brown, MD C. Coleman Brown, MD
Bethesda Plastic Surgeon
5454 Wisconsin Ave. Suite 1250, Chevy Chase
2 answers
Marwan R. Khalifeh, MD Marwan R. Khalifeh, MD
Chevy Chase Plastic Surgeon
5454 Wisconsin Ave Suite 1710, Chevy Chase
Jules Feledy Jr, MD Jules Feledy Jr, MD
Bethesda Plastic Surgeon
7625 Wisconsin Ave Suite 101, Bethesda

Recent Answers

Suddenly Need Breast Lift After Augmentation

I posted recently here re:possible breast lift post-ba.Many responses indicated that pictures would help and I post a few now for you.My PS is not happy to see breast tissue hanging over my textured,anatomical implants 21 days post BA.I have been told to wait 6 weeks but would need a vertical lift if this continues(was never suggested pre-BA).I need as much info ASAP to plan the future cost + time off work.I especially need to know the chances of this reversing itself.Current PS has not answered.
A: Lift with augmentation

I agree with the others that if using shaped implants, there must have been preoperative sagging to some degree. A well positioned implant can address some concerns you had pre-op, but at this point, the textured implants probably won't drop enough to make up that difference.

C. Coleman Brown, MD
Bethesda Plastic Surgeon
Breast Lift + Implant Later Vs Lift and Implant Together?

After weight gain/loss I now have 1 breast about a C? and one D/DD? both sagging. No children yet. Had 2 consultations, both reputable drs, first said under no circumstances to do lift & implant together because my skin is too thin and would scar and sag. He recommends 2 surgerys 1 year apart, 2nd said yes implant/lift could be done. I'd like to end with both breasts lifted around D/DD max. I've scheduled another consultation but can't get in for a month and am looking for some direction.
A: Breast Lift and Implants: together or separate?

Here is my take on this problem: First everyone is different in their make-up, skin and tissue and so forth. Despite this there are a few considerations to make. Most patients opt for implants and a lift together for this basic reason: they dont want two surgeries. Most patients actually come in because of volume loss and need a lift to get the right result. This being said, this is one of the more challenging operations plastic surgeons perform because there are multiple variables acting on the tissue making it more difficult.

I typically perform them as a one stage procedure. However, it is to your advantage with a size asymmetry and apparently thin skin to do the lift first and allow the breast to be reshaped. After this, come back and give the breast the volume it needs in the new shape. If you can do two surgeries, the outcome is better.

You have one issue though, with the asymmetry. If you want to end in the D/DD range, then lifting first is going to leave an asymmetry. Most surgeons arent going to remove breast tissue only to replace it with an implant at that time or later. It is more helpful to have the extra tissue as coverage. So then you might consider implants and a lift at the same time in an effort to get the best symmetry. Of course, the implants will be different sizes.

I hope this helps clarify your concern and I wish you well.

C. Coleman Brown, MD
Bethesda Plastic Surgeon
Vertical Technique Has More Lasting Breast Shape Than Traditional Anchor Technique - True?

Is It True That Any Vertical Technique Has More Lasting Breast Shape Than Traditional Anchor Technique, Why?
A: Vertical technique versus anchor technique for best breast shape For the best breast shape, there are two things to consider. 1) How the skin is reshaped and 2) how the breast tissue is reshaped. I believe that it is important to reshape the breast tissue as described with the vertical technique for the best breast shape. AFTER that is done, the excess skin can be addressed as appropriate for the individual patient. I choose either a vertical scar or an anchor depending on how much excess skin there is after the breast tissue has been reshaped.
Nia Banks, MD, PhD
Washington DC Plastic Surgeon
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