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Are the Complications Less for Mommy Makeovers That Involve Breast Lifts Instead of Implants?

asked 7 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Eric Pugash, MD
Question viewed 137 times
Tags: complication, longevity, outcome, statistics

About what percentage of mothers who have a breast lift are satisfied with the longevity of the procedure?

8 answers to Are the Complications Less for Mommy Makeovers That Involve Breast Lifts Instead of Implants?

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Are the Complications Less for Mommy Makeovers That Involve Breast Lifts Instead of Implants?

I try to do breast lifts only when necessary since they add a good deal of scarring and expense. If we can fill out a mildly drooping breast in a pleasing way, many women are then happy to do their own lift with a nice bra. If we absolutely must do a lift, then it has been my experience that patients are MUCH more accepting of the scars and MUCH happier with the final result if we place an implant at the same time. It is true that the implant brings its own complication... more
Eric Pugash, MD

Vancouver Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lift longevity

There will be permanent improvement from a lift. This can be compromised with significan weight changes. In these cases some revision may be required. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
Donald Nunn, MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Longevity of results

I tell patients that no procedure gives permanent results, but typically a person will look better many years after surgery compared to not having any cosmetic surgery at all. The results certainly diminish and your 1yr. result is not your 20 yr. result. Not using implants simplifies the situation, but does not change the duration of your satisfaction
Michael Hueneke, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover complications with and without breast implants

If you need a breast lift and don't want to be bigger or fuller in the upper pole, and if you have enough breast to sculpt a nice result, it is best to avoid an implant becasue the long term problems will almost always come from the implant and not the lift.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lift vs Implants

I think in general both types of patienst are usually very satisfied. If a patient needs a lift they are usually satisfied with the result and the same goes for breast implant patients. This is because in discussion during consultation alot of time is spent discussing the different issues.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Lift or Breast Implants?

The answer to your question is unknown. Although there are studies that quantify patient satisfaction and complications, these studies are mostly single surgeon single technique results. There are many surgeons and many techniques for breast lift. My advice: Go for the result you want, and find a good surgeon. Complications may occur with any procedure, but a good surgeon will guide you, and minimize the complication rate.
Steve Laverson, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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Breast implants add issues and considerations both positive and negative

Your question is interesting as an intellectual one but not necessarily one for reality. That is, if someone really wants the best result for breast rejuvenation and an implant is indicated, then this should be performed if they want to achieve that result. If they will settle for less because they don't want to deal with implants - that is their choice. Implants do add additional issues to breast rejuvenation that are not present when skin tightening alone is performed. However,... more
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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Complications after Mommy Makeover?

Thank you for the excellent question. In my opinion complications are less frequent with breast operations that do not involve breast implants. Therefore, I advise my patients that if we can “get away” without breast implants (and still achieve their desired results) it would be in their best interests. In other words, there are a whole host of possible complications associated with breast implants that can be avoided if breast lifting without implants is... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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