Toms River Breast Lift doctors

When a patient decides to have surgery it is important to know what kind of recovery time will be necessary.  A Breast Lift with Implants requires patients to take it easy for approximately one week, with no heavy lifting for 2 weeks.  During a breast lift, the surgeon makes incisions into the breast tissue while removing a minimal amount of tissue and suturing everything together, leaving a more uplifted breast.  Typically, there is not much pain.   When Implants are also performed at the time of a lift, the surgeon normally places the implant below the muscle, which then can be more painful requiring some recovery.  I would make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to see if you are a candidate for this procedure. 

As was mentioned previously, the most important issues concerning wrinkling and rippling in the upper portion of the breasts after breast augmentation surgery is the thickness of the breast skin and breast tissues (coverage) in that area.  A key question is where the implants are placed.  In patients with thin coverage, we recommend that the implants are place behind the muscle to minimize rippling/wrinkling.  If you have them above the muscle, then this might be a consideration for you.  Otherwise, you may consider procedures which thicken the coverage, either AlloDerm or fat grafting (a technique which Dr. Del Vecchio is an expert in) can help.  Finally, another question is the type of implant--saline or silicone.  I am assuming that you have silicone implants; but if not, then I would recommend that you have them switched to silicone implants for several reasons, including amelioration of your rippling.  Good luck with achieving your goals.

Is definitely possible to keep your implants, however your surgeon should make sure that they are still in good condition and not in need of replacing.  You can certainly have a lift without removing the implants.  If you or your surgeon wish to exchange the implants during your breast lift, then you would have the option of switching to silicone implants.  Silicone implants are more durable now and so far, leakage has not been an issue as in the past.  People like to exchange to silicone implants because they feel more natural.  Either way saline or silicone implants add a nice fullness after a breast lift surgery.