Breast Consultation, What Would You Recommend?

asked 8 months ago by HollyGal in Greenville, NC
Latest answer by Edwin C. Pound, III, MD
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Tags: age 25-34, 130-149 lbs, 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in, pregnancy

I have always felt self conscience of my breasts. I have dreamed of having Breast Augumentation. I went for a consult when I was 21, but I decided I would spend the money on something else at the time... I am now currently 27, and I plan to have 2 children in the next 5 years. I am at a good time in my life right now to get breast implants, and I know I the improved self confidence would do wonders for me. I am happily married for 5 years and my husband understands how I feel. I would like to know what professionals would recommend for me. I would like to change the shape of my breasts (I feel as they are a little droopy and maybe slightly tuberous) I would like to go fuller on top as well so that my breasts don't cone outwards. I have lost 40 lbs in the past and have gained some back over the past 7 years. I am 5'2 145lbs. I have a broad chest even though I am short, and I currently wear a 38B. I am actively trying to loose weight, it is always a struggle. I would love to have decent size breasts, I am okay with having large breasts, just not huge ones. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks :)

5 answers to Breast Consultation, What Would You Recommend?

My recommendation

You certainly supplied a lot of information and the photos were helpful as well. Still, different doctors may have differing opinions regarding your treatment based on their training and experience. Therefore, my first recommendation would be to schedule a consultation with a couple of plastic surgeons (make sure they are legitimate plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery) so that you can get a couple of opinions from which to choose. Judging by... more

Edwin C. Pound, III, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation with peri-areolar lift for tuberous breasts

I recommend breast augmentation with peri-areolar lift for your situation. You do have somewhat tuberous breasts and augmentation alone won't look good. The peri-areolar lift can raise your nipples and reduce their puffiness. I don't believe you need to wait to until after chldren to enhance your breasts. However, having children will cause some changes in your breasts that you may not like. Usually the procedure won't prevent you... more

Daryl K. Hoffman, MD
Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon

Tuberous breasts

Based on your pictures I think you may have constricted (tuberous) breasts. Some of the characteristics you may notice are: short distance from areola to inframammary folds, wide distance between breasts and relatively large "puffy" areola. Generally, the procedure involves breast augmentation with or without areola reduction / mastopexy procedure. The distance from the inframammary fold is increased (to create a more rounded out appearance). The implants will help improve the... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Timing of breast augmentation

Thanks for the photos and the lengthy explanation. You do have tuberous breasts from the front view so this makes an augmentation not as easy as in one who doesn't have tuberous breasts. Also, if you are trying to have 2 kids in the next 5 years, why not wait until after and do it once as there is a very real possibility of needing a revision from what pregnancy might do to your breasts.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implants for Slightly Tuberous Breasts

I think that you are an excellent candidate for a breast augmentation. The first consideration, however, is your plans to have children in the near future. I would strongly recommend that you defer elective breast surgery until after you have gone through your pregnancies. There is a very good possibility that your breast will go through changes with your pregnancy(s) and these changes can be easily addressed when you ae done having children. Based on your photos... more

Louis DeLuca, MD
Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.drlouisdeluca.com

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