Are women with stretched skin less likely to have Frankenboob?

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I recently started researching frankenboob and noticed some women get frankenboob and others dont. What is the reason for this?

Laurence Weider, MD · Answer

I had to do a search for "Frankenboob" to make sure we are talking about the same thing. It seems that Frankenboob is the name used to describe the shape of the breasts that some women get after breast augmentation in which the breasts look square and are very full in the upper part of the breasts (towards the collarbone). Are we talking about the same thing?  If so, then it is true that women whose breast skin is more stretched out prior to surgery, usually from prior pregancy, are less prone to Frankenboob. Basically if the skin and muscle are tight, then the fullness created by the implant has to go somewhere. Since the skin is initially too tight for the fullness to project forward, it tends to be seen in the upper part of the breasts. However, with time the skin and muscle will relax and the upper pole fullness will decrease. The breast will then project more forward and round out below. This will create a more pleasing shape. Other factors contributing to "Frankenboob" include the implant size and post-operative swelling.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well..based on your question, the ideal would be that in that case you consult in person with a certified plastic surgeon who will evaluate you to see what options you have to achieve the expected result.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Not sure exactly what you are referring to, however unnatural looking breasts after augmentation can be secondary to extremely large implants. Best to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to review the best options for your particular case. Good luck.

Eric YK Li, MD · Answer

Whether one gets Frankenboob or not depends on your surgeon's technique, the size of the implant chosen, as well as the stretch and quality of your existing tissues.  While having stretched skin means you are less likely to have a "stuck on appearance" after surgery, the size of your implants and type of pocket dissection used will still influence the result.  Hope this helps!

Jeffrey H. Lee, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for your question!  Frankenboob is a product of the surgical technique used.  In general there two main types of breast lift/breast reduction surgery:  1)  those that make things tight (frankenboob) so that when things loosen up it looks normal, and tends to last longer and 2) those that look good up front but have less lasting results as the skin will stretch out after a while.  The surgical technique used really just depends on your surgeon and what he/she is comfortable with.  That being said, I generally prefer the technique that results in Frankenboob because if you can get over the few months that your breasts look weird, the long term results are much better.  It isn't for everyone though because some people don't want to go through the period of patiently waiting, trusting your surgeon, and having weird looking breasts.  Best to discuss with your surgeon so that he/she can determine what is best for you!

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