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Can I Go Larger Than 375cc's? (photo)

I saw my doc about getting a breast lift with lager implants. I currently have 375cc silicone HP under the muscle implants and with the lift Im afraid they will look smaller. I am 5'4 120 lbs. My PS says he wouldnt do any larger on my frame...(I asked for 525 HP..hehe). He also wants to do a lift with the full anchor cut..Do you think my frame can handle a larger implant? Would a bellini lift be sufficient to reduce areola size and lift breasts or do I need the full shebang? Thank you!

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Bigger is not always better

Thank you for the photos. I have to agree with Dr. Marin. A larger implant will further destroy your tissues. You already show thin skin with stretch marks. If your implants are soft, I would do a vertical breast lift only, not an anchor scar. A Benelli lift only, will flatten your areolae and might end up with the same asymmetry that you already have. You need to look at the long term result and not immediate result with larger implants, unless you want to keep your surgeon happy with... more

Lift and Larger Breast Implants?

It looks like from your photographs that you have a number of simultaneous issues. The areolae are already asymmetric from the previous lift and your implants appear to be in a "down and out" position. The nipples appear to be in good position, but the breast tissue is no longer centered on the breast (you can see how the left areola has stretched downward). The only way to correct this is by tightening the breast tissue through a "vertical" lift - this can be done with... more

Breast Implant Change and Lift

Hello Rosebud123, I believe the advice given you by the other 4 doctors on this forum so far is mostly incorrect, and if taken will lead to more severe problems than you have now. Your original PS is absolutely right to tell you 'NO MORE'; it's unfortunate that he used the HP implant on you before; the profile of your current implant is at least partially responsible for your current situation of implant dropout, and unpredictable stretch of your breast and areolar... more

Bigger implants then breast lift

You desire higher breast positioning and larger implants. A breast lift can be achieved using only a circumareola incision and larger implants added. It would be important at that time to elevate the implant higher on your chest wall, plicating the capsule, elevating your breast tissue and aligning you nipple in the same horizontal plane. You requested 525 cc implants which is 150 cc increase and about 1 cup size increase. More importantly than volume addition will be... more

Depends upon your goal....

Hello, Some surgeons would perform a lift which would probably give you a more stable long term result. You could go with larger implants but the result will likely need more surgery over the long term. Focus upon your desires in this light. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD see video

Bigger Implants and a lift

I would not hesitate putting larger implants in you, and the 525cc implants would seem to be a good size. They would put you about one cup size bigger if you choose to go about 150cc larger. Obviously you will not make the areola any smaller unless you do a lift. It looks to me that you would be helped with removing a bit of the displaced breast tissue, especially on your left side. But that would add scars to your breast, so there is a cost benefit ratio that you... more

Dan Mills, MD

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Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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A Rose is not a rose

Dear Rosebud, From the pictures that you have sent it appears that you have already had a lift. I will assume that it was a Benelli type lift as I do not see a vertical scar. It also appears that you are a petite, thin woman. I would agree with your PS that larger implants would not fit well with your slight stature. It is also true that you will lose some size (maybe 10%) with the lift. I don't personally see the need for an anchor scar lift and I... more

Implant choices

Without an exam, it is difficult to say what size implant would be best for you. You probably would need a lift, your skin quality does not look good in the photos.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift may be better answer

Do you need a breast lift? It depends on what you want your breasts to look like. Personally, I would use larger, moderate profile saline implants to achieve round, symmetrical, natural breasts.

Larger Implants with a Lift

I think you can go with fuller implants and there are various options regarding the lift including the full anchor pattern which does 3 things...it makes the areola smaller (if you want), it makes the areola higher, and it gets rid of extra skin and sometimes breast tissue at the bottom of the breast. You can do the Benelli Lift which does the first and second changes but nothing to remove excess lower skin, or you can remove only the lower skin if the nipple size and position is OK with you... more

Moving to a larger implant in secondary augmentation without a lift

From what I can tell in the pictures, you may be able to get by with no lift at all or a hidden circum-nipple lift. The key to success in your case is to forget about fixation on high profile implants. You need to fill out the true base width of your breasts with probably a low profile implant in the 480 range. Overuse of high profile implants gives patients the 'long and narrow' look especially when placed under the muscle. I would recommend changing to a... more

Revisionary Breast Surgery and Size Concerns?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Although direct examination would be necessary to give you precise advice, I think it is very likely that you would have a nice result with larger breast implants. What type of breast lift would also be necessary would also be determined after examination and determination of what breast size you would like to achieve. It may be in your best interests, at the very least for their own peace of mind, to seek... more

Breast Implant Size

All you need is 525 cc implants. No Anchor Lift and no Bellini at the same time. Tell him you'll go some where else if he won't give you what you want. A remove & replace larger is $4741 for saline and $5741 for gel at my clinic. Thanks for the question, Dr. Foster