My Dr Says my Lift Won't Produce a Good Outcome Without Implants. I'm a B and Happy That Size. How Much Volume Will I Lose?

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How Much Volume Will I Lose?

The amount of volume loss with a lift should be about a tablespoon full, about 15 cc., and not enough to make a noticeable volume change. If you are content with your size, I agree with avoiding implants. All the best.

Implants not required if size is satisfactory...

There are many lift techniques out there so investigate them thoroughly. The best and most durable ones involved repositioning your tissue to a higher position. And if they are saying they can do this without vertical scars, I suggest you get that in writing and have an understanding of what options you will have if the peri-areolar technique leaves you with less than satisfactory results and know what the revision policy is. In my experience, the peri-areolar lifts (ie:... more

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Ultimate Breast Lift can be adjusted to preserve maximum breast tissue

Hi MiamiMom, There is a new series of lifting techniques called the Ultimate Breast Lift which can be individualized to a patient's specific needs. It was developed using engineering principles to design the ideal breast. This is not a cookie cutter procedure like your standard vertical scar lifting techniques. The UBL has completely eliminated the vertical scar which made the standard lifts inherently weak by placing the scar at the point of most... more

Breast Implants Necessary to Achieve Goals? Discuss

As you can imagine, it is not possible to give you worthwhile advice without direct examination or viewing pictures. It will be in your best interest to communicate your goals clearly with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. I prefer the use of goal pictures during this communication process. Additionally, examining you and discussing your goals in front of a full-length mirror can be very helpful. For example, if a patient communicates that she wishes to have longer-term... more