“Still saggy after a mastopexy and breast augmentation”
Breast lift: Worth it
Cost: $4,600
Pain: Uncomfortable
Review of Breast lift:Pain: Uncomfortable
Breast lift satisfaction: Very good
I recommend my Breast lift provider: Name not provided
Why: He is very nice, easy to talk to, and does his best to try to satisfy the patient.
About 3 1/2 months ago I had a breast lift (inverted T) with augmentation. My doctor used HP 300cc implants. My breast still appear to be saggy, they lack fullness on the top and one seems to sag a bit more than the other. I have not discussed that I am unhappy with the results with my doctor yet. I am scheduled to see him in 2 weeks and want to be well informed. Also, I have always worn my bra day and night.
Updated on Sep 17, 2009
Updated on Oct 10, 2009:
I have already had my revision and I am very happy with the new results.
Sep 17, 2009Comments and replies (9)
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24 posts
20 Sep 2009
First of all, the cost you mentioned is well below the standard for a breast lift with implants. I caution anyone who pays a discounted price for plastic surgery. You could have a revision to tighten the breast pocket inferiorly which could increase fullness in the upper pole of your breast and also allow you nipple to appear to move further south. It is too high currently.
30 posts
24 Sep 2009
you might have needed a full breast lift, I ended up with the anchor lift and am happy with the way it turned out,your scars and nipples do look very good.
10 posts
10 Oct 2009
The lift looks pretty good! but I think it's the implants that are too narrow. A Mod+ implant rather than HP would most probably have looked better on your frame and it would given you better upper pole fullness. I really think what is causing you disatisfaction is the implant's diameter being too narrow for your breast pockets...300cc HP implants have quite a narrow diameter more suited for women with petite chests and narrow breasts. Get your breast width measured by your surgeon and check out the specs of implants to find a diameter measurement that's closest to your breast width (in case you are considering a revision). But the breast lift actually looks okay, so don't sweat it. Good luck!
6 posts
10 Oct 2009
I actually got my revision done two days ago. He re-did the whole lift and we went with bigger implants. I am happy with the results now. Thanks for all the responses.
8 posts
25 Oct 2009
how much was therevision and what did it entail?
6 posts
2 Nov 2009
No he had to actually re-do the whole anchor lift, cut skin, minimize the areola, the whole 9 yards. I went with a bigger implant size by choice. I would recommend adding an implant, it doesn't have to be big if you don't want to add more size but I think it definitely looks better, it just makes your breasts look fuller and rounder. Just think about it, I really doubt you'll regret it.