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Dr. Marc Klein is known throughout Atlanta, Roswell, Marietta, Alpharetta, and beyond for offering frank, compassionate advice, and achieving superior results that are natural. For over 27 years he has been helping patients to accomplish their aesthetic goal
Asked By: issysf
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You absolutely can do any surgery without steri-strips or glue. While we often use them, they are not essential, so if you suspect that you are sensitive, ask your surgeon to avoid using them. Scar creams may be helpful, and I sometimes use simple paper tape without glue on scars. You can always test paper tape at another site.
Asked By: Tough1491
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Thank you for your question. A more common question is whether and lift is needed, but it seems that you have decided you want a lift. You certainly could to just a lift and can achieve a nice result. If you have a hesitancy about implants, I would suggest going that way, and you can always add an implant later. On the other hand, it seems that many patients similar to you are disappointed after 6-12 months because of a lack of fullness in the upper pole of the breast. You would most likely be happier with a small implant to enhance the shape of the breast.
Asked By: Graceful226977
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While Vectra imaging is not perfect, I find it to be a big advance in communicating with patients and it really helps with expectations, such as in your example. You might be able to get a little more cleavage, but the photos should help you understand some possible limitations due to your anatomy. In terms of size selection and profile implant, I have found it to be the most useful tool. You may wish to look at some larger sizes to see if it gives you more of what you are looking for.
Asked By: jodieQ
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Thank you for sharing your question and photos. Your issue, dynamic breast implants, is not uncommon. The simplest and most reliable solution is to do just what you are asking about - moving the implant to a subglandular plane. Based on your photographs, it looks like this would be a reasonable solution for you, but of course, you need to be examined by a plastic surgeon to discuss the risks and benefits.
Asked By: RealSelf Admin
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There are a number a factors that your plastic surgeon takes into consideration when recommending an implant. These include such things as your breast width (most important), the thickness of your breast tissue, skin quality and elasticity. Based on these factors, there is a recommended range of implant widths and profiles (from flatter to more round). Personally, I find 3D imaging helps with communication about whether the recommended implant meets with my patient's goals. Choosing too large of an implant for a patients dimensions or skin quality can result in a high risk for problems.
Asked By: ReadyFLgirl26
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This area most likely corresponds to an issue with your prior anatomy. I would not be concerned about it. It does is not indicative of a surgical problem. It is likely to improve over time. Discuss you concern with your surgeon. They will follow your progress, and if at some point you still have a concern, he or she can discuss any possible options for improvement.
Asked By: Hailey0903
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You have be seen in person to thoroughly answer your question. While it is not absolute that you need a lift, only you can determine what will meet your expectations. A dual plane lift may be satisfactory to you and the scars may not be acceptable to you for a lift. Certainly, you should be open to the possibility that you may not be happy with implants alone, and you may desire a lift in the future. 3D imaging can be helpful in giving you an idea about the options.
Asked By: broich.jb
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It's hard to answer that question because it does depend on what your expectations are. In patients such as yourself, I find it very helpful to use 3D imaging to give you an idea of what you may expect and where the scars will be.
Asked By: sgrace95
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While liposuction is not "necessary" to perform a breast reduction, it is often recommended to improve the result in the axillary area. Understand what the benefits are, and, if you are bothered by the area, you can always have that done later.
Asked By: b2090
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Thanks for your photos and question. While a dual plane placement of an implant can be helpful in filling out the lower breast, someone with a much ptosis (or sagging) as you have requires a lift. A vertical lift is what you need. There are scars, but, this is generally a much better trade-off for the improved shape and appearance.
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Dr. Marc Klein is highly regarded for his expertise in breast procedures, specifically