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Getting Breast Implants & Lift and Would Like to Know What Would Cause Least Scarring?

asked 1 year ago by Hollywood6543 in Hollywood, FL
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 984 times
Tags: age 45-54, 110-129 lbs, B cup, Indian, scar

Lost 60lbs 7years ago, 47 years old,indian descent, darker skin.Work out heavily with weights and would like to continue.Now 34-36B getting implants to a full C or bigger if helps?? weight 129lbs now. Wondering if half crescent lift is all I need with implants as lollipop or anchor seems to cause major scarring however would not want to pay for something that really ends up not looking good or waste money. Want to know what type of lift would be best suited with the implants, based on pics..thx

12 answers to Getting Breast Implants & Lift and Would Like to Know What Would Cause Least Scarring?

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Breast Augmentation/ Mastopexy Technique?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Based on your pictures I would suggest vertical or full ( anchor) mastopexy. One of the major and considerations is timing of the surgery in relation to your life circumstances. Some patients prefer to wait until they have completed pregnancies and/or are in stable long-term relationships. Although patient's concerns regarding scars are very understandable I would suggest that their first concern should be obtaining... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lift combined with augmentation is the answer!

Because of the level of ptosis that you have("droopiness") you are not a candidate for a crescent or periareolar breast lift combined with breast augmentation. These are options for smaller breasts and only moderate ptosis. In your case you require a full mastopexy  with submuscular augmentation at the same time. By sculpting the breast as it gets lifted, you can obtain the nicest breast shape and at the same time minimize the extent of the scars.
Arturo Guiloff, MD

Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lift incision options when scarring is a primary concern

You certainly have significant ptosis and any sort of minor lift “periareolar or crescent” with an implant would be inadequate. It may be possible to succeed with just a vertical lift but you are at its limits. At the time of surgery, by tacking the tissues, I determine whether a horizontal excision is necessary. That allows me every opportunity to avoid the anchor incision from the outset, since in individuals with darker complexions, this scar has the greatest chance of healing... more
William F. DeLuca Jr, MD

Albany Plastic Surgeon

www.delucaplasticsurgery.com

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Breast options after massive weight loss

I am adding another vote for a full mastopexy using either a vertical or vertical/horizontal approach wiith submuscular placement of implants placed at the initial procedure to achieve upper pole fullness.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lift options

I am in general agreement with the responses on this question that I see. Crescent lifts are a misconception and are to be condemned and are certainly not a consideration here. Concentric (periareolar) lifts have some utility but not in the serious nipple-areolar and glandular ptosis that you exhibit. Augmentation alone is not a remote option here either.  I would recommend a true breast lift using a vertical (lollipop) approach and repositioning of the glandular tissue. You... more
Scott L. Replogle, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Needs a lift

Unfortunately, a crescent or concentric lift will not give you enough elevation to reposition the nipples where they need to be. In fact this may ultimately leave you with a very unfavorable result. Despite the additional scarring, you will get a much better result with either a vertical (lolly pop) or anchor lifts.
Lawrence Iteld, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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BEST Combination Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift for me

Regarding: "Getting Breast Implants & Lift and Would Like to Know What Would Cause Least Scarring? Lost 60lbs 7years ago, 47 years old,indian descent, darker skin.Work out heavily with weights and would like to continue.Now 34-36B getting implants to a full C or bigger if helps?? weight 129lbs now. Wondering if half crescent lift is all I need with implants as lollipop or anchor seems to cause major scarring however would not want to pay for something that really ends up... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Getting Breast Implants & Lift and Would Like to Know What Would Cause Least Scarring?

Thanks for the posted photo. Sorry but you need a FULL anchor lift to achieve any acceptable result. The other options do not apply to you or in other words you arenot a candidate. Regards Dr. Darryl j. Blinski
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lift nad implants

I think that from your photo, you are a great candidate for implants to give you more fullness, but you would need either a vertical lift or an anchor typr incision to place your areola in the right place and to remove the excess skin.  A crescent lift would probably not be ther best for you.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Vertical lift

You are a great candidate for an aug/lift. I would only do a vertical lift with suspension. Its the best without a horizontal scar or anchor. An anchor scar will give you a permanent and large horizontal scar which is not necessary.
Luis A. Vinas, MD

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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You need a full lift

You have true breast ptosis with down pointing nipples well below the creases.  The only applicable lift in your case is a full lift.  No avoiding that unfortunately.  Fuller implants doesn't change your situation.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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What kind of a lift do you need

The type of breast lift that is used in addition to a breast implant depends on a couple of factore. The first and foremost is the current position of your nipple. In the photo you provided, your nipples sit at the lower border of your breast therefore a Crescent Lift or a Peri-areolar lift would not provide you adequate re-positioning. I think the only lift that would give you an aesthetically pleasing result would be one that repositions the nipple quite a bit higher and would require a... more
Michael C. Edwards, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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