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What Type of Breast Lift Would I Need?
I know that it is hard to tell from a picture. However, I'd like an idea on what would be done. So I am able to do more research prior to my consultations. Based on doing some of my own measurements. I think I have pseudoptosis Thanks
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Orlando321
in Orlando, FL
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Lift for Pseudoptosis
It is most important to have a thorough discussion of your specific goals and examination to determine what, if any procedure might be best suited for you.
Based on your photograph, considerations include:
do nothing, if the scars would be unacceptable
breast implants to gain upper pole fullness and limit visible scars
the significant added volume may be undesirable
breast lift to improve
shape
upper pole...
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"Nipple Lift" Which Type? Maybe just an implant?
You may want to consider an implant to fill out the upper portion of the breast which will give you more fullness and make the nipple appear to be lifted. In your case, you are borderline in needing a lift at this time and may be very happy with just implants, then after 6 months or so, you could decide to have the nipples lifted, then it would be more accurate and a smaller lift procedure. The problem with just lifting is the lack of fullness at the cleavage and if you would...
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Types of mastopexy
A picure can not take the place of a physical exam. Plastic surgeons look at the degree of "droopiness" or ptosis. How much of your breast has fallen beneath the breast crease, and is the nipple facing forward or down? From the picture, I think you would at least need a vertical mastopexy type lift (lollipop incision) but some patients still require the anchor type lift. It might be difficult to get a good result just making an incision around your areola...
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SEE VIDEO BELOW: Mild sagging (ptosis) and surgical options for a breast lift.
The choice of lift depends on several factors including your desire to remain the same size or larger which would require implants and place you at greater risk for sagging in the future. A lollipop (vertical) lift would allow you to reduce the excess lower fullness as well as the size of the areola whereas a minimal scar technique will not..
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Choosing a Breast Lift Type: Four Dimensional Evaluation
A breast lift or Mastopexy is designed to reposition the nipple and reshape the breast. This procedure can be combined with a breast implant which can add volume to the breast and can be utilized to shape the breast around the implant. In order to figure out exactly what you need you have to have an idea of what you want. A frontal photograph only can tell a small amount of information about your breasts, likewise measurements only give an piece of the Mastopexy puzzle. A four...
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Breast lift what type
From your photos it looks like you have pseudoptosis.The simplest thing to do would;d be to put a silicone implant on top of your muscle.To do a mastopexy would entail more scars such as a donut mastopexy with a scar around the nipple.You could do a lollipop incision as well but once the scar is made you buy it.i would just consider an augmentation.
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What Type of Breast Lift?
IT is important to determine the position of the nipple in relation to the infra mammary fold underneath the breast to evaluate the amount of breast sagging or ptosis. A full evaluation will help determine the quality of the tissues, i.e., skin elasticity and breast tissue volume.
Equally as important is the patient`s expectations. If repositioning of the nipple with moderate improvement in upper breast fullness is desired, some type of breast lift or...
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Best mastopexy operation
Hi Orlando321,
From the picture I would say you have some true ptosis because the nipple looks a little low. As you said, can be hard to tell from pictures. You also have ptosis of the gland itself. Assuming in person this is correct, I would recommend a superior pedicle mastopexy with lollipop scar to reposition the nipple areolar complex. I would also do work on the gland itself. Usually a combination of repositioning it higher and/or plicating some...
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Best Breast Lift For You
If you want a higher nipple (and maybe smaller areola) with a shorter breast fold, I would perform a LeJour lift using a lollipop scar. You could have this with or without an implant.
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Type of Breast Lift
What Type of Breast Lift Would I Need?
I know that it is hard to tell from a picture. However, I'd like an idea on what would be done. So I am able to do more research prior to my consultations. Based on doing some of my own measurements. I think I have pseudoptosis Thanks
It is very difficult to tell exactly where your breasts sit in relation to the crease. This is what really will determine if you need a lift and how much a lift you will need. I would recommend...
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Vertical breast lift with lollipop scars is most effective.
Hi.
You look like a great candidate for this approach. Either Lejour technique or Hall-Findlay technique. You can look these up.
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Pseudoptosis of the breast
Pseudoptosis is caused by an excess if skin relative to the volume of the breast without descent of the nipple position. This can be addressed with a variety of mastopexy options such as a doughnut or vertical skin excision. These techniques can alter the contours aesthetically without the extensive incisions and dissection of the full breast lift. The imblance of "surface" to "volume" will be corrected, but speak to several surgeons about their...
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Breast Lift Surgery
The best way to determine if you have ptosis would be to determine how far the nipple is below the fold. This best done in a lateral view. From the view you provided an augmentation would work well. Possibily a periareolar lift. If you have pseudoptosis (breast tissue below the fold/nipple at or above the fold). Then a vertical component may be needed in addition to the periareolar lift.
Dr. ES
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Lifts of the breast
The critical thing and one we can't tell without an exam is where your nipple is relative to the lowest point of the crease below your breast. You might get by with a periareolar lift and an implant, and a full lift with no implant if you are not trying to get larger or fuller.
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Implant may give some lifting effect
The type of breast lift that is necessary to correct your degree of breast sagging or ptosis is related to many factors. These include your existing breast volume, quality of your skin, location of the nipple and areola and how much breast tissue is below the crease. On observation of your photo it appears that you lack upper pole fullness. Your nipples and areola are pointing forward and there is some degree of breast tissue below the crease. If you are satisfied...
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Breast lift
Without a formal exam and certainly more photos, it is difficult to say what type of lift may be best for you.
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Breast Lift recommendations
Hi there-
It is very important to your long term happiness that you understand a few things...
The recommendations I would make would depend a lot on your goals- for both size and shape
Breast lift techniques (I personally do 7 types of "breast lifts") are NOT interchangeable
In other words, the reason there are so many techniques for re-shaping the breast (a better term than "lift") is because women's breasts come in so many different shapes...
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Type of Breast Lift
Thanks for the posted photo, it really helps. My choice is a donut lift with implant. But best to see 3 boarded plastic surgeons in your area.
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Breast lift options depend on goals
You are correct that it is difficult to tell from a picture what version of a breast lift would be best, but more important is determining what your goals are. I think many plastic aurgeons are coming to accept that no matter what type of lift is done, it is very difficult to maintain the upper half fullness and therefore correction of pseudoptosis over the long run. Given this, it seems unlikely that the scars would be worth it. However, implants may be a good option so keep an open mind on...
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Breast improvement.
Based on the picture you have pseudoptosis and a breast augmentation would probable be better that a lift.
If you refused implants then a vertical type reduction would probable be best .
You should have an exam by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
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