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Breast Lift: Scars, Risks and Costs?

asked 1 year ago by cassiecass in portland. or
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, weight loss, costs, risk, scar, weight gain

Need Help. Cost of Breast Lift? Scars? Risks?

I'm trying to find info about breast lift cost. I'm 19 and My breasts are sagging.About a year ago I was over prescribed to a medication for ADHD. I lost 40 lbs in a month and the medication also caused dermitimania (where you pick at your skin.)

After getting of the medication I gained the weight back and now I'm left with a body I can't even look at. I cry almost everyday and I don't think I can except that this is what I look like at 19. Are there any other options? I work a min wage job.

4 answers to Breast Lift: Scars, Risks and Costs?

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Breast Lift Candidate?

Thank you for the question. I'm sorry to hear about your concerns regarding the breasts' appearance. Based on your description of weight loss and the effects it has had on your breasts, There are a variety of different ways to improve the position and size of your breasts. Exactly the procedure that is performed depends on your goals in regards to size, shape, superior pole volume etc. Breast lifting procedures are associated with scars on the breasts;... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lift?

It is difficult to tell what you would need without seeing photos. If you need a breast lift for sagging, then you are trading sagging breasts for breasts of better contour but with some scars that usually do well in most patients. If your "sagging" is really deflation without excessive overhang or a low nipple position, it is possible that a breast implant woulf fill out the breast, correct the deflation, and result in fewer scars. However, if the breast has a... more
Robert M. Grenley, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Lift

I would suggest that you schedule a consultation and examination with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns. Upon examination, a well trained surgeon will be able to recommend the treatment options that will best address your concerns. Fees are based on the exact nature of the procedure and can be quoted once you have spoken to the surgeon. Best of luck!
Christine Sullivan, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Breasts Lifts Trade Off Sagging For Scars

Whether a breast lift is appropriate for you or not (are the scars worth it) would depend on what your breasts look like and how much ptosis you actually have. Without pictures, it is not possible to make any comment about whether this type of breast plastic surgery is for you. Since one is trading off one problem for another (sagging for scars) and you are so young, you need to think this through carefully. But the first place to start is what your breasts look like. Please provide pictures... more
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

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