Breast Lift: Q&A
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I had a Breast Reduction 15 years ago when I was 18 years old. I have gained and lost weight many times since then, had a baby (unsuccessful at breast feeding) and now I have not even a B with very uneven breasts (not as uneven as they look in pic since one hand is holding the camera).
I think I need Breast implants, but am not sure if a lift would even be worthwhile since I already have so much scarring. Any idea where to start?
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beverlyhillsmom
in Beverly Hills, CA
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Breast reduction and breast augmentation
Hi,
Your right hand (maybe the left if in a mirror) is holding the camera and the same breast nipple complex is lower. It will be lower with that arm down so you will have more asymmetry with your arms down. This asymmetry is evident in both your breasts and nipples.
Here is the ideal approach. Do a tightening of the breasts with an asymmetric breast lift to correct the bottoming and nipple complexes as mentioned and at the same time, put implants in...
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Implants After Reduction
This is not common, but often times people will loose breast tissue after having breast reductions or when they go on a wieght loss diet and, therefore, they are smaller than they would like with some sagging, which may require breasts implants along with a tightening procedure.
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Breast Augmentation can fill the Breast many years after Breast Reduction and weight loss.
It is not an expert uncommon many years after a Breast Reduction and weight loss for the breasst to lose volume and look flat. For these patients a Breast Augmentation can restore lost volume and make the Breast look full.
The potential problem with an additional Breast Lift is the position of the Nipple Areola after the Breast Reduction. The Nipple Areola complex is moved higher during a Breast Reduction and if a new Breast Lift is done the Nipple Areola may look to high and may...
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Breast Augmentation after Breast Reduction?
Thank you for the question and picture.
The best place to start would be with consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons. Physical examination will determine whether you will benefit from breast lifting as well as breast implant surgery. The breast lifting will help “tighten the skin envelope” as well as potentially improve symmetry of the breasts.
Make sure you communicate her size goals clearly with your plastic surgeon; I prefer the use...
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Good chance that breast lift may not be needed
Based on this one picture there is a good chance you might not need a lift. A large enough implant might be enough to fill the lost volume and upper pole deflation.
It all depends on the current position of your nipples and since you already had a reduction, chances are the nipples are not that low and lifting them further will create a problem difficult to fix.
If you are looking for a minor volume enhancement then a small implant with...
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Breast implants after breast reduction
First, ask yourself how much volume you want. Once you have a sense of this, see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area. He or she can guide to as to how large of an implant your tissue will sustain, and whether or not you will need a lift once the implant is placed. The shape of your breasts is very nice, so you should have an excellent result. Good luck.
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Breast Implants years after Breast Reduction
I agree you could benefit from a small breast lift and a 400 cc + breast implants. Go see a boarded plastic surgeon in your area. Good luck.
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Breast Implants after a reduction
Hard to make a surgical plan without an exam, and admittedly, a sub-optimal photo.
However, with those disclaimers, I think you need an evaluation for not only implants but also possibly a lift which could help with revising the scars and improving the symmetry.
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Find a surgeon you like first, THEN worry about the procedure and technique...
Hi there-
Your photo suggests to me that you could achieve a very nice improvement with breast augmentation, with or without revision of your lift...
But the only way to be able to make a good recommendation to you would be to see you for a consultation.
Find a surgeon you like and feel you can trust, communicate your goals carefully, and listen to their recommended options.
How best to find a surgeon? Read this:
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Breast augmentation after reduction
Augmentation is certainly an option to give you more volume. If the nipple areola complex still sits low on the chest or the skin envelope is too loose, then a lift is required.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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