Breast Implants: Q&A
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I am scheduled to have a BA on October 24th & have chosen 375cc Saline filled to 410 on one side and more on the right, under the muscle, nipple incision. My doctor does not think I need a lift. I consulted with another doctor who recommended a crescent lift, but ultimately decided I don't "hate" the shape of my current breasts and will be okay with larger versions of them. Am I crazy to think this?
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Melymel2305
in San Francisco,ca
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Happy With Breast Shape!
Ultimately, if you are happy with your breast shape and nipple position, then breast augmentation alone should suffice. The reason you are getting two different opinions from your surgeons is that your breast shape and nipple position in your photo show some minimal degree of breast drooping and asymmetry of nipple position. This would normally be corrected with a breast lift, while the size would be corrected with augmentation. Both surgeons have good reasons for their...
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Breast Implants and Lift
Although breast implants and a breast lift would provide better results, breast augmentation can be performed first and a breast lift can be performed later. Kenneth Hughes, MD breast implants Los Angeles, CA
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Breast Implants with Lift
It seems that your breast shape would be much better with an implant and lift. Your breasts will sit low without a lift, and most patients would be unhappy with that shape. Patients would much rather have a nice shape and more incision than the alternative.
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You definitely need a breast lift for optimal breasts shape
Hello
Thank you for the question and photos. There is no doubt that to achieve an optimum breast shape you will need some type of breast shaping procedure. The ideal breast shaping procedure for you will likely be a circum-vertical breast lift. I am fairly confident that implants alone will not result in a good breast shape for you. My recommendation at this time is to get additional consultations with well-trained board-certified plastic surgeons.
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Lift or no lift
I happen to disagree with both surgeons. I am sorry to add confusion to the issue, but I feel you need a lift and a smaller implant. In your case, I think a crescent lift will be worthless and that you need a vertical lift, sometimes called a lollipop lift. Granted, there are more scars, but the shape of your breasts will be much better. Look for a surgeon with plenty of experience with all types of lifts. It sounds like the ones you saw may not be comfortable...
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Implants with no lift?
With your arms raised they still look low. It looks like you are probably a good candidate for a lift with implants. You might be a good candidate for a circumareola lift, but an exam in person would be essential to give a more accurate assessment.
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Breast Lift and Breast Implants
Hello,
With the exception of one, nine other surgeons cautioned you regarding augmentation without lift. Further, they cautioned you that a crescent lift is no lift at all. I am the tenth surgeon to echo those sentiments! It is very nice that you are happy with the shape of your breasts, but you are mistaken to think that breast augmentation without a lift will simply make them a larger version of what you have now.
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Adding breast lift with augmentation
Just based on your single photo alone suggest that you will benefit significantly with breast lift. However, if you are unwilling to accept any additional scarring due to breast lift then you can go ahead with augmentation alone. Just be ready to accept that your breast shape may not be the most aesthetically pleasing after augmentation alone. You do have the option of doing breast lift (mastopexy) later should you wish to further enhance your breast shape. I wouldn't recommend a crescent...
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You can get better result with full lift
You need to have lift. If you like your breast shape now,you will not be happy with implants only. The position of your nipple and shape of your breast tissue require full lift .
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Breast Augmentation Alone or Breast Lift Necessary?
As you can imagine, it is not possible to give you precise advice based on the single view photograph. However, based on this photograph, I think it is not likely that you will be please with the results of breast augmentation surgery alone; personally, I would not offer this operation to you.
Be very careful with your selection of plastic surgeon and choice of operation… Best wishes.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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