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Implants After Having Had a Lift?
I am having a breast soon. Not wanting implants now. However is it possible to do later down the road if I decide I am not full enough
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Breast Lift With Delayed Augmentation
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable to undergo a breast lift (mastopexy) before you decide if implants are necessary. A breast lift will elevate the position of the nipple and reposition the breast tissue. It is not likely however, to restore the upper pole fullness associated with youthful breasts. In order to add volume or upper pole fullness, it is typically necessary to add breast implants. The augmentation can be done at a later date, the main issue to consider is...
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Implants with a lift
Staging breast implants after a lift is always safe. Just how long you wait could lead to a touch up too the lift . But, implants after a lift if you are not happy with the lift as it is is an excellent option.
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Implants After Having Had a Lift?
It is acceptable to have implants placed later after a mastopexy. This is not a problem. Sometimes it is easier for sizing to do both at the same time.
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You can have implants later, but may want to consider having them with your lift.
You are obviously considering implants in the back of your mind. Remember, a breast lift does not restore much upper pole fullness. If you want fullness of the upper parts of your breasts (and most women do) you should consider having implants at the same time as your breast lift (should be a vertical technique) rather than unnecessarily having another operation later on. A properly performed breast lift will remove tissue from your lower breast...
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Very Common To Get Breast Implants After A Breast Lift
Absolutely! It is very common to get implants after a breast lift. If you are a suitable candidate, you can even get the two procedures performed in a single surgery. However, it is prudent of you to schedule them separately because you may find that a lift is all that it takes to improve your body contour, enough for you to be happy with.
The only thing you have to make sure of is that you have substantially recovered from your lift before undergoing the augmentation. While...
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Breast Augmentation After Mastopexy
Absolutely. It is perfectly acceptable to have your Mastopexy first and then your Breast Augmentation later to see if you are missing that upper pole fullness. It's a personal decision. Pros and cons are the same: results, savings on cost and recovery time so make sure you do your research, look at a lot of photos and talk with your surgeon to see what he/she recommends. Best of luck!
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Implants after having a lift?
Thank you for that excellent question. It is absolutely possible to have implants placed down the road after a breast lift. In fact, some surgeons prefer to do it that way, with 2 surgeries at different times. Good luck!
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon
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Delayed Implant Placement
When an implant is used along with a lift it is more about shaping the breast as opposed to making it larger. The primary purpose of the implant is to give more fullness in the superior pole of the breast. Yes, the breast will be a bit larger depending upon what implant size is used. Placing an implant on a delayed basis is perfectly fine. Many Plastic Surgeons around the country prefer to do this as a staged procedure with the lift first. While this is not felt to be necessary in my hands,...
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Delayed Augmentation
Thank you for the question. Yes, it is possible. There are some plastic surgeons who actually advocate that approach in patients needing and wanting both mastopexy (breast lift) with an augmentation. There is no harm in first doing the mastopexy and then the augmentation should you not be happy with the results.
Best of luck.
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Implants Can Be Placed In A Delayed Fashion
Implants can certainly be placed after after a breast lift in a delayed fashion. It is a very reasonable choice. All the best.
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Implants after breast lift
Yes, you can always have implants placed after breast augmentation. In some cases it is even recommended to go that route. Don't let anyone talk you into an implant if you really don't want one. Of course you have to have realistic expectations of what just the lift will, and won't do for you as well. Good luck.
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Breast implants after a lift
Yes this is possible and may end up giving you a better more stable result then if done at the same time. If you scars from the lift do not heal as well as you like then if you decide to have breast implants later the old scars can be revised. Good Luck!
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Lift without implants
Actually, a staged approach is best for all patients. It is not practical for most women taking into account recovery and cost, so it is usually down together. If you have the lift and get maximal tightening now, you can add volume later. If you have an implant now, the lift is limited by the increased size of the breast+implant.
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Lift Now, Implants Later
This is an excellent question. Many patients are unsure if they want more breast volume or just better shape. In some situations, it may actually be better to wait and do the lift first, as a two stage surgery. If you are unsure now, then there is no reason to get implants. Just keep in mind, that there will be additional costs later , should you change your mind. Good luck.
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Implants down the road
Yes. Implants can be done at a later date if you feel that the lift does not give you the fullness that you want.
Dr. ES
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Implants after Lift
If you have decided on a lift now, then you can definitely consider implants in the future. There is nothing wrong with separating these two procedures. Best wishes.
Dr. Basu
houston, TX
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Implants and maybe a lift later?
When in doubt, don't! If you are unsure about breast implants at this time, have your lift. You can always go back for breast implants. Breast implants are just fillers. They do not change the shape of your breast, but only make them larger.
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Breast augmentation after breast lift
Yes, it should be fine to have an augmentation procedure after a breast lift. In fact, there are benefits to doing these two procedures in stages. Good luck!
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Breast Lift and Then Breast Implants Later
It is perfectly acceptable to have a breast lift first. Then over time if you decide you want more fullness or more volume, breast implants can be placed later. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Implants following breast lift.
Thanks very much for your question. The short answer is YES! You can go forward with a breast augmentation in the future if you have had a breast lift in the past. You will want to wait until a sufficient length of time has passed so that you are well healed from the original surgery.
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BREAST LIFT
Hi Marionstone,
A lift will center the nipple on the breast mound and will tighten the skin laxity. This operation may not give you enough upper pole fullness or enough projection. Later if you so desire you may add an implant to fill out the breast envelope, improve projection and provide upper breast fullness.
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Breast lift and implant timing
If you just want a lift, then it is perfectly fine to have implants done at a later time if you want more fullness.
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Breast implants vs lift
Hello. I always say the lift brings the breasts upward and the implant adds projection so bringing the breast forward .. Sometimes you need both. But you could always stage the two surgeries if you are not sure or you are nervous about doing them together. Good luck
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Breast Lift +/- Implants
It is most important for you to attend a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can examine you and provide recommendations based on your specific situation and goals. Some women believe that they need a lift to correct sagging, when their breasts are actually just "empty" (not truly droopy) and would benefit from implants. Others ask for implants but really need a lift, and some patients require both for an optimal result. A lift can improve drooping and shape, but will...
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Breast Augmentation after Breast Lifting?
Yes, it is quite possible to undergo breast augmentation surgery after previous breast lifting.
Best wishes; hopefully you'll be very pleased with the outcome of the breast lifting surgery and not desire any further surgery!
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Implants after a lift
Is a common request. I am pleased to hear that you have chosen to do your lift first as you may find yourself quite pleased without the implant and the risks that go with them. However, if your breast volume is really less than you desire, that will remain after the lift so it that situation, you would be better off combining the procedures at the same time. Some doctors have it in their heads that you have to do this separately. I do not share that opinion as my...
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It is possible to do an augmentation after a breast lift is more volume is desired.
A breast lift might not yield the breasts volume the patient wants. Sometimes this can be difficult to sort out before surgery. If the breast lift is performed in the patient subsequently decides more volume is desirable, a breast augmentation can easily be done secondarily.
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Implants After Having Had a Lift
There are no issues with doing the enlargement later if you so choose in the future. If you are not sure about your size goals, you have made the correct choice. All the best.
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