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Dr. Peter Bray is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Toronto, Canada. He operates on all areas of the face and body, performing a wide variety of surgical and nonsurgical treatments. He specializes in the mommy makeover, male body enhancement, and butt
Asked By: rbyh89
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Thanks for your question. A breast lift and areola reduction can certainly be performed on small breasts; the addition of implants is not mandatory. Many women choose to avoid the long-term implications of implants and are satisfied to remain petite. It is not possible to accurately predict your final bra size. For those who do want a modest increase in size I often perform fat injection at the same time as the breast lift. Your pictures do not clearly show whether you have fat to spare but your PS could review this option at the time of consultation. Your PS should also be able to show you numerous examples of breast lift procedures in women with small breasts such that you can get a better idea of the typical changes. Good luck.
Asked By: kbern
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Thanks for your question. You are fairly lean, and therefore would have a relatively small amount of excess fat available for transfer to the buttock area. I do not typically recommend unnatural weight gain prior to BBL surgery; there is no guarantee you will keep the extra fat if you lose weight afterwards. Whether you are “too skinny” or not depends on your expectations; you would have to be content with a modest change in your buttock hip size. Your PS will give you a better sense after an in-person assessment, and should be able to show you before/after results of BBL surgery in similarly slender patients. Good luck.
Asked By: noonoo127
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Thanks for your question. You do have a fair amount of excess fat in the saddle-bag area and liposuction is an effective method to improve the contour. My own preference is radio frequency-assisted liposuction (BodyTite). Results of liposuction in this area are typically very good, but it is not possible to predict your final skin quality by your pictures alone. Your PS will give you a better idea after an in-person examination. Ensure you are shown before/after photos of similar patients with consistently good results. Good luck.
Asked By: mommaelle
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Thanks for your question. The most powerful way “re-inflate” your breasts is with breast implants. This procedure would restore volume and fullness and enhance the overall shape. Based on your pictures you do not “need” a breast lift. If you prefer to avoid visible scars on the front of the breast I would suggest just the implants for now. Your PS should be able to show you numerous examples of patients who have a modest amount amount of drooping similar to you. Good luck.
Asked By: noonoo127
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Thanks for your question. Much of the bulge of your abdomen looks to be due to stretched muscles from your pregnancies. In addition, you appear to have stretch marks and skin laxity of your lower abdomen. Of course, your PS would confirm this with a proper examination. The only way to satisfactorily improve this situation is with a tummy tuck. I would recommend use of liposuction to further enhance your shape with reduction of the upper abdomen, waist, and possibly sides/love handle areas. I doubt liposuction alone will provide enough improvement to satisfy your goals. Good luck.
Asked By: hb40
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Thanks for your question. The belly button is the most important aesthetic landmark of the anterior abdomen; an unnatural or deformed one can seriously downgrade an otherwise excellent tummy tuck result. There are numerous techniques and technical variables for creation of a new belly button and therefore differences between surgeons too numerous to list here. I personally place all sutures below the skin to eliminate risk of visible suture marks on the surface. It is worth asking your PS specifically about their belly button technique, and they should be able to show you numerous examples. If you are pleased with their ability to generate consistently attractive results then you should be in good hands. Hope this helps.
Asked By: Compassionate1230
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Thanks for your question. You do not have a tuberous breast deformity. The most apparent feature of your breasts is ptosis (droopiness), the right more so than the left. The most suitable procedure to improve the appearance would be a short-scar breast lift, possibly combined with some strategic liposuction contouring. You could consider the option of simultaneous fat transfer for a modest increase in fullness. You appear to have adequate breast volume and therefore do not require implants, unless you truly desire a noticeable increase in volume. Your pectus excavatum appears minor, to be confirmed by your PS, and will not have an impact on the results. Procedures of this sort are considered cosmetic in nature and would not be covered by OHIP. Good luck.
Asked By: cjsw1101
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Thanks for your question. There is likely no medical reason for your previous procedures to prevent undergoing a tummy tuck. But perhaps the location of your C-section scar might have an impact on the ideal placement of your tummy tuck scar. Of course, a proper examination by your PS will be important to fully clarify your situation. Good luck.
Asked By: BambiiiiiIiii
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Thanks for your question. Your decision whether to proceed now versus after pregnancy depends most on your goals and objectives rather than medical considerations. If you do proceed now you will have to be prepared for possible changes in your body size/shape/proportions that you will want to address after childbirth. Waiting until after does offer the ability to treat consequences of pregnancy at the same time as your BBL, potentially yielding more predictable long-term results with fewer procedures. Be sure to review your concerns with your PS who should be able to counsel you further in this regard. Good luck.
Asked By: Alisha1214
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Thanks for your question. In general the purpose of drains is to collapse the “empty” space after removal of tissue and prevent the accumulation of blood/fluid. The use of drains with gynecomastia surgery is both surgeon and technique dependent. There are other ways to achieve the same goal without use of drains. With my current technique I never use drains, even if large amounts of breast gland are removed, but compensate with use of a meticulous compression strategy. Ultimately you will want to rely on the recommendations of your PS, whether using drains or not, if they have extensive experience with gynecomastia surgery and predictable results. Good luck.
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