I currently have saline implants, and want to exchange to larger implants (either Saline or Silicone, I am still undecided). I have the subfascial placement and would like to have the implants subfascial as well., and I would like an areola reduction at time of surgery. Does it look like I need a breast lift as well? If I have my implants replaced through the areola, does an areola reduction significantly increase the cost of surgery? Thank you for your time!
Answer: Areola reduction with circumareola incision Unfortunately,
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Answer: Areola reduction with circumareola incision Unfortunately,
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February 26, 2014
Answer: Areola reduction with revision - is a lift necessary? The areolae can be reduced, and the implant size can be increased. An exam will be necessary to determine whether there is capsular contracture present.Try to research this to find the surgeon who consistently produces the
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February 26, 2014
Answer: Areola reduction with revision - is a lift necessary? The areolae can be reduced, and the implant size can be increased. An exam will be necessary to determine whether there is capsular contracture present.Try to research this to find the surgeon who consistently produces the
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February 26, 2014
Answer: Revision Breast Augmentation Hello,Agreed with Dr. Rand, your breast on the side with the grey cable is already looking 'ball in sock', whether that's due to contracture, unpredictable tissue stretch, or insufficient tissue coverage due to 'subfacial' implant placement cannot be determined. My recommendation, especially if you are contemplating a larger implant, is to replace with silicone gel under the pectoralis muscle. This will give you as much protection, support, and tissue coverage as possible and reduce the risk for upper pole problems or capsular contracture. A breast lift may be necessary but cannot be determined without physical examination.Your desire to pinch pennies now will come back to haunt you later if you choose ever larger, saline implants in this essentially subglandular position. Larger, saline and high profile implants have the greatest negative effects on your tissues over a long period of time. Eventually tissue stretch and thinning will lead to deformity, malposition and severe rippling. Any or all of these issue may not be completely fixed, even with expensive surgical revisions using the latest in acellular dermal matrices. Best of luck!
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February 26, 2014
Answer: Revision Breast Augmentation Hello,Agreed with Dr. Rand, your breast on the side with the grey cable is already looking 'ball in sock', whether that's due to contracture, unpredictable tissue stretch, or insufficient tissue coverage due to 'subfacial' implant placement cannot be determined. My recommendation, especially if you are contemplating a larger implant, is to replace with silicone gel under the pectoralis muscle. This will give you as much protection, support, and tissue coverage as possible and reduce the risk for upper pole problems or capsular contracture. A breast lift may be necessary but cannot be determined without physical examination.Your desire to pinch pennies now will come back to haunt you later if you choose ever larger, saline implants in this essentially subglandular position. Larger, saline and high profile implants have the greatest negative effects on your tissues over a long period of time. Eventually tissue stretch and thinning will lead to deformity, malposition and severe rippling. Any or all of these issue may not be completely fixed, even with expensive surgical revisions using the latest in acellular dermal matrices. Best of luck!
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February 26, 2014
Answer: Areola reduction Based on your picture, the shape of your breasts looks good. I don't think you need a breast lift. An areola reduction would take a little bit longer to do than simply switching out your implants and would therefore probably cost more. It would also result in a scar that goes all the way around your areola. The areola reduction is essentially the same technique we use to do the periareolar (aka, Benelli or donut) breast lift so, if you wanted to lift your areola slightly, that could be done as well.
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February 26, 2014
Answer: Areola reduction Based on your picture, the shape of your breasts looks good. I don't think you need a breast lift. An areola reduction would take a little bit longer to do than simply switching out your implants and would therefore probably cost more. It would also result in a scar that goes all the way around your areola. The areola reduction is essentially the same technique we use to do the periareolar (aka, Benelli or donut) breast lift so, if you wanted to lift your areola slightly, that could be done as well.
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February 27, 2014
Answer: Breast Thank you for the picture.I do suggest for you to have an areola reduction in order for them to be the same size, I suggest a lolly pop incision, this way you won't have any larger scars.Dr. Campos
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February 27, 2014
Answer: Breast Thank you for the picture.I do suggest for you to have an areola reduction in order for them to be the same size, I suggest a lolly pop incision, this way you won't have any larger scars.Dr. Campos
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