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Don't Want to Increase Size, But Want to Gain Fullness During Breast Lift, Do I Need Implants as Well? (photo)
I am 33 years old and done having children. I am considering having a breast lift done but am concerned with how they will turn out after surgery. Ideally I would like them to be lifted and rounder. I am currently a size 32D-DD and dont feel like I want to add more sizewise, but I worry that if I do not add an implant that I will be left with flat looking breasts. I would like to not have the T shapped/lollipop scar, is that an option for me? Will I need an implant?
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Sherrie8995
in Salt Lake City, Utah
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Do I need a breast implant?
Hello Sherrie,
The decision of implant vs no implant for me is pretty common sense. If you would like to be larger, an implant is required. If you are happy with the size, I don't think there is any place for an implant. There is a lot that can be done with breast tissue reshaping and anchoring to achieve "fullness" and shape in the upper pole with your own breast tissue.
The unfortunate trade-off is that a breast lift...
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Mastopexy without implants
Dear Sherrie,
you are right: using implants my not be necessary and may open the door to a whole new set of issues.
nevertheless, a " lolipop scar " breast lift may be your best option with an internal reshaping of the breast tissue. that vertical T of the lolipop is essential in obtaining a nice conical breast, with a projected nipple. You do not need an " anchor scar " lift.
those scars are the trade - off to the lift, and will be included in all bras...
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Upper pole fullness can be obtained without implants
A full breast size in the D to DD range with firm breast tissue can produce a beautiful breast shape with excellent upper pole fullness without implants.
We commonly use the breast tissue itself forming an "internal bra" (this procedure was also referred to as "laser bra" in the past) suspending the breast with multiple sutures and forming a full and supported shape. With abundance of breast tissue to work with, implants are not necessary and a natural, round...
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Dear Sherrie, Thank you for your photos and question.To raise breast volume to the upper chest will significantly improve your shape. You do not need an implant in my opinion. Implants used for upper pole fullness often drop over time and do not gived the intended effect You will however need removal of extra skin and rearrangement of your breast tissue. Doing that requires incisions , which means that you will need to think that the improved shape is...
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Beautiful breasts without implants
Hi Sherrie,
There is a new technique that can lift your breasts and provide upper pole fullness without a vertical scar. This can be done in women of various shapes, sizes, and degree of ptosis (sagginess). It is called the Ultimate Breast Lift. Long term stability in this technique is provided by transferring breast weight to your pectoral muscles as opposed to relyling on skin envelope for support (standard techniques-Weiss, lollipop, short scar). You are a perfect candidate for...
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Would like to gain fullness while getting a lift. Do I need an implant?
You breast are too large for just a lift. If you just get a breast lift, it would look a lot better, but because of the weight they will droop again. You would definitely need a reduction and a lift to have a more stable result. Some time I would do a reduction, lift and an implant to give upper pole fullness. The so called plus minus concept.
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Breast Lift and Fullness?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
What is clear from your pictures Is that you will benefit from breast lifting surgery; in my opinion, both a vertical and horizontal excision will give you the best results.
Whether a breast implant will be helpful will depend on your goals; for example, what you mean by “gaining fullness”. In any case, it may be in your best interest to undergo the breast lifting operation first and see how you like the results...
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Breast Lift
When it comes to breast lifts, the most important element in patient satisfaction is realistic expectations. Remember that the results aren’t permanent. Gravity, aging, and weight fluctuations can take their toll on your breasts again. Scarring will be considerable, even in “minimal incision” breast surgery. Be prepared for these outcomes before going ahead with a mastopexy.
Mastopexy is very much a three-dimensional operation. If you combine it with ...
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Breast Lift Without Implants
Thank you for the photos and questions, Sherrie. I agree with completely. You do not need and should not have a combined mastopexy (lift) and augmentation. You will gain some superior fullness and projection with a vertical lift (less with a Wise pattern). The reason you should not get implants at least initially is studies show that raising your nipple more than 4 cm and then placing an implant at the same sitting can lead to increased complications. I think you will be happy with a...
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Breast lift
A breast lift is the wya to go if you just want about the same size and perkier. If you want more volume you would also need an implant. Very possibly you could have a vertical mammoplaty using a lollipop incision. Sometimes depending upon the laxity, a "T" or anchor type of incision is used.
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