26 Yr Old Implants & Mastoplexy?

Want very much to have a long over due rpl. decrease in size & lift. Is it more complicated a surgery? Higher fee? Could I expect a pleasing result given what I have to work with? Menopause, osteoporosis and fmr smoker (4 mths at surgery is goal) effect risk & outcome? Most importantly, how does one go about finding a qualified, experienced surgeon who also clearly understands pitfalls & risks to be avoided w/ someone like myself? Thanks so much for any feedback! (Sarasota, Fl)

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26 Yr Old Implants & Mastoplexy

Thank you for your question. A photo would help sort through some of the possibilities and would offer better responses on this site. Of the medical issues you raise, active smoking adds risk, the others not really. Four months off smoking should eliminate the extra risks involved. If your implants are silicone and have leaked, your procedure is somewhat more complex, in that removing the capsule would probably be needed. Depending upon the position of the implants, you... more

Decreasing implant size, breast lifting, and keeping it safe.

Caution is warranted when a patient with larger implants placed many decades previous wishes to decrease their implant size and possibly add a lift. Obviously the amount of caution depends upon the current implant size, desired size after surgery, amount of lift necessary, and patient medical and social comorbidities. The safest approach is usually a staged approach where the implants are downsized in the first stage. The breasts are allowed to "adjust" to the new implant size. Once the... more

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Breast implant replacement and mastopexy

your smoking history certainly adds to the risks of the surgery. There is always a higher rate of problems with healing in patients who smoke.

Lift plus aug

I think the most important thing is to find a surgeon with a lot of experince in this type of surgery.also it is essential that you give up smokinmg and also not be around second hand smoke.This is important.I think experince is the key here.Also I would go with silicone as well.

Breast aug revision

You can have this surgery successfully performed. Quitting smoking is essential for a minimum of 2 weeks prior and after the procedure. It will be more expensive since you need to cover the cost of new implants and a mastopexy. Find a board certified surgeon.

Replacing implants and mastopexy

A lift with implant replacement is a more complex procedure than an augment but it can produce excellent results. I see many patients who have had implants for many years and are now requesting this operation. It is good to stay away from cigarettes (congratulations on quitting). Menopause is par for the course and osteoporosis of your bones should not complicate the situation. To find a qualified plastic surgeon, try the website of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons; anyone who is... more

You will be very delighted with the removal of your old implants and a breast lift, mastopexy.

You should be very pleased with the surgery, removal of your old larger implants, replacement with smaller newer silicone gel implant and a breast lift, mastopexy. Unfortunately there will be higher fees since you will be having a lot more surgery but it should be very rewarding to have the change. If your only medical conditions ore menopause and osteoporosis (which isn't too severe) then you should be a good candidate. The fact you were a smoker but quite over 4 months ago should not be a... more