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Mastopexy and Augmentation - Best Procedure?

I am considering a mastopexy + tear drop implants 240cc. What procedure would you recomend? I´m 1.57m, 53kg Torax under the mammary fold is 81cm (31 inches), over the breast 90cm (28 inches) My left breast has a 21cm ptosis and 22cm for the right on.

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Augmentation mastopexy

You are right on target. The breast augmentation will provide larger size and fullness, and the lift will center the nipple on the breast. Breast lift may be performed with a lollipop or anchor incision, possibly with an incision limited to the margin of the areola. It is important to meet with a Board certified plastic surgeon for an examination to determine which is the best approach. Tear drop implants are very tricky - while they are billed as "anatomic," if they tilt, then... more

Breast augmentation and mastopexy

Thank you for the question and picture. Much of what I would recommend for you would be based on what your goals are. I think the communication with your surgeon is critical. In my practice, I like to communicate patient goals with pictures. Having said that, it is likely the would benefit from breast augmentation with limited mastopexy (circumareolar or vertical). Because you do have some component of constricted (tuberous) breast anatomy, release and rounding of the... more

PHOTO: Options for breast ptosis (sag or droop)

In my opinion, I prefer round to teardrop implants and would consider a circumvertical lift which would allow reduciton in the size of the areolae. Round will give you better upper pole fullness. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Implants and lifts

From your photos and without an exam it is difficult to say exactly what would be best for you, but you may be a good candidate for a circumareola lift and implant or possibly a vertical lift.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Implant and Lift

I would recommend a augmentation with a perioareolar mastopexy. I would place beneath the muscle. You can guide the choice of saline or silicone implants. Visit with several plastic surgeons to get a complete exam and recommendations. Dr. ES

Limitations of periareolar (donut) mastopexy

You have challenging anatomy with your mild tubular deformity, high breast fold and large areolas. I would recommend resizing your areola with a small vertical lift (some call it the lollipop lift). Using just an incision around your areola combined with an implant is going to put a lot of tension on the areola. This could lead to a funny, chopped off shape (think Aztec pyramid vs Egyptian pyramid), spreading of the areola or a really wide scar or even all... more

Mastopexy and tear-drop breast implants

I disagree with the answers given although I can not be certain where the inframammary crease lies in relation to the nipple even with pictures. This requires an exam or in a picture, a line drawn on the face of the breast at the level of the crease behind it. If the nipple level is no more than 2 cm lower than the level of the inframammary crease, then the simpler procedure is to augment the breast with an implant and fill out the lower part of the breast which will make it... more

Augmentation with lift (mastopexy)

Based on your photos, I would recommend a periareolar subpectoral breast augmentation with a circumareolar mastopexy. The breast lift would involve a circular incision around your areola which typically heals very nicely with minimal scarring. This would elevate your nipple/areola position and add to a nicer overall shape. I usually use a Gore-Tex suture for this type of lift to prevent widening of the areolar diameter. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic... more

Benelli breast lift with implants will work.

Hi. Sounds like you have a good plan. You get a circular scar around the nipples. The right areola needs to be made smaller. The implants should go over the muscle.

Mastopexy and Augmentation - Best Procedure

My choice is a donut lift + HP implants around 350 cc's. Thanks for the photo and I hope our answers are of some help and insight. Best of Luck.

Augmentation and Circumvertical Lift, Possible Full Lift

In looking at your pictures, I agree that you probably need release of your constricting bands within the breast tissue, followed by an augmentation and at least a circumvertical lift. You may only need a circumareolar lift, but I would let your surgeon keep all options on the table.

Suggested Breast Correction for sagging, asymmetric constricted Breasts

I agree with my colleague, Dr. Rand. You have sagging, asymmetric breasts with large areolas with a mild constricted (Tuberous) breast deformity. You would benefit from - Breast Lift periareolar or Short Scar technique (Hall-Findlay) for long lasting perky results - Release of constricting bands to transform the breasts from sock-like shape to half globe rounder shape - if augmentation is desired either silicone or saline filled implant (personally I do not find that tear drop... more

Augmentation mastopexy choices

Your photo is very helpful as it shows that you need both a lift and an implant for the best result. You have a very mild variant of tuberous breast deformity. At lease a periareolar lift is needed and probably no more than that. The implant should be based on your dimensional measurements and have a base width comparable to your own. I personally perfer the round implants because a teardrop needs to heal exactly like the other side or it can look asymmetrical... more

Breast augmentation and mastopexy for you

Your photos are very helpful. You will need at least a circumareolar incision (circle around the areola) on both sides. I don't think you will need a vertical incision at all, based on your photos. The implant size you chose seems to be a good one for you, so long as it fits your base width.