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Trevor M. Born, MD answers: Breast Lift or other options for breast implants that sit too low?

I currently have 575 HP saline breast implants under the muscle and I feel they sit too low. I want a higher, tighter look, but I don't really want to go bigger. Can I get a breast lift without removing my current implants? What would be my options? Possibly with the least amount of scarring, because my scars are pretty dark still after 2 years. How much does a procedure like that cost on average? Thanks.

Breast Lift or other options for breast implants that sit too low?
Trevor M. Born, MD
5 months ago

Dear Miyalove,

You can undergo a breast lift- but you trade for scars. With the size of Implant a significant lift may be a litlle more difficult. The type of procedure require would depend what is found on your clinical exam.

You will have to consider the risk of scarring and change in breast size.

With Warm Regards,

Trevor M Born MD

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A: Breast lift

Steven Wallach, MD
5 months ago

The pitcure you posted is very dark and difficult to see your breast well.  But, your breasts seem to be ptotic( sagging) and you definitely could benefit from a lift.  Often you can keep the same implants but without examining you, I am not sure of the exact position of the implants.

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A: breast lift with or without implants

Darrick E. Antell, MD
5 months ago

The picture you submitted is dark and hard to evaluate accurately. However, without the benefit of an exam, it does appear that you would benefit from a breast lift.

Typically there is an upside down "T" shaped incision to accomplish this, and the procedure can be done as an out patient (you don't have to stay overnight in a hospital). While it's possible that the implants could be left in, an in depth exam of your tissues would yield more information.

Certainly what you have now is not something that you will ever be able to improve on with diet and excercise alone. You have to decide that whether you prefer your current look, or would you prefer more shapely breasts with additional scars ?

Fees vary depending on the level of expertise of the surgeon, as well as the extent of surgery needed in your particular case.

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